Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
AWARDS/GRANTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATIONS
PLAYWRIGHT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Timeline
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Kim Fields

Dayton,OH

Summary

As the inaugural Poet Laureate, my mission is to strengthen and restore the connection between poetry and community, utilizing collaborative, focused literacy and place-based engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Poet Laureate

City of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
02.2025 - Current

As the inaugural Poet Laureate, my mission is to strengthen and restore the connection between poetry and community, utilizing collaborative, focused literacy and place-based engagement.

Artist In Residence

Charles F. Kettering Foundation
Dayton, OH
04.2024 - Current

Teaching Artist K-12 Instructor

Ohio Arts Council
01.2018 - Current

Writer & Artistic Director

OFP Theatre & Productions
Dayton, Ohio
01.2014 - Current

Community Artist in Residence

The Hub Powered by PNC
01.2021 - 01.2024

Visiting Scholar

University of Dayton, Department of Art & Design
Dayton, OH
09.2021 - 12.2021

Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
01.2011 - 01.2018

Assistant Director

Wright State, Office of Pre-College Programs
Dayton, OH
01.2012 - 01.2017

Education

Sports Management Certification -

Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
2012

Master of Business Administration - Interdisciplinary

Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
01-2019

Human Development Cert. -

Inner Visions Spiritual Institute of Development
01-2019

Master of Art - Research & Human Behavior

Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
01-2005

Skills

  • Creative, Writing
  • Subject Matter Research
  • Content Creator
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal &
  • Community Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mothering & Storytelling
  • Communication Skills

Accomplishments

  • Successful in sustaining partnership relations.
  • Resourceful, energetic, competent, and results oriented.
  • Master collaborator and catalyst in Urban Creative Arts
  • Distribution of marketing and show releases.

Affiliations

2003 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

AWARDS/GRANTS

2023 Arts Ambassador for Ohio, “Letters from Ohio”, 2022 Visual Voices, Dayton Skyscraper “Painter of Words” Dwayne Daniel, 2021 Artists with Disabilities Access Program - Individuals 2020 Kennedy Center Artist Fellowship Finalist Nominee, 2018 Ohio Governor’s Award recipient, Community Development and Participation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Citizens of Ohio Workshop Lead
  • Arts In Action Convening in D.C.
  • Cuba Arts Ambassador
  • Furious Flower, Workshop Presenter, 2024
  • Toledo Arts Council of reviewing grants
  • OAC Teach Arts Ohio, Professional Development, 2023 OAC ArtsNext Review Panel 2022 Appointment
  • Guest Columnist, Dayton Daily Newspaper Article “Celebrating Kwanzaa During Covid-19”
  • Dayton Metro Library, Arts Club, The Creative Process, Virtual Teaching Artist TEDX
  • Dayton Speaker & Speakers Coach/ Chair 2014-2023
  • Ohio Arts Council’s Statewide Conference Pecha Cha Speaker Medicine and the Art Workshop Presenter - Ohio State University
  • Center of Inspiring Arts, Badge for Program Development Certification Center of Inspiring Arts, Badge for Behavior Modification

PLAYWRIGHT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

  • Juneteenth 2020 - 2026 co-founded the Home of Urban Creative Arts and co-produces the annual Dayton Juneteenth Commemoration and Concert.
  • Director / Curator of Paul Laurance Dunbar live Production, Dayton Metro Library, 2023
  • Co- Creator of “Eunice: Starshine & Clay”, 2019
  • The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show -12 Seasons, 2008-2020. Ohio Arts Council ~ Gratitude Project Brings Art to Life, 2019
  • Director and Artistic Producer Illuminated: “Ancestors, Love, Kinship, A Celebration of Black Expression” Poetry Performance
  • Last Poet Standing Poetry Slam: The Loft Theatre & Cincinnati Aronoff. 1000.00 Cash prize.

Timeline

Poet Laureate

City of Dayton
02.2025 - Current

Artist In Residence

Charles F. Kettering Foundation
04.2024 - Current

Visiting Scholar

University of Dayton, Department of Art & Design
09.2021 - 12.2021

Community Artist in Residence

The Hub Powered by PNC
01.2021 - 01.2024

Teaching Artist K-12 Instructor

Ohio Arts Council
01.2018 - Current

Writer & Artistic Director

OFP Theatre & Productions
01.2014 - Current

Assistant Director

Wright State, Office of Pre-College Programs
01.2012 - 01.2017

Sociology Adjunct Instructor

Wright State University
01.2011 - 01.2018

Master of Art - Research & Human Behavior

Wright State University

Sports Management Certification -

Wright State University

Master of Business Administration - Interdisciplinary

Wright State University

Human Development Cert. -

Inner Visions Spiritual Institute of Development