Curriculum Vitae
My current CV and a downloadable version of my Artist Resume.
| Ren Adams, Current Artist Resume as of 3/26/13 |
CV
Rocks at the Northern Passage. 2007.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2012
The Archaeology of Being (artifacts of emergence) - BFA Honor's Thesis Show, at the Hydra Gallery, Albuquerque, NM -- November 18 - 30, 2012.
2009
"Festival of Lanterns - A Chinese New Year Celebration," Featured Artist, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – January, 2009
“New Works” - Church of Beethoven, Kosmos, Albuquerque, NM. Sunday, Nov. 22.
Selected Group Exhibitions, Collaborations
2012
UNM Print Club Exhibition, John Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 1 - 7. Piece included in exhibition: The Absolute, 2012.
18th Annual UNM Print Sale, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 6-8.
"Navigating Currents," - SGCI Themed Print Exhibition, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
"Proclamation & Propaganda," - Themed and juried print exchange project, produced by The Littlest Print Exchange, Christopher Clark. Bourbonnais, IL. Piece included in exhibition: Treaty of Kadesh, 2012. May.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, 2-color lithograph: Qutub Minar - (The Lost Museum) - February.
2011
"Never-Ending Patterns," - art show juried by Dr. Jonathan Wolfe. University of New Mexico Fine Art Library, Albuquerque, NM. Nov. 18, 2011 - March 9, 2012.
“Equilibrium/Disequilibrium” - SGCI Themed Print Exhibition - St. Louis, Missouri. March.
Printer’s Assistant and collaborator - with Shaurya Kumar, 4-color lithograph: The West Pediment of the Parthenon from a Drawing by Jacques Carrey, Sculptures Destroyed on Sept. 28, 1687 – May-June.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, 5-color lithograph: Boccioni Umberto, Charge of the Lancers, 1915 - (The Lost Museum) -July.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, printing Bouquet by Sarah Schleicher. 1-color lithograph. August.
48th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM. Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.
17th Annual UNM Print Sale. Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 8 - 10.
No-Press Prints, International Print Exchange, based in Albuquerque, NM. December.
2010
Hearts for Haiti – donated artwork for online fund raising art auction.
Aki Matsuri, Japanese Fall Festival. Albuquerque, NM. - September.
47th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM - November 24-26.
16th Annual UNM Print Show. Albuquerque, NM. - December 1-3.
2009
"The Tao of Tea," one of two featured artists, The Weyrich Gallery, Albuquerque, NM – February 6.
Black Market Goods, Gallery Grand Opening Show, Albuquerque, NM – February 2.
2nd Annual Bolo Tie and Art Show, Albuquerque, NM – March 13.
Albuquerque Pridefest – June 11.
Back from the Dead - The Re-Animation Show, Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – July 10.
Art Now for Autism, 2009 Auction - Online, October.
46th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM – November 25-27 .
2009 Juried Undergraduate Drawing Exhibit, University of New Mexico – December 7-11.
2008
Resolutions, art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – January 2.
Shot through the Heart, art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – February 6.
April Fool-Around art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – April 3.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Silent Auction Fundraiser, hosted by Mama's Minerals, Albuquerque, NM, July.
Fiesta de Frida (art show & charity auction), Robinson Park, Albuquerque, NM – July 6.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Trivia Night Fundraiser and art auction, NM, - August 16.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, First Friday Show, Albuquerque, NM, - September 4.
Aki Matsuri - at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Japanese Fall Festival, September 27.
Gallery Grand Opening Reception, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM, October 17.
"Dia De Los Muertos" Show, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – November 6.
45th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM – December 2-4.
"What's in the Box?" Show, Albuquerque, NM – December 4.
2007
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – February 2.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – March 2.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – April 6.
The Neighborhood Market, Albuquerque, NM - March & April.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – May 4.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – June 1.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – July 6.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – August 3.
4th & Gold Promenade, open air arts exhibit, Albuquerque, NM – August.
Rio Grand Artisans - Trunk Show, Albuquerque, NM – August.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – September.
Enchantment Arts & Crafts Festival at Expo NM, - September.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – October 5.
1st Annual Duke City Renegades Winter Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM, November.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – November 2.
44th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Show, Albuquerque, NM – November.
House of Lyndon Gallery Opening Reception, Gallup, NM – December.
Rio Grand Artisans - Trunk Show, Albuquerque, NM – December.
Arty Party & Ronald McDonald House Charity Show, Albuquerque, NM – December.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – December 7.
For a listing of shows prior to 2007, please contact me. I only keep current listings posted on this CV.
2012
The Archaeology of Being (artifacts of emergence) - BFA Honor's Thesis Show, at the Hydra Gallery, Albuquerque, NM -- November 18 - 30, 2012.
2009
"Festival of Lanterns - A Chinese New Year Celebration," Featured Artist, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – January, 2009
“New Works” - Church of Beethoven, Kosmos, Albuquerque, NM. Sunday, Nov. 22.
Selected Group Exhibitions, Collaborations
2012
UNM Print Club Exhibition, John Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 1 - 7. Piece included in exhibition: The Absolute, 2012.
18th Annual UNM Print Sale, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 6-8.
"Navigating Currents," - SGCI Themed Print Exhibition, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA. March 14-18.
"Proclamation & Propaganda," - Themed and juried print exchange project, produced by The Littlest Print Exchange, Christopher Clark. Bourbonnais, IL. Piece included in exhibition: Treaty of Kadesh, 2012. May.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, 2-color lithograph: Qutub Minar - (The Lost Museum) - February.
2011
"Never-Ending Patterns," - art show juried by Dr. Jonathan Wolfe. University of New Mexico Fine Art Library, Albuquerque, NM. Nov. 18, 2011 - March 9, 2012.
“Equilibrium/Disequilibrium” - SGCI Themed Print Exhibition - St. Louis, Missouri. March.
Printer’s Assistant and collaborator - with Shaurya Kumar, 4-color lithograph: The West Pediment of the Parthenon from a Drawing by Jacques Carrey, Sculptures Destroyed on Sept. 28, 1687 – May-June.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, 5-color lithograph: Boccioni Umberto, Charge of the Lancers, 1915 - (The Lost Museum) -July.
Printer's Assistant for Shaurya Kumar, printing Bouquet by Sarah Schleicher. 1-color lithograph. August.
48th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM. Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.
17th Annual UNM Print Sale. Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 8 - 10.
No-Press Prints, International Print Exchange, based in Albuquerque, NM. December.
2010
Hearts for Haiti – donated artwork for online fund raising art auction.
Aki Matsuri, Japanese Fall Festival. Albuquerque, NM. - September.
47th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM - November 24-26.
16th Annual UNM Print Show. Albuquerque, NM. - December 1-3.
2009
"The Tao of Tea," one of two featured artists, The Weyrich Gallery, Albuquerque, NM – February 6.
Black Market Goods, Gallery Grand Opening Show, Albuquerque, NM – February 2.
2nd Annual Bolo Tie and Art Show, Albuquerque, NM – March 13.
Albuquerque Pridefest – June 11.
Back from the Dead - The Re-Animation Show, Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – July 10.
Art Now for Autism, 2009 Auction - Online, October.
46th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM – November 25-27 .
2009 Juried Undergraduate Drawing Exhibit, University of New Mexico – December 7-11.
2008
Resolutions, art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – January 2.
Shot through the Heart, art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – February 6.
April Fool-Around art show at the Factory on 5th Art Space. Albuquerque, NM – April 3.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Silent Auction Fundraiser, hosted by Mama's Minerals, Albuquerque, NM, July.
Fiesta de Frida (art show & charity auction), Robinson Park, Albuquerque, NM – July 6.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space Trivia Night Fundraiser and art auction, NM, - August 16.
The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, First Friday Show, Albuquerque, NM, - September 4.
Aki Matsuri - at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Japanese Fall Festival, September 27.
Gallery Grand Opening Reception, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM, October 17.
"Dia De Los Muertos" Show, The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – November 6.
45th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM – December 2-4.
"What's in the Box?" Show, Albuquerque, NM – December 4.
2007
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – February 2.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – March 2.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – April 6.
The Neighborhood Market, Albuquerque, NM - March & April.
Nob Hill Art (3812) First Friday Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM – May 4.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – June 1.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – July 6.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – August 3.
4th & Gold Promenade, open air arts exhibit, Albuquerque, NM – August.
Rio Grand Artisans - Trunk Show, Albuquerque, NM – August.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – September.
Enchantment Arts & Crafts Festival at Expo NM, - September.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – October 5.
1st Annual Duke City Renegades Winter Arts & Crafts Fair, Albuquerque, NM, November.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space – November 2.
44th Annual University of New Mexico Arts & Crafts Show, Albuquerque, NM – November.
House of Lyndon Gallery Opening Reception, Gallup, NM – December.
Rio Grand Artisans - Trunk Show, Albuquerque, NM – December.
Arty Party & Ronald McDonald House Charity Show, Albuquerque, NM – December.
First Friday "Art on the Edge" @ The Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM – December 7.
For a listing of shows prior to 2007, please contact me. I only keep current listings posted on this CV.
Professional Experience
Wu Lou Gourds. 2010.
2012-03 Guest lecturer, artist lecturer. University of New Mexico.
2012 Printing Internship at Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
2011-12 Print studio lab assistant / monitor at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
2011-12 Printer’s Assistant for Shaurya Kumar.
2011-12 Artist Assistant to Shauya Kumar.
2011-12 Treasurer. University of New Mexico Print Club. Albuquerque, NM.
2008-09 President, Advertising Director, Co-Founder of The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM.
2008 Independent Show Coordinator. New Mexico.
2007-09 Publicist and Assistant Show Coordinator, Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM.
2007-09 President, Duke City Renegades Art Guild. New Mexico.
2007-12 Instructor. University of New Mexico Continuing Education (art, humanities). Albuquerque, NM.
Education
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (2012) - BFA in Studio Art (printmaking concentration, with honors), Summa Cum Laude.
University of California, Berkeley (1998) - English, focus on Poetry and Asian American literature.
Antelope Valley College (1996), AA Degree - English, Magna Cum Laude
Pasadena City College (1991-92) - 2 years of special honors studies in music.
2012 Printing Internship at Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
2011-12 Print studio lab assistant / monitor at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
2011-12 Printer’s Assistant for Shaurya Kumar.
2011-12 Artist Assistant to Shauya Kumar.
2011-12 Treasurer. University of New Mexico Print Club. Albuquerque, NM.
2008-09 President, Advertising Director, Co-Founder of The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, Albuquerque, NM.
2008 Independent Show Coordinator. New Mexico.
2007-09 Publicist and Assistant Show Coordinator, Factory on 5th Art Space, Albuquerque, NM.
2007-09 President, Duke City Renegades Art Guild. New Mexico.
2007-12 Instructor. University of New Mexico Continuing Education (art, humanities). Albuquerque, NM.
Education
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (2012) - BFA in Studio Art (printmaking concentration, with honors), Summa Cum Laude.
University of California, Berkeley (1998) - English, focus on Poetry and Asian American literature.
Antelope Valley College (1996), AA Degree - English, Magna Cum Laude
Pasadena City College (1991-92) - 2 years of special honors studies in music.
Awards
2013 - Merit Award, Art Institute of Boston
2012 - University of New Mexico Academic Achievement Scholarship
1996-97 - UC Berkeley Alumni Scholar
2012 - University of New Mexico Academic Achievement Scholarship
1996-97 - UC Berkeley Alumni Scholar
Teaching
Photo by PD Rearick. 2008.
2007 - Present, Instructor, University of New Mexico Continuing Education Department
Various Art, Craft, Humanities Courses. Courses taught included:
Awakening the Artistic Mind (Art Fundamentals)
Artist Trading Card Workshop
Tao and Zen (Introduction to Chinese Taoism)
Zen Storytelling
Painted Mini Tapestry Workshop
Sun, Moon, & Sea - Introduction to Japanese Mythology and Folklore
Dragon's Delight - Introduction to Chinese Mythology and Folklore
Tea Appreciation
2006 - Present - Private Courses
Various in-studio classes in drawing, fine art, beginning art, painting, Chinese brush painting, Taoism, and Eastern philosophy.
2008 - Tea Appreciation Workshop Instructor at The Weyrich Gallery (Albuquerque, NM) for a series on world teas.
2012 - Print, Printing, Printed Conference, Las Vegas, NM. Provided printmaking demos at the Highlands University annual print conference.
Lectures, Workshops and Presentations
2013 - The Archaeology of Being artist talk and public presentation at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. March 24.
2012 - The Archaeology of Being artist talk and public presentation at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 26.
2012 - Delivered a printmaking demonstration / workshop at Print, Printing, Printed, the New Mexico Highlands University annual print conference. Las Vegas, NM.
2011 - Printmaking presentation and demonstration on watercolor monotype at the 17th Annual UNM Print Club Sale.
2009 - The Tao of Tea presentation and lecture at The Weyrich Gallery opening. Albuquerque, NM.
2007-12 - Numerous (and varied) lectures given as part of employment as University of New Mexico Continuing Education Instructor.
Various Art, Craft, Humanities Courses. Courses taught included:
Awakening the Artistic Mind (Art Fundamentals)
Artist Trading Card Workshop
Tao and Zen (Introduction to Chinese Taoism)
Zen Storytelling
Painted Mini Tapestry Workshop
Sun, Moon, & Sea - Introduction to Japanese Mythology and Folklore
Dragon's Delight - Introduction to Chinese Mythology and Folklore
Tea Appreciation
2006 - Present - Private Courses
Various in-studio classes in drawing, fine art, beginning art, painting, Chinese brush painting, Taoism, and Eastern philosophy.
2008 - Tea Appreciation Workshop Instructor at The Weyrich Gallery (Albuquerque, NM) for a series on world teas.
2012 - Print, Printing, Printed Conference, Las Vegas, NM. Provided printmaking demos at the Highlands University annual print conference.
Lectures, Workshops and Presentations
2013 - The Archaeology of Being artist talk and public presentation at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. March 24.
2012 - The Archaeology of Being artist talk and public presentation at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Dec. 26.
2012 - Delivered a printmaking demonstration / workshop at Print, Printing, Printed, the New Mexico Highlands University annual print conference. Las Vegas, NM.
2011 - Printmaking presentation and demonstration on watercolor monotype at the 17th Annual UNM Print Club Sale.
2009 - The Tao of Tea presentation and lecture at The Weyrich Gallery opening. Albuquerque, NM.
2007-12 - Numerous (and varied) lectures given as part of employment as University of New Mexico Continuing Education Instructor.
Publications (Art-Related)
Everything in the Universe is One Essence.
2007.
2007 - Words Dance 11 Magazine, Cityscape Block Print.
2008 - Present - Enso on Gold Fleck Paper is used by the Franciscan Spirituality Center of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, for their Zen Practice publication.
2010 - Enso image, used in front leaf of PSYCHOLOGY, Brief Edition by Daniel Schacter, Daniel Gilbert and Daniel Wegner of Harvard University. Published by Worth Publishers.
October 1, 2010 - images used in the third issue of Monsoon Magazine, College of Asia and Pacific, Australian National University. PDF File.
2010 - 150 original black and white hard line illustrations for volume of quotations, Thumbing Through Thoreau, by Kenny Luck. Illustrated by Jay Luke and Ren Adams. Tribute Books. ISBN: 978-0-9822565-4-1.
2012 - University of New Mexico Department of Art & Art History Spring 2012 Course Offerings. Cover piece “Pond Reflection.”
2013 - Assemblage, 2012 (series) published in The Adirondack Review - Spring, 2013 issue.
2013 - The Void and the Becoming, Pompeii in Situ and Herculaneum in Situ published in Box of Jars, Spring, 2013 issue.
Upcoming - Peach brush painting to be used in upcoming edition of Czsa Wina, a Polish wine tasting magazine. Edition information to follow.
Upcoming - "Plum Blossoms," cover art for Three Chinese Poets by Vikram Seth. Penguin Publishing, India.
Selected Bibliography (Art)
2012 - Jennifer Moreland, “The Archaeology of Being,” Local-IQ.
2007 - Jessica Dyer, “Artists with Attitude,” Westside Journal, November 30.
2008 - Present - Enso on Gold Fleck Paper is used by the Franciscan Spirituality Center of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, for their Zen Practice publication.
2010 - Enso image, used in front leaf of PSYCHOLOGY, Brief Edition by Daniel Schacter, Daniel Gilbert and Daniel Wegner of Harvard University. Published by Worth Publishers.
October 1, 2010 - images used in the third issue of Monsoon Magazine, College of Asia and Pacific, Australian National University. PDF File.
2010 - 150 original black and white hard line illustrations for volume of quotations, Thumbing Through Thoreau, by Kenny Luck. Illustrated by Jay Luke and Ren Adams. Tribute Books. ISBN: 978-0-9822565-4-1.
2012 - University of New Mexico Department of Art & Art History Spring 2012 Course Offerings. Cover piece “Pond Reflection.”
2013 - Assemblage, 2012 (series) published in The Adirondack Review - Spring, 2013 issue.
2013 - The Void and the Becoming, Pompeii in Situ and Herculaneum in Situ published in Box of Jars, Spring, 2013 issue.
Upcoming - Peach brush painting to be used in upcoming edition of Czsa Wina, a Polish wine tasting magazine. Edition information to follow.
Upcoming - "Plum Blossoms," cover art for Three Chinese Poets by Vikram Seth. Penguin Publishing, India.
Selected Bibliography (Art)
2012 - Jennifer Moreland, “The Archaeology of Being,” Local-IQ.
2007 - Jessica Dyer, “Artists with Attitude,” Westside Journal, November 30.
Organizations and Memberships
Professional Organizations/Memberships
2011 - Present - Member Southern Graphics Council (SGCI International, Printmaking)
2010- Present - International Chinese Calligraphic Art and Ink Painting Society
207 - 2008 - New Mexico Watercolor Society
2007 - 2008 - Pastel Society of New Mexico
2007 - 2009 - Duke City Renegades Art Guild - Co-Founded and Coordinated the Renegades as President.
Student Memberships
2010 - 2012 - UNM Print Club
Lifetime Membership - Golden Key International Honor's Society
Print Exchanges
2011 - Participated in print exchange with West Virginia University
2011 - Participated in the SGCI Print Exchange, "Equilibrium."
2012 - Participated in the SGCI Print Exchange, "Navigating Currents."
2012 - Participated in a print exchange with the University of San Francisco, "West - Southwest."
2012 - Participated in The Littlest Print Exchange, "Proclamation & Propaganda."
Permanent Collections
"Equilibrium - Offset Rock, Farafra, Egypt" - 2011, linoleum block print and monotype - part of the permanent collection of SGCI International, at the University of Mississippi.
"Equilibrium - Offset Rock, Farafra, Egypt" - 2011, linoleum block print and monotype - part of the permanent collection of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
"Quelling War with Music" - Lithograph, 2011, 13/13 - part of the permanent collection of the University of New Mexico.
"Quelling War with Music" - Lithograph, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of West Virginia University's printmaking department.
"Games at the Gateway" - 2-color Lithograph with linoleum cut, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of SGCI International, at the University of Mississippi.
"Games at the Gateway" - 2-color Lithograph with linoleum cut, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA.
Private Collections
My work appears in hundreds of private individual and family collections. For more information, please contact me.
"Equilibrium - Offset Rock, Farafra, Egypt" - 2011, linoleum block print and monotype - part of the permanent collection of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
"Quelling War with Music" - Lithograph, 2011, 13/13 - part of the permanent collection of the University of New Mexico.
"Quelling War with Music" - Lithograph, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of West Virginia University's printmaking department.
"Games at the Gateway" - 2-color Lithograph with linoleum cut, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of SGCI International, at the University of Mississippi.
"Games at the Gateway" - 2-color Lithograph with linoleum cut, 2011 - part of the permanent collection of Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA.
Private Collections
My work appears in hundreds of private individual and family collections. For more information, please contact me.
Charities
Zen Pilgrim. 2009.
Coordinated multiple independent art shows and events in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area--full-scale planning, recruiting, and execution.
Donated artwork for the "Art Now for Autism" charity auction, October, 2009, a reverse auction raising money for Autism awareness.
Participated in the "Holiday Arty Party," a Ronald McDonald House Charity art show at the Hilton in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Donated work for the auction to help raise funds.
Donated artwork for Haiti fundraising and relief - "Hearts for Haiti." 2010.
Donated artwork for the "Art Now for Autism" charity auction, October, 2009, a reverse auction raising money for Autism awareness.
Participated in the "Holiday Arty Party," a Ronald McDonald House Charity art show at the Hilton in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Donated work for the auction to help raise funds.
Donated artwork for Haiti fundraising and relief - "Hearts for Haiti." 2010.
Curriculum Vitae, Continued
Including Notes on Writing, Music, Humanities, and Drama Publication, Writing, and Poetry.
I have had several dozen poems and short stories published in literary magazines, including:
I was invited to read poetry and short stories at several publication parties for "The Crunge" literary magazine, in Lancaster, California. 1994 - 1996. I was invited to read poetry at the Cal Poly Pomona "Spring Harvest 1995," literary magazine publication party. I participated in poetry performances at "Lunch Poems," a mid-day poetry review hosted by then-Poet-Laureate Robert Hass. 1998. Juried into the late Thom Gunn's poetry workshop series at the University of California, Berkeley, which admitted only 12 students, 1998 - 1999. Juried into Robert Peters' poetry guest workshop series at Antelope Valley College, 1995.
I have had several dozen poems and short stories published in literary magazines, including:
- Atom Mind
- Poetry Motel
- Java Snob Review
- Into the Teeth of the Wind
- Poetry Harvest
- The Great Blue Beacon
- Potpourri
- The Crunge
- Several of my commuter poems appear in "Tokens: A Subway Anthology," published by P&Q Press (1999 - 2000).
I was invited to read poetry and short stories at several publication parties for "The Crunge" literary magazine, in Lancaster, California. 1994 - 1996. I was invited to read poetry at the Cal Poly Pomona "Spring Harvest 1995," literary magazine publication party. I participated in poetry performances at "Lunch Poems," a mid-day poetry review hosted by then-Poet-Laureate Robert Hass. 1998. Juried into the late Thom Gunn's poetry workshop series at the University of California, Berkeley, which admitted only 12 students, 1998 - 1999. Juried into Robert Peters' poetry guest workshop series at Antelope Valley College, 1995.
Other, Philosophy and Humanities
Mountain of the Giants. 2010.
Philosophy, Taoism, Humanities-Related Coordinated and conducted a series of Tao Discussion Groups--an independent open forum for the discussion of Eastern philosophy, religion, and Taoism. Taught the following courses through the University of New Mexico, Continuing Education department from 2007 - present: "Tao and Zen," "Introduction to Chinese Mythology," "Zen Storytelling," and "Introduction to Japanese Mythology." I also teach assorted art classes through my private art studio, including traditional Chinese brush painting and a hand's on exploratory course for non-artists to get their hands dirty!
Other - Music and Drama::
'Zhuge Liang Plays the Qin.' 2010.
Music-Related
I performed in a number of juried-entry competitive instrumental ensembles and groups, including:
I also performed in the:
Competed as a soloist and in small ensembles (duet, trio, quartet, quintet) in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association yearly Solo & Ensemble Festivals, from 1989 - 1992. I received frequent "excellent" and "outstanding" performance ranks. Part of the Palmdale High School Pep Band, a small, carefully-chosen group of musicians who toured with the football team, basketball team, and performed at pep rallies. School spirit required. Served on the Palmdale High School Student Government as Band Senator, 1989 - 1992. Performed as part of Felix Mayerhofer's holiday brass quintet, which traveled the Antelope Valley and played holiday music for senior citizen homes, banks, schools, and hospital wards. 1991.
Drama
Member of the Palmdale High School Drama Club, 1988 - 1989
Performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz," 1989.
Performed in a production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," 1992
Produced a short, one-act play for production at Antelope Valley College, under direction of professor Eugenie Trow.
I performed in a number of juried-entry competitive instrumental ensembles and groups, including:
- 1991 and 1992 Tournament of Roses Marching Band (PCC Honor Band)
- 1991 Los Angeles Olympics Opening Ceremony Honor Band (coordinated through Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, USC)
- California Statewide Honor Band, 1992
- Los Angeles County Honor Band 1989 - 1992
- Antelope Valley Union High School District Honor Band, 1992.
- My instrument: trumpet. Also played the flugelhorn.
I also performed in the:
- Palmdale High School Concert Band, 1988 - 1989
- Palmdale High School Symphonic Band, 1989 - 1990
- Palmdale High School Wind Ensemble, 1991 - 1992
- Palmdale High School Jazz Band
- PHS Spring Drumline, 1991
- Palmdale High School Falcon Marching Band and Pageantry Corps, 1988 - 1992.
- Palmdale High School Pep Band, 1988 - 1992.
- Antelope Valley College Symphonic Band, 1993 - 1995
Competed as a soloist and in small ensembles (duet, trio, quartet, quintet) in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association yearly Solo & Ensemble Festivals, from 1989 - 1992. I received frequent "excellent" and "outstanding" performance ranks. Part of the Palmdale High School Pep Band, a small, carefully-chosen group of musicians who toured with the football team, basketball team, and performed at pep rallies. School spirit required. Served on the Palmdale High School Student Government as Band Senator, 1989 - 1992. Performed as part of Felix Mayerhofer's holiday brass quintet, which traveled the Antelope Valley and played holiday music for senior citizen homes, banks, schools, and hospital wards. 1991.
Drama
Member of the Palmdale High School Drama Club, 1988 - 1989
Performed in a production of "The Wizard of Oz," 1989.
Performed in a production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," 1992
Produced a short, one-act play for production at Antelope Valley College, under direction of professor Eugenie Trow.
