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News from the Jori-verse
News from the Jori-verse
Stay up to date on what Jori is doing. Shows, awards, Residencies and More!
Updated as often as possible, posted as they are happening
"Artist of Great Potential" Award
"Artist of Great Potential" Award
Along with 19 other artist, Jori has been selected as a winner of the "Artist of Great Potential" award, from the Susanah Kelly Art Award 2026.
These 20 artist, will create original pieces for an upcoming Gallery Show entitled "The Ribbon," a group exhibition opening in September at Antler & Talon Gallery, in Portland OR.
These pieces will be on display from Sept - End of October, along with select pieces from the 3 catagory winners.
More information about Susannah Kelly, and the award in her name can be found here
Transforming Trash - Artist in Residence
Transforming Trash - Artist in Residence
Jori has been selected as an Artist in Residence, in Rochester, MN. From August 3 - 31st 2026 Jori will work and live in Olmstead County, working to create a public art installation from recyled materials, working with the local landfill and recycling center.
Work in progress - Portrait of the Artist as a bird
Work in progress - Portrait of the Artist as a bird
look how far we've come! Started in October 2025 during the "Artist in Residence in Window" at Wonder Docent, Jori has continued the creation of this piece through the SCG Local artist in residence, Apil 2026.
There is close to 100 hours of hand work in the piece so far.
Early Stages
Early Stages
Later Stages
Later Stages
SCG Artist in Residence Local 2026 - Recap
SCG Artist in Residence Local 2026 - Recap
Jori was selected as the "Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching (SCG ART) Program" Local Artist in residence for 2026.
In this capacity Jori taught two workshops, led an artist lecture and Q&A, interacted with field trips and gallery guests, and attended open studio hours. Please enjoy the gallery below, with shots from these events.
Workshops
Workshops
Artist lecture
Artist lecture
Scenes of the exhibition
Scenes of the exhibition
Open Studios and Field trips
Open Studios and Field trips
Spirit of the River
Spirit of the River
Selected for the 41st Anual "Made in California" - Juried Show
Selected for the 41st Anual "Made in California" - Juried Show
on display April 25th through June 28th, Brea California
East Wind - Winner at "Giant Runt" First Annual juried show, FT, Worth Texas
East Wind - Winner at "Giant Runt" First Annual juried show, FT, Worth Texas
On display March 28th through End of April, 2026
The East Wind
The East Wind
On display at Giant Runt Gallery in Fort Worth Texas
Camen and Jori The Wedding the Show - The Exhibition!
Camen and Jori The Wedding the Show - The Exhibition!
On display at the Vault Gallery at Crush in Nevada City, March 6th through March 29th
This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, through the Grass
Valley-Nevada City Cultural District program—a partnership between Nevada County Arts
Council, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, the Greater Grass Valley Chamber and the Nevada City Chamber
Carrier Pigeon at "Woman Made Gallery,"
Carrier Pigeon at "Woman Made Gallery,"
Chicago IL
Chicago IL
Run of Show Feb 28th - March 28th 2026
Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2026
Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2026
Two shows! Two locations!
Two shows! Two locations!
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Show 2026
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Show 2026
Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA
Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA
Feb 19 - March 15
Phobos and Diemos - The Moons at Rest
Selkie
Mobilize - Art Inspiring activism
Mobilize - Art Inspiring activism
In colaboration with Nevada County Arts Council, Art in Public Spaces, and Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Rood Center, Nevada City, CA
Rood Center, Nevada City, CA
Jan 16 - May 1
Donguri
Surreal Salon 18
Surreal Salon 18
International Juried Show in Baton Rouge Louisiana
International Juried Show in Baton Rouge Louisiana
Awarded Second Place
Awarded Second Place
The Spirit of the River has been awarded 2nd place in "Surreal Salon 18" in Baton Rouge. This show was Juried By American contemporary artist Swoon
By Hand
By Hand
"An international craft nouveau competition" at Blue Line Arts - Roseville, California
Three pieces selected:
The Cloak of many Faces
The Troll Queen
The white Bear
"Worn"
"Worn"
Juried show, Davis California - Jan 9 - Feb 9th 2026
Juried show, Davis California - Jan 9 - Feb 9th 2026
"Scraps" - On Display at the Pence Gallery
The artist has suffered a NAME CHANGE!
The artist has suffered a NAME CHANGE!
Formerly known as "Jori Phillips," the artist is now going by "Jori Jori"
same old Jori, great new name!
You may notice within the next transitional period a change in website name and instagram handle. All attempts will be made to re-direct any queries to the new contact information.
Thank you for your patience with this change
"A name so nice, you can say it twice"
- Jori Jori
GVNC Cultural District Mini-Grant Recipient!
Announced in October 2025, Jori Jori was granted a $1000 mini grant for the continuation of "Camen and Jori the wedding the show" the art project.
Grant activities will begin this winter and continue throughout next year, and may include a gallery show and film presentation.
Please keep your eyes open for updates on this project
This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, through the Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District program—a partnership between Nevada County Arts Council, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, the Greater Grass Valley Chamber and the Nevada City Chamber.
Jori is selected!
2026 local SCG Artist in Residence
at Blueline Arts in Roseville! Spring 2026
Read more here
Jori is selected!
2026 local SCG Artist in Residence
at Blueline Arts in Roseville! Spring 2026
Read more here
Artist in Residence in Window
at the Wonder Docent! - Oct 3 - 10
Artist in Residence in Window
at the Wonder Docent! - Oct 3 - 10
Made In California - 40
Made In California - 40
Brea Gallery, Brea CA,
April 2025 - June 2025
Jori was awarded 3rd place for the piece "Carrier Pigeon"
Alternative Nature
Alternative Nature
Jan 10th - Feb 7th at the Centre for the Arts
Featuring Anne Gregory, Domenica Mottarella, Hollie Dilley and Jori Phillips
Shiroishi-Zao Artist in Residence
Shiroishi-Zao Artist in Residence
November 1st - 30th 2024;
Jori was Artist in residence at the Togatta Residence, in Shiroishi Japan.
Jori Spent a month creating art, with a focus on junk art mask work, and culminated in a showcase in the final week of November
Grand Jury Award Winner
Grand Jury Award Winner
Awarded to "Spirit of the River" at Manifest Gallery, Cincinatti OH,
Exhibition Period 1: September 27 - October 25, 2024
Manifest Gallery, Cincinatti Ohio, 21st season grand Jury prize awarded to Jori Phillips for "The Spirit Of the River"
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Nevada County Open Studios
Nevada County Open Studios
Studio Tour 2024 October 12-13th and 19-20th
"I'll Find you, East of the Sun, West of the Moon."
"I'll Find you, East of the Sun, West of the Moon."
August 2024
Denman Island, British Columbia Canada
Jori Phillips and Bronwyn Schuester showcase a series of works by both artists, inspired by the nordic fairytale "East of the Sun, West of the Moon,"
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Show 2024
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Art Show 2024
Judges award - awarded to Jori Phillips for "Carrier Pigeon"
Judges award - awarded to Jori Phillips for "Carrier Pigeon"
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