Wayne C. Verity
Wayne studied Engineering at George Mason University for 2 1/2 years while working as a Graphic Artist. In 1983, he transferred to James Madison University, where he received a BS Degree in Studio Art. After graduation in 1986, he founded Verity Jewelry Design, and from humble beginnings he grew the business to the point where he was showing 35 weekends a year at regional craft expositions. In 1993, Wayne took a brief detour from the jewelry industry and obtained a Series 7 license to sell securities. He returned to his passion in 1997 and is currently selling his work at regional jewelry stores and craft shows.
His virtual store can be found at VerityJewelry.com.
Education:
Graduate Gemologist Program, G.I.A., Currently
GIA-Detecting Synthetic Diamonds, February 1999
GIA-Synthetic & Treated Gems, February 1999
General Securities Licenses - Series 7 and 63, 1994
GIA-Diamonds, August 1993
BS, Studio Art, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 1986
Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 1982
Select Shows and Exhibitions:
National Crafts, Gaithersburg, MD, Oct. 1999
Patriot Center, Fairfax, Va, August 1999
Washington Gift Show, Chantilly, VA, August 1999
National Crafts, Frederick, MD, May 1999
Donating Artist to JCC "Night of a Thousand Lights", November 1997-1999
National Council of Jewish Woman, Orange, NJ, December 1992
Union Memorial Hospital, Ladies Auxiliary, Baltimore, MD, 1989-1999
Fairfax Festival, Fairfax, VA, Spring 1992, 1993
Peters Valley, Layton, NJ, 1991
Sugarloaf Shows, Gaithersburg, MD, 1991, 1992
Solo Exhibition, The Harrisonburg Historical Society, 1986
The Foundry Gallery, Washington, DC, 1986, 1987
Donating Artist to the James Madison Univ. Benefit Art Auction,1984-2000
Selected Awards:
Award of Distinction, Staunton Fine Arts, 1989
Cum Laude, James Madison University, 1986
Awards of Merit, Undergraduate Exhibition, James Madison, 1985-1986
Proficiency in Studio Art Award, James Madison University, 1985-1986
Francis Grove Scholarship Award, James Madison University, 1985
Presidents List, 1985-1986
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