education
- 1995
- MFA Sculpture/Installation, Queens College of the City University of New York, Queens, NY
- 1991
- BFA Painting/Printmaking, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
- 1986
- BA Journalism, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
teaching experience
- 2009
- Instructor Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI, Courses: Beginning Drawing, Introduction to Painting
- Instructor Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, Courses: Drawing, Collage, Sculpture
- 2008
- Instructor Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI, Courses: Beginning Drawing
- Instructor Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, Courses: Drawing, Painting, 3-D Design
- 1999
- Professional Development Leader Studio in a School, New York, NY, Studio in a School provides New York City primary school students with creative and intellectual development through visual arts programs directed by professional artists. Led a workshop mentoring teachers in creating ways to integrate classroom lessons with studio projects.
- 1997–1999
- Special Programs Artist Studio in a School, New York, NY, Courses: Drawing, Painting, 3-D Design
- 1996–1999
- Instructor Doing Art Together, New York, NY, Doing Art Together, Inc., a non-profit visual arts education organization, offers hands-on art workshops to public schools and social service agencies. Courses: Drawing, Collage, Painting, 3-D Design, 2-D Design
- 1994–1995
- Teaching Assistant Queens College of the City University of New York, Queens, NY, Assisted Professors Bob Bermilin, Cynthia Carlson, Maureen Connor, Courses: Beginning Drawing, Color Theory, 3-D Design
lectures/presentations
- 2009
- Visiting Lecturer Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI, Led a Papermaking Workshop.
- Visiting Lecturer Forest Hills Eastern High School, Grand Rapids, MI, Presented a lecture Understanding Modern Art (1860’s–1970’s).
- 2008
- Visiting Lecturer Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, Led an Interactive Artist Demonstration translating observational drawings into ‘stitched’ drawings using needle and thread.
- 2006
- Visiting Lecturer School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, Led two casting workshops in 3-dimensional design classes.
professional experience
- 2006–2009
- Principal Nollette Studio Art, Brooklyn, NY–Grand Rapids, MI, An art studio that creates limited edition prints.
- 1998–2005
- Principal Nollette Studio, Brooklyn, NY, A furniture design and manufacturing studio of high end, short run and custom furniture. Notable clients: The Birch Pond Group (j. jill Retail Stores),Yves St. Laurent, MGM Mirage Hotel.
- 1995
- Studio Assistant Sculptor Maureen Connor, New York, NY, Dancing Lessons Video.
- 1994–1998
- Press Operator Soho Letterpress, New York, NY, A boutique printer of specialty invites, announcements, corporate identity and artists’ books.
For exhibition record, see professional activities.