Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO , Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship
Representation
Winterowd Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Winterowd Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2023
Winterowd Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2022
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2019
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2018
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2016
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2014
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2013
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2012
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2011
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
2010
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
2009
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Sol y Luna Galleria of Contemporary Art, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2008
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
Sol y Luna Galleria of Contemporary Art, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2007
Winterowd Gallery of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Sol y Luna Galleria of Contemporary Art, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2006
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, SC
2005
Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
Expressions in Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, Arvada, CO
2004
The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Expressions in Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Fresh Art, Denver, CO
2003
Maclaren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, CO
2002
Fresh Art, Denver, CO
Maclaren Markowitz Gallery, Boulder, CO
Mariko Arts, Denver, CO
Select Group Exhibitions
2019
"Colorado Abstract + 10: A History & A Survey", Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO
"Visual Poetry" with sculptor Sheryl Zacharia, Winterowd Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
"Enchanted Garden", Walker Fine Art, Denver, CO
"Fifteen Year Anniversary Show", Winterowd Gallery, 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
Special exhibition at the Public Library, Boulder, CO
AAF Show, New York City, NY
2012
Fuera de la Frontera/Outside the Borders, McNichols Bldg, Denver, CO
2011
Hidell-Brooks Gallery, Charlotte, NC
San Francisco Fine Art Fair, San Francisco, CA
2010
AAF Show, New York City, NY
2009
“Little Secrets, Significant Works”, CSU Art Museum, Fort Collins, CO
Colorado Open at Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO
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
“Best of Colorado”, Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
2006
“Best of Colorado”, Denver International Airport, Denver, CO
2005
“Trading Voices”, Arvada Center for the Arts, Arvada, CO
1999
Me-L-yu Gallery, Denver, CO
1998
Me-L-yu Gallery, Denver, CO
1997
Me-L-yu Gallery, Denver, CO
The Gallery at Denver Buffalo Company, Denver, CO
1996
The Gallery at Denver Buffalo Company, Denver, CO
Panache Gallery, Denver, CO
1995
Panache Gallery, Denver, CO
1995
Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO
Obsidian Gallery, Tucson, AZ
1994
Obsidian Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Select Corporate Collections
Element Hotel (Marriott Corporation), Superior, CO
Swift Plaza Lobby, Concord, CA
Bank of the West, San Francisco, CA
Alta Bates Medical Hospital, Berkley, 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
Select 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, 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 Article in the Arts, 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 (LAEF): Artist of the Year, 2010
Inclusion in Nancy Reyner’s book titled: “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, March / 2004
Colorado Homes and Lifestyles editorial, “State of the Art”, October / 2003
Westword, “Moving on Up” by Michael Paglia, 2003
Denver Post, Steve Rosen, In Review Art Column,1995
Artreach International Competition, First Place Award Winner, 2003