eric conrad

james ehlers

roberta eichenberg

dan kirchhefer

monica kjellman- chapin

patrick martin

cynthia patton

minam kim

larry schwarm

EDUCATION                                   

2002-2005  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Master of Fine Arts
2004 Spring Study Abroad, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico via Univ. of Florida 
2000-2002 Bradley University, Peoria, IL - Master of Arts Degree    
1995-2000 McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA - B.A.   
1999 Summer Study Abroad: Italy via McNeese State University

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2007-     Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, AssistantProfessor
2006-07 McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA , Visiting Lecturer
2005      Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, Visiting Lecturer
2001-02 Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL, Adjunct Professor

WORK EXPERIENCE

2005-07  Knight Media, Inc., Director of Marketing and Product Development,                                                                   www.kmimedia.com
AWARDS

2006 Honorable Mention, BIMPE IV, Vancouver, British Columbia
2001 First Place Amity Art Foundation, Portfolio Competition
2001 Two Purchase Awards "Bradley National," Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
2001 Purchase Award "14th Parkside National Small Print Show" Kenosha, WI
2000 Who's Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities
1995-2000 McNeese State University President's List, Lake Charles, LA
1995-2000 McNeese State University Deanís List, Lake Charles, LA

RECENT EXHIBITIONS

2007:
"4th International Engraving Biennial of Douro," Engraving Museum of Douro, AlijÛ,-Portugal

"Los Angeles Printmaking Society New Members Show", Old Town Gallery, Tustin, CA

"Cooperstown Art Association 72nd Annual National", Jurors: FelciaBlum, Gretchen Sorin, Cooperstown Art Association Gallery,Cooperstown, NY

"25th Annual National Small Works Exhibition," Juror: LeonardDufresne, Tri County Arts Council, Cobleskill, NY

"Bulber Youth Orchestra Concert/Art Show," Artisans Gallery, 1911 CityHall Arts & Cultural Center, Lake Charles, LA

"James Ehlers - Recent Works," Solo Exhibition, Carnegie Library, LakeCharles, LA    "Texas National 2007," Juror: Manual, SFA Gallery, Stephen F. AustinState University, Nacogdoches, TX

"Engraving 2007 Invitational Portfolio," Organizers: James Ehlers,Larry Schuh and Gerry Wubben, Kansas City Hyatt Exhibition Hall,Kansas City, MO

"Florida Printmakers 15th National Print Competition," Juror: JoeSanders, The Dunedin Fine Art Center, Dunedin, FL

"Music as Muse International Juried Exhibition," Juror: David Jones,Center for Visual Arts Gallery, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft,NJ

PERMANENT AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Lisa Helfrich-Jackson - Coordinating producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Chet Tomczyk - President and CEO of WTVP, Peoria, IL
Bradley University Dean's OfficeBradley University
Print ArchivesKansas City Art Institute               
McNeese State University
Print Archives
University of Florida Print Archives
Southern Graphics Council Archives
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Amity Art Foundation    

ORGANIZATIONS

Los Angeles Printmaking Society 
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Southern Graphics Council
Florida Printmakers