Work Experience - Fine Art

         My exhibition and gallery experience includes promoting and exhibiting my own artwork, establishing and managing three art galleries, founding a successful 501(c)4 non-profit art organization, and curating a large number of art exhibits for my own galleries and for other organizations.  

 

I have broad experience as a working artist, supporting myself through sales of my work. My current artwork is focused on computer manipulated digital photography.  My experience as an artist includes drawing, printmaking, painting, photography, ceramics, video production, computer art, 3D animation, mixed media, and interactive media. Exploring new technologies and techniques is always exciting for me!

My photographic experience includes black & white, color, and digital photography, as well as photo printmaking techniques. I began darkroom printing in the early 1960s.  I joined the digital revolution earlier than most, and have a strong understanding of the history and evolution of photography.

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  • 2003 to present - President and Founding Chairman, Sierra Art Trails,Madera and Merced Counties, Ca

Founded in 2003, Sierra Art Trails is a non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting working artist and artisans, fostering art education, and promoting cultural tourism in Madera and Mariposa Counties . Now in its 13th year, our annual Open Studio Tour averages over 100 participating artists. Our Open Studio Tour catalog is highly regarding for its innovative content and quality. 

 

My responsibilities as president and director include managing staff, contractors and volunteers, budgeting and scheduling, marketing and media relations, curating the open studio tour and other special exhibits, working with advertisers and sponsors, web development, social media and public relations. 

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  • 1998 to present - Owner and Curator, Williams Gallery West, Oakhurst, Ca

Williams Gallery West maintains a permanent inventory of American and International fine art and folk art, vintage prints, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and art glass, and also offers appraisal and brokerage services for fine art, folk art, and collectibles. 

 

The gallery operates using a click-and-mortar business model.  Our sales resources include our gallery showroom, an established web site, and in-depth knowledge of on-line  auction services.

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  • 2005 to present - Owner and Curator, Stellar Gallery, Oakhurst, Ca

Stellar Gallery Stellar Gallery is dedicated to providing the best in contemporary fine art photography and hosting unique rotating exhibits.  The gallery offers works by many of the west coast’s best fine art photographers. Since 2005 Stellar Gallery has hosted dozens of exhibits with varying themes.

 

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  • 2003 to 2006 - Owner and Curator, Artspace Gallery, Oakhurst, Ca

ARTSPACE was a cooperative art gallery where members have a vested interest in the gallery, contributing to expenses in exchange for the regular display of their work. The goal of Art Space was to create an environment where artists worked together, inspiring and supporting each other, and collaborating on joint projects and exhibitions.  

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  • 1987 to 1989 - California Institute of the Arts - Valencia CA

  • Computer graphics graduate teaching assistant responsible for student training in the use of  2D and 3D art and animation tools in the Cal Arts Computer Animation Lab.

  • 1984 to 1985 - Printmaking Instructor -  Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, Oregon

  • At Maude Kerns I organized printmaking facilities for etching, lithography, and screen printing.  I taught classes in screen printing for two terms.