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Magdalene Jacobson

Magdalene Jacobson

Hoisington,KS

Summary

Dedicated and innovative fine artist, painting instructor, educator, and curator seeking an MFA program in Painting.

Experienced artist in sketching, oils, and human anatomy with extensive knowledge of portraiture. Painting instructor skilled at managing up and teaching students between ages 6 to 80 while cultivating a productive atmosphere. Adept at encouraging creativity while monitoring individual student progress. Committed to the comprehensive education of painting and art history. Successful at monitoring growth through creative assessments and creating detailed lesson plans.

Curator with experience in managing gallery spaces and exhibition areas to facilitate public access and interest. Cross-cultural and dedicated professional with demonstrated expertise in Portrait Painting, Visionary, Fantastic and Surreal Art.

Work History

Art Instructor, Adjunct

Barton County Community College
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled the district's curriculum program requirements.
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history, and culture.
  • Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
  • Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
  • Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students, and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well-being.

Painting Instructor, Co-Director

Old Masters New Visions
07.2013 - Current
  • Co-owner and manager of Old Masters New Visions, international painting seminars, art tours and exhibitions.
  • Teacher of Renaissance and 19th century painting techniques.
  • Knowledge of Mische technique (egg tempera and raisin oil painting) and tempera grassa method.
  • Led groups of students in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
  • Demonstrating drawing, painting, intuitive and abstract grounds.
  • Managing inspirational sessions on the creative process. Teaching and guiding on contemporary experimental and innovative techniques in painting and drawing.
  • Instructions on studio maintenance and equipment, the nature of different paints , mediums and tools.
  • Relating an acute awareness of all the elements of art and perspective, movement, depth, atmosphere and the relationship
  • Planned field trips to museums, galleries and art exhibitions.between all of these elements.

Fine Arts Teacher

Self-Employed
06.2013 - Current
  • Teaching individuals and groups from childhood to adult
  • Created curriculum covering diverse areas of methods of Oil Painting to educate and inform students.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Delivered informative lectures to engage students and teach concepts in Drawing and Painting.
  • Planned field trips to museums, galleries and art exhibitions.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and group needs. Stocked classroom with art supplies.
  • Facilitated fieldwork sessions with students.
  • Led individuals and groups of students in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.

Fine Art Painter

Self-Employed
02.2012 - Current
  • Adapted to established art style of studio for consistency and quality purposes.
  • Implemented master drawing and painting techniques while revealing history and information on each artist.
  • Incorporated fine oils to create custom paintings.
  • Successfully produced and sold paintings.
  • Portrait commissions from private individuals, internationally.
  • On ongoing participation in international art exhibitions.
  • Art commissions from public museums, Phantasten Art Museum, Vienna, Austria; Montreux Museum in Switzerland, The visionary Art Collective, Damian Michaels, Curator, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Met with commission clients to discuss artistic preferences and ideas.
  • Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
  • Produced imaginative illustrations in efficient and timely manner.
  • Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all illustration projects.

Art Curator and Exhibition Organizer

Old Masters New Visions
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Organizing and co-creating art exhibitions in Austria, Spain, Italy, and Bermuda. For example, in 2016 "A legacy of Light"-86 artists show at Castle Gloggnitz, Austria, and in 2015, "The Lighthouse Dreams" - 10 international artists show at Faro, San Antonio, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain.
  • Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in the local community.
  • Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers, and other collections-related transactions.
  • Creating art exhibition catalog.
  • Mounting the exhibit, cataloging, assembling, presenting/displaying artistic and cultural collections.
  • Conducted promotions via social media, email, and other communication methods to encourage art exhibition attendance.


Art Gallery Assistant - Internship

Museum Of Fantastic Art At Palais Palffy
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings and clothing with extreme care and caution, following all Museum of Fantastic Art requirements.
  • Examined and tested acquisitions to authenticate origin, composition and history, as well as assess current value.
  • Mounting exhibitions, assembling, cataloging, managing and displaying the art.
  • Scheduled and coordinated all activities to support exhibitions.
  • Secured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to provide engaging entertainment during special events.
  • Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at all museum events.
  • Managed weekly inventory and supply tracking, noting items requiring reorder.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

University of Salford
Manchester, UK

Assistant Painter To Prof. Ernst Fuchs - Assisting in Major Painting Project

Ernst Fuchs Atelier At Palais Palffy
Vienna, Austria

Erasmus Certificate of Attendance - Fine Arts, Drawing And Painting

Academy of Fine Arts
Macerata, Italy

Skills

  • Fine arts proficiency
  • Understanding of aesthetics
  • Knowledge of historical and temporary painting techniques
  • Principles of Fine Art and Art History knowledge
  • Public and private education knowledge
  • Lesson planning
  • Program and Classroom Management Techniques
  • Instructional Techniques Online, Face to Face, Group, and individual instruction
  • Detail oriented
  • Compassionate

Additional Information

EXHIBITIONS:

2023 “United Artists for Ukraine Charity Art Exhibition”, Laxenburg Castle in Vienna, Austria, Touring exhibition in Europe

2020 “Dreams and Divinities”, Museum touring – exhibition, Austria, France, Spain
"Chroma Soul Group Exhibition", show in L.A. USA (canceled due to Covid-19)
2019 "Friends & Acquaintances", Schaffer Gallery - Barton Community Collage, Great Bend, KS, USA
"Summer Visions", Solar Culture Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2018 "Visionary Art Award", Moscow House of Artists, Moscow, Russia
"Vernal Equinox Exhibition", Solar Culture Gallery, Tucson, AZ, USA
2017 "Montreux Art Fair" - International Visionary Art Exhibition at MAG Montreux Art Gallery, Montreux, Switzerland

"Immortal Facade", at Luminous Flux Gallery, Loveland, CO, USA

2016 "A Legacy of Light", 86 International Artists Exhibition, Philip Rubinov Jacobson & Mantra Jacobson Co-Curators – Paintings, Prints and Drawings, Castle Gloggnitz, Austria
2015 "The lighthouse Dreams", 10 International artists show, The Faro Gallery, San Antonio, Ibiza, Balearic Island, Spain
"Exhibition of Fantastic and Visionary Art" at Ernst Fuchs Art Gallery, Vienna, Austria

“Fantastic Generations”, Pallfy Palace, Vienna, Austria
2014 "Mercury Rising", Dedalus Studi Gallery, Teramo, Italy
2013 "Unleash Visions", The Arthoff Gallery, Breintenstein, Austria

"Degree show", Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, UK
2012 "Erasmus Students Show", Accademia Belle Arti, Macerata, Italy


Languages

English
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Art Instructor, Adjunct

Barton County Community College
01.2022 - Current

Art Curator and Exhibition Organizer

Old Masters New Visions
08.2015 - 08.2016

Painting Instructor, Co-Director

Old Masters New Visions
07.2013 - Current

Fine Arts Teacher

Self-Employed
06.2013 - Current

Art Gallery Assistant - Internship

Museum Of Fantastic Art At Palais Palffy
06.2012 - 09.2012

Fine Art Painter

Self-Employed
02.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

University of Salford

Assistant Painter To Prof. Ernst Fuchs - Assisting in Major Painting Project

Ernst Fuchs Atelier At Palais Palffy

Erasmus Certificate of Attendance - Fine Arts, Drawing And Painting

Academy of Fine Arts

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