Curriculum Vitae
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 – Present
Gallery Director, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2018 – Present
International Study Abroad Leader, Education First, Boston, MA
2012 – Present
Professor of Visual Arts, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2017 – 2019
Design & Public Relations, Department of Art and Art History, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas
2004 – 2012
Creative Director/Partner, Cypress Interactive, Kilgore, TX
2000 – 2012
Adjunct Instructor, 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
MA, Studio Art – Emphasis in Oil Painting, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas,
GPA 4.0, Summa Cum Laude
2017
BFA, Studio Art, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas,
GPA 4.0, Summa Cum Laude
2014
AA, Fine Art, Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas. GPA 4.0
1995
AAS, Graphic Design, Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
”What Matters Most”, Glass Case Gallery, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
2018
”Journey: Passage and Progress”, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2008
“Angel Devoid”, Paris College Gallery, Paris Junior College, Paris, TX
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2019
”Juried Student Exhibition”, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
“College Showcase”, Gallery Main Street, Tyler, TX [Best of Show Award]
“34th International Juried Exhibition”, Meadows Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX [Purchase Award]
“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 [Merit Award]
1994
”Tyler Art Symposium”, Campus Gallery, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX [Award]
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023
”America’s Favorite Photos Top 100”
2022
”Witness and Withness” 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
2007
“Faculty Exhibition”, Anne Dean Turk Fine Art Gallery, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX [Award]
1995
“Faculty 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, Longview, 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
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
“AI Use for Kilgore College”, AI Policy Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Consultant, The Coleman Fine Art Collection, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Faculty Consultant, Nightwinds Committee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad Leader, Rome & Florence, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad Leader, Tokyo, Japan, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2022
Faculty Search Committee, Visual Arts, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2020
Faculty Senate, Visual Arts Senator, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2019
International Study Abroad Leader, Scotland & Ireland, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, “Breaking Breakfast Tea and Bourbon,” Honor Colloquium, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
2018
International Study Abroad Leader, Paris, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
International Study Abroad 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
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
Social Media Coordinator, Kilgore College Visual Arts Programs, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2011 – 2023
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 College, Kilgore, TX
AWARDS & AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, Juror: Christina Rees, Glasstire, Dallas, TX
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
2018
Piper Professor Award Nominee, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
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
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
2023
Juror, NEW TALENT 23, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, Kilgore College Visual Arts Day, Kilgore, TX
2022
Juror, NEW TALENT 23, Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX
Guest Speaker, Kilgore College Visual Arts Day, Kilgore, TX
2017 - 2019
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