Projects
- Abstract Expressionism Art Activity - Feeling Our FeelingsGestural Mark-Making Cy Twombly Understudy: This project was part of a 4-week dive into Abstract Expressionism. We studied the work of several artists within this movement. We learned about charging emotion into a work of art rather than thought. This activity is suitable for all ages and those with hand dexterity.
- Mark-Making Art ActivityExploring mark-making within a study of Abstract Expressionism. This class was put on in partnership with the Tucson Museum of Art and the Imago Dei School in 2018. After introducing some examples of Cy Twombly, students were given only the following set of instructions: 1. Connect two different sides of the page with a line of your choice. 2. Place an X of any size somewhere NOT in the middle. 3. Place 100 dots of any size onto the surface. 4. Add a square far away from your X. 5. Make three
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Work history
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Artist EducatorOctober Gallery
London, United KingdomFreelance
As a Freelance Artist Educator with October Gallery, I am entrusted with the multifaceted responsibility of combining various duties from my past roles to deliver engaging and enriching art education experiences. Drawing from my experiences at the Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) and Museo de las Américas, I bring expertise in leading art-making activities, connecting gallery experiences to exhibitions, managing classrooms, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
My role extends beyond traditional classroom settings, adapting to diverse environments and circumstances. Whether facilitating in-person workshops, conducting virtual sessions, or providing home-based learning experiences during challenging times like the global pandemic, I remain dedicated to delivering high-quality art education.
Additionally, my commitment to continuous improvement is evident through my proactive pursuit of training courses to enhance my skills. I have focused on areas such as cultural competency, decolonizing the curriculum, ethnocentricity awareness, interactive art engagement, inquiry-based learning, conflict resolution, and disability inclusion education.
As a Freelance Artist Educator with October Gallery, I leverage my diverse skill set and passion for art education to inspire creativity, foster cultural understanding, and empower learners of all ages and backgrounds.
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Museo MaestrxMuseo de las Americas
- Denver, United StatesFreelance
As Museo Maestrx at Museo de las Américas, I led art activities, linked gallery experiences to exhibitions, managed classrooms, and fostered a safe learning environment. When the pandemic hit, my role shifted to home-based, prompting me to pursue various training courses to enhance my skills. I focused on cultural competency, decolonizing the curriculum, ethnocentricity awareness, interactive art engagement, inquiry-based learning, conflict resolution, and disability inclusion education.
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Education
Awards
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New Grad FellowshipUniversity of texas at tyler
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Office of International Relations Student PanelUniversity of texas at tyler
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