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Exhibitions (past 5 yrs.)
Group
2020 Plein Air at the Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden. Memphis, TN
2020. Nasty Women, Online Exhibit. Memphis, TN
2020. Salon de Refuses, Jack Robinson Gallery. Memphis, TN
2020. Cupid's Arrow, Arrow Creative. Memphis, TN
2020. 36th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
2019. Visions of Memphis, Goodwyn Gallery Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Memphis, TN
2018. 35th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2017. Survey 2:The Boundaries of Normal, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN
2016. Potluck. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2015. Le Livre. Glitch. Memphis, TN
2015. Belongings. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2015. World Market Buffet, Southland Park Gaming & Racing. West Memphis, AR
2014. Because of Maxine. Delta Arts. West Memphis, AR
2014. Party of Five. Glitch. Memphis, TN
2013. Face of Utah Sculpture. Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Salt Lake City, UT
Solo
2019. Fiber2Film2Fiber. Playhouse on the Square. Memphis, TN
2017. Judith Dierkes' 40 Years of Printmaking, Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, TN
2016. Frozen Landscapes. Soulsville, USA. Memphis, TN
2014. 2 Years in Utah. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2013. Quilted Paintings. Sprague Library. Salt Lake City, UT
2012-2014. Open Studio. Rockwood Art Space. Salt Lake City, UT
Performance
2020. 2019/2020 Biking into 2020. Lighted Bike Ride. Shelby Farms. Sponsored by Commute Options.
2019.Women's Department and Women's Empowerment with Melanie Manos. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2017. What a Piece of Work, Our Own Voice Theater Troupe, 5 performance run, Memphis, TN
2015. lil' Kernel. Bike trailer. Purpose riding.
2014. Contrasts. Canyonlands National Park, UT
2012. Frosty. Fifteen Minutes Max. Dunce School for the Arts, SLC, UT
2012. My Bones and Eye. Rockwood Artist Studios. Salt Lake City, UT
2011. Corn Mother and Maize. Memphis Heavyweight Parade. Memphis, TN
2010. Maize. Houston Art Car Parade, Houston, TX
2009-2012. Maize. Art Car. Daily driving.
2008. Incontinient Proof. Comedy, Tn Memphis and Ntl. Storytelling Festival, Gatlinburg, TN
2008. AlteredMusic. Performance and Exhibit. Comedy, Tn. Memphis, TN
2007. Al Gore. Burning Man Festival, Nevada and Cooper-Young Festival Memphis, TN
2007. Blue Eye Cryin. Memphis and Soddy Daisy, TN and Fabush, KY
2006. John Benjamin. Kentucky Leadership Center. Fabush, KY
Collaborative/Installations
2020. Flip the Script. Bridging the Distance sponsored by UrbanArt Commission. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2019. Film2Fiber. ArtLab. University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2018. ShootingStar, Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2014 & 2015. A Snowball's Chance. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2014. Recharging My Chakras @ Great Basin Night Sky. Rockwood Artist Studios. Salt Lake City, UT
2010. Eyes on Fire, Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, NV
2008. Eyes are the Windows of the Heart. Rockefeller Institute, Morrilton, AR
2007. Meyeoptic2. Installation on Dearing Road. Memphis, TN
2006. Meyeoptic. Installation on Dearing Road. Memphis, TN
Commissions/Purchases
2015. Country Cats Costumes. BenQQ. Memphis, TN
2004. Davene Keys. Davene Inc. Memphis, TN
2004. Uptown Blues and Sun Studio, FedEx Forum interior banner, Memphis, TN.
2003. Lightning Bug, Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
2002. Elvis and Sun Studio table top designs, Rumboogie Café, Beale Street, Memphis, TN.
1994. Butterfly. Belmont Assisted Living. Memphis, TN
1996. Hawk King Skyscape, Private Residence, Knoxville, TN.
1995. Helwick Skyscape, Private Residence, Fayetteville, GA.
1995. Diamond Sky, Private Residence, Harriman, TN.
1992. Ceiling Painting of Clouds, Private Residence, Farragut, TN.
1992. Knoxville Airport Skyscape, Knoxville Metropolitan Airport, Knoxville TN.
Awards
2019. ArtLab. University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2019. Honorable Mention. Memphis in May Visions of Memphis. Memphis, TN
2015 Third Award, 3 different categories, Quilt Show Delta Fair and Music Festival, Memphis, TN
2005 First Place Fiber, WKNO Art Auction. Memphis, TN
2003 First Place. Elvis Week Art Contest and Exhibit. Graceland. Memphis, TN.
1999 Community Artist. Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. Baltimore, Maryland.
1993 Merit Award. National Art Education Association Electronic Gallery.
1992 Volunteer of the Week. WIZK Radio. By The Arts Council of Greater Knoxville.
1990 Intermediate Prize. Earth Guild Customer Gallery Show. Asheville, N.C.
1988 Honorable Mention. Local Artist Juried Exhibit. Cultural Center of Sevier County.
1987 Scholarship. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN.
1981 Outstanding Achievement Certificate. University of Tennessee College of Education.
Memberships
Our Own Voice Theater Troupe. 2017, Utah Surface Design Association. 2013-14, TN Art Education Assoc. Special Concerns Chairperson 92-95, National Museum of Women in the Arts 88-01, TN Arts Commission Education Grants Review Panel 93-96, Studio Art Quilt Assoc. 95-04 Regional Representative 03-06, Spirited Threads 99-12,TN Arts Commission Artist Roster 88-17, Kentucky Arts Council Artist Roster 03-14, Arkansas Arts Council Artist Roster 03-17, Southern Arts Federation Artist 07-17, Nevada Arts Council Roster 08-17.
Publications (selected)
Number 103, an Interview with Charis Barnes, Fall 2020, www.numberinc.org/an-interview-with-charis-barnes-class-of-2020/
Number 100, an independent arts journal,"Quilt Making" July, 2019 www.numberinc.org/quilt-making/
Number, an independent arts journal, "Regional Update: Memphis" #95-98 2018-2019
Film2Fiber. Memphis Flyer. February, 2019.
A Snowball's Chance. Memphis Magazine Blog. December, 2015.
Lightning Bug, Tennessee Social Studies text, Scott Foresman. 2007 edition
“Quilted Painting is My Passion” East Memphis Appeal, December 16, 2005, p. 10-11
“Choosing to Participate”, Facing History and Ourselves, supplement The Commercial Appeal, February 17, 2002, tab5.
“City Life”, The Memphis Business Journal, Nov. 23-29, 2001, Memphis, TN. P.29
“Art”, Fanfare, The Commercial Appeal, November 18, 2001, Memphis, TN. Section G
“Quilting Their Stories”, The Democrat, October 20, 2001, Senetobia, MS. Section B
“Art for Thought”, Memphis Magazine, October, 2000. P. 11
A Concert of Spirited Threads: An Exhibition of Women’s Fabric Art, by Cynthia Tucker, U of M Press, 2000.
Video
Women's Caucus Presentation, NAEA Conference, 1993.
The Electronic Gallery, NAEA Juried Membership Show, NAEA Convention, 1993.
Margie On Location, WBIR Channel 10, Candy Factory Exhibit, 1993.
Unveiling of Airport Commission, WBIR Channel 10, April, 1992.
News segments from my classroom, WBIR Channel 10, Sevierville Middle School, 1989.
Sky paintings used as background for weather reports, WBIR Channel 10, May 1988.
Education
MASTER Of FINE ARTS. Art History Museum Studies. University of Memphis,in progress since 2020.
GRADUATE SCHOOL ELITE AUDITOR, University of Memphis, 6 hours per semester, 2015-2019
SUMMER INSTITUTES Lincoln Center for the Arts. New York, July, 2000. Center for Arts Education. Memphis, TN. June, 1998-2000. Getty Foundation, Southeast Center for Education in The Arts. Chattanooga, TN. 1992 & 1993.
ONE WEEK SESSIONS Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN. 1988. Fabric Dying. 1987. Contemporary Quiltmaking.
STUDY ABROAD Summer 1986. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst. La Napoule Foundation, France.
MASTER OF SCIENCE March 1981. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn. Art Education/Museum Education. Master's Thesis: "A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE MUSEUMS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE."
DOCENT TRAINING PROGRAMS Student's Museum. Knoxville TN. November 1978. Memphis Brooks Art Gallery. Memphis, TN.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS December 1976. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Painting/Screenprinting.
Workshops and Conferences
2020 DeltaARTS Educator Workshop
2017 DeltaARTS Educator Workshop
2014 TN Arts Commission Create 2014 "STEM TO STEAM" Institute
2011 TN Arts Commission Create 2011 "Arts Integration" Institute2008 Web 2.0, TN Board of Regents2007 Kennedy Center Seminar, “Planning Effective Art-Integrated Residencies for Students
2006 Lincoln Center Aesthetic Education in Rural Settings
2006, 2007 CODA Arts Leadership New Directions
2006 TAEA Arts Integration in Action
2006 TAC Value Plus workshop
2006 TAC Art Education Summit
2005 Studio Art Quilt Associates
2004-2010 E-Learning
2004, 2005 Tech Learning
2004 TN Arts Academy
2004 Creative Capital Professional Development Workshop
Teaching Experience
ARTIST IN THE SCHOOLS
2003- present DeltaArts. West Memphis, Arkansas.
September, 1998-2003. Center for Arts Education. Memphis Arts Council. Memphis, TN.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
August 2004- Present. Dyersburg State Community College. January 2004-Present. Tennessee Board of Regents. Online Art Appreciation for University of Memphis. January 2004-December 2013 Art Appreciation Southwest TN Community College. 2007-2011. University of TN Martin. Art 110. Art History. September, 2003-December 2003. Mid-South Community College. West Memphis, AR. Art Appreciation and Drawing. September, 2002-December 2002 Memphis College of Art . Art History. January, 1999-Present. University of Memphis. Art Appreciation. August, 1999-December 2001. State Tech Memphis. Art Appreciation. January, 1992-December 1997. Carson-Newman College. Jefferson City, TN. Art Appreciation and Non-Western Art History.
ART INSTRUCTOR
August 2004 –2006. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Memphis, TN. ABC Program Educator. 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001. Lincoln Center Model Teacher Training Summer Institutes. September, 1994-December 1997. The University of Tennessee Community Programs. Knoxville, TN. Quilting. September, 1990-December 1997. Knox County Schools Adult Education. Knoxville, TN. Drawing, Painting and Quilting.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
2019 Yerington Elementary School.Yerington, NV
2018 Visual and Performing Arts School, West Memphis, AR., Starry Nights , Tonopah Nevada.
2016 Wonder Elementary, Jackson Elementary, West Memphis High School, West Memphis, AR. 2014-2015 Wonder Elementary, West Memphis, AR. 2009 & 2010 Operation Military Kids, University Of Arkansas. 2009 Batesville Elementary School, Batesville AR. 2008 South Park Elementary, Memphis, TN. 2007 Willow Oaks Elementary, Memphis, TN. Carr Creek Elementary, Litt Carr, KY. Southen Avenue Charter School, Memphis, TN. 2006. Janice Mason Art Museum, Cadiz, KY. Elkton Elementary School, Elkton, TN. Keystone Elementary School, Memphis, TN. 2005. Downtown School, St.Mary’s , Memphis, TN, Marion Intermediate and Middle Schools, Bragg Elementary, East Jr. High School West Memphis, AR, Strayhorn, Senetobia, MS. 2004. Maryhurst Detention Facility, Louisville, KY. TEACHER TRAINING 2007. Covington Integrated Arts Academy Inservice, Covington, TN. TAC Value Plus Summer Institute, Dixon, TN. KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY. 2006. SWTCC E-Training, Memphis, TN; KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY. 2006 & 2005. Delta Aesthetic Education Institute, West Memphis, AR; 2003 TN Art Ed. Assoc. Fall Conference, Gatlinburg, TN. U of M Art Institute, Memphis, TN 2002 Center for Arts Education Institute, Memphis, TN; KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY.
WORKSHOP LEADER Since 1981.Tennessee Art Education Association Conferenece. Children’s Museum, Memphis Botanical Gardens in Memphis, TN. Center School, Knoxville College Upward Bound Program, Greene School, St. Mary's Alzheimer's Day Treatment Center, Knoxville Museum of Art, New Prospect Craft Center, Tanasi Girl Scout Camp and Knoxville Talented and Gifted Program in Knoxville, TM. Children With Special Abilities Program, The Children's School and Walter State Community College in Sevierville, TN. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Community and Children's Classes in Gatlinburg, TN. Tennessee Arts Academy, Belmont College in Nashville, TN. Arts-in-Education workshop in Smithville, TN. Idea Program in Jefferson County's Middle and High School.
Related Job Experience
Administrative: As assistant community services director of Knoxville Arts Council, maintained grants and other community services. As the administrative assistant at Blount Mansion, was responsible for the daily operations of the museum. As manager of a silkscreen business and night manager of a restaurant, developed these skills: bookkeeping, employee supervision, production planning, customer service, quality control, inventory purchase and payroll.
Clerical: As a clerical assistant for Arts Council edited Artsplace and community calendar. As a secretary, developed these skills: filing, typing, billing, bulk mailing and order processing.
Graphic Design: As a design and layout artist acquired skills in: paste-up, layout, camera ready art, color separations, stripping, photomounting, typesetting, darkroom and screenprinting.
[email protected]
twitter.com/JudithDierkes
www.instagram.com/jabdart/
www.facebook.com/judith.dierkes
Exhibitions (past 5 yrs.)
Group
2020 Plein Air at the Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden. Memphis, TN
2020. Nasty Women, Online Exhibit. Memphis, TN
2020. Salon de Refuses, Jack Robinson Gallery. Memphis, TN
2020. Cupid's Arrow, Arrow Creative. Memphis, TN
2020. 36th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
2019. Visions of Memphis, Goodwyn Gallery Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Memphis, TN
2018. 35th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2017. Survey 2:The Boundaries of Normal, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN
2016. Potluck. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2015. Le Livre. Glitch. Memphis, TN
2015. Belongings. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2015. World Market Buffet, Southland Park Gaming & Racing. West Memphis, AR
2014. Because of Maxine. Delta Arts. West Memphis, AR
2014. Party of Five. Glitch. Memphis, TN
2013. Face of Utah Sculpture. Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Salt Lake City, UT
Solo
2019. Fiber2Film2Fiber. Playhouse on the Square. Memphis, TN
2017. Judith Dierkes' 40 Years of Printmaking, Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, TN
2016. Frozen Landscapes. Soulsville, USA. Memphis, TN
2014. 2 Years in Utah. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2013. Quilted Paintings. Sprague Library. Salt Lake City, UT
2012-2014. Open Studio. Rockwood Art Space. Salt Lake City, UT
Performance
2020. 2019/2020 Biking into 2020. Lighted Bike Ride. Shelby Farms. Sponsored by Commute Options.
2019.Women's Department and Women's Empowerment with Melanie Manos. Crosstown Arts. Memphis, TN
2017. What a Piece of Work, Our Own Voice Theater Troupe, 5 performance run, Memphis, TN
2015. lil' Kernel. Bike trailer. Purpose riding.
2014. Contrasts. Canyonlands National Park, UT
2012. Frosty. Fifteen Minutes Max. Dunce School for the Arts, SLC, UT
2012. My Bones and Eye. Rockwood Artist Studios. Salt Lake City, UT
2011. Corn Mother and Maize. Memphis Heavyweight Parade. Memphis, TN
2010. Maize. Houston Art Car Parade, Houston, TX
2009-2012. Maize. Art Car. Daily driving.
2008. Incontinient Proof. Comedy, Tn Memphis and Ntl. Storytelling Festival, Gatlinburg, TN
2008. AlteredMusic. Performance and Exhibit. Comedy, Tn. Memphis, TN
2007. Al Gore. Burning Man Festival, Nevada and Cooper-Young Festival Memphis, TN
2007. Blue Eye Cryin. Memphis and Soddy Daisy, TN and Fabush, KY
2006. John Benjamin. Kentucky Leadership Center. Fabush, KY
Collaborative/Installations
2020. Flip the Script. Bridging the Distance sponsored by UrbanArt Commission. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2019. Film2Fiber. ArtLab. University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2018. ShootingStar, Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2014 & 2015. A Snowball's Chance. Flamingo House Gallery. Memphis, TN
2014. Recharging My Chakras @ Great Basin Night Sky. Rockwood Artist Studios. Salt Lake City, UT
2010. Eyes on Fire, Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, NV
2008. Eyes are the Windows of the Heart. Rockefeller Institute, Morrilton, AR
2007. Meyeoptic2. Installation on Dearing Road. Memphis, TN
2006. Meyeoptic. Installation on Dearing Road. Memphis, TN
Commissions/Purchases
2015. Country Cats Costumes. BenQQ. Memphis, TN
2004. Davene Keys. Davene Inc. Memphis, TN
2004. Uptown Blues and Sun Studio, FedEx Forum interior banner, Memphis, TN.
2003. Lightning Bug, Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
2002. Elvis and Sun Studio table top designs, Rumboogie Café, Beale Street, Memphis, TN.
1994. Butterfly. Belmont Assisted Living. Memphis, TN
1996. Hawk King Skyscape, Private Residence, Knoxville, TN.
1995. Helwick Skyscape, Private Residence, Fayetteville, GA.
1995. Diamond Sky, Private Residence, Harriman, TN.
1992. Ceiling Painting of Clouds, Private Residence, Farragut, TN.
1992. Knoxville Airport Skyscape, Knoxville Metropolitan Airport, Knoxville TN.
Awards
2019. ArtLab. University of Memphis Art Museum. Memphis, TN
2019. Honorable Mention. Memphis in May Visions of Memphis. Memphis, TN
2015 Third Award, 3 different categories, Quilt Show Delta Fair and Music Festival, Memphis, TN
2005 First Place Fiber, WKNO Art Auction. Memphis, TN
2003 First Place. Elvis Week Art Contest and Exhibit. Graceland. Memphis, TN.
1999 Community Artist. Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. Baltimore, Maryland.
1993 Merit Award. National Art Education Association Electronic Gallery.
1992 Volunteer of the Week. WIZK Radio. By The Arts Council of Greater Knoxville.
1990 Intermediate Prize. Earth Guild Customer Gallery Show. Asheville, N.C.
1988 Honorable Mention. Local Artist Juried Exhibit. Cultural Center of Sevier County.
1987 Scholarship. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN.
1981 Outstanding Achievement Certificate. University of Tennessee College of Education.
Memberships
Our Own Voice Theater Troupe. 2017, Utah Surface Design Association. 2013-14, TN Art Education Assoc. Special Concerns Chairperson 92-95, National Museum of Women in the Arts 88-01, TN Arts Commission Education Grants Review Panel 93-96, Studio Art Quilt Assoc. 95-04 Regional Representative 03-06, Spirited Threads 99-12,TN Arts Commission Artist Roster 88-17, Kentucky Arts Council Artist Roster 03-14, Arkansas Arts Council Artist Roster 03-17, Southern Arts Federation Artist 07-17, Nevada Arts Council Roster 08-17.
Publications (selected)
Number 103, an Interview with Charis Barnes, Fall 2020, www.numberinc.org/an-interview-with-charis-barnes-class-of-2020/
Number 100, an independent arts journal,"Quilt Making" July, 2019 www.numberinc.org/quilt-making/
Number, an independent arts journal, "Regional Update: Memphis" #95-98 2018-2019
Film2Fiber. Memphis Flyer. February, 2019.
A Snowball's Chance. Memphis Magazine Blog. December, 2015.
Lightning Bug, Tennessee Social Studies text, Scott Foresman. 2007 edition
“Quilted Painting is My Passion” East Memphis Appeal, December 16, 2005, p. 10-11
“Choosing to Participate”, Facing History and Ourselves, supplement The Commercial Appeal, February 17, 2002, tab5.
“City Life”, The Memphis Business Journal, Nov. 23-29, 2001, Memphis, TN. P.29
“Art”, Fanfare, The Commercial Appeal, November 18, 2001, Memphis, TN. Section G
“Quilting Their Stories”, The Democrat, October 20, 2001, Senetobia, MS. Section B
“Art for Thought”, Memphis Magazine, October, 2000. P. 11
A Concert of Spirited Threads: An Exhibition of Women’s Fabric Art, by Cynthia Tucker, U of M Press, 2000.
Video
Women's Caucus Presentation, NAEA Conference, 1993.
The Electronic Gallery, NAEA Juried Membership Show, NAEA Convention, 1993.
Margie On Location, WBIR Channel 10, Candy Factory Exhibit, 1993.
Unveiling of Airport Commission, WBIR Channel 10, April, 1992.
News segments from my classroom, WBIR Channel 10, Sevierville Middle School, 1989.
Sky paintings used as background for weather reports, WBIR Channel 10, May 1988.
Education
MASTER Of FINE ARTS. Art History Museum Studies. University of Memphis,in progress since 2020.
GRADUATE SCHOOL ELITE AUDITOR, University of Memphis, 6 hours per semester, 2015-2019
SUMMER INSTITUTES Lincoln Center for the Arts. New York, July, 2000. Center for Arts Education. Memphis, TN. June, 1998-2000. Getty Foundation, Southeast Center for Education in The Arts. Chattanooga, TN. 1992 & 1993.
ONE WEEK SESSIONS Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN. 1988. Fabric Dying. 1987. Contemporary Quiltmaking.
STUDY ABROAD Summer 1986. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst. La Napoule Foundation, France.
MASTER OF SCIENCE March 1981. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn. Art Education/Museum Education. Master's Thesis: "A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE MUSEUMS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE."
DOCENT TRAINING PROGRAMS Student's Museum. Knoxville TN. November 1978. Memphis Brooks Art Gallery. Memphis, TN.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS December 1976. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Painting/Screenprinting.
Workshops and Conferences
2020 DeltaARTS Educator Workshop
2017 DeltaARTS Educator Workshop
2014 TN Arts Commission Create 2014 "STEM TO STEAM" Institute
2011 TN Arts Commission Create 2011 "Arts Integration" Institute2008 Web 2.0, TN Board of Regents2007 Kennedy Center Seminar, “Planning Effective Art-Integrated Residencies for Students
2006 Lincoln Center Aesthetic Education in Rural Settings
2006, 2007 CODA Arts Leadership New Directions
2006 TAEA Arts Integration in Action
2006 TAC Value Plus workshop
2006 TAC Art Education Summit
2005 Studio Art Quilt Associates
2004-2010 E-Learning
2004, 2005 Tech Learning
2004 TN Arts Academy
2004 Creative Capital Professional Development Workshop
Teaching Experience
ARTIST IN THE SCHOOLS
2003- present DeltaArts. West Memphis, Arkansas.
September, 1998-2003. Center for Arts Education. Memphis Arts Council. Memphis, TN.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
August 2004- Present. Dyersburg State Community College. January 2004-Present. Tennessee Board of Regents. Online Art Appreciation for University of Memphis. January 2004-December 2013 Art Appreciation Southwest TN Community College. 2007-2011. University of TN Martin. Art 110. Art History. September, 2003-December 2003. Mid-South Community College. West Memphis, AR. Art Appreciation and Drawing. September, 2002-December 2002 Memphis College of Art . Art History. January, 1999-Present. University of Memphis. Art Appreciation. August, 1999-December 2001. State Tech Memphis. Art Appreciation. January, 1992-December 1997. Carson-Newman College. Jefferson City, TN. Art Appreciation and Non-Western Art History.
ART INSTRUCTOR
August 2004 –2006. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Memphis, TN. ABC Program Educator. 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001. Lincoln Center Model Teacher Training Summer Institutes. September, 1994-December 1997. The University of Tennessee Community Programs. Knoxville, TN. Quilting. September, 1990-December 1997. Knox County Schools Adult Education. Knoxville, TN. Drawing, Painting and Quilting.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
2019 Yerington Elementary School.Yerington, NV
2018 Visual and Performing Arts School, West Memphis, AR., Starry Nights , Tonopah Nevada.
2016 Wonder Elementary, Jackson Elementary, West Memphis High School, West Memphis, AR. 2014-2015 Wonder Elementary, West Memphis, AR. 2009 & 2010 Operation Military Kids, University Of Arkansas. 2009 Batesville Elementary School, Batesville AR. 2008 South Park Elementary, Memphis, TN. 2007 Willow Oaks Elementary, Memphis, TN. Carr Creek Elementary, Litt Carr, KY. Southen Avenue Charter School, Memphis, TN. 2006. Janice Mason Art Museum, Cadiz, KY. Elkton Elementary School, Elkton, TN. Keystone Elementary School, Memphis, TN. 2005. Downtown School, St.Mary’s , Memphis, TN, Marion Intermediate and Middle Schools, Bragg Elementary, East Jr. High School West Memphis, AR, Strayhorn, Senetobia, MS. 2004. Maryhurst Detention Facility, Louisville, KY. TEACHER TRAINING 2007. Covington Integrated Arts Academy Inservice, Covington, TN. TAC Value Plus Summer Institute, Dixon, TN. KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY. 2006. SWTCC E-Training, Memphis, TN; KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY. 2006 & 2005. Delta Aesthetic Education Institute, West Memphis, AR; 2003 TN Art Ed. Assoc. Fall Conference, Gatlinburg, TN. U of M Art Institute, Memphis, TN 2002 Center for Arts Education Institute, Memphis, TN; KY Arts Council, Fabush, KY.
WORKSHOP LEADER Since 1981.Tennessee Art Education Association Conferenece. Children’s Museum, Memphis Botanical Gardens in Memphis, TN. Center School, Knoxville College Upward Bound Program, Greene School, St. Mary's Alzheimer's Day Treatment Center, Knoxville Museum of Art, New Prospect Craft Center, Tanasi Girl Scout Camp and Knoxville Talented and Gifted Program in Knoxville, TM. Children With Special Abilities Program, The Children's School and Walter State Community College in Sevierville, TN. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Community and Children's Classes in Gatlinburg, TN. Tennessee Arts Academy, Belmont College in Nashville, TN. Arts-in-Education workshop in Smithville, TN. Idea Program in Jefferson County's Middle and High School.
Related Job Experience
Administrative: As assistant community services director of Knoxville Arts Council, maintained grants and other community services. As the administrative assistant at Blount Mansion, was responsible for the daily operations of the museum. As manager of a silkscreen business and night manager of a restaurant, developed these skills: bookkeeping, employee supervision, production planning, customer service, quality control, inventory purchase and payroll.
Clerical: As a clerical assistant for Arts Council edited Artsplace and community calendar. As a secretary, developed these skills: filing, typing, billing, bulk mailing and order processing.
Graphic Design: As a design and layout artist acquired skills in: paste-up, layout, camera ready art, color separations, stripping, photomounting, typesetting, darkroom and screenprinting.