SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
M.F.A., Terminal degree in studio art with painting emphasis
Twenty-seven years of experience as Chairperson; thirty-one years of experience in higher education
Seven years as Chairperson of the Department of Art and Art History, University of Alabama
Eleven years as Chairperson of the Department of Visual Arts, University of South Alabama
Nine years as Chairperson of the Department of Fine Arts (Music and Visual Arts), University of West Alabama
President, SECAC
Board Member: SECAC, Alabama Contemporary Art Center, Kentuck Art Center, Tuscaloosa Arts Council, Sumter County Fine Arts Council
President, Sumter County Fine Arts Council
External evaluator for the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Experience in fiscal management, donor development and fundraising, planning and assessment, policy development, personnel recruitment, faculty support and evaluation, curriculum development, grant writing, university accreditation, partnership development with external constituencies, service in community arts organizations, service in professional organizations, facility construction and program development
EDUCATION
1989 – 1991, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art--Painting
1985 – 1989, Belhaven College, Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Arts in Art
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Present – 2016, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Chairperson of the Department of Art and Art History
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:
Design and implementation of new BFA in Graphic Design program
Led development of summer camp program
Oversight of design and construction of graduate studios building
Led successful NASAD reaccreditation
Contributed to the development of $6M gift to the College of Arts and Sciences which included significant funding for the Department of Art and Art History
Involved in the development effort which resulted in the creation of the William T. Price Asian Art Book Collection
Increased departmental credit hour production by 30% in first year
Designed and spearheaded successful implementation of assessment efforts for all programs and concentrations
Implemented internationalization efforts for the department which included launching of new study abroad program, increasing international grad student enrollments, and sponsorship of visiting scholars
Instrumental in creating new Museum Studies Certificate Graduate Program
Oversight of newly developed visiting artist program
Instrumental in effort to reinstate MA in Art Education
Leading renovation of Woods Hall Studio Facilities
2016 – 2005, The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Chairperson of the Department of Visual Arts and Professor of Art
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:
Design and implementation of MFA in Creative Technologies and Practice, approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education in March 2015 with start date of Fall Semester 2016.
Design and implementation of new concentration and program in animation, approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education in October 2014 with start date of Fall Semester 2016.
Design and implementation of new concentration and program in Glass Arts, and oversight of design and construction of purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility (approximately $1.1 million).
Design and implementation of Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art History—original program placed on hiatus by the University in 2003.
Design and implementation of Master’s in Art Education in cooperation with the College of Education.
Reinstated Printmaking (redesigned) and Sculpture Programs.
Led renovation of facility to create a departmental gallery space.
Procured donor funding for creation of second graphic design computer lab.
Oversight of the University of South Alabama Art Collection including establishment of collection policy.
Designed and spearheaded successful implementation of assessment efforts for all programs and concentrations in the Department of Visual Arts.
Developed collaborative programs with Space 301 (now Alabama Contemporary Art Center), the contemporary art center of Mobile, Alabama.
Established funding to support University subscription to ARTstor.
Designed and implemented study abroad program based in Toledo, Spain.
Implemented student laptop policy for Graphic Design Program.
Part of University of South Alabama delegation to Cuba in October 2014. Worked to establish cooperative agreements with institutions and develop exchange programs, as well as study abroad activities.
2005 – 1995, The University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Professor of Art and Chairperson of the Department of Fine Arts
Courses, Committees, Duties: Drawing I,-IV, Painting I-IV, Ceramics I-IV, Design, Art for the Elementary Teacher, Introduction to Art, Art History Survey I, II, University Academic Council, University Website Committee, SACS Accreditation Committee(Chair of Undergraduate Programs), Insurance Committee, Environmental Health and Safety Committee, University Marketing and Image Committee, Recruitment and Retention Task Force, Bibb Graves Auditorium Committee(Chair), Basic Curriculum Assessment Committee, Art Club Advisor, Director of the University of West Alabama Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:
Design and implementation of marching band program. Oversight of facility renovation and band scholarship program.
Procured grant funding, designed, and directed biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition program. Longest running outdoor sculpture program in the state.
Chaired SACS reaccreditation committee for undergraduate programs
Developed departmental online educational program
Designed and spearheaded successful implantation of assessment efforts for all programs and concentrations in the Department of Fine Arts
1995 – 1992, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK
Instructor, Art Program Director; Courses, Committees, Duties: Drawing I-IV, Painting I-IV, Ceramics I-IV, Watercolor, 3-D Design, Art Fundamentals, Perspective, Lettering, Art Appreciation, Cultural and Entertainment Committee, Financial Aid Committee, Recruiting Committee, Student Senate Advisor, Art Club Advisor, Curriculum Development, Facilities Planning, Sculpture Garden Direction, Gallery Direction
1992, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Adjunct Instructor, Painting II
1992-1991, Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga, TN
Guest Lecturer (fall 1991), Adjunct Instructor (1992) Courses, Committees, and Duties: Painting I, II, Drawing I, II, Introduction to Art History, Arts and Social Issues Committee, Film Series Committee, Student Advising, Gallery Direction, Art Club Advisor
1991, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Adjunct Instructor Foundation Painting
1989-991, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Graduate Assistant, Foundation Drawing, Figure Drawing, Painting
1985-1990, Brandon Stoneware, Brandon, MS
Product Design and Production, experience in all phases of production pottery, including, throwing, glazing, firing, kiln building
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Visiting Evaluator, National Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 2022 to present
Center for Disease Control Foundation (CDC Foundation), External Funding (grant), Jason Guynes (PI), Tricia McElroy (co-PI), Jonathan Cumberland (co-PI), Artist Designed Poster Campaign to Build Vaccine Confidence, $75,000, 2021-2022
President, First Vice-President and Past President, SECAC (Southeastern College Art Conference), 2011-2020
Future Authors Program Grant, Canon Solutions, $5000, 2018-2020
Conference Chair, 2009 SECAC Annual Conference, Southeastern College Art Conference
Vice President and Board Member, Kentuck Art Center, Northport, AL
Board Member, Tuscaloosa Arts Council, Tuscaloosa, AL
Session Chair, Pecha Kucha: Something for Everyone, 2012 Southeastern College Arts Conference, Durham, NC
Paper Presentation, Work in the System: Fitting Creative Activities into the Academic Mold, Southeastern College Art Conference, Richmond VA
Session Chair, Pecha Kucha Open Session, 2011 Southeastern College Arts Conference, Richmond, VA
Board Member (2009-2012), SECAC, Southeastern College Art Conference
Session Chair and Presentation, Session: Internationalization and the Visual Arts, Paper: Getting Study Abroad Off the Ground: Considerations in Founding International Arts Programs, 2009 Southeastern College Arts Conference, Mobile, AL
Curator, Chroma, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama, 2011
Curator, Inherent Nature, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama, 2010
Curator, Alan Feltus, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama, 2010
Curator, No, Seriously: Humor and Happiness in Contemporary Art, Space 301, Mobile, Alabama, 2009
Board of Directors, Center for the Livings Arts (now Alabama Contemporary Art Center), Mobile, AL, 2010-2012
Artist Advisory Committee Chair, Space 301 Contemporary Arts Center, Mobile, AL, 2006-2010
Director and Founder, The University of West Alabama Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
President, Sumter County Fine Arts Council 2004-2005, Other offices held: Vice President – Programs, Exhibition Committee – Chair, Memorial Print Committee – Chair, Coleman Center Annual Art and Photography Exhibition Committee Member
Scholarship Chairman, Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity, 1998-2001
The Use of Portfolios as an Assessment Instrument, Presentation at the 1997 University of West Alabama Assessment Conference
Artist in Residence, Association of Visual Artists, Chattanooga, TN, summer 1992
EXHIBITIONS AND COMISSIONS
2023
International Drawing Annual 15 (INPA 15), published by Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH (forthcoming)
SECAC Juried Exhibition, Try-Me, Alexis Assam, Reginia A. Perry Assistant Curator of Global Contemporary Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Juror, Richmond, VA
Trusted Messengers: Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines Through Art, David J. Sencer CDC Museum in Association with the Smithsonian Institution, Atlanta, GA
Drawing Discourse: 14th Annual Contemporary Drawing Exhibition, S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, University of North Carolina Asheville, Charles Ritchie, Juror, Asheville, NC
Bowery Gallery’s 32nd Annual Juried Show, David Cohen, Juror, New York, NY
2022
Texas National 2022, SFA Galleries, Stephen F. Austin State University
Negotiations: Portraits, Curated Exhibition, The Alabama State Council on the Arts, Georgine Clarke Gallery, RSA Building, Montgomery, AL
B22: Wiregrass Biennial, Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan, AL
Fourth LaGrange Southeast Regional Exhibition, LaGrange Art Museum, LaGrange, GA
Things Unseen, National Juried Group Exhibition, The Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery, Gainesville, FL
Drawn, International Juried Group Exhibition, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Unrealism, Solo, Tuscaloosa Arts Council Gallery, Tuscaloosa, AL
2021
Where, International Juried Group Exhibition, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
State of Contemporary Drawing, Juried Group Exhibition, Hilliard Gallery, Kansas City, MO
2021 SECAC Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Art Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
22nd Annual Will’s Creek Exhibition, Juried, Allegheny Arts Council, Cumberland, MD
Ritual, Group Exhibition, Intersect Arts, St. Louis, MO
Homewood Suites Commercial Mural Project, Homewood Suites Downtown, Tuscaloosa, AL
2020
International Painting Annual 8 (INPA 8), published by Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Portrait, International Virtual Exhibition, AIR Gallery, Manchester, England
Waterloo Arts Juried Exhibition, Waterloo Arts Gallery, Cleveland, OH
31st National Drawing and Print Competitive Exhibition, Bormley Gallery, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
SCHWA Show, National Juried Exhibition, Emerge Gallery and Art Center, Greenville, NC
Embodiment 2, 4-person exhibit at the Moon Gallery at Berry College, Rome, GA
2019
Redemption, National Juried Exhibition, Skye Gallery, Providence, RI
Black and White Show, 311 Gallery, Raleigh, NC
El Corazon 25th Anniversary Juried Exhibition, Bath House Art Center, Dallas, TX
Valdosta National Juried Art Exhibition, Valdosta State University Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Valdosta, GA
53rd Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show (juried), Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX, Honorable Mention Award
24th Arts in Harmony 2019 Annual International Art Show, Maple Grove Arts Center, Maple Grove, MN
2018
Unrealistic Expectations, Solo Show, Webb Hall Gallery, The University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Creative Quarterly 54, Cadiz, International Juried Competition and Publication, Group Exhibition, Runner-Up Award, Published on website, Brooklyn, NY
Generous Kingdom III, International Juried Art Exhibition,
Verum Ultimum Art Gallery, Portland, OR
2017
University of Alabama Faculty Exhibit, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, Tuscaloosa, AL
Company of Myself, Magic City Art Connection, Birmingham, AL
Nude Nite, Miami, FL
TRAHC 29th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition, Texarkana, TX
St. Tammany Art Association National Juried Art Competition, Best in Show Award, Covington, LA
Creative Quarterly 47, Company of Myself, International Juried Competition and Publication, Group Exhibition, Runner-Up Award, Published on website, Brooklyn, NY
2016
Canebrake: A Self-Portrait, Negative Capability Journal, Vol. 34 The Body in D[ist]ress, 2016
Manifest Gallery, Schema: Art About the Self Exhibition, November 11-December 9, juried national exhibition, Cincinnati, OH
2016 SECAC Juried Exhibition, Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Jenine Culligan curator, Roanoke, VA
UA/UAB Faculty Exhibition, August-September, UA Gallery, Tuscaloosa, AL
Unrealistic Expectations, Solo Show, Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, Tuscumbia, AL
2015
Face It!, Eichold Gallery, Springhill College, Mobile, AL
The Art of Teaching, Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope, AL
BAAE Exhibit, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL
2014
Meridian Museum of Art, 41st Annual Bi-State Art Competition, Juried, Group Exhibition, Achievement Award, Meridian, MS, 2014
Creative Quarterly 34, Canebrake: A Self-Portrait, Juried Competition and International Publication, Group Exhibition, Runner-Up Award, Published on website, Brooklyn, NY
The Big Draw, Mural Commission and Exhibition, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL
Paper, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL
Art of the State, Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, Juried, Group Exhibition, Best in Show Award, Tuscumbia, AL.
2013
Bi-State Art Competition, Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian MS
1X4: Analogy, Springhill College, University of South Alabama, University of Mobile, Alabama School of Math and Science, Mobile, AL
Mural Commission, Dr. and Mrs. David Martin, Mobile, AL
2012
University of South Alabama, Moulton Bell Tower Mural
The Drawing Show, University of Mobile, Invitational Exhibition, Mobile, AL
1x4: Artacopia, Group Invitational Exhibition, Mobile, AL.
2011
University of South Alabama Baldwin Campus, Solo Exhibition, Fairhope, AL
Double Dog, Faculty Exhibition, DVA Gallery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
2010
University of West Alabama, Bell Conference Center Mural, Livingston, AL
2009
Drawing on Alabama, Biggin Gallery, University of Auburn, Auburn, AL, Juried Exhibition, Juror: Maura Lynch, Curatorial Assistant, Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Watercolor and Graphic Arts Society of Mobile Annual Members Show, University of South Alabama, Invitational, Group Exhibition, Mobile, AL
2008
Transformative Transportation, Public Mural Commission, The Wave Transit System, 14’X40’ mural located in historic GM&O building transit system waiting room, Mobile, AL
Southeastern Juried Exhibition, Mobile Museum of Art, Juried, Group Exhibition, Mobile, AL
University of Mobile First Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Juried, Group Exhibition, Mobile, AL
Hill Country Arts Foundation 2-D National Juried Exhibition, Juried, Group Exhibition, Ingram, TX
Mobile International Festival Art Exhibition, Invitational, Mobile, AL
2007
Something for Everyone: An Exhibition of Artwork by Jason Guynes, University of South Alabama Townhouse Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Invitational, Mobile, AL
Meridian Museum of Art, 34th Annual Bi-State Art Competition, Juried, Group Exhibition, Meridian, MS
Something for Everyone, Meridian Museum of Art, 34th Annual Bi-State Art Competition (Achievement Award), Juried, Group Exhibition, Meridian, MS
2006
Arts and Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2006, Juried, National Group Exhibition, Knoxville, TN
Meridian Museum of Art, 35th Anniversary Exhibit, Dapple, Invitational, Group Exhibition, Meridian, MS.
University of South Alabama, Annual Faculty Exhibition, Borderland, Invitational, Mobile, AL.
Mural Commissions:
Large Scenic Landscape Mural, Wall Residence, Hilton Head, NC.
Ceiling Mural—Sky with Cherubs as Four Seasons, Jack Warner Residence, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2005
“Martini Menagerie” Invitational Exhibition and Auction, Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS
Mural Commissions:
Tribeca Partners, Mesa, AZ
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Humphrey, Joplin, MO
2004 Mural Commissions:
Dr. and Mrs. John McSpaddin, Lookout Mountain, GA
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Humphrey, Joplin, MO
2003 Mural Commissions:
The University of West Alabama, first phase of Bell Conference Center mural project – Industry and Commerce Wall
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Orgill, Memphis, TN
Ms. Gail Holland, Chattanooga, TN
Russell and Michelle Ball, Philadelphia, PA
2002
Meridian Museum of Art Annual Exhibition and Auction – group exhibit
Mural Commissions:
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory McKenzie, Tuscaloosa, AL – two commissions
Frank and Melba Dawley, Tuscaloosa, AL
2001
Meridian Museum of Art, In the Land of La Mancha, solo exhibition of recent paintings based on the novel Don Quixote
UWA Webb Hall Gallery, In the Land of La Mancha, solo exhibition of recent paintings based on the novel Don Quixote
Mural Commissions:
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lanier, Westpointe, GA
Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Pruitt, Livingston, AL
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory McKenzie, Tuscaloosa, AL
2000
Mural Commissions:
Ms. Courtney Barkley, Tuscaloosa, AL
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stone, Birmingham, AL
Ms. Rose Smith, Columbiana, AL
1999
Mural Comissions:
Steve and Anna Meany, Montgomery, AL
Greg and Kathy Taylor, Montgomery, AL
1998
Frameless: Works on Paper National Juried Exhibition, Dr. Anthony F. Janson, Juror, Studio 107 Whiteville, NC
Mural Commissions:
Charles and Jennifer Adair, Montgomery, AL
Joseph and Mallory Bear, Montgomery, AL
Richard and Leslie Scrushy, Lake Martin Estate, Lake Martin, AL three commissions
1997
Meridian Museum of Art Bi-State Art Competition, Purchase Award, Meridian, MS
Meridian Museum of Art People’s Choice Art Exhibition, Meridian, MS
Mural Commission: Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Reeves, Montgomery, AL
1996
Meridian Museum of Art Bi-State Art Competition, Meridian, MS
Meridian Museum of Art People’s Choice Art Exhibition, Meridian, MS
Mural Commissions:
Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Reeves, Montgomery, AL
Dr. and Mrs. William Pelay, Montgomery, AL two commissions
Mr. Edgar Clark, Montgomery, AL
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bohn, Orange Beach, AL
1995
Meridian Museum of Art People’s Choice Art Exhibition, Meridian, MS
University of West Alabama Solo Exhibition, Livingston, AL
1994
No Man’s Land Museum, Solo Exhibition, Goodwell, OK
Art Against AIDS, New Orleans, LA
1993
Still-Zinsel Gallery, two-person exhibition, New Orleans, LA
1992
Faculty Exhibition Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK
Tennessee Teacher’s Exhibition, Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN
Art Escape, Old City Arts Alliance, Knoxville, TN
A Celebration of Realism, Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, TN
1991
Creative Spirit Gallery, Two Person Show, Jackson, MS
Chattanooga State Technical Community College Faculty Art Exhibition, Chattanooga, TN
Still-Zinsel Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Newcomb Art Gallery, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Louisiana Purchase Collegiate Art Exhibition, Baton Rouge, LA
1990
Jackson Municipal Gallery Invitational, Jackson, MS
Academy Art Gallery Annual Miniature Show, New Orleans, LA
Gulf South Gallery, Two Person Show, McComb, MS
The Figure in the 80’s, Downtown Gallery, New Orleans, LA
1989
Academy Art Gallery Annual Miniature Show, New Orleans, LA
The Portrait Show, downtown Gallery, New Orleans, LA