Education
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Master of Arts in Fine Arts (Painting), May 2002
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
Graduated “With Distinction” in May 1991
Ralph G. Beelke Award Winner, May 1991
Outstanding Senior: Art Education, May 1991
Selected Exhibitions (2013-2009)
Of the Possibilities, Solo, April 2013, Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Transitions and Possibilities, Solo, September 2012, Gallery 924 at the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Possibilities, Solo, July 2012, LaLa Gallery, West Lafayette, IN
The Strange Attraction of Opposites, September 2011, LaLa Gallery, West Lafayette, IN
Shout! (Creative Renewal Fellowship Retrospective), April 2011, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, January 2011, ArtBox Downtown, Indianapolis, IN
Mayor Ballard’s Local Artist Exhibition, June 2010 to January 2011, Mayor’s Office, City-County Building, Indianapolis Indiana
Intersections (with Mark Pack and Bob Hunt), March 2010, ArtBox, Indianapolis, IN
Art for Beds Benefit, February 2010, ArtBox, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, January 2010, ArtBox, Indianapolis, IN
Revisit, October 2009, Patty & Rusty Rueff Galleries, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Recent Work, Solo, October 2009, LaLa Gallery, West Lafayette, IN
Retrospective, July 2009, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, March 2009, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Creative Expressions from Sarcoma Impact (a cancer benefit exhibit), January 2009, Tippecanoe Artist's Federation Gallery, West Lafayette, IN
Selected Exhibitions (2008-1994)
Tangential Conversations, Solo, September 2008, LaLa Gallery, West Lafayette, IN
AIA Indiana Architect’s Home Tour, September 2008, Indianapolis, IN
Surface: Medium and Message (with Betsy Stirratt, Anthony Pontius, & J.Ivcevich), September 2008, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, July 2008, Lala Gallery, Lafayette, IN
Group Show, July 2008, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Michal Lile & Petra Kralickova, March 2007, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN
IDADA Member Juried Exhibit, February 2007, Stutz Art Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, January 2007, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Group Show, July 2006, Mark Ruschman Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Primary Colours Retrospective Invitational, January 2006, Stutz Art Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Allotropy, October 2005, Indianapolis, IN
Purdue Alumni Exhibition, October 2005, Patty & Rusty Rueff Galleries, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Group Show, June 2005, Open Door Gallery, Chicago, IL
Group Show, May 2005, JMartin Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Circle Obsession, April 2005, Gallery 203, Chicago, IL
Get Out the Art, November 2004, Dean Johnson Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Mary Anderson Center Biennial Alumni & Friends Exhibit, 2004, Carnegie Center for History & Art, New Albany, IN
Gallery Artists’ Group Exhibit, 2004, J.Martin Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Object Paintings, 2004, J.Martin Gallery Indianapolis, IN
Alumni Invitational Exhibit, 2003, Leah Ransburg Gallery, University of Indianapolis
The Holiday Show, 2002, Erin Devine Gallery, Louisville, KY
Letters, Solo, 2002, Erin Devine Gallery, Louisville, KY
Miniature V International, 2002, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
University of Indianapolis Centennial Alumni Invitational, 2002, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery, University of Indianapolis
Providence, Solo, 2002, Leah Ransburg Gallery, University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis Student Invitational Exhibit, 2002, Dean Johnson Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Utopian Visions, 1994, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN
Awards and Fellowships
Creative Renewal Fellowship, 2009-2010, Arts Council of Indianapolis
3rd Place, IDADA Member Juried Exhibit, February 2007, Stutz Art Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Best of Show, Utopian Visions, 1994, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, New Harmony, IN
Reviews and Publications
'Opposites' Challenge in Lala Gallery Show, September 23, 2011; Lafayette Journal Courier.
Urban Living Reclaimed, April 3, 2011; The Sunday Star.
LaLa Exhibit a Thought-Provoking Challenge for Viewers, October 30, 2008; Lafayette Journal Courier.
Beyond the Primaries, January 25, 2006; Nuvo Weekly.
Looking Back, January 6, 2006; The Indianapolis Star.
Clouds and Kisses, January 21, 2004; Nuvo Weekly.
Interviews and Lectures
Studio Artist as Teacher, September 23, 2010, Eskenazi Hall, Herron School of Art, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
Artmaking and Teaching: A Symbiosis, October 29, 2009, Yue-Kong Pao Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
A Conversation with Michal Lile, October 28, 2008, LaLa Gallery, Lafayette, IN
Interview with Michal Lile, March 24, 2007; The Art of the Matter, WFYI Radio.
Interview with Michal Lile and Chris Tower, January 3, 2004; The Art of the Matter, WFYI Radio.
Asking Questions, Seeking Answers: An Interview with Michal Lile, December 2001; Arts and Activities.
Teaching Practice
Art Department Chair, Advanced Art, Drawing and Painting Teacher; Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, IN; August 1995 to 2012; numerous teaching awards including the 2004 IPL Golden Apple Award.