Layla May Ehsan
Youth Programs Associate at Fleisher Art Memorial- Claim this Profile
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Jamie Hughes
Layla is such a creative, warm, and kind person! She is dedicated to supporting young people as they discover their artistic talents and develop their unique modes of self-expression. At Fleisher Art Memorial, Layla helped take the Teen Lounge program in new and exciting directions, including helping students become entrepreneurs through projects where their artwork was available for purchase by community members. During the pandemic, Layla had the idea to create art care kits to distribute to young artists for safe at-home art-making, which developed into a city-wide initiative that engaged thousands of students throughout Philadelphia. I learned so much from working with Layla and I look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the years ahead.
Jamie Hughes
Layla is such a creative, warm, and kind person! She is dedicated to supporting young people as they discover their artistic talents and develop their unique modes of self-expression. At Fleisher Art Memorial, Layla helped take the Teen Lounge program in new and exciting directions, including helping students become entrepreneurs through projects where their artwork was available for purchase by community members. During the pandemic, Layla had the idea to create art care kits to distribute to young artists for safe at-home art-making, which developed into a city-wide initiative that engaged thousands of students throughout Philadelphia. I learned so much from working with Layla and I look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the years ahead.
Jamie Hughes
Layla is such a creative, warm, and kind person! She is dedicated to supporting young people as they discover their artistic talents and develop their unique modes of self-expression. At Fleisher Art Memorial, Layla helped take the Teen Lounge program in new and exciting directions, including helping students become entrepreneurs through projects where their artwork was available for purchase by community members. During the pandemic, Layla had the idea to create art care kits to distribute to young artists for safe at-home art-making, which developed into a city-wide initiative that engaged thousands of students throughout Philadelphia. I learned so much from working with Layla and I look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the years ahead.
Jamie Hughes
Layla is such a creative, warm, and kind person! She is dedicated to supporting young people as they discover their artistic talents and develop their unique modes of self-expression. At Fleisher Art Memorial, Layla helped take the Teen Lounge program in new and exciting directions, including helping students become entrepreneurs through projects where their artwork was available for purchase by community members. During the pandemic, Layla had the idea to create art care kits to distribute to young artists for safe at-home art-making, which developed into a city-wide initiative that engaged thousands of students throughout Philadelphia. I learned so much from working with Layla and I look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the years ahead.
Experience
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Fleisher Art Memorial
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Programs Associate
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Teen Lounge Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2021
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A2O Teaching Artist Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
I work with students ages 10-14 at Vare Recreational Center, exploring the impact of littering and recycling on the environment through found-object art projects. I work with students ages 10-14 at Vare Recreational Center, exploring the impact of littering and recycling on the environment through found-object art projects.
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Rhode Island School of Design
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Gallery Installer
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
I worked with artists and curators to install and deinstall shows at the RISD Illustration Department's gallery space.
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Library Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
I provided patrons with personalized and friendly assistance in locating images of interest, circulated materials, and assisted in all aspects of maintenance/organization of the collection.
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Providence CityArts for Youth
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Street Art Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
I lead two concurrent courses for students ages 10-14 exploring street art techniques. I created a curriculum and supply list, gave project demos, lead mini-critiques and assisted students in both individual and group projects. I lead two concurrent courses for students ages 10-14 exploring street art techniques. I created a curriculum and supply list, gave project demos, lead mini-critiques and assisted students in both individual and group projects.
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
I worked as a teaching assistant in ceramics and mosaic programming for varied age groups; designed and silkscreened merchandise; created promotional films; wrote for the organization's blog. I worked as a teaching assistant in ceramics and mosaic programming for varied age groups; designed and silkscreened merchandise; created promotional films; wrote for the organization's blog.
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Printed Matter, Inc.
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Intern
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
I performed retail tasks including assisting visitors, recommending materials of interest, pricing and taking inventory; researched and produced written content for web, newsletters and development; assisted in installation of wall art and in-store shows. I performed retail tasks including assisting visitors, recommending materials of interest, pricing and taking inventory; researched and produced written content for web, newsletters and development; assisted in installation of wall art and in-store shows.
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Education
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2011 - 2016
Rhode Island School of Design
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2011 - 2016
Brown University
Comparative Literature
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