Dr. Stuhr's recent letter really "stirred" up a lot of great messages chock full of news, achievements, positions, and publications. Keep it coming folks, we love to hear what you've been up to! Don't forget to email us.
ALL ABOUT AE & APA BUCKEYES...
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DR. JACQUELINE A. ALKIRE writes:
Currently, I am substitute teaching in art for Columbus Public Schools and planning to start a gallery/restaurant with some friends in the University district in which I plan to introduce preschoolers to art here in Columbus (we did this at the Birmingham Museum 26 years ago), hence the name for the email (see contact list), a shortened galerie naggai, in honor of my best friend.
Jacqueline, this sounds like a terrific idea! Jacqueline earned her Ph.D. in 1996, her M.A. in 1979 and her BA in 1974 in Art Education after she had already earned a B.A. in History of Art in 1972, all at Ohio State.
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DR. ANGELA BAKER writes that her recent achievements are:
...inclusion on the book 'Visual Artists of Newfoundland & Labrador: An Exhibition in Print,' published in 2003 by Visual Artists of Newfoundland & Labrador. This was a juried publication. Also I am included in a new Studio Guide to artists and craftspeople of this province, Newfoundland & Labrador.
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ROBERT DALTON (Bob Dalton) writes: "My current position is Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria (CANADA)." In the summer of 2002, Bob received the 2002 Excellence in Teaching Award for the Faculty of Education. In the fall of 2002 he received an award from the British Columbia Art Teachers' Association for Excellence in Art Education at the Post Secondary Level. Continuing his longstanding interest in "marginalized art and artists" Bob wrote (with colleague and co-author Bill Zuk): "Off the beaten path:'Outsider Art' inside the school curriculum." In T. Poetter, C. Haerr, M. Hayes, C. Higgins, & K. Wilson Baptist (Eds), In(Ex)clusion: (Re)Visioning the democratic ideal, 2002 (pp.65-81). Troy, NY: International Educator's Press.
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JENNIFER EVANS KINSLEY writes that she is an active book artist providing workshops and exhibiting work. Presently she is directing the Art Works Gallery and Studios of The Works, Ohio Center of History, Art & Technology.
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VALDA FITZPATRICK writes that she has been working as an art instructor in public schools as well as teaching adult education for the
Marion campus of OSU. She has been keeping busy doing commissioned art
work for various industries and private sectors as well as participating
in private and group showings nationally and internaionally, winning awards. Valda holds a Master of Arts in Supervision and Education Administration, a Bachelor of Art Education, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Drawing all from OSU.
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DR. WILLIAM BRENT GREEN writes simply that he is the retired Art Department Chair at Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. We hope your enjoying your retirement Dr. Green.
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DR. ABDUL SHUKOR HASHIM reports that he was awarded a full professorship in 1996 and was nominated to be dean of Faculty of Art & Design, University Technology MARA, 1997-2001. He is excited about a shared exhibition with his daughter Rina at the Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam Gallery.
In the exhibitioin, Dr. Shukor presents how "Children's Imagery" becomes his own imagery, while Rina presents her "Butterfly Metaphor for Feminism."
[More about the exhibitioin, and take a look at OSU sweater...]
WENDI HASSAN writes
I have worked for large and small arts organizations in Northern Utah ever since (graduation), including Cache Children's Choir, Musica Reservata, Mountain West Strings Academy, Cache Valley Center for the Arts, the Alliance for the Varied Arts, Unicorn Theatre and the Utah Arts Council. I spent 2001-2002 just outside Manhattan studying, attending theatre, and volunteering with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in their Arts Education program, which was a wonderful learning experience.
Wendi graduated in 1993 with an MA in Arts Aministration and Policy.
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CHARLIE KERNS has been involved with an very interesting project. He is director of the Muskingum County Fine Arts Bicentennial Celebration
"The Eye of the Elk." Charlie provides an article by Dan Shaw that originally appeared Wednesday, May 14, 2003 in Opinion. Look for Charlie in his performance in "The Shawshank Redemption."
HYUNGSOOK KIM listed the following current publications:
Histories of Community Based Art Education, NAEA, 2001
Arts, Exhibitions, Museums, Seoul: Yekyong, 2001
Communications and Museums, Seoul: Yekyong, 2001
Hyunsook serves as Assistant Professor at the School of Fine Arts, Seoul National University.
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DR. THOMAS E. LINEHAN writes:
I'm sure everyone in Columbus feels the big hole left by Jim Hutchens. We all have a big challenge to live up to Jim's standards of excellence! Give Pat my best, Jim was sure that she would more than meet all of our expectations for OSU's next step!!"
Tom holds a Ph.D. in Art Education, 1981 as well as an MA, 1972. Visit Tom's current research websites: 2002 - http://iiae.utdallas.edu/research/may2302.html & 2003 - http://iiae.utdallas.edu/research/index.html
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MOTEPELE B. MALABANA is excited about the possibilities of our
new department newsletter. She wrote this lengthy but impassioned letter.....
DR. JILL MARKEY gives us the following chronology of what's she's
been up to:
2003, 2004 Ohio Art Education Association Past President
2003-2006 National Art Education Director- Elect / Director Supervision
and Administration Division
2001-2002 Columbus Education Association Outstanding Faculty Representative
District 10
2001 Fulbright Memorial Teacher to Japan
2001, 2002 Ohio Art Education Association President
Jill graduated in 1990 with a PhD in Art Education. Her dissertation
was "A Qualitative Exploration of Discipline-Based ArtEducation and the
Ohio Partnership."
DR. J. DAWN MERCEDES was awarded tenure in 2003 at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL where she is an Assistant Professor of Art & Graphic Design. She was Nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award also in 2003 and was a finalist in the 2003 International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show (http://www.dracoblu.com/mercedes.html). Read her feature article for Digital Web Magazine, "Flashes of Brilliance and Use-Centered Design" at http://www.digital-web.com/features/feature_2003-04b.shtml.
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DR. DAVID B. PANKRATZ has really been busy! In October 2002
he became Director of Evaluation & Research at Emc.Arts. He's
responsible for providing the firm's client base, principals, and specialists,
with a broad range of services in evaluation, assessment, and research.
He also directs the design and implementation of specific evaluation projects. Current projects include the Ford Foundation's New Directions/New Donors initiative, Creative Communities (a collaboration in 20 cities between the National Endowment for the Arts, HUD, and the National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts), the Mellon FoundationÕs Orchestra Forum, the National Arts Marketing Project, and educational programs of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.
Prior to his Emc.Arts appointment, and over a 20-year career, David has held senior leadership positions with ARTS, Inc. (the Los Angeles chapter of the Arts and Business Council, Inc.), the J. Paul Getty Trust, the Independent Commission on the National Endowment for the Arts, and Urban Gateways: Center for Arts Education (Chicago). He also worked as a consultant based in Washington, DC. A partial list of his evaluation clients and research collaborators includes: Americans for the Arts, the Music Center of Los Angeles County, The American Assembly, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, California Arts Council, the Armory Center for the Arts, National Office for Arts Accreditation, USC (University of Southern California), Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, and the National Center on Arts and Aging.
The author of numerous articles and book chapters on evaluation and policy analysis in the arts and culture, David is co-editor of the recently released "The Arts in a New Millennium: Research and the Arts Sector." He has also created and taught courses on the arts, policy, and education for The Ohio State University/Department of Art Education (in 2001, 2002, and 2003), the University of Oregon, and American University.
David earned his Ph.D. in Arts Policy and Administration/Art Education from The Ohio State University (1992). His advisor was Dr. James Hutchens. He lives in South Pasadena, California, and is a violist in the Pasadena Community Orchestra.
I am currently teaching at Lakota East High School in West Chester, Ohio teaching Art Metals, Ceramics and 3D. Our school was recently chosen to participate in the Ohio Arts Days celebration in Columbus. In addition, I am teaching a graduate education course at Xavier University."
EMILY REDINGTON graduated Spring 2000 with a master's in Arts Policy and Administration. She works at The Jefferson Center for Learning and the Arts. Her recent achievements include: she co-authoring a research report based on her master's thesis research, "Following the Leader: A Guide for Founding Director Transition" with Donn F. Vickers, and she presented her master's thesis research, "An Organizational Perspective to Founding Director Transition," at the 2002 ARNOVA Conference in Montreal.
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JON W. SHARER of Arizona State University lists the following current accomplishments:
August 1975, Assistant Professor in Art Education, School of Art
August 1982, Associate Professor in Art Education, School of Art
August 1991, Associate Professor in Intermedia (digital media), School of Art
August 1993. Full Professor in Intermedia (digital media), School of Art, 1987-August 2001, Assistant Director, School of Art
August 2001-June 2003, Interim Director, School of Art
June 2003, Accepted offer to be the Director of the School of Art
Jon states that
The School of Art at Arizona State University is ranked 13th in the USA among 213 other public and private institutions offering MFA degrees. The department has about 1100 majors with 47 faculty in studio, art education, and art history.
Good luck in your new position, Jon!
MARY ANN STANKIEWICZ lists the following current publications:
"Middle Class Desire: Ornament, Industry, and Emulation in 19th Century Art Education," Studies in Art Education, 43 (4, 2003): 324-338.
"From Accomplishments to Zines: Schoolgirls and Visual Culture," in Women Art Educators V, edited by Kit Grauer, Rita Irwin, & Enid Zimmerman. Reston, VA: National Art Education Association; co-published with the Canadian Society for Education Through Art (in press).
In addition, Mary Ann also writes that she
Received (the) 2003 June King McFee Award from the NAEA Women's Caucus. The award, presented on April 6 during the NAEA conference in Minneapolis "is given annually to honor an individual who has made distinguished contributions to the profession of art education, one who has brought distinction to the field through an exceptional and continuous record of achievement in scholarly writing, research, professional leadership, teaching, or community service.
(quotation from April 1, 2003, letter from Elizabeth J. Sacca announcing the award.)
Mary Ann became President of the National Art Education Association at the conclusion of the Board of Directors meeting, Minneapolis, April 8.
VANDA SUCHESTON HUGHES writes that she recently attended an art workshop at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. "It was a great experience, I highly recommend it!"
SUSAN SUNBERG writes:
I got my MA in the fall of 1998 and have taught elementary art for 18 years. I am just completing my 16th year in Upper Arlington at Tremont Elementary. I take student teachers every year from OSU which I love and actually had a past Tremont student this year. What a great feeling that was to know I influenced a student to go into art education. I guess the only real achievement I made this year was being selected as the Teacher of the Year for this school year. Other than that, I do my best to give my students a quality, meaningful education in the fine arts on a daily basis. I wish I had time to produce work of my own but there doesn't seem to be much opportunity with a full-time job and a family at home."
Keep on! Susan.
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LEE-FUNG YANG reports working in the Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural
Center, Taiwan for more than 18 years and in charge of the computer center there for more than 11 years. It must be very rewarding work, Lee-fung, keep on!
Well, there you have it, our first group of accomplished alums. As you can see, there's some talented folks out there doing some great work. Won't you let us know your most recent accomplishemnts? We're all anxious to hear from you!
