StevenLockwood has an MFA from Northern Illinois University where he was a 3D foundations instructor. Not only is Lockwood a founding member of Water Street Studios, his emphasis was being the director of Water Street Studios gallery where he showcased the artists that submitting their work to the shows. Taking his profession out of his founding gallery, he opened up doors for others artist to be showcased in other venues Lockwood was affiliated with.

Here is a full list of gallery shows he has put together. Lockwood is the Gallery Coordinator for NIU's Gallery 215. Gallery 215 is a place for grad and undergrad students to show there work to the public. It is a place of creative nurturing where students, faculty and visiting artists mature their work and ideas towards becoming a professional artist. Lockwood is for hire to curate a show in your gallery. The Gallery Curator will develop the theme for the exhibit and find an artist whose work fits that theme. The Curator will plan and implement all exhibitions including soliciting artists, budgeting, and installation of work.