EDUCATION
M.F.A. in Studio Art- The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Degree awarded May 1992 Concentration in Metalsmithing/ Jewelry
B.F.A. in Studio Art- Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
Degree awarded May 1984 Concentration in Metalsmithing/ Jewelry and Ceramics
B.F.A., B.S.Ed. Programs- Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
1980-1982 Concentration in Ceramics and Art Education
B.F.A. Program- Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, MO
1977-1979 Concentration in Studio Art
Park Hill Senior High School Kansas City, MO
Diploma awarded May 1977
General H.H. Arnold Senior High School Wiesbaden, Germany
1974-1976
EXHIBITIONS/GALLERIES
“Red Shoes & Other Stuff”- Muddy’s; Kansas City, MO [1995]
Holiday Exhibition- Leedy-Voulkos Art Center; Kansas City, MO [1994]
“Sacred Spaces”- West 3rd Street Arts Complex, Austin, TX [1994]
“La Dolce Vita”- Laguna Gloria Art Museum, Austin, TX [1994]
“SALON de la BONNE CHANCE”- Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA [1994]
“Encore ‘93”- Niendorff Art Gallery, Austin, TX [1993]
“Sanctuary*Solace*Faith...”- Niendorff Art Gallery, Austin, TX [1993]
Gluttonhouse; Austin, TX [1993]
Holiday Exhibition- Leedy-Voulkos Art Center; Kansas City, MO [1992]
“Materials- Hard and Soft”- Visual Arts Center; Denton, TX [1992]
“We’ve Got Your Beauty Right Here!”- Huntington Museum; Austin, TX [1992]
“Art Department Student Show”- Huntington Museum; Austin TX [1991]
“On Their Way”- Cultural Activities Center; Temple, TX [1989]
“Art Department Student Show”- Huntington Museum; Austin TX [1989]
“Proud Hands”- Laguna Gloria Art Museum; Austin, TX [1989]
Image Gallery; Austin, TX [1989]
Cowgirls and Flowers; Austin, TX [1988]
“Art Department Student Show”- Huntington Museum; Austin TX [1988]
“5th Annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibition”- Mexic-Arte; Austin, TX. [1988]
Strecker Gallery; Manhattan, Kansas [1985]
Jim Cotter’s Gold and Silversmiths of Vail; Vail, CO [1984]
“Delighting in the Seventh of Senses”- Farrell Library; Manhattan, KS [1984]
“Art Club Annual Show”- Olive DeLuce Gallery; Maryville, MO [1982]
“Art Club Annual Show”- Olive DeLuce Gallery; Maryville, MO [1981]
“Art Department Student Show”- CMSU; Warrensburg, MO [1979]
RESIDENCIES
Resident Fellow- The Hambidge Center; Rabun Gap, GA. [1993].
HONORS/AWARDS
Certificate of Design Excellence- Print’s Regional Design Annual (1999, 2000)
Merit Award/Metals- Art Dept, University of Texas at Austin (1989, 1991)
Professional Development Award- University of Texas at Austin (1989)
Graduate Assistantship, University of Texas at Austin (1987-1991)
Tuition Scholarship- Art Department, University of Texas at Austin (1987)
Grumbacher Art Award- Art Department, Kansas State University (1984)
Helen Drepps Scholarship- Northwest Missouri State University (1981)
President- Art Club, Northwest Missouri State University (1981)
Merit Award- Art Department, Central Missouri State University (1977)
Regents Scholarship, Central Missouri State University (1977)
Honors Program, Central Missouri State University (1977)
National Scholastic Art Award, Park Hill High School (1977)
National Honor Society, Park Hill High School (1977)
EXPERIENCE
• Adjunct Instructor
Park University (Art Dept.)- Parkville, Missouri [2001- 2003]
Develop curriculum, teach undergraduate courses in Graphic Design, Macintosh software, concept development, design processes and techniques for print and digital media.
Courses: Graphic Design 2, Graphic Design 3, Graphic Design 4, Independent Study in Design
• Design Partner
Red Thread Design Group- Kansas City, Missouri [2001- 2003]
Concept development and execution of original designs for print and digital media including greeting cards, albums, corporate presentations, brochures, interactive CD ROM and web sites.
• Technical Artist III
Hallmark Cards, Inc.- Kansas City, Missouri [1995- 2001]
Concept development and design for greeting cards and specialty product, original artwork, digital re-design of artwork, lettering, prototype and mock-up construction; product specifications and bid packets for Asia office and outside vendors, design approvals on Asia samples, color approval on color separations (in-house, outside vendor); project coordination and workflow, training and supervision of support staff, art direction; web site development, design internal publications and promotional materials; liaison with vendors; digital support to conventional media artists, software training for artists; local workgroup tech support for Macintosh.
• Art Instructor
Saturday Academy (Rosedale Community Center)-
Kansas City, Kansas [1999, 2001, 2002, 2003]
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Design and teach children’s art workshops including mask-making, computer art, sculpture, journal making.
• Typesetter/Graphic Designer
PrintTime- Kansas City, Missouri [1995]
Landajob (Soli’s)- Kansas City, Missouri [1994]
Polaris Print & Copy- Austin, Texas [1992-1994]
Graphic design, typesetting, pre-press, customer service, estimate and bid print jobs, bindery equipment, install and maintain Macintosh computer network, assist self-service computer users, advise on new computer equipment purchases, provide Macintosh technical support.
• Art Instructor
Dougherty Art Center- Austin, Texas [1994]
Laguna Gloria Museum Art School- Austin, Texas [1992-1994]
Design and teach children’s art courses including jewelry, sculpture, mask-making, paper mache and ceramics, evaluate student progress, consult with parents.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
Art Department, The University of Texas at Austin-
Austin, Texas [1987-1989, 1990-1991]
Design lesson plans and teach undergraduates in various Metalsmithing and Jewelry techniques and processes, conduct and assist with critiques and student evaluations, maintain lab, supervise undergraduate lab use, maintain and acquire equipment and supplies, set up student exhibits.
• Neon Tubebender/Graphic Designer
Classical Glass- Austin, Texas [1990]
Acme Neon & Downtown Neon- Kansas City, Missouri [1990]
Ion Art- Austin, Texas [1989]
Design and construct neon for signage, neon sign pattern-making, sign repair and installation, drawings for customer approval and city permits, prepare camera-ready artwork, lettering design, invoicing, purchasing, inventory control, shop maintenance.
• Art Instructor
Tripp Lake Camp- Poland, Maine [1988]
Develop and teach summer ceramics classes for 380+ children, fire kilns, maintain equipment, maintain student records and evaluations.
• Neon Tubebender/Graphic Designer
Star Signs & Graphics- Kansas City, Missouri [1985-1987]
Design and construct neon for signage, design logos, proposed sign designs, site drawings, pattern-making, sign repair and installation, organize shop, set up inventory and workflow system, design production schedules and forms, train new hires in “pumping and bombarding” procedures, materials inventory control.
• Art Instructor
Camp Walden/Canada- Palmer Rapids, Ontario, CANADA [1982-1987]
Develop and implement curriculum for summer ceramics program for 400+ children ages 6-16, fire kilns, maintain equipment, supervise and train junior staff, consult with parents, participate in developing special programs, evaluation of student progress.
• Art Instructor
Communiversity- Kansas City, Missouri [1986]
Develop and teach class in “Primitive” ceramic construction and firing techniques for non-artist adults.
Manhattan Parks and Recreations Department- Manhattan, Kansas [1984-1985]
Develop and teach courses in ceramics, drawing, painting, crafts for children, and senior citizens.
• Studio Assistant/Kiln Fireman
Kansas State University (Art Dept.)- Manhattan, Kansas [1983-1984]
Northwest Missouri State University (Art Dept.)- Maryville, Missouri [1980-1982]
Monitor use and maintenance of equipment and tools in ceramics lab, load, fire and maintain kilns [gas fired (stoneware and porcelain), electric (bisque and earthenware), rakú, sawdust, etc.].
