VISITING ARTIST:
Guest Artist / Lecturer, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI, April 2007
Undergraduate Exhibition Juror / Guest Artist, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, March 2005
Festival Exhibitor Juror (Rhapsody in Bloom), Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria, IL, June 2005
Guest Studio Artist, Twinrocker Papermill, West Lafayette, IN, June 2004
Guest Studio Artist / Lecturer, Indiana State University, Print and Papermaking Studio, Terre Haute, IN, October 2004
Guest Artist / Lecturer, Northumbria University, New Castle, U.K., June 2004
Guest Lecturer, National Women’s Music and Art Festival, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, July 2004
Exhibition Juror, The National Women’s Festival Fine Art Exhibition, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, May 2004
Exhibition Juror, Department of Art Student Exhibition, Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL, April 2003
Guest Artist / Lecturer, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, March 2002
Guest Artist / Lecturer, Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY, April 2002
Guest Artist / Lecturer, Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY, December 2000
Visiting Artist, Weir Farm National Historic Trust, Ridgefield, CT, 1998-2000
Panelist / Guest Artist, Stamford Museum, Stamford, CT, April 2000
Artist-in-Residence (Sculpture), University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2000
Guest Lecturer – “Sculpture and Artmaking,” Aliquippa, PA, August 1998
GRANT WRITING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Program Grant, Central Michigan University Art Galleries, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2007
Grantwriting Professional Devolpment Workshop, Central Michigan University, Research and Sponsored Programs, Mount Pleasant, MI, December, 2006
Illinois Arts Council Program Grant, Bradley University Galleries, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Grantwriting Professional Devolpment Workshop and Certificate Program, Illinois Arts Council Program Grant, Bradley University Galleries, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2002
Grantwriting Professional Devolpment, Quest Center, Evansville, IN, October 2002
CT Mentoring Certificate/Design Team Training – The Connecticut Mentoring Partnership,
Hartford, CT, March 2000 – March 2001
Child Development and Educational Processes (Graduate Studies)
School of Education, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, Fall 2000
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
Chair, University Art Galleries Exhibition Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University Art Gallery Construction and Strategic Planning Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University BAA Curriculum Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University Spaces and Outdoor Sculpture Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University Museum Curriculum Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University Museum Board Member, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
University Library Art Selection Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
Barstow Scholar Selection and Event Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
Residence Life for Art on Campus Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
Chair, Sculpture Dedication Committee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2006 – 2007
Chair, University Exhibitions and Committee, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 2002 – 2006
University Sculpture Committee, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 2002 – 2006
University of Bridgeport Arts Task Force, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2000
Panelist – “Approaching the Millennium”, Social Cerebral Society of the University of Bridgeport, University of Bridgeport, CT, December 1999
University Outreach Committee, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT, 1998 – 2000
Intercollege Committee, School of Education, University of Bridgeport, CT, 1998 – 2000
Faculty Advisor, Dance Association-Soul Beat, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 1999 – 2001
University of Bridgeport Interdisciplinary Educational Committee, University of Bridgeport,
Bridgeport, CT, 1998 – 2000
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Faculty Sponsor for Explorer Post, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI, September 2007 – Present
Curatorial Consultant to the Peoria Art Guild (Photographic Tribute to Nita Sunderland), Peoria, IL, March – April 2006
Committee Member and Presenter for “Spotlight on Arts/Career Day” in conjunction with ArtsPartners, ICC, Peoria District 150, Bradley University, and the Peoria County Regional Office of Education, Peoria, IL, October 2002 and October 2003
Board Member of Arts Illiana – Education, Arts Festival and Corporate Donor Campaign Committee, Terre Haute, IN, March 2002 – March 2003
Curatorial Consultant to the City of Terre Haute, Public Art and Down Town Action, Terre Haute, IN, 2001 – 2002
Board Member of the Dominican Cultural and Educational Academy – Curriculum Design Committee and Development/Events Committee, Bridgeport, CT, January 2000 – September 2001
Consultant (Artspace Projects, Inc. of Connecticut), City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2000 – 2001
Cultural Animation Forum – Greater Bridgeport Business Council, Bridgeport, CT, 2000 and 2001
Ailey II – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Benefit Performance Committee, (Honoring – Carmen DeLavallade) The Westport Playhouse, Westport, CT, April 2001
United Way Campaign Volunteer – Visitation to community businesses and organizations in support of United Way Giving, Music and Arts Center for Humanity, Bridgeport, CT, 2000 and 2001
Ailey II – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Charity Performance Committee, Arnold Bernhard Arts & Humanities Center, The Mertins Theater, Bridgeport, CT, April 2000 and April 2001
Curatorial and Promotional Consultant to the City of Bridgeport, Museum of Contemporary Impressionism, Bridgeport, CT, 1999 – 2001
Teen Training and Employment Advisory Sub-Committee / Youth Advisory Committee, Human Resources Development – Youth Services Bureau, City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 1999 – 2001
Service Volunteer, The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, CT, 1999 – 2001
Art Space Project Development Consultant (promotional materials and fundraising), Bridgeport, CT 2000
The Blues Cruise – Dinner Dance Committee (an event honoring Mr. & Mrs. David Carson with the 2000 Pat Hart Spirit of Bridgeport Service Award), Norwalk, CT, July 2000
Fine Arts Public Office Interiors Committee, City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2000
MACH Site Supervisor (United Way of Eastern Fairfield County 2000 Campaign), Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped, Bridgeport, CT, 2000
MACH/Ailey Camp Program Coordinator (in partnership with the Charles D. Smith Jr. Foundation and the University of Bridgeport), Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped, Bridgeport,CT, 1999
Grant Advisor / Writer (Artists Resource Center for Artists in the Bridgeport Area), Greater Bridgeport Arts Council, Bridgeport, CT, 1999
MACH Staff Event Consultant (Celebrity Breakfast), Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped, Bridgeport, CT, October 1999
Curriculum Consultant, L.E.A.P. (Leadership, Education, and Athletics in Partnership Program), Bridgeport, CT, 1999
MACH Site Supervisor (United Way of Eastern Fairfield County 1999 Campaign), Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped, Bridgeport, CT, 1999
The Blues Cruise – Dinner Dance Committee (an event honoring Mary Jane Foster with the 1999 Pat Hart Service Award), Norwalk, CT, August 1999
Event Coordinator – “La Noche Internationale” (presented by the Dominican Cultural and Educational Academy of Bridgeport, Inc. and Soul Beat dance troop), Arnold Bernhard Arts & Humanities Center, The Mertin’s Theater, Bridgeport, CT, December 1999
Grant Consultant (Enterprise Zone Artists’ Resource Center), The Greater Bridgeport Arts Council, Bridgeport, CT, 1998
Auction Volunteer and Contributor, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA, 1990
Juror Selection Committee – Society of Sculptors, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989
ARTS RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Development, Marketing and Public Relations Associate, Music and Arts Center for Humanity, Bridgeport, CT, 2000 – 2001
Bridgeport Arts and Community Programs Director, Music and Arts Center for Humanity,
Bridgeport, CT, May 1999 – June 2000
Visual Arts Director / Sculpture Event Selection Committee Chair, Festival of the Elements Arts Festival, Bridgeport, CT, 1998 – 2000
Curatorial Director, The University Gallery, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 1996 – 2000
Program Coordinator, MACH/Ailey Camp, Music and Arts Center for Humanity, Bridgeport, CT, 1999 – 2000
MACH Site Supervisor (Americorps), Music and Arts Center for the Handicapped, Bridgeport, CT, 1999 – 2000
Museum Assistant and Permanent Collection Assistant, The University Museum, Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, 1987 – 1989
Technical Director – “America On Trial” (a performance by Charles Dennis), Hillwood Art Museum, Brookville, NY, 1993
Technical Director – “Juba” (a performance by Noah Jemisin), Hillwood Art Museum, Brookville, NY, 1993
Artist’s Assistant – Jo Yarrington, C.W. Post Printmaking Workshop, Brookville, NY, 1991-1992
Artist’s Assistant – Jonas dos Santos, Hillwood Art Museum, Brookville, NY, 1992
Artists’ Assistant – Three Rivers Arts Festival Public Arts Program, Point Park Public Sculpture Project, Pittsburgh, PA ,1989
Artist’s Assistant – John Van Alstine, Nohra Haime Gallery, New York, NY, 1989
Artist’s Assistant – David Maxim, Foster Goldstrom Gallery, New York, NY, 1989
FINE ART AFFILIATIONS:
College Art Association, New York, NY, 1997 – Present
Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2002 – Present
Americans for the Arts, Washington, DC, 2002 – Present
American Association of Museums, Washington, DC, 2002 – Present
Chicago Artists Coalitian, Chicago, IL, 2002 – Present
Illinois Arts Council Artists Roster, Chicago, IL, 2002 – 2006
Alliance of the Sheldon Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN, 2001 – 2006
Terre Haute Drawing Co-op, Terre Haute, IN, 2002 – 2006
Arts Illiana (Board Member),Terre Haute, IN, 2001 – 2002
Connecticut Commission on the Arts Master Teaching Artist, Hartford, CT, 2000 – 2004
Women’s Caucus for Art, Ridgefield, CT, 2000 – 2001
Connecticut Commission Artist Roster, Hartford, CT, 1998 – 2001
Bridgeport Artists Collective, Bridgeport, CT, 1998 – 1999
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989 – 1991
Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989 – 1991
Artists’ Equity, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989 – 1991
Penn Art Association, Pittsburgh, PA, 1989 – 1991
Allied Artists of Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 1988 – 1991