Heather Castro

Adjunct Professor at Delaware College of Art and Design
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      Instructor of Record for a total of 17 courses as of Fall 2023. In addition to lectures, conducted a class tour of a museum exhibition (with associated writing assignment) each term. Led weekly discussion sections, graded exams and papers, and filed final course grades. Courses taught: Art History I - III (Prehistoric-Gothic, Renaissance - Contemporary, Impressionism - Contemporary), Lenticular Vision (History of Photography), Modern Spaces (Modern Design). Instructor of Record for a total of 17 courses as of Fall 2023. In addition to lectures, conducted a class tour of a museum exhibition (with associated writing assignment) each term. Led weekly discussion sections, graded exams and papers, and filed final course grades. Courses taught: Art History I - III (Prehistoric-Gothic, Renaissance - Contemporary, Impressionism - Contemporary), Lenticular Vision (History of Photography), Modern Spaces (Modern Design).

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jun 2010 - May 2017

      Instructor of record for twelve courses, including two graduate courses. In addition to lectures, conducted a class tour of a museum exhibition (with associated writing assignment) each term. Led weekly discussion sections, graded exams and papers, and filed final course grades. Courses developed: Grotesque Bodies in Modern and Contemporary Art; Moving Art: A History of Video Art; History of Modern Craft and Design; Art History Z - the American Zombie Film. Instructor of record for twelve courses, including two graduate courses. In addition to lectures, conducted a class tour of a museum exhibition (with associated writing assignment) each term. Led weekly discussion sections, graded exams and papers, and filed final course grades. Courses developed: Grotesque Bodies in Modern and Contemporary Art; Moving Art: A History of Video Art; History of Modern Craft and Design; Art History Z - the American Zombie Film.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Spotlight Tours Fellow
      • Aug 2011 - May 2012

      Conducted research on six modern and contemporary objects in the museum's permanent collection. Wrote white papers for education department and delivered gallery talks to an audience of museum attendees and docents. Conducted research on six modern and contemporary objects in the museum's permanent collection. Wrote white papers for education department and delivered gallery talks to an audience of museum attendees and docents.

    • United States
    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Exhibitions Intern
      • Jan 2010 - May 2010

      Assisted in the organization of "Medium Resistance: Revolutionary Tendencies in Print and Craft" through correspondence with artists, writing promotional materials, aiding in installation and organizing the opening reception. Assisted in the organization of "Medium Resistance: Revolutionary Tendencies in Print and Craft" through correspondence with artists, writing promotional materials, aiding in installation and organizing the opening reception.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Visual Arts Writer
      • Jan 2003 - Jul 2009

      Produced over 80 articles and critical reviews on fine and popular art exhibitions and events for a Central Kentucky readership of 300,000. Produced over 80 articles and critical reviews on fine and popular art exhibitions and events for a Central Kentucky readership of 300,000.

    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Visual Arts Director
      • 2002 - Jan 2004

      Solely responsible for annual exhibition schedule of four art galleries. Mounted over 20 exhibitions by regional and national artists. Served as primary for curation/co-curation and artwork interpretation. Sourced national and regional artists/curators/art historians for guest curating, education events and fundraising events. Managed freight-in/freight-out operations, artwork insurance and installation/removal of exhibition works. Originated all exhibition advertising and marketing material. Operated as public relations and media contact. Sourced community partnerships. Managed all exhibition openings. Show less

Education

  • Temple University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

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