EDUCATION
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| University of Wisconsin (1999-2002) |
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M.F.A. expected in May 2002
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| Creighton University (1991-1996) |
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B.F.A. in Printmaking and Painting
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Loyola, Rome--Rome Center Italy (1994) art history
studies
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University of Kansas (1993) Drawing/2D design studies
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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| (2002) |
Accepted the first Artist in-resident
at St. Vincent College, Latrobe Pennsylvania -
For the second semester (2003), I will teach a course in sculpture, give
lectures on my work to the public. I will also have a solo
exhibition. |
| (2002) |
Joan Mitchell Fellowship Award Recipient |
| (2001) |
Kemper Knapp Grant Award |
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proposed grant was awarded
funding for a special collaborative art project (Students for Students) high
school students mentored by grad. and undergrad. Students for a day |
| (2001) |
International Sculptural Center Award
Honorable mention for outstanding
student achievement in sculpture. |
| (2001) |
ASPIRE (program encouraging middle
schoolers to go to college) |
| (1996) |
The1st Frances Kraft Memorial Award for
Artistic Excellence--Alpha Sigma Nu (Honors Society)--Omicron
Delta Kappa (Leadership Honors Society)-- Americorps National/Americorps
VISTA,Mercy Corps (volunteer organizations) |
| (1992) |
Fr. Schoelemer S.J., University
Leadership Award |
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TEACHING & WORK EXPERIENCE
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| (2001-02) |
Teaching Assistantship |
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Taught four Drawing 1 courses in the University of
Wisconsin undergraduate art department. |
| (2000-01) |
Students for Students in the Visual
Arts |
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Successfully developed and wrote a grant that was
awarded funding for a one day collaboration with high school students.
Additionally was responsible with co-directors for every aspect of the
event. The event is becoming an annual tradition. |
| (2001) |
Truman Lowe’s Assistant |
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Assistant to the contemporary Native American artist
Truman Lowe. Responsible for fabricating his entire exhibition
entitled, Remembrance for the Madison Arts Center. |
| (2000-01) |
Sculpture Project Assistantship |
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Responsible for maintaining sculpture facilities and
assist students during class time at the University of Wisconsin art
department |
| (2000) |
MSCR Summer Enrichment Program |
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Developing and facilitating art and recreational
programs for junior high students |
| (1999) |
Tandem Press |
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Assisted in printing of lithographs and etchings created
by renown fine artists. |
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Americorps VISTA |
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Recruited volunteers and taught inner city elementary
students how to read. |
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Storytellers Inc. Community Arts Organization
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Assist in facilitating 15 inner city high school
students in a collaborative book project. |
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The Boys and Girls Club of Kansas City
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Initiated and taught two printmaking programs to
inner city youth |
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Nelson Atkins Museum of Fine Art foundation arts
program |
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Assist in leading students through the museum and
guiding them in art lessons. |
| (1997-98) |
Herff-Jones |
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Designed/ Illustrated yearbook covers using the latest
graphics programs and led high school/university yearbook staffs from
around the country in design sessions. |
| (1996-97) |
Americorp & Mercy Corp. |
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Taught high school art on the Navajo Reservation,
exposing the students to a variety of artistic mediums inside as well
as outside the classroom. |
| (1992-95) |
Shawnee Mission Summer Enrichment Art Program |
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Taught art (1st-5th grade and junior high) exploring a
wide range of mediums. |
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PUBLIC ART/ART EXHIBITIONS
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(2002) |
M.F.A. Exhibtion, University of
Wisconsin--Madison, WI
156 Miles to Madison (group exhibition) Mary
O’Shaugnessy’s Wood Street Gallery--Chicago, IL
Group Exhibition, The Otherwise
Gallery--East Lansing, Michigan
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(2001) |
Structure, Shelter, Space
(architectural installation)--Sauk City, WI
Infrastructure Reexamined II
(architectural installation)--Argyle, WI
Infrastructure Reexamined I
(architectural installation)--Madison, WI
Students for Students--high
school and graduate art student collaboration project--(13 high schools and approx. 120 participants)--Madison, WI
Three --(three person show) 734
Gallery--Madison, WI
2nd Year Review Show--Madison,
WI
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(2000) |
Argle High School (multi media
sculpture relief)--Argyle, WI |
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Madison Hostel Mural (8x8 ft
internationally themed mural)--Madison, WI |
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1st Year Review, Non-Profit
Organization--Madison, WI |
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Print Plague Group Show, 734
Gallery--Madison, WI |
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(1999) |
Feel My Pain--Madison, WI |
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(1996) |
Art Gallery Exhibition, Northwest
University--Xian, China |
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Corpum:Transfigurations, B.F.A.
Exhibition, Creighton University--Omaha, NE |
