cv – eric c.

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Education:

MFA- Studio Art, May 2009
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Technical Skills:

Highly efficient problem solver, extremely fast learner
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, basic HTML and CSS, Mac and PC literate
DSLR Camera photography/videography production & editing
Experience in grant research and writing, budgeting, copy editing, project management
Social media & online community management experience, crowdfunding experience
Extremely skilled in illustration, graphic design (print and web), screen printing
Materials proficiency- sheet rock installation and repair, ceramic fabrication and firing, carpentry experience (sculptural and structural), casting procedures (clay slip, concrete, plaster, lost wax, rubber, silicone, urethane)
Proficient in band, table, miter, chain, panel, jig, circular saws, drill press, hammer drill, etc…, solder, TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene, & arc welding
Basic plumbing installation & repair (pex, pvc, metal)

Professional Experience :

Webinar Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY. August 2016-present
Technician, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN. August 2014-present
Program Coordinator, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. June 2013-Aug 2014
Studio Tech, The Cooper Union, New York, NY. Sept 2011-June 2013
Art/Science Instructor, Empire Children’s Services. April 2010-June 2014
Studio Intern, Research & Fabrication, Sharon Louden, New York, NY. Aug 2008-July 2009
TA Instructor: 2D/3D Artmaking, Rutgers University. Sept 2008-May 2009
CSB Woodshop Supervisor/L.A.B. Tech Assistant, Rutgers University. Aug 2007-May 2009
Drawing/Painting Instructor, Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick, NJ
Studio Assistant, Little River Studio, Hahira, GA. Jan 2006-July 2007
Ceramics Studio Technician, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Aug 2005-Dec 2006

Press:

Ellens, Paige, “Artist Spotlight- Eric C”, The New Southern, July 17, 2015. http://thenewsouthern.com/2015/07/14/artist-spotlight-eric-c/
Boucher, Brian, “The American Cycle: Q+A with Eric Clausen.” Art in America Magazine, August 9, 2011. http://www.artinamericamagazine.com/news-opinion/conversations/2011-08-09/eric-clausen
Self-Newlin, David. “Artist Cycling across America stops in Utah.” KSL.com, June 9, 2011. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1010&sid=15902594
Darnell, Brandon. “Drawing America by Bike: Cycling through the Recession.” Sacramento Press, April 18, 2011. http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/49275/Drawing_America_by_Bike_Cycling_through_the_recession
Mathias, Christopher. “10 New York Artistic Projects to Support.” The Huffington Post, April 15, 2011. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/14/10-new-york-artistic-proj_n_849250.html#s263759&title=The_Refugee_Hotel
Boucher, Brian. “Emerging Artists, Mason Gross School of the Arts.” MGSA MFA Thesis Publication, May 2009.

Lectures/Workshops:

Cement Casting, Five in One Social Club, May 2016, Memphis, TN
Art & Travel, Panel Discussion, Crosstown Arts, May 2016, Memphis, TN
Open Crit, Facilitator, Crosstown Arts, monthly May-July 2016, Memphis, TN
Cement Casting, Five in One Social Club, February 2015, Memphis, TN
Photo-reactive Fabric Dye, Reynolds Art Gallery, March 2014, College Station, TX
Juror- ACBV Competition, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Janurary 2014, College Station, TX
Comic & Zine History and Workshop, Reynolds Art Gallery, Janurary 2014, College Station, TX
Introductory Lino-cut Printmaking, Forsyth Galleries, October 2013, College Station,TX
Teaching Art to Children, Housatonic Community College, October 2012, Bridgeport, CT
Improvising, Social Media, & Bicycle Repair, NurtureArt Gallery, Septmeber 2011, Brooklyn, NY
Social Media and Art Marketing, Texas Christian University, January 2011, Fort Worth, TX
Drawing America by Bike, Carolina Coastal University, November 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC
Drawing America by Bike, Parkview School, Septmeber 2010, Milltown, NJ
Southeast Region Emerging Artists, Contemporary Arts Center, April 2007, New Orleans, LA

Public Art Commissions:

2016

2015

Welcome to the Neighborhood, Public Art Commission, Midtown Crossing Grille/Crosstown Arts, Memphis, TN
Space, Public Art Commission, Levitt Shell, Memphis,TN
Cloudy Day, mural, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
Drink-N-Draw I-XII, monthly at Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN

2014

Exhibitions/Performances:

2016

2015

Bartertown (Trading Post XVIII: Repair), Brooklyn, NY
Spillit Center Stage: Coming Out, Storyteller & Animation, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
2015 DrawProject, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA
Two Smoking Barrels, Marshall Arts, Memphis, TN
Belongings, Crosstown Arts, Memphis TN
Paint Memphis, Chealsea Flood Wall, Memphis, TN
Spillit Center Stage:Fish Out of Water (Animation), Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
Spillit Center Stage: Birth (Animation), Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
Drink-N-Draw at the Tennessee Brewery Revival, April 30 & May 22, Memphis, TN

2012

2011

2010

2009

2007