Education:
1998 MFA in Sculpture, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont CA
1994 BFA Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville NY
concentrations: sculpture and computer graphics
1995-96 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
graduate studies in sculpture and art history
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Teaching Experience:
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus, Brookville NY
1999 – present Adjunct Professor
Courses:
Advisor for MFA and BFA thesis projects and independent study in sculpture.
Summer Workshop Intensive (graduate courses):
•Graduate Sculpture: Materials and Methods
•Graduate Intro to Computer Graphics
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Long Island University Brentwood Campus, Brentwood NY
2004 - 2008
• Intro to Visual Arts
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Technical Experience:
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Blvd. , Brookville NY
Shop Coordinator 2002 – present (part time)
Build, develop, and maintain a sculpture studio to accommodate
foundations 3d Design, sculpture, and MFA students. Responsible
for managing the sculpture studio composed of a 2500 ft.
sculpture building wood shop, metal shop, four private MFA studios
and outdoor sculpture area.
Work with the Art Department Chair, Fine Arts Director and Foundations
graduate studies in sculpture and art history
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Teaching Experience:
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus, Brookville NY
1999 – present Adjunct Professor
Courses:
- MFA Grad Seminar, Spring Semester 2009
- Foundations 3D Design 2007 - 2009
- Sculpture 1 2001 - 2007
- Advanced Sculpture 2008, 2005 - 06
- Graduate Intro to Computer Graphics 2000
- Undergraduate Intro to Computer Graphics 1999 - 2000
Advisor for MFA and BFA thesis projects and independent study in sculpture.
Summer Workshop Intensive (graduate courses):
•Graduate Sculpture: Materials and Methods
•Graduate Intro to Computer Graphics
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Long Island University Brentwood Campus, Brentwood NY
2004 - 2008
• Intro to Visual Arts
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Technical Experience:
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Blvd. , Brookville NY
Shop Coordinator 2002 – present (part time)
Build, develop, and maintain a sculpture studio to accommodate
foundations 3d Design, sculpture, and MFA students. Responsible
for managing the sculpture studio composed of a 2500 ft.
sculpture building wood shop, metal shop, four private MFA studios
and outdoor sculpture area.
Work with the Art Department Chair, Fine Arts Director and Foundations
Faculty to improve and develop studio facilities. Works with the Campus
Health and Safety Manager to ensure the Sculpture building students
and faculty are following EPA guidelines.
•Provide a healthy and safe environment for students and faculty.
•Assign Job responsibilities to Shop Monitors, and Graduate Assistants.
•Advise undergraduate and graduate students on use of materials and safety.
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The New York Studio School 8 west 8th street NYC
The school is currently developing a MFA program.
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Parsons School of Design Product Design Department
The New School 66 5th avenue NYC
Metal Shop Technician
1999 - 2000
Assisted students with industrial design and furniture projects.
Responsible for maintaining a variety of welding and metal working machinery.
Provide technical welding demonstrations to undergraduate design students.
Advised Technical Coordinator on purchase of supplies and equipment.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sculpture Department
Sprowls Hall, Indiana PA 1995-96
Graduate and Technical Assistant to Dr. James Nestor. Participated in
The Art Department recently achieved NASAD accreditation.
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Curatorial:
Second Avenue Firehouse, Gallery and Performance Space
17 second avenue Bay Shore NY
Health and Safety Manager to ensure the Sculpture building students
and faculty are following EPA guidelines.
•Provide a healthy and safe environment for students and faculty.
•Assign Job responsibilities to Shop Monitors, and Graduate Assistants.
•Advise undergraduate and graduate students on use of materials and safety.
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The New York Studio School 8 west 8th street NYC
Sculpture Technician
1999 – 2008
Provide a healthy and safe work environment for students and faculty.
Responsible for various aspects of studio maintenance for the sculpture department.
Work with sculpture faculty and visiting artists to organize workshops, upgrade facilities
Provide a healthy and safe work environment for students and faculty.
Responsible for various aspects of studio maintenance for the sculpture department.
Work with sculpture faculty and visiting artists to organize workshops, upgrade facilities
and organize studio courses.
Provide demonstrations and instruction with traditional sculptural processes:
- Mold Making - plaster waste molds and urethane rubber molds
- Metal fabrication - Oxy-Acetylene, Mig and Arc welding processes
- Basic woodworking techniques
- Armature building and design for life size figure sculpture
The school is currently developing a MFA program.
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Parsons School of Design Product Design Department
The New School 66 5th avenue NYC
Metal Shop Technician
1999 - 2000
Assisted students with industrial design and furniture projects.
Responsible for maintaining a variety of welding and metal working machinery.
Provide technical welding demonstrations to undergraduate design students.
Advised Technical Coordinator on purchase of supplies and equipment.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sculpture Department
Sprowls Hall, Indiana PA 1995-96
Graduate and Technical Assistant to Dr. James Nestor. Participated in
undergraduate and graduate critiques. Assisted with organizing gallery exhibits
and designed class projects for sculpture 1 students. Conducted and assisted with
lost wax bronze and aluminum casting classes. Organized trips for undergraduate
students to museums and galleries in NYC, Cleveland Oh, and Washington D.C.
The Art Department recently achieved NASAD accreditation.
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Curatorial:
Second Avenue Firehouse, Gallery and Performance Space
17 second avenue Bay Shore NY
2005 - present
Gallery Director and workshop coordinator for a non - profit
exhibition space. The exhibition space is located in a historic landmark
building. The gallery focus has been on exhibitions for emerging and
unrecognized artists.
• Organize a year long exhibition schedule.
• Maintain the gallery with the help of the gallery assistant.
• Organize visual arts workshops for members of the community.
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The Art League of Long Island Dix Hills, NY
Exhibition Coordinator
2005- present
Organized a series of five two – person exhibits at the
Bryant Library Gallery, Roslyn NY
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Publications/ Bibliography:
2008 New York Arts Magazine, November "Beyond the Shore" Max Blagg
2007 Art World Digest
2006 The New York Times October, Long Island and the Region, Benjamin Gennocchio
“Nestled Among the Trees Shapes for all Seasons”
2005 Babylon Beacon July “Gallery at Dowling College Presents The Sixth Borough”
2001 Pittsburgh Post Gazzette July “Two Sculptors Buck the Trends”
1996 Newsday August “Dreamlike Visions”
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Lectures/Presentations:
• Maintain the gallery with the help of the gallery assistant.
• Organize visual arts workshops for members of the community.
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The Art League of Long Island Dix Hills, NY
Exhibition Coordinator
2005- present
Organized a series of five two – person exhibits at the
Bryant Library Gallery, Roslyn NY
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Publications/ Bibliography:
2008 New York Arts Magazine, November "Beyond the Shore" Max Blagg
2007 Art World Digest
2006 The New York Times October, Long Island and the Region, Benjamin Gennocchio
“Nestled Among the Trees Shapes for all Seasons”
2005 Babylon Beacon July “Gallery at Dowling College Presents The Sixth Borough”
2001 Pittsburgh Post Gazzette July “Two Sculptors Buck the Trends”
1996 Newsday August “Dreamlike Visions”
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Lectures/Presentations:
2009 Millersville University, Millersville PA
2008 Balanced Mind Conference, Brookville NY
2006 Indiana Univeristy of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
2005 Sculptors Guild, panel discussion Hillwood Museum
Long Island Univeristy, Brookville NY
2005 Sculptors Guild, new members presentation, Hoboken NJ
2003 Bridgeport University, Bridegeport Conn
2000 San Bernardino State University, San Bernardino CA
2008 Balanced Mind Conference, Brookville NY
2006 Indiana Univeristy of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
2005 Sculptors Guild, panel discussion Hillwood Museum
Long Island Univeristy, Brookville NY
2005 Sculptors Guild, new members presentation, Hoboken NJ
2003 Bridgeport University, Bridegeport Conn
2000 San Bernardino State University, San Bernardino CA