Kim Brook

Part of a facilitating team with Artist Inc, a long standing program through Mid America Arts Alliance. The eight week program guides selected artists to implement business practices in their art careers.

• Addressed artist's concerns and worked together to build confidence in business practices.
• Attended mandatory training sessions and completed online education courses.
• Encouraged artist participation with weekly challenges and small group sessions.
• Led workshops to educate aspiring artists on business and branding skills.

Created artwork from inception to completion in ceramics and textiles. Responsible for studio maintenance, and daily operations. Studio funded by art sales, art festivals. grants, and private lessons.

Traveled to rural counties in Western Kansas as part and led weeklong art camps for elementary age students.

• Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
• Classes focused on exploring different art mediums.

Classes:

Adult-Beginning Wheel Throwing, Returning Potter, Handbuilding, Professional Development

Youth-Boys and Girls Club, Boho Bedroom, Box City, Crafts Around the World, Family Pottery, Clay Mania, Beginning Wheel Throwing

• Earned positive feedback from parents and supervisor regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student creativity and artistic skills.

• Coordinated classes for homeschooling community
• Lessons for teacher development
• Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Instructed workshops for Ceramics and Korean cooking

• Led strategic initiatives to regain the non profit status that was lost before my term.
• Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.
• Fostered relationships with donors and other local non-profits.
• Forged strong relationships with board members, provided regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Managed a diverse team of volunteer, fostering a collaborative environment for increased productivity.
• Organized fundraisers, marketing plans, and social media.