Dianne Childress
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Dynamic art teacher skilled in fostering student creativity and engagement through diverse artistic techniques and effective classroom management. Committed to developing innovative lessons that inspire and motivate students.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
Lafayette, IN
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging art lessons for diverse student groups.
- Fostered creativity through hands-on projects utilizing various artistic mediums.
- Developed curriculum aligned with educational standards and student interests.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance skills.
- Managed classroom environment to ensure a positive and productive learning space.
- 10 sessions during the Spring After School Arts Program and 10 during the Fall After School Arts Program, 1 hr each
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
Artist
Tippecanoe Arts Federation (First Fridays)
Lafayette, IN
2020 - 2023
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Created original artworks for community events, enhancing local cultural engagement.
- Displayed artwork at two locations ongoing for 2 yrs, participated in First Friday events
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
Artist
Beyond Gallery
Lafayette, IN
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Utilized various mediums and techniques to produce diverse artworks that appealed to a wide audience.
- Participated in art show, preparation for show was approximately 6 months, 4 d/wk, 4 hrs/d.
Artist
Globalfest
Indianapolis, IN
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Increased art sales at exhibitions, leveraging social media platforms for effective promotion and audience engagement.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Preparation for art exhibit was approximately 6 months, 5 d/wk, 4 hrs/day.
Artist
Art in the Park, Tippecanoe Parks Department
Lafayette, IN
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Created original artworks for community events, enhancing local cultural engagement.
- Engaged with the public during events, providing insight into artistic processes and techniques.
- Event was 4 nights each summer, 3 hrs per event, roughly 96 hrs of prep before each event
Artist
Holiday Art Show
Danville, IN
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Utilized various mediums and techniques to produce diverse artworks that appealed to a wide audience.
- Participated in holiday art show, preparation for the show was approximately 3 months, 4 d/wk, 3 hrs/day.
Artist
McCutcheon High School-Holiday Craft Bazaar
Lafayette, IN
12.2016 - 12.2016
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Utilized various mediums and techniques to produce diverse artworks that appealed to a wide audience.
- Participated in holiday art/craft bazaar, time spent preparing was 4 months, 4 d/wk, 3 hrs/d.
Artist
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
Lafayette, IN
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
- Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Utilized various mediums and techniques to produce diverse artworks that appealed to a wide audience.
- Participated in holiday show, preparation for show was approximately 4 months, 4 d/wk, 3 hrs/day.
Artist
Innovation Church-Holiday Craft Bazaar
Lafayette, IN
12.2014 - 12.2014
- Utilized various mediums and techniques to produce diverse artworks that appealed to a wide audience.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Participated in holiday craft bazaar, time spent preparing was 4 months, 4 d/wk, 4 hrs/d.
Artist
Art Fair
Brownsburg, IN
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Participated in summer art fair, time spent preparing was 4 months, 4 d/wk, 3 hrs/d.
Artist
Primary Colours
Indianapolis, IN
1998 - 1999
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Participated in art show twice, preparation time approximately 6 months each, 4 hrs/day, 4 d/wk
Studio Assistant
John Domont
Indianapolis, IN
1997 - 2000
- prepped canvases
- performed gallery preparations for artist shows, properly hanging artwork
- maintained a clean studio and work environment
- worked 2-3 d/wk, 3-4 hr shifts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Painting
Herron School of Art-IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN05-1996
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Artistic techniques
- Classroom management
- Oil painting
- Charcoal and oil painting
- Sculpture techniques
- Art history
- Ceramic sculpture
- Painting techniques
- Classroom discussion facilitation
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Art Teacher
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
01.2024 - 12.2024
Artist
Beyond Gallery
09.2022 - 10.2022
Artist
Globalfest
09.2019 - 09.2019
Artist
Holiday Art Show
12.2017 - 12.2017
Artist
McCutcheon High School-Holiday Craft Bazaar
12.2016 - 12.2016
Artist
Art in the Park, Tippecanoe Parks Department
06.2016 - 08.2018
Artist
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
11.2015 - 01.2016
Artist
Innovation Church-Holiday Craft Bazaar
12.2014 - 12.2014
Artist
Art Fair
06.2014 - 06.2014
Artist
Tippecanoe Arts Federation (First Fridays)
2020 - 2023
Artist
Primary Colours
1998 - 1999
Studio Assistant
John Domont
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - Painting
Herron School of Art-IUPUI