Laura Nash
[email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/nashlann Certification: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Initial Certification, Visual Art, PreK – 8 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Initial Certification, Visual Art, 5 – 12 New York State Initial Certification, Visual Art, K – 12 Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, minor in Education, 2007 Alfred University, College of Ceramics, School of Art and Design, Alfred, NY Group Exhibitions: Artworks In2shades – Mystic Coffee Roaster, Medford, MA, 2012 Relative Humidity – Angelica Sweet Show, Angelica, NY, 2009 Small Works Show – Ambrose + Sable Gallery, Albany, NY, 2008 Alfred On The Record – Kathleen Cullen Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY, 2007 BFA Thesis Exhibition – Alfred University, Alfred, NY, 2007 Pandora's Box – Robert Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY, 2006 Altered States – Robert Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY, 2006 Select Juried & Invitational Exhibition: North East Prize Show – Kathryn Schultz Gallery, Cambridge, MA, 2010 Experience: Fine Art Instructor, 2010 – Present Artworks in2shades, Medford, MA - Create age-appropriate curriculum and dynamic lesson plans designed to expose students to a variety of mediums, artists, cultures, and historical periods - Instructor/Director art classes to youth and adults - Utilize visual aids to teach design techniques - Facilitate summer art workshops and camps - Accommodate different learning styles and abilities - Digital Administrator; social media marketing, website, newsletter, exhibits Museum Assistant/Membership Coordinator, 2008 – 2009 Schein – Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art, Alfred, NY - Assisted in monthly exhibition publicity, preparation and installation setup - Involved with daily accessioning, packing and storing ceramic works BOCES Art Teacher, 2008 – 2009 Wellsville Creative Arts Center, Wellsville, NY - Designed lessons to provide students to build a portfolio - Taught foundation drawing and painting to 9 – 12th grade students Ceramic Instructor & Camp Counselor, 2007 Alford Lake Camp, Hope, ME - Developed and instructed lessons in ceramics for campers ages 8- 15 years old - Served as an overnight counselor; supervised campers after structured activities Additional Work Experience: Online Marketing Supervisor – FUI Enterprises LLC, Boston MA 2009 – 2013 HR Administrator – Sensitech Inc, Beverly MA 2010 – 2011 Art Production Assistant – Columbia Pictures, Boston MA 2009 – 2010 Volunteer Work: Cache, Circle The Square, Medford, MA Instruct public in fine art activities to help build arts in the community Women's Innovative Network, Winchester, MA Member of professional women entrepreneurs group; mentor members in social media concepts and applications |