GOALS

To help people become confident in themselves as visual artists, capable of great expression, while at the same time expressing myself through my own creative work.

EDUCATION

2002 VSA National Training Conference for Artists working with people with disabilities

1989 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. Excellence in Design Award, Recognition of Outstanding Achievement

EXPERIENCE

2005-present Instructor, John C Campbell Folk School – youth classes

2005 Featured Artist, KET Visual Art Toolkit, online edition

2003 Guest Lecturer, Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida

2001-present Juried Artist, Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen

2000 Center Director, Berea College Upward Bound, with responsibilities including arranging field trips for students and training/supervising teaching assistants

1999-present Professional Development Presenter, KY Institute for Arts in Education, Bluegrass Association of Early Childhood Educators, KY Academy for Arts & Humanities, KY Arts Council Professional Development Retreat, Letcher County Schools, and others

1998-present Visiting Artist / Artist in Residence, Harlan Independent Schools, Appalshop, Ashland City Schools, Greenup County Schools, Harrison County Schools, Madison County Schools, Bell County Schools, and others

1998-present Artist-in-Residence with At-Risk Youth, Morehead Youth Development Center, Pulaski Central High School, Bruce Hall Center (Danville)

1998-present Very Special Arts Kentucky Roster Artist

1997-present Fine Artist, with works exhibited publicly in the United States and Europe

1996-present Owner, Mariposa Marketing, a graphics and promotions firm

1995-present General Producer, Jennifer Rose Music - design all marketing materials, act as production liaison for concerts, responsible for all artistic design of recordings

1990-1995 Co-owner, E C Graphics & Screen printing, Berea, KY

REFERENCES

Tim Glotzbach Ann H. Albritton, Ph.D. Judy Sizemore

Dean Faculty Circuit Rider, Consultant

KY School of Craft Ringling School of Art & Design Kentucky Arts Council

Hindman, KY 41822 Sarasota, FL 34234 Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: 606/785-1055 Phone: 941/351-5100 Phone: 606 364 5831

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