Susan Williamson
Wallingford,CT
Summary
An art educator and artist with over 50 years experience. for all ages from Pre-K-High School, College, Senior Citizens and developmental disabled. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding and enjoyment of learning for all ages and abilities.
Artist experience includes: Visual Arts Coordinator for 17 years (details in Work History, a multi media artist, founder of Off the Wall Pottery in Easton, MD (closed) and cofounder of Off Track Art, Westminster, MD.
Currently exhibiting at Gallery 53, Meriden CT and Milford Arts Council's Firehouse Gallery.
Past Exhibits include Dorchester Art Center, Cambridge, MD; Academy Art Museum, Easton, MD; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD,; McDaniel College Faculty Exhibit; Carroll Community College Faculty Exhibit; and The Carroll County Arts Council's annual Members' Show.
Overview
71
71
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
McDaniel College
Westminster , Maryland
1996.08 - 2021.12
Classes included: Survey of Art, Art Appreciation; The Italian Renaissance: Ceramic Art Through Four Cultures; Baroque and Rococo, 20th C. Art; The Arts of Ancient Egypt; 20th C Women Artists; Northern Netherlandish Art
Visual Arts Coordinator
Carroll County Arts Council
Westminster , Maryland
2001.10 - 2019.09
- Curated three galleries and a gift shop.
- Organized and led museum bus trips
- Taught and organized children and adult art classes and summer camps.
- Organized Art in the Park
- Outreach classes to The Boys and Girls Club, Carroll Lutheran Village, Fair Haven, Target Community and other service organizations.
- Organized and participated in painting post boxes for the CCTIMES 100th Anniversary
- Organized and created recycle bins for CC Govt.
- Organized and helped create the 12 original Carroll County Barn Quilts.
- Juried art exhibits for outside organizations and CCPS
- Organized and worked Art Soup at the Soup Kitchens
- Created artwork for fundraisers at the art center and other organizations with who we are affiliates.
- Set construction and costume design and creation for Children's Theatre
Adjunct Lecturer
Carroll Community College
Westminster , Maryland
1998.09 - 2017.06
Art Appreciation and Survey of Art 1 and 2
HIgh School Art and Humanities Teacher
SS Peter And Paul
Easton , Maryland
1990.08 - 1996.06
4th Grade Teacher
Academy School
Cambridge , Maryland
1971.08 - 1974.06
Education
No Degree - Art/Art History
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MDNo Degree - 17th C. Dutch Art Art History/Painting Techniques
Amsterdam Maastricht Summer University
Maastricht, NLNo Degree - Spanish, 10 Immersions
Escuela Mexicana
Guanajuato, MXNo Degree - Medieval Studies
Catholic University of America
Washington, DCNo Degree - Northern Netherlandish Art
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDNo Degree - Immersion Italian
Scuola Leonardo DaVinci
Rome, ItalyNo Degree - Post Masters, 21 Cr, Art/Art History
McDaniel College
Westminster, MDMaster of Arts - Liberal Arts
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.1971
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Ceramic Artist, owner, Off the Wall Pottery, Easton, MD
- Painter, Printmaker, Fiber Artist, Jeweler, Weaver
- Co-Founder, Off Track Art, Westminster, MD
- Lecturer Art History topics, art techniques, art as business
Accomplishments
Professor of the Year, McDaniel College fraternal organizations
Phi Beta Kappa Life Long Learner Award
Art HIstory Honor Society
Timeline
Visual Arts Coordinator
Carroll County Arts Council
2001.10 - 2019.09
Adjunct Lecturer
Carroll Community College
1998.09 - 2017.06
Adjunct Lecturer
McDaniel College
1996.08 - 2021.12
HIgh School Art and Humanities Teacher
SS Peter And Paul
1990.08 - 1996.06
4th Grade Teacher
Academy School
1971.08 - 1974.06
No Degree - Art/Art History
Chesapeake College
No Degree - 17th C. Dutch Art Art History/Painting Techniques
Amsterdam Maastricht Summer University
No Degree - Spanish, 10 Immersions
Escuela Mexicana
No Degree - Medieval Studies
Catholic University of America
No Degree - Northern Netherlandish Art
University of Maryland - College Park
No Degree - Immersion Italian
Scuola Leonardo DaVinci
No Degree - Post Masters, 21 Cr, Art/Art History
McDaniel College
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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