Lauren E. Cunningham

Studio Arts Program Coordinator & Instructor at Episcopal High School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Houston, Texas, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Studio Arts Program Coordinator & Instructor
      • Aug 2019 - Present

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2015 - Jun 2019

      Perform administrative duties, including maintaining the artist's studio records, archives, and website. http://www.lauringallery.com/ Perform administrative duties, including maintaining the artist's studio records, archives, and website. http://www.lauringallery.com/

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Art and Art History Teacher
      • Aug 2013 - May 2019

      - Taught AP Studio Art: 2-D Design and Drawing, Painting and Drawing (Levels 1–4), Ceramics I, AP Art History, Introduction to Art History (rotation of two unique, semester-long curriculums), and Art Fundamentals (a year-long visual art sampler course) in the Upper School. - In 2015, started a National Art Honor Society chapter that grew to include over 60 students, 15% of the Upper School student body. - For the 2018–2019 year, supervised Senior Capstone projects in the Fine Arts. - Faculty co-sponsor of "Prism," the student arts and literary magazine. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

      Taught a semester-long virtual art history course for high school students. Taught a semester-long virtual art history course for high school students.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Contractor
      • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

      Worked with the Preparation Team to install exhibitions. Worked with the Preparation Team to install exhibitions.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Long Term Substitute Teacher
      • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

      Taught AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Photography, and Photography II in the High School. Taught AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Photography, and Photography II in the High School.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Private Tutor
      • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

      Worked with a 7th-grade student to develop her homework, study, and organization skills. Worked with a 7th-grade student to develop her homework, study, and organization skills.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Long Term Substitute Teacher
      • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

      Taught AP Studio Art: 2-D Design and Drawing, Advanced Art Seminar, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, and Foundations of Art in the Upper School Taught AP Studio Art: 2-D Design and Drawing, Advanced Art Seminar, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, and Foundations of Art in the Upper School

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

    • United States
    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern/Employee - Design and Preparation Department
      • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

      Installed and lit exhibitions; matted and framed artworks; constructed crates, pedestals and mounts; packed, delivered and received art objects; painted walls; installed labels and other graphics; worked as a team to meet strict deadlines. Installed and lit exhibitions; matted and framed artworks; constructed crates, pedestals and mounts; packed, delivered and received art objects; painted walls; installed labels and other graphics; worked as a team to meet strict deadlines.

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor of Record
      • Jan 2011 - May 2012

      Taught three undergraduate-level studio art courses: Fundamentals of Sculpture (ARST 2400), Three-Dimensional Design (ARST 1080), and Color and Composition (ARST 1060).

    • Woodshop Monitor
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

      Maintained a clean, functional, and safe working environment; provided technical expertise; gave class demonstrations on shop use and equipment safety; ordered and restocked supplies.

    • Host - The Visiting Artist and Scholar Program
      • 2010 - 2010

      Invited artist Donald Lipski to visit campus and give a lecture; planned Mr. Lipski's itinerary, which included critiques with graduate students and class visits; arranged for Mr. Lipski to give a talk on public art to the Georgia Sculptors' Society.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front Desk and Hygiene Assistant
      • 1999 - 2010

      Scheduled appointments; processed payments; assisted with hygiene operations, including preparing operatories, developing x-rays, and sterilizing instruments. Scheduled appointments; processed payments; assisted with hygiene operations, including preparing operatories, developing x-rays, and sterilizing instruments.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chair of The Labyrinth Committee
      • Aug 2007 - May 2009

      Built a permanent, outdoor labyrinth on campus; collaborated with school administrators, faculty, staff, and students on the project; secured a grant of $2000 from the Bonner Community Fund to fund the construction; worked with the leaders of six student organizations to obtain $5000 from the school; coordinated fundraisers that raised over $2800 for the project; arranged for labyrinth-expert Dr. Trisha Senterfitt to deliver a lecture on labyrinths.

    • President of Ars Longa (Visual Arts Club)
      • Aug 2007 - May 2009

      Led a weekend art tour to Atlanta, Georgia, and the Rural Studio in Newbern, Alabama; arranged for artist Sherri Lynn Wood to visit campus with the Mantra Trailer; planned and taught a “Drawing with Fire” workshop; scheduled and oversaw executive committee meetings.

    • Annual Fund Caller
      • 2006 - 2009

      Solicited alumni for donations via phone and email; wrote thank you letters to donors.

    • Head of Visual Projects of Ars Longa (Visual Arts Club)
      • Aug 2006 - May 2007

      Arranged for artist Willie Cole to visit campus and give a lecture; organized a walking tour of Charlotte’s public art with Dr. Tom Hanchett (Historian, Levine Museum of the New South).

    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Front Desk Intern
      • May 2008 - Aug 2008

      Performed clerical duties, including directing all incoming phone calls; opened, closed, and cashiered at the art supply and gift store; restocked inventory. Performed clerical duties, including directing all incoming phone calls; opened, closed, and cashiered at the art supply and gift store; restocked inventory.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Gallery Intern
      • May 2007 - Aug 2007

      Greeted visitors; collected admission fees; hosted at openings and other gallery events; helped install exhibitions; performed gallery maintenance; prepared exhibition-related documents. Greeted visitors; collected admission fees; hosted at openings and other gallery events; helped install exhibitions; performed gallery maintenance; prepared exhibition-related documents.

  • Studio of Gregor Turk
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • Artist's Assistant
      • May 2006 - Aug 2006

      Constructed, carved, and glazed freestanding and wall-mounted ceramic sculptures; gained experience with equipment such as the slab roller and pug mill. Constructed, carved, and glazed freestanding and wall-mounted ceramic sculptures; gained experience with equipment such as the slab roller and pug mill.

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Sculpture
    2009 - 2012
  • Davidson College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art
    2005 - 2009
  • The Westminster Schools
    High school diploma
    1999 - 2005
  • Trinity School
    Pre-K - 6th Grade
    1990 - 2005

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