| Curriculum Vitae Education M.F.A. (Photography/Sculpture), Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2001 B.F.A. (Photography/Advertising), University of North Texas, Denton, TX. 1998 Study Abroad, University of London (through University of North Texas), 1997 Associate in Arts Degree, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX. 1992 Significant Research Experiences Attended the following conferences to further my research: National Young Feminist Leadership Conference, University of District of Columbia, Washington, DC, 2010 Women and Power: Connecting Across the Genderations Conference, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc., Rhinebeck, NY, 2009 Home, School, Play, Work: The Visual and Textual Worlds of Children (Conference), American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA, 2008 University Teaching Instructor, Women’s Studies Program, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2008 – present Instructor, Photography, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2006 – present Visiting Assistant Professor, Visual Studies, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2005 - 2007 Sabbatical Replacement, Photography, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Spring 2004/Spring 2005 Lecturer, College of Architecture, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Fall 2001 Teaching Assistant/Teacher of Record, Photography, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 1999 - 2001 Professional Experience Academic Administration Coordinator, The Women’s Studies Program, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2008 - present Other Related Experience Curator/Exhibition Coordinator, Buddy Holly Center, City of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX. 2002 - 2005 Education Coordinator, Buddy Holly Center, City of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX. 2001 - 2002 SRO Photo Curator/Exhibition Coordinator, Landmark Arts Gallery, Texas Tech University, School of Art, Lubbock, TX. 1999 – 2001 Research Interests My research is inspired by intergrating historical and emerging feminist practices and theories. By combining bits and pieces of repressed stories I am exploring systematic approaches to defining gender identity, culture and social media through researching propaganda, bias, discrimination, and political agendas. Publications One Million X’s and Counting, (critical review). Voices of Art Magazine, Volume 15.1, San Antonio, TX. 2008 Out In the Mainstream (curator essay). Voices of Art Magazine, Volume 14.3, San Antonio, TX. 2008 Diversity Through Performance Art (critical review). Diversity in Context, The Newsletter of the Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center, Texas Tech University, Volume 2, No. 4, Lubbock, TX. 2008 Storytelling: Translating Reality Into Dream (photo essay), Iron Horse Literary Review, 5(2), 65-71, TTU Department of English. Lubbock, TX 2004 Elysium Literary Journal 1998-99 (photo essay), Texas Tech University, Honors College, Lubbock, TX 1998 Conferences / Papers / Panels Presentations Selling Out: Financial Realties of a Working Artist, (paper) Texas Tech University Student Leadership Symposium, Office of Institutional Diversity and the Cross-Cultural Center, Lubbock, TX. Fall 2008 Resonating Origins: Feminist Art & Activism, Presenter for panel discussion with TTU Faculty Dr. Ed Check, Lahib Jaddo and TTU PhD candidate Sara Peso White. 24th Annual All University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education: "The Face of Innovation: Women Changing the World through Engineering, Science and Medicine". Lubbock, TX. Spring 2008 Queer.101 Artist panel discussion with Texas Tech University faculty Shawn T. Bible (Theater/Dance) and Dr. Ed Check (Visual Studies), Texas Tech University Student Housing (Wall/Gates dorm), Lubbock, TX. 2007 Closing the Gap: Coalitions to Promote Equity in Education, 5th Annual Texas NAME Conference Texas Tech University, Exhibited two pieces of artwork along with other Visual Studies artist and educators. College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. 2006 Women of the Southwest, The 22nd Annual All-University Conference on The Advancement of Women in Higher Education, accepted as poster session that featured my artist portfolio, Women’s Studies Department, TTU, Lubbock, TX. 2006 Exhibitions (click here for detailed list) Solo Exhibitions Friend of Dorothy: A Queer Sensibility, (digital photography/video installation) Fain Fine Arts Gallery, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 2006 On Parade: Celebrating the Way Out, (digital photography/video installation) Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX 2006 Unexpected Awareness, (black and white photography/video installation) Studio Gallery, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, TX 2001 Juried Exhibitions Seven-State Biennial (one digital photograph) USAO Art Gallery Charles Goddard Center Chickasha, Ardmore, Oklahoma Curator: Sara Waters 2009 2nd Annual Lesbian Alliance Art Show, (three digital photographs), Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2008 Deep in the Art of Texas, (one digital photograph) 30th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival, Juror Craig Thomas, free-lance artist living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock, TX 2008 Art Show Rodeo, (two digital photographs) Juror Greg Johnson of the Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, TX, Gilrose Studios, Wichita Falls, TX 2008 Invitational Exhibitions Contemplo: Regarding Nature (three digital photogaphs) Austin College, Ida Green Gallery of the Ida Green Communication Cener, Sherman, TX. 2010 ¿Y QUÉ? Queer Art Made in Texas. (three digital photographs) Curated by artist/activist/author Harmony Hammond. Landmark Arts Gallery, School of Art, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX 2007 Non-Juried Exhibitions 40th Anniversary SOA Alumni Online Exhibition, (three digital photographs) Texas Tech University School of Art, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, TX 2008 Rivers & Bridges International Mail Art Exhibit (two mail art pieces), Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX 2008 2nd Annual New West: “Women Who Have Made the West their Home.” (two digital photographs and one video installation) Curated by Future Akins-Tillet and Dawn Wolfe-Taylor. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX. 2007 Work in Private Collections Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Berry, Midlothian TX Elizabeth Broadhead, San Antonio, TX Dr. Ed Check, Lubbock, TX Kara Donatelli, Lubbock, TX Dr. Lanie Dornier, Ruston, LA Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Dotts, Lubbock, TX Greg George, Lubbock, TX Suzanne Hagood, Loachapoka, AL Diann Jennings, Lubbock, TX Shelby Knox, New York, NY Dr. and Mrs. J Don Lance, Waco, TX Bonnie and Kevin McGrew, Memphis, TN Shelby Morrison, Cleveland, OH Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J Murphy, Mart, TX Katherine Oler, Lubbock, TX Catherine Prose, Wichita Falls, TX Grace Rodgers, Lubbock, TX Michele Stanley, Albuquerque, NM Gloria Steinem, New York, NY Donna Walls, Lubbock, TX Funded Research $6,000 CH Foundation Grant through Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts. Creating a documentary for plainSpeaking: The Artists of the Llano Estacado. 2007 Professional Affiliations Supporters of the Fine Arts (SOFA), Board Member, Lubbock, TX Houston Center for Photography, Member, Houston, TX Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, Member, Lubbock, TX chiCrits: Women’s Art Group, Co-founder and Participant, Lubbock TX (2001-present) Lubbock Arts Alliance, Member, Lubbock, TX Red Dots Artist Collaborative, Member, Lubbock, TX Service Histories in Professional Affiliations chiCrits: Women’s Art Group, Co-founder and
Participant,
Lubbock TX (2001-present).
Co-organize and direct annual and semi-annual meetings,
exhibitions,
speaking engagements, presentations, and logistics.
Professional Service at Texas Tech University Advising Program advisor for the Women's Studies Program, Texas Tech University. Advise undergraduate and graduate students for the Women's Studies minor and graduate certificate program. 2008-present. Faculty Advisor for Texas Tech Association of Creative Writing, Texas Tech University student organization, President Ruben Quesada. 2007 - current. Alumni Advisor for NAEA (National Art Education Association) Texas Tech University student chapter. President Heather Rincon. Lubbock, TX 2007 - 2008 Coordinating / Organizing Special Events Feminist Forum: Social Networking in Real Time, Created concept for the first feminist forum on the Texas Tech University campus with two student organizations; V-Day Lubbock Coalition and the Graduate Feminist Scholars. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2010 26th Annual All University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, "Regarding Nature: Gender, Identity and Ecologies of Change". Coordinated and directed the annual Women's Studies conference speakers, presenters, program and logistics. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2010 Keynote speaker: Winona LaDuke Voices of Feminism, Performance celebrating Women's History Month. Co-developed the concept with PhD Fine Arts Doctoral candidate jeanne haggard. Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 2010 GLBTQ Awareness Month, October 2009 Committee Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX October 2009. Guest speakers: Becky Albritton, Tristah Hodge, Shelby Knox, and Ricky Waite. Additional speakers/performers: Jason & deMarco 25th Annual All University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, "Innovation, Migration and Transference: Voices, Gender and Expression in the Changing World". Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX April 2009. Keynote speaker: Gloria Steinem; Morning Address: Shelby Knox Guest Speaker Presentations Thinking Gender: Gender in Advertising, Guest speaker for EM&C 3355: Ethnicity, Race, Gender in Media, Undergraduate Electronic Media & Communication majors, Graduate Part-Time Instructor Hyo Jin Kim, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2010 Counseling Diverse Populations for Licensed Professional Counselor, co-speaker for panel discussion by PFLAG (Parents Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Focus of discussion included an overview of counseling theory as it applies to diverse groups including gender, geriatric, racial, ethnic, and exceptionality issues. Dr. Aretha Marbley, Associate Professor & Director Community Counseling Counselor Education, College of Education, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX 2010 Art Making as an Act of Social Justice, Guest speaker for EDCI 6306: Queer Issues in Education, Professor Dr. Paul Reece-Miller, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Fall 2010 Art Making as an Act of Social Justice, Educational Psychology and Leadership Counselor Education Doctoral Seminar in Counseling, Professor Dr. Aretha Marbley, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Fall 2009 "Feminist Blogging 101", Honors College Lunch Speaker series, Guest speaker for Texas Tech University Honors College. Lubbock, TX. Fall 2009 Small Town Gay Bars, speaker for panel discussion with TTU Faculty Dr. Ed Check. Threading the Needle: Queer Reels & Real Topics documentary film series. Cosponsored by the School of Art and the Women’s Studies Program at Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 Celluloid Closet, speaker for panel discussion with Librarian and Film Historian Rob Weiner. Threading the Needle: Queer Reels & Real Topics documentary film series. Cosponsored by the School of Art and the Women’s Studies Program at Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 "OUT in the Mainstream", Honors College Luncheon, Guest speaker for Texas Tech University Honors College. Lubbock, TX. Spring 2008 Counseling Diverse Populations for Licensed Professional Counselor, co-speaker for panel discussion by PFLAG (Parents Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Focus of discussion included an overview of counseling theory as it applies to diverse groups including gender, geriatric, racial, ethnic, and exceptionality issues. Dr. Aretha Marbley, Associate Professor & Director Community Counseling Counselor Education, College of Education, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX 2008 Curator Activities Femme Flicks: The Lesbian Prologue, Texas Tech University, The Women’s Studies Program. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 Threading the Needle: Queer Reels & Real Topics, Texas Tech University School of Art and The Women’s Studies Program. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 Out In the Mainstream: Queer Social Landscape, Christine Devitt Jones Icehouse, Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX. $4,500 grant secured through the Ryla T. & John F. Lott Endowment for Excellence in the Visual Arts. Fall 2007 Academic Outreach and Service Co-developer of Queer 101 with Kerry Hooks, TTU Housing & Residence Life, Co-created concept and corrdinated guest panelist to develop a dialogue of current discourse surrounding Queer culture. Lubbock, TX Fall 2008. Co-developer of "Femme Flicks: The Lesbian Prologue" with Dr. Laura Calkins, Director of Women's Studies Program at Texas Tech Univesity. Co-created concept for series and developed university and community outreach discussants to accompany the film. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 Developed a documentary film series called "Threading the Needle". Created concept for series and developed university and community outreach to discuss the films. Lubbock, TX Spring 2008 to present. Co-developer of art exhibition with Dr. Ed Check, ¿Y QUÉ? Queer Art Made in Texas, Curator Harmony Hammond, Landmark Arts Gallery, Texas Tech University. Created concept for exhibition, located curator, fundraised $10,000 for catalog, developed university outreach artist panels, town-hall meetings and workshops, Lubbock, TX October 2007 Co-developer of artist lecture with Dr. Ed Check, Artist lecture by Harmony Hammond. This preliminary lecture described the fall 2007 queer exhibition Hammond curated. Secured $2,500 to fund this event. Texas Tech University, School of Art, Lubbock, TX 2006 Co-developer of artist lecture and exhibition with Dr. Ed Check, Artists lecture series featured nationally collected New Mexico artist David Keating, Texas Tech University, School of Art, Lubbock, TX 2006 University Teaching Responsibilities (Texas Tech University) School of Art Introduction to Digital Imaging (ART 3329) - Taught undergraduate students in the School of Art digital software and hardware as art tools to enhance and supplement their work within the context of their BFA degree. Advanced Digital Photo Imaging (ART 4329) - Taught undergraduate students in the School of Art photo majors to refine their skills in digital image creation and production to develop a base of knowledge about contemporary digital art and its theories. Advanced Photographic Arts: Documentary Photography (ART 3326) - Taught undergraduate students in the School of Art to rethink their own assumptions about objectivity, documentation, and interpretation; and, to evaluate how such topics are presented in culture at large. Senior Studio Photography: Portfolio Process (ART 4326) – Taught undergraduate students in the School of Art to utilize traditional and non-traditional methods to organize and present an extended body of photographs tailored towards specific career, educational and/or personal goals. Technology in the Visual Arts (ART 3362) – Taught undergraduate students majoring in Visual Studies in the School of Art instructional and studio emphases on technology in the visual arts. Visual Culture (ART 3365) – Taught undergraduate students majoring in Visual Studies in the School of Art to exam contemporary thought and practice in the visual arts. Rethinking Art Education (ART 3372) – Taught undergraduate non-art major students contemporary content and teaching in the visual arts. Women’s Studies Program Introduction to Women’s Studies: Feminist Visual Culture (WS 2300 Sections 001-002) - Taught undergraduate students basic survey of concepts and theories related to the study of women and to the analysis of gender roles Feminist Thought & Theories: Streamlining Activism Through Lived Realities (WS 4310 & 5310) – Taught undergraduate and graduate students to examine theoretical writings and perspective in women’s studies, including the contributions of feminist theory and analysis to traditional disciplines. Women’s Studies Seminar: Gender in Film – Femininity, Narrative and Violence (WS 4399) – Taught undergraduate students to promote an understanding of the industrial, socio-cultural, and aesthetic factors that contribute to cinematic representations of gender. University Tech Transition Program Tech Transition: Freshman Seminar (IS 1100) – Taught first year students skills to enhance successful note and test taking, time management, written and oral presentations in response to critical and analitical discourse. Technical Skills Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, Microsoft FrontPage, and Microsoft Word/Excel/Access. Editing: iMovie, Avid Cinema, Dazzle, Video Creator, Adobe Premier, Edit DV and Moto DV. Web Design: Working knowledge of Front-Page editor and Dreamweaver. Technical Equipment: SLR 35mm, medium format camera(s), large format camera(s), digital camera(s), Sony digital 700 series, Hope Color processor and black & white darkroom capabilities. Alternative Techniques: Cyanotype, Vandyke, Gumbichromate, Polaroid Transfer and Xerox Transfer Community Outreach and Service Donated three pieces of art to Texas Tech University Student Organization V-Day Lubbock Coalition for the fundraising drive for the Vagina Monologues. Lubbock, TX 2010 Donated one piece of art to Planned Parenthood of Lubbock fundraising drive, Lubbock, TX 2009 Donated one piece of art to PFLAG Lubbock Chapter fundraising membership drive, Covenant Heart Hospital, Lubbock, TX 2007 Artist talk (co-presented with artists/educator Future Akins), National Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock, TX 2007 Artist talk (co-presented with artist/educator Dr. Ed Check), OUTstanding Amarillo, LGBT Community Center, Amarillo, TX. 2007 Co-Founding Developer of a Lubbock Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer (LGBTQ) Community Center (with Ed Check). We are in the process of creating a virtual reality presence, hoping to identify donors and a physical space. Creating website online in Summer 2009 for contributions and networking. Will develop an arts-space online and at the center for LGBTQ students/artists to exhibit work regularly. Will also network with other disciplines toward a cross-disciplinary space to showcase arts events. Started development in Fall, 2007 Donated one piece of art to the American Heart Association fundraising drive. Lubbock, TX. 2006Artist talk (co-presented with artist/educator Dr. Ed Check), PFLAG (Parents, Friends & Families of Lesbians and Gays) Lubbock Chapter, St. John's United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX. 2006 Donated one piece of art to PFLAG Lubbock Chapter fundraising membership drive, Covenant Heart Hospital, Lubbock, TX 2006 Artist talk (co-presented with artist/educator Dr. Ed Check), to graduate counseling students studying secondary schools educational counseling, Dr. Jean Shen (course instructor), TTU College of Education, Lubbock, TX. 2006 “Friend of Dorothy”, artist lecture and gallery talk, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX. 2006 Instructor. Taught photography to children 8 – 12 years of age and provided photographic documentation for program. Summer Mission Art Reaching Texas (SMART), Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX 2000 Juror Activities Young Artist Competition. City of Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Lubbock, TX. 2005 - 2007 City of Lubbock 3rd Annual Parks & Recreation Photography Competition. Garden and Arts Center, Lubbock, TX. 2006 Commercial Work & Commission Documentary (Film / Video / CD) Documentary Film. PFLAG Lubbock: Standing OUT for Equality. Focus: Independent film about the history of PFLAG Lubbock. Lubbock, TX. (project in progress) Documentary Film. Bout, Pivot, Jam: Feminist in Fishnet. Independent film in partnership with filmmaker Kara Donatelli. Focus: Members of the West Texas Roller Dollz talk about their experiences as a role model, a feminist, and an athlete, Lubbock, TX. (project in progress) Documentary Film. plainSpeaking: The Artists of the Llano Estacado film series. Focus: Slaton, TX based artist/educator Robin Dru Germany and her artwork. Louise H. Underwood Center for the Arts, Lubbock, TX. (project in progress) Documentary CD, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Lubbock Chapter. Documented the Awards Ceremony, New Officer Induction, & Fellowship. Lubbock, TX. 2007 Documentary CD, Ulterior Motifs no. 9, no.7 & no.5, Documented 3 exhibitions of Texas artist. Selected Artists: Bale Creek Allen, B.C. Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert, Sharon Kopriva, Angelbert Metoyer, Julie Speed, James Surls, Bryan Wheeler and Jeff Wheeler, Wheeler Bro's Studio and Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX. 2003 -2005 Public Art CD, documented artist BC Gilbert of his metal sculpture art featured around the city, Lubbock, TX. 2005 Grammy Foundation Texas Chapter, Digital Documentary Portfolio, Sound Check Educational Program. The program is part of a national initiative targeting students from rural areas to inner cities, encouraging musical interests as well as careers involved in music entertainment. Featured recording artists Baby Bash and Frankie J, South Plains Fair Grounds, Lubbock, TX. 2005 Publicity photographs, City of Lubbock Police and Fire Department 2003 Calendar (fundraising), Lubbock, TX. 2002 Documentary CD, Loss and Recuperation, A three-part performance by visual artist Suzanne Hagood with musical group Ensemble 2120. Texas Tech University, School of Art. Lubbock, TX. 2002 Photojournalism CD, Walking, A musical performance by Sara Waters in conjunction with her sculpture installation exhibition. Buddy Holly Center, Fine Art Gallery, Lubbock, TX. 2002 Documentary Video, Off the Wall: Community installation featured an ensemble of artists, Paul Benero, B. C. Gilbert, Jeff Wheeler, Bryan Wheeler, and Clea Verven. Buddy Holly Center, Fine Art Gallery, Lubbock, TX. 2001 Documentary Video, Estamos Viros: Unorthodox Celebratory Performances, exhibition featured artists Wheeler Bro.'s, Jim Johnson, B. C. Gilbert, and Eddie Beethoven, Wheeler Bro.'s Studio, Lubbock, TX. 2000 |