OBJECTIVE
To contribute to the cultural and educational community using my artistic
talent, knowledge of art history, technical ability, and arts administrative
experience.
EMPLOYMENT
1995-2006 College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
Associate Director of Admissions
- Continuing Education Instructor
- Scholarship Judge – local and national competitions
1998–2005 Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI
Education Department
- Supervise and Develop workshops for participants in Studio/Classroom
- Teach Drawing in the Galleries
- Participate in off site workshops for special exhibitions.
- Drawing Instructor/Artist Presenter/Demonstrations –First Friday
at the DIA
EDUCATION
1987–1991 Center for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
n BFA, Fine Arts -Painting.
n Associates Degree program/ Art Foundation- Henry Ford Community College.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor- Blue Lake Arts Camp – Drawing/Painting/Fibers –
Summer 2003/06
Instructor- African – American Art History – Oakland University
and CCS-CAD-1994-1998
Instructor- Drop in Studio/Drawing in Galleries-Detroit Institute of Arts
Instructor- Drawing / Watercolor Painting/ Portfolio Preparation/Figure
– CCS-CAD-1992-2003
Volunteer- Jrainey Gallery – installations of exhibit / coordinated
receptions/ mail list / general office responsibility- 1998 -2000
Instructor- Figure Drawing – Wayne State University/Detroit Public
Schools Advanced Studies Program for High School Students-1991-1993
Mentor – Painting – “Visions 2000”- Black Caucus
Foundation-1995-1998
Artist-in-Residence- Rose Elementary 2nd and 3rd grade 1 semester-1991-1992
Residence –U245 Gallery Manager CCS –1990 – 1992 –
Under Center Galleries –Dennis Norocki – Director
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
Detroit’s Women’s Society of Sculptures and Painters Fellow
Arts League of Michigan Fellow
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association Hon. Mention
National Conference of Artist, Michigan Chapter
Detroit Cultural Center Mural Committee/ Mid Town
Artist Mentor – Arts League of Michigan
Administration Liaison- Arts Place – City of Detroit Parks and
Recreation
EXHIBITIONS
Johanson Charles Galley
One Person Show/ September 2006
Detroit, MI
2005/2006-Detroit Institute of Art
“Artist Choice/ Demonstration”
presentation of personal work as it relates to DIA African collection/Digital
Media personal work
Detroit, MI
2006 Detroit Artist Market
members show
Detroit, MI
2006 Detroit Rep Gallery
One Person Show
Detroit, MI
2005 Bagley Housing Gallery
Head Hand Heart GROUP SHOW
Detroit, MI
2005- 4731 Gallery
“Small Works” – group show
Detroit, MI
2005- Detroit Repertory Gallery
Sabrina Nelson – one person show
Curated by Gilda Snowden
Detroit, MI
2005 – Open House/Studio Show
2000 Brooklyn Building
Group Artist Effort
Detroit, MI
2005- Bagley Housing Gallery
“Head, Hand, Heart” – group show
Detroit, MI
2005- MECCA Gallery
“Group Anniversary Show”
Detroit, MI
2004- Art For Life
2003- George N’namdi Gallery
“ Can It” – Group Show
Pretty City Project
Detroit, MI
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