GYPSY
SCHINDLER
BIO: Gypsy Schindler is an artist, poet, musician, teacher, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, a lover, a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, and a magic bean buyer.
She currently teaches drawing and painting at Hope College and Kendall College of Art and Design.
She is currently producing new work that focuses on increasing understanding of human connection through vulnerability and non-judgement.
GYPSYSCHINDLER@GMAIL.COM
OBJECTIVE:
It is a joy to be an Artist, a Facilitator and an Educator. Strong fundamentals are essential and a high standard of excellence should be applied to every genre and medium. Working in the fine art community requires sincere enthusiasm, which I breathe into the production of my own work, facilitation and instruction. I am committed to providing an example of virtuosity, mantaining integrity and continuing to grow within my professional relationships.
EDUCATION:
2007 MFA - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2001 BFA - Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
1999 Study Abroad - Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:
2007 Visual Resources Graduate Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
2007 Teaching Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
2005-2007 Dorothy Lamming Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University
2005-2007 Painting Graduate Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
1999 Studio Art Centers International Travel Assistantship, Studio Art Centers International/Italy
1997-2001 Merit Scholarship, Kendall College of Art and Design
1995-97 Presidential Scholarship, North Central Michigan College
TEACHING EMPLOYMENT:
2014-2015 • Northern Michigan University, Assistant Professor, Director - Drawing/Painting/Printmaking
Fall: Painting I, Drawing/Painting(figure), Advanced Seminar, Printmaking II
Winter: Advanced Seminar, Drawing/Painting(figure), Printmaking I
2012-2013 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall: Figure I, Studio Drawing I&II/Thesis I, Drawing I, Undergraduate Independent Study
Spring: Drawing II, Studio Drawing I&II, Figure III&IV, Graduate Figure Drawing/Special Problems
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2011-2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall: Figure I, Studio Drawing I&II, Drawing Materials and Processes
Spring: Drawing, Materials and Processes, Studio Drawing I&II, Graduate Drawing/Thesis
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2010-2011 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure I, Figure III&IV
Spring Overload: Drawing II, Figure Drawing II, Studio Drawing I&II, Chromatic Drawing
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2009-2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure II, Figure III&IV
Spring Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure II, Figure III&IV
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2009-08 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Adjunct Instructor
Fall: Figure Drawing I, Figure Drawing II
Spring: Drawing II, Figure Drawing II
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2007 • Eastern Michigan University
Fall: Visual Resource GA, Librarian Assistant, Drawing tutor.
Summer: High School Transfer Drawing Tutor
Spring: Adjunct Instructor, Art 101 Introduction to Art
Winter: Adjunct Instructor, Art 101 Introduction to Art
2005-07 • Eastern Michigan University, Teaching Assistant, Painting 1 - 4 semesters,
Winter 2007: Painting I, Fall 2006: Painting I, Winter 2006: Painting I, Fall 2005: Painting I
Curatorial/Exhibition Installation:
2014 • Juror, Student Art Gallery, Northern Michigan University
2010 - 14 • Co-Curator, Kendall College of Art and Design MFA Spring Exhibition
2013 • Curator, Radix Tavern Exhibition, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Curator, The Network - LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design Scholastic Achievement Awards
2010 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2012 • Trans-Lucent, Gallery 194, Lapeer, MI
2011 • Gallery 31 presents: Gypsy Schindler, Gallery 31, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Transparent, Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Fremont, MI
2007 • Thicker Than Water, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
2001 • Kendall Graduation Show, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2015 • “Burning Desires” Group Exhibition, Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts, Lansing, MI
2014 • Northern Michigan University Faculty Exhibition, Devos Art Gallery, Marquette, MI
2014 • Greetings from the East to the West, Shanghai Meilidao International Art Institute, Kendall College of Art and Design, Shanghai, China
2014 • Contemporary Motherhood, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Civil Rights: Then, Now, and When, I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC
2013 • Heroes Surround Us, John Michael Kohler Arts Center Sheboygan, WI
2013 • Renaissance n’ Ruckus, Network LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Detroit Artist Market Group Exhibition, Detroit Artist Market Detroit, MI
2013 • Devos Place Faculty Exhibition, Devos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Figure Drawing, Duderstadt Center Gallery, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
2012 • ArtPrize, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Woodbridge N. Ferris Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Interplay, Faculty Invitation, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Rankin Art Gallery Big Rapids, MI
2011 • City Streets Exhibition, Lansing Art Gallery Lansing, MI
2011 • Figurative Works, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
2011 • Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Kendall Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • ArtPrize, 800 Monroe Venue, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Women and Water, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Rankin Art Gallery, Big Rapids, MI
2009 • Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2008 • Pathways, Graduate Student Exhibition, Work Gallery, Detroit, MI
2008 • Art Masters Association, Riverside Arts Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2008 • Great Lakes Drawing Biennial, Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Spring Fling, Riverside Arts Council, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Graduate Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Art Masters Association Exhibition, Riverside Arts Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Installation/Installed, Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Laboratory, Juried Exhibition, Gallery Project, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 • Eastern Michigan University Graduate Show, Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2004 • Winter Show, Juried Exhibition, Three Pines Gallery, Cross Village, MI
2000 • Love of the Figure, Dual Exhibition, Kendall College of Art and Design Student Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
1999 • Student Exhibition, Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy
1996 • Annual Juried Exhibition, McCune Arts Center, Petoskey, MI
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS:
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
Phillip Menard Collection, Ann Arbor, MI
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES AND SEMINARS:
2012 • Tour Guide, Kendall ArtPrize Educational Exhibition, Grand Rapids Michigan
2012 • Program Presenter, Kendall ArtPrize Educational, Grand Rapids Michigan
2012 • Guest Critic, Margaret Vega Graduate Thesis Painting Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2011 • Artist Talk, Transparent - Solo Exhibition, Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Lapeer Michigan
2010 • Gallery Talk, Kendall/Ferris Faculty Exhibition, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Public Artist Talk and Exhibition, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Michigan
2011 • Guest Critic, Stephen Halko Graduate Thesis Drawing, Kendall College, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Guest Critic, Patty Constantine Thesis Drawing Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Guest Critic, Diane Zeeuw Thesis Painting Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2004 • Visiting artist instructional seminar: Artist talk, Guest Critique, In-class instruction, Northern Michigan University, Marquette Michigan
SERVICE/LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
2012 • Instructor, New York Study Away Trip, Kendall College of Art and Design
2011 • Guest Speaker for the Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition speaker series
2011 • Bodies Exhibit Facilitator, Grand Rapids Public Museum
2011 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design Scholastic Achievement Awards
2010 • National MFA Portfolio Day, Chicago IL
2010 • Curator, Kendall College of Art and Design MFA Spring Exhibition
2009 • National Portfolio Day, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
2007 • Juror, Greenhill’s High School Art Exhibition
2007 • President, Eastern Michigan University Art Masters Association
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:
2015 • Wildcat Weekend, Department Presentation, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
2014-2015 • Tour Guide, Northern Michigan University, Art and Design tours, Marquette, Michigan
2011-2013 • Game Club sponsor
2010-2013 • MFA and BFA mid-program and final reviews
2010-2013 • Spring Commencement Ceremonies
2011-2013 • Kendall College of Art and Design, MAE Artprize Educational Committee
2012 • New York Study Away Trip
2009-2013 • MFA and BFA Student Advising
2011-2012 • Merit Scholarship Committee
2012 • BFA National Portfolio Day, Kendall
2011 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
2011 • MFA National Portfolio Day, Chicago
2010 • Drawing and Printmaking Career Day, artists Joe Biel and Justin Quinn
2010 • MFA Student Spring Exhibition, Co-Curator
2009 • BFA National Portfolio Day, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
TECHNICAL SKILL AND EXPERTISE:
Processes
• Observational Drawing - Sighting processes, 3D - 2D translation, whole brain drawing
• Line/ value, wet/dry mediums, additive/subtractive processes
• Technical Linear Perspective and Transparent Construction
• Figure Drawing and Painting - Proficiency in Skeletal and Superficial Muscle Anatomy
• Color Theory and 2-D Design• Intuitive Drawing and Conceptual Expression
• Abstraction in Drawing and Painting
• Mixed Media
• Installation and Inter-disciplinary presentation
• Pastel Drawing - Chalk and Oil
• Oil, Acrylic and Encaustic Painting
• Public Speaking
• Curatorial and Exhibition Installation
Programs
• Proficient on both Mac OS and Windows platforms
• Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel
• Graphics: Corel Draw
PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS:
2012 • Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation by Deborah Rockman, Revised edition, Oxford University Press
2008 • Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation by Deborah Rockman, Oxford University Press
2000 • The Art of Teaching Art: A Guide for Teaching and Learning the Foundations of Drawing Based Art by Deborah Rockman,
Oxford University Press
MEDIA COVERAGE:
2015 • Biennial Faculty Exhibit, TV 6, Fox UP, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaGTc-CTE_U) 2015
2012 • “Gallery Opens Innovative New Exhibit”, The County Press, Lapeer, MI, 09/06/2012
2012 • Brandy Arnold, “Southern Art and Local Eats” GRNow.com, 08/03/2012
2008 • Featured artist, The Nimble Few, volume 1, issue 6, 06/01/2008
2007 • Rebecca Mazzei, “Self-Possessed”, The Metro Times, published self-portrait, 10/24/2007
2006 • Rebecca Mazzei, “Below the Surface” The Metro Times, feature article, 12/20/06
2006 • John Carlos Cantu, The Ann Arbor News, Feature in Gallery Project show review, 12/24/2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2013 • Curator, The Network - LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Volunteer, Grand Rapids Triathlon, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Guest Critic and Facilitator, Bodies Revealed Life Drawing Nights, Grand Rapids Public Museum
2011 • Volunteer Artist, Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Juror, The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 • Volunteer Artist, Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
REFERENCES:
• Deborah Rockman (Dept. Director - Drawing/Printmaking)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
DeborahRockman@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Darlene Kaczmarczyk (Dept. Director - Photography)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
DarleneKaczmarczyk@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Stephen Halko (Professor)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
StephenHalko@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Christine Lenzen
Northern Michigan University 906-227-2194
clenzen@nmu.edu
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5339
• Danielle Leek (Professor)
Grand Valley State University 616-331-8090
leekd@gvsu.edu
1 Campus Drive, 290 Lake Superior Hall
Allendale MI 49401
• Margaret Davis (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
mdavis@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
• Amy Sacksteder (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
asackste@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
• Chris Hyndman (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
chyndman@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
SCHINDLER
BIO: Gypsy Schindler is an artist, poet, musician, teacher, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, a lover, a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, and a magic bean buyer.
She currently teaches drawing and painting at Hope College and Kendall College of Art and Design.
She is currently producing new work that focuses on increasing understanding of human connection through vulnerability and non-judgement.
GYPSYSCHINDLER@GMAIL.COM
OBJECTIVE:
It is a joy to be an Artist, a Facilitator and an Educator. Strong fundamentals are essential and a high standard of excellence should be applied to every genre and medium. Working in the fine art community requires sincere enthusiasm, which I breathe into the production of my own work, facilitation and instruction. I am committed to providing an example of virtuosity, mantaining integrity and continuing to grow within my professional relationships.
EDUCATION:
2007 MFA - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2001 BFA - Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
1999 Study Abroad - Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:
2007 Visual Resources Graduate Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
2007 Teaching Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
2005-2007 Dorothy Lamming Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University
2005-2007 Painting Graduate Assistantship Award, Eastern Michigan University
1999 Studio Art Centers International Travel Assistantship, Studio Art Centers International/Italy
1997-2001 Merit Scholarship, Kendall College of Art and Design
1995-97 Presidential Scholarship, North Central Michigan College
TEACHING EMPLOYMENT:
2014-2015 • Northern Michigan University, Assistant Professor, Director - Drawing/Painting/Printmaking
Fall: Painting I, Drawing/Painting(figure), Advanced Seminar, Printmaking II
Winter: Advanced Seminar, Drawing/Painting(figure), Printmaking I
2012-2013 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall: Figure I, Studio Drawing I&II/Thesis I, Drawing I, Undergraduate Independent Study
Spring: Drawing II, Studio Drawing I&II, Figure III&IV, Graduate Figure Drawing/Special Problems
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2011-2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall: Figure I, Studio Drawing I&II, Drawing Materials and Processes
Spring: Drawing, Materials and Processes, Studio Drawing I&II, Graduate Drawing/Thesis
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2010-2011 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure I, Figure III&IV
Spring Overload: Drawing II, Figure Drawing II, Studio Drawing I&II, Chromatic Drawing
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2009-2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Full-time Instructor
Fall Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure II, Figure III&IV
Spring Overload: Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure II, Figure III&IV
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2009-08 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Adjunct Instructor
Fall: Figure Drawing I, Figure Drawing II
Spring: Drawing II, Figure Drawing II
Summer: Figure Drawing I
2007 • Eastern Michigan University
Fall: Visual Resource GA, Librarian Assistant, Drawing tutor.
Summer: High School Transfer Drawing Tutor
Spring: Adjunct Instructor, Art 101 Introduction to Art
Winter: Adjunct Instructor, Art 101 Introduction to Art
2005-07 • Eastern Michigan University, Teaching Assistant, Painting 1 - 4 semesters,
Winter 2007: Painting I, Fall 2006: Painting I, Winter 2006: Painting I, Fall 2005: Painting I
Curatorial/Exhibition Installation:
2014 • Juror, Student Art Gallery, Northern Michigan University
2010 - 14 • Co-Curator, Kendall College of Art and Design MFA Spring Exhibition
2013 • Curator, Radix Tavern Exhibition, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Curator, The Network - LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design Scholastic Achievement Awards
2010 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2012 • Trans-Lucent, Gallery 194, Lapeer, MI
2011 • Gallery 31 presents: Gypsy Schindler, Gallery 31, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Transparent, Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Fremont, MI
2007 • Thicker Than Water, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
2001 • Kendall Graduation Show, BFA Thesis Exhibition, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2015 • “Burning Desires” Group Exhibition, Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts, Lansing, MI
2014 • Northern Michigan University Faculty Exhibition, Devos Art Gallery, Marquette, MI
2014 • Greetings from the East to the West, Shanghai Meilidao International Art Institute, Kendall College of Art and Design, Shanghai, China
2014 • Contemporary Motherhood, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Civil Rights: Then, Now, and When, I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC
2013 • Heroes Surround Us, John Michael Kohler Arts Center Sheboygan, WI
2013 • Renaissance n’ Ruckus, Network LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2013 • Detroit Artist Market Group Exhibition, Detroit Artist Market Detroit, MI
2013 • Devos Place Faculty Exhibition, Devos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Figure Drawing, Duderstadt Center Gallery, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
2012 • ArtPrize, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Woodbridge N. Ferris Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Interplay, Faculty Invitation, CODA Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Rankin Art Gallery Big Rapids, MI
2011 • City Streets Exhibition, Lansing Art Gallery Lansing, MI
2011 • Figurative Works, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
2011 • Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Kendall Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • ArtPrize, 800 Monroe Venue, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Women and Water, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2010 • Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, Rankin Art Gallery, Big Rapids, MI
2009 • Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2008 • Pathways, Graduate Student Exhibition, Work Gallery, Detroit, MI
2008 • Art Masters Association, Riverside Arts Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2008 • Great Lakes Drawing Biennial, Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Spring Fling, Riverside Arts Council, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Graduate Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Art Masters Association Exhibition, Riverside Arts Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Installation/Installed, Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2007 • Laboratory, Juried Exhibition, Gallery Project, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 • Eastern Michigan University Graduate Show, Juried Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2004 • Winter Show, Juried Exhibition, Three Pines Gallery, Cross Village, MI
2000 • Love of the Figure, Dual Exhibition, Kendall College of Art and Design Student Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI
1999 • Student Exhibition, Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy
1996 • Annual Juried Exhibition, McCune Arts Center, Petoskey, MI
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS:
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
Phillip Menard Collection, Ann Arbor, MI
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES AND SEMINARS:
2012 • Tour Guide, Kendall ArtPrize Educational Exhibition, Grand Rapids Michigan
2012 • Program Presenter, Kendall ArtPrize Educational, Grand Rapids Michigan
2012 • Guest Critic, Margaret Vega Graduate Thesis Painting Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2011 • Artist Talk, Transparent - Solo Exhibition, Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Lapeer Michigan
2010 • Gallery Talk, Kendall/Ferris Faculty Exhibition, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Public Artist Talk and Exhibition, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Michigan
2011 • Guest Critic, Stephen Halko Graduate Thesis Drawing, Kendall College, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Guest Critic, Patty Constantine Thesis Drawing Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids Michigan
2010 • Guest Critic, Diane Zeeuw Thesis Painting Class, Kendall College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2004 • Visiting artist instructional seminar: Artist talk, Guest Critique, In-class instruction, Northern Michigan University, Marquette Michigan
SERVICE/LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
2012 • Instructor, New York Study Away Trip, Kendall College of Art and Design
2011 • Guest Speaker for the Kendall College of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition speaker series
2011 • Bodies Exhibit Facilitator, Grand Rapids Public Museum
2011 • Juror, Kendall College of Art and Design Scholastic Achievement Awards
2010 • National MFA Portfolio Day, Chicago IL
2010 • Curator, Kendall College of Art and Design MFA Spring Exhibition
2009 • National Portfolio Day, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
2007 • Juror, Greenhill’s High School Art Exhibition
2007 • President, Eastern Michigan University Art Masters Association
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE:
2015 • Wildcat Weekend, Department Presentation, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
2014-2015 • Tour Guide, Northern Michigan University, Art and Design tours, Marquette, Michigan
2011-2013 • Game Club sponsor
2010-2013 • MFA and BFA mid-program and final reviews
2010-2013 • Spring Commencement Ceremonies
2011-2013 • Kendall College of Art and Design, MAE Artprize Educational Committee
2012 • New York Study Away Trip
2009-2013 • MFA and BFA Student Advising
2011-2012 • Merit Scholarship Committee
2012 • BFA National Portfolio Day, Kendall
2011 • Kendall College of Art and Design, Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
2011 • MFA National Portfolio Day, Chicago
2010 • Drawing and Printmaking Career Day, artists Joe Biel and Justin Quinn
2010 • MFA Student Spring Exhibition, Co-Curator
2009 • BFA National Portfolio Day, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
TECHNICAL SKILL AND EXPERTISE:
Processes
• Observational Drawing - Sighting processes, 3D - 2D translation, whole brain drawing
• Line/ value, wet/dry mediums, additive/subtractive processes
• Technical Linear Perspective and Transparent Construction
• Figure Drawing and Painting - Proficiency in Skeletal and Superficial Muscle Anatomy
• Color Theory and 2-D Design• Intuitive Drawing and Conceptual Expression
• Abstraction in Drawing and Painting
• Mixed Media
• Installation and Inter-disciplinary presentation
• Pastel Drawing - Chalk and Oil
• Oil, Acrylic and Encaustic Painting
• Public Speaking
• Curatorial and Exhibition Installation
Programs
• Proficient on both Mac OS and Windows platforms
• Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel
• Graphics: Corel Draw
PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS:
2012 • Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation by Deborah Rockman, Revised edition, Oxford University Press
2008 • Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation by Deborah Rockman, Oxford University Press
2000 • The Art of Teaching Art: A Guide for Teaching and Learning the Foundations of Drawing Based Art by Deborah Rockman,
Oxford University Press
MEDIA COVERAGE:
2015 • Biennial Faculty Exhibit, TV 6, Fox UP, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaGTc-CTE_U) 2015
2012 • “Gallery Opens Innovative New Exhibit”, The County Press, Lapeer, MI, 09/06/2012
2012 • Brandy Arnold, “Southern Art and Local Eats” GRNow.com, 08/03/2012
2008 • Featured artist, The Nimble Few, volume 1, issue 6, 06/01/2008
2007 • Rebecca Mazzei, “Self-Possessed”, The Metro Times, published self-portrait, 10/24/2007
2006 • Rebecca Mazzei, “Below the Surface” The Metro Times, feature article, 12/20/06
2006 • John Carlos Cantu, The Ann Arbor News, Feature in Gallery Project show review, 12/24/2006
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2013 • Curator, The Network - LGBT Community Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2012 • Volunteer, Grand Rapids Triathlon, Grand Rapids, MI
2011 • Guest Critic and Facilitator, Bodies Revealed Life Drawing Nights, Grand Rapids Public Museum
2011 • Volunteer Artist, Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 • Juror, The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 • Volunteer Artist, Live Coverage, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
REFERENCES:
• Deborah Rockman (Dept. Director - Drawing/Printmaking)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
DeborahRockman@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Darlene Kaczmarczyk (Dept. Director - Photography)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
DarleneKaczmarczyk@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Stephen Halko (Professor)
Kendall College of Art and Design 1-800-676-2787
StephenHalko@ferris.edu
17 Fountain St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
• Christine Lenzen
Northern Michigan University 906-227-2194
clenzen@nmu.edu
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855-5339
• Danielle Leek (Professor)
Grand Valley State University 616-331-8090
leekd@gvsu.edu
1 Campus Drive, 290 Lake Superior Hall
Allendale MI 49401
• Margaret Davis (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
mdavis@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
• Amy Sacksteder (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
asackste@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
• Chris Hyndman (Professor)
Eastern Michigan University 734-487-1268
chyndman@emich.edu
114 Ford Hall, Art Department, Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
