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January, 2019 - Present: Enrollment & Marketing Director, St. Mary-St. Michael School, Derby, CT
Responsible for Enrollment & Retention, as well as the creation, marketing and outreach of internal school events and activities, including all social media.
September, 2013 - Present: Visual Arts Teacher, St. Mary-St. Michael School, Derby, CT
On-staff Faculty, Visual Arts Teacher for grades Pre-K thru 8, in addition to running several after-school Art Programs , Annual Student Art Exhibit and Summer Art Camp.
May, 1989 - Present: Freelance Artist
Accepting illustration and fine art commissions on a freelance basis and exhibiting/selling works through various local area galleries and venues.
March, 2008 - Present: The Lower Naugatuck Valley Arts Council, Ansonia, CT
Vice-President
Instrumental in launching and curating/managing the VAC's Main Street Gallery; Helping to spearhead the renovation and day-to-day operations of the Valley Center of the Arts; Responsibilities include the planning and execution of various programs and events as well as community outreach between the VAC, local municipalities, fellow art organizations and the local schools.
May, 2015 - October 2020: Marketing & PR Coordinator + Website Developer, A3E Advanced Audio Application Exchange
Responsible for the design and implementation of various website content updates and technologies, as well as print material for the ever advancing show cycles for this bi-yearly event. In addition, responsibilities also include the marketing and public promotion of sponsorship advertising for the conference
November, 2015 - November 2019: Program Instructor, The Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT
Responsible for instructing yearly photography programs for Waterbury Magnet Schools - Maloney & Rotella, as well as the Children's Community School. Programs are themed and based on the museum's current and ongoing exhibits.
Education
United Digital Artists, NY
Completion of several hands-on Workshops
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design/Illustration
Solo Exhibits & Competitions
ArtistsNetwork • Strokes of Genius Competition - June 5th 2017
Easton Public Library • Members Art Show • Easton CT - January 18th thru February 25th 2017
MFAC Firehouse Gallery • At the Table • Milford CT – January 21st thru February 19th 2016
Mystical Parlors, LLC, Norwalk CT - April 27th thru May 27th 2013
Sobobo Art Gallery, Devon CT - August 1st thru August 31st 2013
Representation
Represented by ApplausoUS-Art - February 2018 to February 2019
Represented by Main Street Gallery, Ansonia CT - November 2018 to present
Represented by E Street Gallery, Derby CT - April 2008 to March 2018
Represented by Sobobo Art Gallery, Devon CT - May 2012 to December 2014
Awards
Milford Fine Arts Council’s Firehouse Gallery
“At the Table” Exhibit - Honorable Mention 2016
Annual VAC Art Competition
2011 Best In Show Award Winner
Volunteer Experience
Easton Arts Council - January 2017 to Present
Member
Milford Fine Arts Council - January 2016 to Present
Member
St. Mary/St. Michael School - May 2014 to Present
Conceived, planned and organized the launch of the School’s (now annual) Student Art Show.
The Valley Arts Council – December 2009 to Present
Vice President & Advisory Board Member. Responsible for planning and execution of various programs and events as well as community outreach between the VAC, local municipalities, fellow art organizations and the local schools.
Soupstock Music & Art Festival Art Committee - June 2010 to June 2016
Responsible for helping to organize the art component of the festival, create outreach, rally participating artists for the event, manage the artist demonstration pavilion and help to manage the juried art competition, since the event's inception,
7 years running.
Oil Drum Art Advisory Board – January 2005 to April 2008
Served on the Advisory Board, helped to plan and organize various shows, events and projects for the creation and display of Oil Drum Art to the community.
January, 2019 - Present: Enrollment & Marketing Director, St. Mary-St. Michael School, Derby, CT
Responsible for Enrollment & Retention, as well as the creation, marketing and outreach of internal school events and activities, including all social media.
September, 2013 - Present: Visual Arts Teacher, St. Mary-St. Michael School, Derby, CT
On-staff Faculty, Visual Arts Teacher for grades Pre-K thru 8, in addition to running several after-school Art Programs , Annual Student Art Exhibit and Summer Art Camp.
May, 1989 - Present: Freelance Artist
Accepting illustration and fine art commissions on a freelance basis and exhibiting/selling works through various local area galleries and venues.
March, 2008 - Present: The Lower Naugatuck Valley Arts Council, Ansonia, CT
Vice-President
Instrumental in launching and curating/managing the VAC's Main Street Gallery; Helping to spearhead the renovation and day-to-day operations of the Valley Center of the Arts; Responsibilities include the planning and execution of various programs and events as well as community outreach between the VAC, local municipalities, fellow art organizations and the local schools.
May, 2015 - October 2020: Marketing & PR Coordinator + Website Developer, A3E Advanced Audio Application Exchange
Responsible for the design and implementation of various website content updates and technologies, as well as print material for the ever advancing show cycles for this bi-yearly event. In addition, responsibilities also include the marketing and public promotion of sponsorship advertising for the conference
November, 2015 - November 2019: Program Instructor, The Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT
Responsible for instructing yearly photography programs for Waterbury Magnet Schools - Maloney & Rotella, as well as the Children's Community School. Programs are themed and based on the museum's current and ongoing exhibits.
Education
United Digital Artists, NY
Completion of several hands-on Workshops
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design/Illustration
Solo Exhibits & Competitions
ArtistsNetwork • Strokes of Genius Competition - June 5th 2017
Easton Public Library • Members Art Show • Easton CT - January 18th thru February 25th 2017
MFAC Firehouse Gallery • At the Table • Milford CT – January 21st thru February 19th 2016
Mystical Parlors, LLC, Norwalk CT - April 27th thru May 27th 2013
Sobobo Art Gallery, Devon CT - August 1st thru August 31st 2013
Representation
Represented by ApplausoUS-Art - February 2018 to February 2019
Represented by Main Street Gallery, Ansonia CT - November 2018 to present
Represented by E Street Gallery, Derby CT - April 2008 to March 2018
Represented by Sobobo Art Gallery, Devon CT - May 2012 to December 2014
Awards
Milford Fine Arts Council’s Firehouse Gallery
“At the Table” Exhibit - Honorable Mention 2016
Annual VAC Art Competition
2011 Best In Show Award Winner
Volunteer Experience
Easton Arts Council - January 2017 to Present
Member
Milford Fine Arts Council - January 2016 to Present
Member
St. Mary/St. Michael School - May 2014 to Present
Conceived, planned and organized the launch of the School’s (now annual) Student Art Show.
The Valley Arts Council – December 2009 to Present
Vice President & Advisory Board Member. Responsible for planning and execution of various programs and events as well as community outreach between the VAC, local municipalities, fellow art organizations and the local schools.
Soupstock Music & Art Festival Art Committee - June 2010 to June 2016
Responsible for helping to organize the art component of the festival, create outreach, rally participating artists for the event, manage the artist demonstration pavilion and help to manage the juried art competition, since the event's inception,
7 years running.
Oil Drum Art Advisory Board – January 2005 to April 2008
Served on the Advisory Board, helped to plan and organize various shows, events and projects for the creation and display of Oil Drum Art to the community.
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