Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Group Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
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Erica Adams

Erica Adams

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Ambitious artist skilled in diverse mediums with focus in screen printing and installation. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Well versed in multimedia practices including digital art, sculpture, painting, and printmaking.

Work History

Lead Screen Printer/ Studio Supervisor

Kind Designs Screen Printing
Boone , NC
2023.05 - 2024.05
  • Opened and closed the studio and prepared for jobs by inserting, aligning and setting up screens
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by regularly cleaning screens, squeegees, and other tools
  • Operated screen printing equipment to produce high-quality designs on various materials
  • Monitored inventory levels of inks, screens, emulsions, and other supplies needed for screen printing operations
  • Trained new employees on best practices and techniques related to screen printing processes
  • Adhered to strict deadlines while maintaining high level of quality control in finished products.

Printmaking: Relief TA

Professor Scott Ludwig, Appalachian State University
Boone , NC
2021.01 - 2021.05
  • Duties include setting up materials to class, student instruction and direction, and assistance with demonstrations and general upkeep of the classroom
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.

Education

Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts (B.F.A) - Studio Art

Appalachian State University
12.2023

Skills

  • Color Theory
  • Sculpting / Casting
  • Installation
  • Screen printing/ Printmaking
  • Social Media Content
  • Photoshop/ Illustrator
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Design Principles
  • Studio Management

Accomplishments

  • Plemmons Student Union Purchase Awards / Art + Design Expo Juried Exhibition by Jonell Logan 2023, 03/2023, The Plemmons Student Union purchased art from Erica Adams for the permanent Appalachian State University Artists Collection. Created in 1987, the collection features art by students, faculty, and alumni.
  • Chancellors List, Spring/2023, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
  • Dean’s List, Spring/Fall 2021-2022, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Timeline

Lead Screen Printer/ Studio Supervisor

Kind Designs Screen Printing
2023.05 - 2024.05

Printmaking: Relief TA

Professor Scott Ludwig, Appalachian State University
2021.01 - 2021.05

Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts (B.F.A) - Studio Art

Appalachian State University

Group Exhibitions

  • Sentiment: Lost and Found / Senior Show Exhibition “Resilience and Renewal: Healing Through Nature Fall 2023, Fall 2023, The Smith Gallery, Boone, NC
  • Appalachian State University Student Expo/ Florence Thomas Art School Juried Exhibition, 04/2023, 05/2023, Florence Thomas Art School, West Jefferson, NC
  • Appalachian State University Art + Design Expo/ 2023, 02/2023, 03/2023, The Schaefer Center for Performing Arts, Boone, NC
  • New Acquisitions/ Appalachian Artists Collection, 02/2023, 02/2024, Plemmons Student Union, Boone, NC, The Appalachian Artists Collection (AAC) is the largest and oldest of the four collections housed in the Plemmons Student Union. Acquisitions to this collection are added from the purchases of artwork exhibited at the annual juried show of the Appalachian State Art Expo each Spring semester.
  • Protest in Print / “On Site Printing”, 09/2021, The collective, Boone, NC, Performative printing exhibit with the Boone printmaking community.

Group Exhibitions

  • Sentiment: Lost and Found / Senior Show Exhibition “Resilience and Renewal: Healing Through Nature Fall 2023, Fall 2023, The Smith Gallery, Boone, NC
  • Appalachian State University Student Expo/ Florence Thomas Art School Juried Exhibition, 04/2023, 05/2023, Florence Thomas Art School, West Jefferson, NC
  • Appalachian State University Art + Design Expo/ 2023, 02/2023, 03/2023, The Schaefer Center for Performing Arts, Boone, NC
  • New Acquisitions/ Appalachian Artists Collection, 02/2023, 02/2024, Plemmons Student Union, Boone, NC, The Appalachian Artists Collection (AAC) is the largest and oldest of the four collections housed in the Plemmons Student Union. Acquisitions to this collection are added from the purchases of artwork exhibited at the annual juried show of the Appalachian State Art Expo each Spring semester.
  • Protest in Print / “On Site Printing”, 09/2021, The collective, Boone, NC, Performative printing exhibit with the Boone printmaking community.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
Erica Adams