Education
1986 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; recipient of a Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship
Representation
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
Winterowd Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Solo Exhibitions
2022, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005 Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2023, 2018, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007 Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2009, 2008, 2007 Sol y Luna Galleria of Contemporary Art, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2009, 2008, 2007 The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2007, 2006 Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2005, 2004 Expressions in Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2005, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
2004, 2002 Fresh Art, Denver
2003, 2002 Maclaren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, CO
2002 Mariko Arts, Denver, CO
Select Group Exhibitions
2019 "Colorado Abstract + 10: A History & A Survey", Arvada Center for The Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
2019 "Visual Poetry" with sculptor Sheryl Zacharia, Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2019 "Enchanted Garden", Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2019 "Fifteen Year Anniversary Show", Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2017 "Human/Nature", Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2016 “Art of the State”, Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
2015 2010 AAF Show, New York City, NY
2015 Special Exhibition at the Boulder Public Library, Boulder, CO
2012 Fuera de la Frontera/Outside the Borders, McNichols Bldg, Denver, CO
2011 Hidell Brooks Gallery, Charolette, NC
2011 San Francisco Fine Art Fair, San Francisco, CA
2009 “Little Secrets, Significant Works”, CSU Art Museum, Fort Collins, CO
2009 “Bollywood a DAMC Party”, Denver Art Museum Contemporaries, Denver, CO
2009 Colorado Open at Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO
2009 Center for Visual Arts show to celebrate publication of “Colorado Abstract”, Denver, CO
2008 Art Basel Miami, Miami, FL
2007 ”Small Works Show” Howard/Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, WA
2006-2007 “Best of Colorado”, Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
2005 “Trading Voices”, Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
2003 Fresh Art Gallery (Inaugural Show), Denver, CO
2002 Maclaren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, CO
2004/2003 Expressions in Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
1999/1998/1997 Me-L-yu Gallery, Denver, CO
1997/1996 The Gallery at Denver Buffalo Company, Denver, CO
1996/1995 Panache Gallery, Denver, CO
1995 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO
1995/1994 Obsidian Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Select Corporate Collections
Element Hotel (Marriott Corporation), Superior, CO
Swift Plaza Lobby, Concord, CA
Bank of the West, San Fracisco, CA
Alta Bates Medical Hospital, Berkely, CA
Stone and Youngberg Investments, New York, NY
Terranea Resort and Spa, Palos Verde, CA
Valley Health Center Milpitas, Santa Clara County, CA
Heathman Hotel, Kirkland, WA
The Woodmark Hotel, Kirkland, WA
Avanyu Spa, Vail, CO
Moye White, LLP, Denver, CO
1999 Broadway Building Lobby, Denver, CO
Design LTD., Seattle, WA
Hyatt Hotel at the Denver Convention Center, Denver, CO
Jackson National Life Insurance, Lansing, MI
Qwest Communications Inc., Denver, CO
Sun Corp Credit Union, Denver, CO
Jeppesen, Denver, CO
Airport Concierge, Denver, CO
Metro Bank, Denver, CO
Pinnacol Assurance, Denver, CO
McGeady Sisneros PC, Denver, CO
Mark West Energy Partners, L.P., Denver, CO
RJ&L, LLP
Dex Media, Englewood, CO
First Bank of Colorado, Denver, CO
1515 Arapahoe St. Building Lobby (Major Installation), Denver, CO
Numerous National and International Private Collections
Publications/Awards
Kerrie Lee Brown, Denver Life, "Inspired to Inspire Others", July, 2021
Voyage Denver "Meet Don Quade" March, 2020
Lisa Van Sickle, Santa Fean Magazine, Cover Art and Featured Artist, Art Issue, June / July, 2019
Michael Abatemarco, Pasatiempo, Santa Fean Magazine, Reflecting Nature at Winterowd Fine Art, July, 2016
Gussie Faunteroy, Trend Magazine, Editorial, July 2013
Elizabeth Lake, Santa Fean, Don Quade: “Nature’s Architecture” April/May 2011
Michael Paglia, Art ltd, Paintings by Don Quade at Walker Fine Art” October, 2010
Latin American Educational Foundation’s Artist of the Year, 2010
Inclusion in Nancy Reyner's book, Acrylic Innovation: Styles and Techniques Featuring 64 Visionary Artists 2010
Jenny Shank, New West Art, Book Review, “Colorado Abstract” Showcases State’s Contemporary Artists” 2009
Alejandro Baez,Viva Vallarta “Galleria Sol y Luna, Full of Surprises”, 2009
Wendy Brown, Banderas News: “Amorcito Corazon Delights Puerto Vallarta Art Lovers” 2009
Michael Paglia and Mary Voelz Chandler, Colorado Abstract: Paintings and Sculpture 2009
Courtney Carpenter, Southwest Art Magazine, “Best of the West” September 2007
Marin Sardy, Santa Fean, “Art Previews” , September 2007
Craig Smith, Pasatiempo, “GalleryWise, Opening Acts” September 2007
Miriam Castro, Ambito Cultural, “Quade en Galeria Sol y Luna”, February 2007
Post & Courier, (Art & Culture) Charleston, SC “Big Receptions Mark Years Final Art Walk”, December 2006
Olivia Pool, Charleston City Paper,“The In-Between Season”, December 2006
Greg Katz, Artist Success Academy, “The Cohesive Exhibition", May, 2006
Westword, “New Directions” by Michael Paglia, 2005
W!ld Blue Yonder, Cover Story in Frontier Airlines In-Flight Magazine, March 2005
Santa Fe Reporter, Zane Fischer, Instant Insight Column, 2004
Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, “State of the Art”, 2003
Michael Paglia, Westword, “Moving on Up” by Michael Paglia, 2003
Denver Post, Steve Rosen, In Review Column ,1995
Artreach International Competion, Frst Place Award Winner, 2003