Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher, Abiqua Academy, July 2022 - present
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Designed and implemented a carefully thought-out art curriculum for grades 5th-12th that aligns with National Core Arts Standards.
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Organize and curate student art exhibits to showcase their artistic achievements to the school community and parents.
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Collaborate with faculty members to create cross-curriculum learning opportunities for students in English and Science.
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Design and guide students in creating three collaborative art pieces to be sold at the school's annual auction.
Gallery Intern, Salem on the Edge Gallery, August 2021 - January 2022
Assisted with monthly exhibition installation and de-installation, researched potential artists to be shown in the gallery, interpreted artwork for visitors, and aided in creating social media content.
Archives Intern, Willamette University, 2020 - present
Curating an online exhibition detailing the activism and accomplishments of Native American and environmental activist, Chuck Williams, using the materials from the Chuck Williams collection; Organizing and cataloging photos, and various pieces from Willamette University's collection.
Faculty Research Assistant, Dr. Abigail Susik, Willamette University Art History Department, 2020 - present
Scanning documents and books used for Dr. Susik's doctoral thesis; digitizing books and articles on surrealism artists aiding in Dr. Susik's research.
Digitization Assistant, Willamette University, 2019 - 2020
Scanning and processing periodicals, books, and slides from Willamette University's archival collection preparing them for the online collection.
Lighting Studio Supervisor, Willamette University Theatre Department, August 2019 - December 2019
Instructed and trained student employees to execute lighting plots for Willamette University theatre department's productions.
HONORS & AWARDS
Shuchat Grant, Willamette University, 2021
Hallie Ford Art History Scholarship, Willamette University, 2019-2022
EXHIBITIONS
Senior Thesis Exhibition, Alone / Together, Mothering / Daughtering, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR, 2022
Shuchat Grant, I AM monotony, THIS IS chaos, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, 2021
4th Annual Juried Art Show (Juror: Eilish Gormley), Willamette University Gallery, Salem, Oregon, 2021
5th Annual Juried Art Show (Juror: Matthew Shoki Tanabe), Willamette University Gallery, Salem, OR, 2022
EDUCATION
MFA Visual Studies, Pacific Northwest College of Art 2026
Bachelors in Art History & Studio Art, Willamette University 2022
REFERENCES
Cayla Skillin-Brauchle
cskillinbrauchle@willamette.edu 802-522-5459
Abigail Susik
asusik@willamette.edu 727-417-0628
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Photoshop Woodshop (table saw, chop saw, jigsaw, drill press, sanders, hand tools, etc.)
Theatre Lighting Studio (hanging, aiming, cleaning, repairing, lighting instruments)
Artwork Handling/Installation
Printmaking (such as Monotype, Relief, Intaglio, copperplate etching, bookmaking)
Drawing (such as perspectival drawing, observational drawing, alternative drawing
techniques)
Painting (such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor)