Background
Sunderman, Robert Allen was born on November 11, 1956 in Clarinda, Iowa, United States. Son of Lavern Charles and Jenny Lee Sunderman.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Iowa, 1979. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1981. Master of Fine Arts, University Iowa, 1982.
Career
Artist, scenic designer Sunderman Enterprises, Des Moines, since 1982. Scenic designer Iowa Public television, Johnston, 1984-2000. Art instructor Des Moines Art Center, since 1986.
Assistant professor technical and design theatre Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, since 2000. Assistant sculptor to Chunghi Choo, 1982-1996. Scenic designer, painter World Food Prize, Hoyt Sherman Theatre, Des Moines, 1999.
Scenic designer in residency Grinnell College, Iowa, 1999, 2001. Scenic designer Aspen Music Festival/Theatre Opera, 2002, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, 2004.
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Membership
Member United States Institute Theatre Technology, Society of America Silversmiths, Des Moines Art Center, Arts Iowa City.
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Married Michele Ann Dunne, January 15, 1983.
Awards
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Recipient Jury award Sedona Art Association, 1992, Best in Metal award Two Rivers Art Association, 1997, Windsor Newton award 6th National Art Exhibition Northern Colorado Art Association, 1997, Excellence award Iowa Film Association, 1998, Merit award Iowa Film Association, 1998, Kennedy Center Regional Merit award Twelfth Night Set Design, 2001, Kennedy Center Reg. Merit award, 2004, Merit award Kennedy Center, 2007.Recipient Jury award Sedona Art Association, 1992, Best in Metal award Two Rivers Art Association, 1997, Windsor Newton award 6th National Art Exhibition Northern Colorado Art Association, 1997, Excellence award Iowa Film Association, 1998, Merit award Iowa Film Association, 1998, Kennedy Center Regional Merit award Twelfth Night Set Design, 2001, Kennedy Center Reg. Merit award, 2004, Merit award Kennedy Center, 2007.