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Education:
- MFA- Studio Art, May 2009
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
- BFA*- Studio Art, May 2007
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
*University Honors
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Professional Experience :
- Senior Platform Support Specialist, Online Curriculum and Instruction, School of Professional Studies, Columbia University, New York, NY. May 2019-present
- Adjunct Faculty, Visual & Performing Arts, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN. Jan 2018-May 2019
- Founder, Wonder/Cowork/Create coworking space, Memphis, TN. May 2018
- Webinar Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY. August 2016-May 2019
- Photographer & Project Manager, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN. August 2014-present
- Program Coordinator, Reynolds Art Gallery, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. June 2013-Aug 2014
- Studio Technician, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY. Sept 2011-June 2013
- Art/Science Instructor, Empire Children’s Services. New York, NY. April 2010-June 2014
- Studio Intern, Research & Fabrication, Sharon Louden, New York, NY. Aug 2008-July 2009
- TA Instructor: 2D/3D Artmaking, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. 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. Fall 2007-Spring 2009
- Studio Assistant, Little River Studio, Hahira, GA. Jan 2006-July 2007
- Ceramics Studio Technician, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Aug 2005-Dec 2006
Technical Skills:
Creative Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite, Blendr, Sketchup, Unity, OBS, Final Cut Pro, Html, CSS
Educational Technology and Administrative:
- Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Zoom, Poll Everywhere, Proctorio, Turnitin Adobe Connect, MS Office.
- Experience grant writing & crowdfunding. Awarded over $65,000 across 5 organizations/ventures.
- Certificate in Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR)
Materials & Fabrication
- Skilled drawer and painter, diverse experience in digital and physical rendering techniques
- Extremely skilled in DSLR Camera Photography & Videography
- Digital design for print and web. Plotter & CNC expertise
- Screen, block, & cyanotype printmaking
- Ceramic fabrication- handbuilding, wheel throwing, slip casting, glaze chemistry, plaster mold making
- Proficient in most major woodworking processes and tools.
- Experience with various welding processes (solder, TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene, & arc welding)
- Proficient in mold-making & casting methods (clay slip, concrete, plaster, lost wax, rubber, silicone)
Press:
- Donahue, Michael, “Wonder/Cowork/Creates, for Creative Types,” The Memphis Flyer, October 18, 2018. https://www.memphisflyer.com/wondercoworkcreates-for-creative-types
- Steimer, Jacob, “Local artists launching cowork space between ballpark, Wonder Bread building” Memphis Business Journal, July 27, 2018.https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2018/07/26/local-artists-launching-cowork-space-between.html
- Waddell, Michael, “Artists to open new co-work space in Edge District,” High Ground News, May 22, 2018. https://www.highgroundnews.com/devnews/ArtistsToOpenNewCoworkSpaceInEdgeDistrict.aspx
- Hill, Amanda, “Collaborative Art Project at Crosstown Concourse,” Choose 901, August 30, 2017 https://choose901.com/collaborative-art-project-crosstown-concourse/
- 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:
- Artist-in-Residence Talk, Crosstown Arts, April 2018, Memphis, TN
- Saturday Sketch, Dixon Gallery & Gardens, August 2017, Memphis, TN
- 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
- Digital Illustration, Crosstown Arts, October 2015, Memphis, TN
- Photo-reactive Fabric Dye, Reynolds Art Gallery, March 2014, College Station, TX
- Juror- ACBV Competition, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, January 2014, College Station, TX
- Comic & Zine History and Workshop, Reynolds Art Gallery, January 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, September 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, September 2010, Milltown, NJ
- Southeast Region Emerging Artists, Contemporary Arts Center, April 2007, New Orleans, LA
Public Art/Mural Commissions:
2018
- Garage Level murals, Travure Center, Memphis, TN
2017
- Stargazer Garden, Crosstown Concourse West Atrium, Memphis, TN
- Church Health Dental Clinic window treatment, Crosstown Concourse, Memphis, TN
2016
- Punk Rink, Mural Commission, Lovejail, Richmond, VA
- Jerry’s Sno Cones, Mural Commission, Memphis, TN
2015
- Welcome to the Neighborhood, Public Art Commission, Midtown Crossing Grille, Memphis, TN
- Space, Public Art Commission, Levitt Shell, Memphis,TN
- Cloudy Day, mural, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
2014
- We Like the TV, Mural Commission, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
- Lightning, Mural Commission, Amurica Photo, Memphis, TN
- Crosstown Iron Works, Iron Tile Commission, Crosstown Arts, Memphis, TN
Exhibitions/Performances:
2019
- The Last Drink-N-Draw Gameshow, Ghost River Brewing
- Drink-N-Draw March Madness, Ghost River Brewing, Atomic Tiki, High Cotton Brewing
- Drink-N-Draw Valentine’s Special, Atomic Tiki
- Drink-N-Draw Groundhog’s Eve, Ghost River Brewing
- Zine Night, Wonder/Cowork/Create
2018
- Drink-N-Draw Thanksgiving Special, Atomic Tiki
- Age of Animals, Wonder/Cowork/Create, Memphis TN
- A Spooktacular Drink-N-Draw, Ghost River Brewing
- Friday the 13th Drink-N-Draw, Ghost River Brewing
- Drink-N-Draw Returns, Ghost River Brewing
2017
- Potluck, Crosstown Arts, Memphis, TN
- Mad Air Decks, 430 N Cleveland Project Space, Memphis, TN
2016
- Planet Nine: Displacement (curator/artist), Marshall Arts, Memphis, TN
- Drink-N-Draw Yardsale, Amurica Photo, Memphis TN
- Drink-N-Draw on Planet Nine (host), Marshall Arts, Memphis, TN
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, Chelsea 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
- Tomorrowmorrowland, Dumbo Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY
- Heart4Hart, Brooklyn Arts Council Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2011
- Bartertown: Between the Bridges, Dumbo Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY
2010
- Telephone, The DirtyDirty, Brooklyn, NY
- DrawProject, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA
- Pseudonymous, The DirtyDirty, Brooklyn, NY
- The Yard Show, The DirtyDirty, Brooklyn, NY
- Panel Discussion, The DirtyDirty, Brooklyn, NY
- The Caged Bird Sings, Alpha Art Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ
- Bartertown, Duarte Square, New York, NY
- DrawProject, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA
2009
- Pierogi a Go-Go, Pierogi Gallery Boiler Room, Brooklyn, NY
- MFA Exhibition, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Open Studios, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Doppelganger, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
2007
- MFA Review, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Synesthesia, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
- The Cookbook, Fiffe’s Place, Highland Park, NJ
- Sartre Cycle, Hildegard’s, Valdosta, GA
- Student Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
- DrawProject, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA