JAMEL CRAIG

Born 1979 in Ewing, NJ

EDUCATION

M.F.A            2005                Painting              Penn State University, State College, PA

B.A.               2001                Art                        Drew University, Madison, NJ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2005-Present            Visiting Professor, Department of Art

                                               St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY

                                               Teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Studio Art,

                                               Painting I & II, Drawing I & II

2003-2005                            Instructor, Department of Art

                                               Penn State University, State College, PA

                                               Teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Drawing

                                                                                                                      (4 Semesters)

Spring 2005                        Teaching Assistant, Department of Art

                                               Penn State University, State College, PA

                                               Teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Visual Studies

Summer 2004                     LEAP (Learning Edge Academic Program) Instructor of Art

                                               Penn State University, State College, PA

                                               Teaching Responsibilities: Introduction to Drawing

Feb 2003-Dec 2004           Coordinator of Visiting Artists

                                               Anderson Endowment Visiting Artist Program

                                               Penn State University, State College, PA

2001-2003                            Paraprofessional, Timberlane Middle School

                                               Hopewell Valley, NJ

                                               Teacher’s Aid, Head Soccer Coach, 2001-2003

                                               Track and Field Coach, Spring 2003

LECTURES

Sep.-Dec. 2006                  Talented High School Juniors

                                              St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY

Oct. 2006                            Ogdensburg High School, Ogdensburg, NY

July 2006                            Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs , NY

Feb 2006                             Black History Month

                                              St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY  

GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS

2003-2005                          Bunton-Waller Assistantship, Penn State University

                                             State College, PA

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2003                                    Meckler Library, Pennington, NJ

TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS

2006                                    “Abstract Joy”

                                              Isadore Gallery, Lancaster, PA

2006                                    Macomb Center of Performing Arts

                                             Clinton Township, MI

2005                                    The Equinox, Millheim, PA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2005                                     Isadore Gallery, Lancaster, PA        

2005                                     MFA Thesis Exhibition

                                              Penn State University, State College, PA

2004                                     Graduate Exhibition

                                              Penn State University, State College, PA

2003                                     “Vital Signs”

                                              Zoeller Gallery, Penn State University, State College, PA

2001                                     Senior Art Show

                                              Drew University, Madison, NJ

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

College Arts Association

TECHNICAL ABILITIES
Proficient in Mac and PC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point,     iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects

Experience with woodshop equipment

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