Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
2019 – Present
Gallery Director, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2018 – Present
International Tour Leader, Education First, Boston, MA
2011 – Present
Professor of Visual Arts, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2017 – 2019
Design & Public Relations, Graduate Assistantship, Department of Art and Art History, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2004 – 2011
Creative Director/Partner, Cypress Interactive, Kilgore, TX
2000 – 2011
Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2000 – 2004
Art Director/Partner, Encore Multimedia, Longview, TX
1997 – 2000
Designer/Art Director, Barron’s of Texas, Longview, TX
Education
2019
Master of Arts Degree in Studio Art, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, Summa Cum Laude
2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, Summa Cum Laude
2014
Associates of Arts degree in Fine Arts, Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas.
1997
Pursuing BFA in Painting and Drawing, The University of North Texas
1995
Associates of Applied Science degree in Advertising/Graphic Design, Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas.
Courses Taught
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
ARTS 1317 Drawing 2
ARTS 2316 Painting 1
ARTS 2317 Painting 2
ARTS 2313 Graphic Design
ARTC 1317 Design Communication 1
ARTC 1309 Basic Illustration
ARTC 2301 Illustration Techniques 2
ARTC 2317 Typographic Design
ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging 1
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging 2
ARTC 1349 Art Direction 1
ARTC 2349 Art Direction 2
ARTC 2393 Special Topics in Graphic Design
ARTC 2391 Professional Practices in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration
ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design
IMED 1316 Web Design 1
Juried Exhibitions
2019
Juried Student Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
College Showcase, Gallery Main Street, Tyler, TX
34th International Juried Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Inconsistency, True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler, TX
2017
Juried Student Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2016
Artists Association Juried Exhibition, Valerosa Gallery, Tyler, TX
2013
Juried Student Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
1994
Tyler Art Symposium, Campus Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Solo Exhibitions
2025
What Matters Most, Glass Case Gallery, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
2018
Human Nature, University Center, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Journey: Passage and Progress, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Group Exhibitions
2025
Faculty Invitational Exhibition, FAC Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler,TX
Two Thousand Twenty-Five, Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX- Awarded *Top 5 in the State of Texas - Glasstire
2023
America’s Favorite Photos Exhibition, Top 100 in the Nation
2022
Witness and Withness Exhibition, The Southern Humanities Conference, Memphis, TN
2020
Alumni Show, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2019
Music & Art, University Center, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Continuum, Campus Gallery, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Erotic Art Show, Edom Art Emporium, Edom, TX
2018
Grand Opening Exhibition, Edom Art Emporium, Edom, TX
Human Nature, University Center, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Confluence, Lowman Student Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Symposium Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2017
Five Parallels, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Symposium Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2015
Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Friends of the Theatre, Lindale Community Gallery, Lindale, TX
2014
Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2013
Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2012
Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2010
East Texas Regional Spotlight, Museum of Fine Arts, Longview, TX
2008
Angel Devoid, Double Solo Exhibition, Paris College Gallery, Paris Junior College, Paris, TX
2007
Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX [Award]
1995
Student Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
1994
Student Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
1993
Student Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Public Art
2000
Outdoor Mural #2, Barron’s of Texas, Longview TX
Collections
University of Texas Tyler Permanent Collection, Tyler, TX
Le Bella Salons, Lindale, TX
Private Collection –Edwards Family, Gladewater, TX
Private Collection –McBride Family, Austin, TX
Private Collection –Henry Family, Longview, TX
Private Collection –Masters Family, Longview, TX
Private Collection –Massey Family, Longview, TX
Professional Experience
2025
Guest Speaker, “Best Practices for Hunting Treasure,” 1st Annual Seeking Treasure Conference, Ellis Island Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Faculty Council Member, Student Success Council, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
“AI Use for Kilgore College”, AI Policy Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad Leader, Japan, Education First, Boston, MA
2024
Faculty Council Member, Student Success Council, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2023
Faculty Council Member, Student Success Council, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Presenter, “AI in the Visual Arts”, Professional Development Conference. Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Consultant, The Coleman Fine Art Collection, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad Leader, Rome & Florence, Education First, Boston, MA
International Study Abroad Leader, Tokyo, Japan, Education First, Boston, MA
2022
Faculty Search Committee, Visual Arts, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Consultant, Nightwinds Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2021
International Study Abroad Leader, Tokyo, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2020
International Study Abroad Leader, Rome & Florence, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Senate, Visual Arts Senator, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2019
International Study Abroad Leader, Scotland & Ireland, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, Honor Colloquium, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2018
International Study Abroad Leader, Paris, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad Co-Leader, Amsterdam, & London, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Search Committee, Computer Science and Security, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Guided Pathways, Transfer Students Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2017
Studio Assistant, College Preview Day, Painting, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Guided Pathways Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2016
Studio Assistant, College Preview Day, Painting, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Gallery Assistant, Paintings from Iceland and Below | Larry Kitchen
Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Gallery Assistant, Baylor Faculty Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2015 - 2016
Juror, Annual Veteran’s Day Student Art Exhibition, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2015
Hands-on Workshop Leader, College Preview Day, Ceramics, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2015
Program Evaluation Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2014
Core Curriculum Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2013
Campus Computer Literacy Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2011 – present
Program Review Consultant, Kilgore College Visual Arts Programs, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2011 – present
Social Media Coordinator, Kilgore College Visual Arts Programs, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2011 – present
Gallery Assistant, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2000 – present
Sponsor, KC Visual Arts Club, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2011 – 2017
Moderator, Kilgore College Art Symposium, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2010 – 2015
Advisory Council President, Advertising & Graphic Design, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
1993 – 1995
Cartoonist, The Flare, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Awards & Acknowledgements
2025
Excellence in Teaching Award, Kilgore College, NISOD
5 Distinguished Service Awards, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2024
2 Distinguished Service Awards, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
2022
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2021
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2020
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2019
Christopher Lyons Memorial Scholarship, East Texas Communities Foundation, Tyler, TX
Best of Show, College Showcase, Gallery Main Street, Tyler, TX
Purchase Award, 34th Annual International Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, Tyler, TX
Juror: Christina Rees, Glasstire, Dallas, TX
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2018
New Graduate Fellowship, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Graduate Next Step Grant, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Art Talent Scholarship Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Genecov Art Endowment Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2017
New Graduate Fellowship, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Graduate Next Step Grant, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2015
Art Talent Scholarship Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Will McDonald Memorial Endowment Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Jack & Dorothy Fay White Endowment Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Patriot Classic Art Talent Scholarship Recipient, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Excellence in Teaching Award, Kilgore College, National Institute for Staff and Organizational
Development, Austin, TX
2013
Juror’s Merit Award, Juried Student Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Juror: John T. Handley, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
2012
Gold Service Learning Award, Student Engagement, KC Visual Arts Program, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2007
Best in Show, Faculty Exhibition, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Jurors: The Flare Staff Panel, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
1994
UT Tyler Art Symposium Winner, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Academic Honors
2015
Regent’s Outstanding Arts & Humanities Award Nominee, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
1994
Top 5%, Invitation to the Royal College of Art, The University of North Texas, Denton, TX
1994
Dean’s List, The University of North Texas, Denton, TX
1993 – 1995
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
1993 -1995
Dean’s List, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Community Service / Community Participation
2018
Juror, Kilgore College Art Symposium, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, Kilgore College Art Symposium, Kilgore, TX
2017
Juror, Kilgore College Art Symposium, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, Kilgore College Art Symposium, Kilgore, TX
2015
Juror, Annual Veteran’s Day Art Competition, Kilgore, TX
2014
Juror, Annual Veteran’s Day Art Competition, Kilgore, TX
2008
Visiting Artist, Mixed Media, Paris Junior College, Paris, TX
References
Dewane Hughes
Professor of Studio Art, Sculpture
& Graduate Advising Coordinator
The University of Texas at Tyler
Department of Art & Art History
3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
dhughes@uttyler.edu
(903) 566-7423
Alexis Serio-Hughes
Professor of Studio Art, Painting
& Undergraduate Advising Coordinator
The University of Texas at Tyler
Department of Art & Art History
3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
aserio@uttyler.edu
(903) 566-7248
Dr. Kaia Magnusen
Assistant Professor of Art History
The University of Texas at Tyler
Department of Art & Art History
3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799
kmagnusen@uttyler.edu
(903) 566-7398
Larry Kitchen
Department Chair
Kilgore College
Department of Visual Arts
1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662
lkitchen@kilgore.edu
(903) 983-8166