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Holly McCabe
hmccabe@kingstoncityschools.org

education_______________________________________________________
MAAS, Painting - SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, New York; 2004-2005
NYS Provisional Certification in Art Education, K-12 - SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, New York; 2000-2001
BFA, Studio Art - School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinios; 1999-2000
BA, Art History, Studio Art - Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 1995-1999

group exhibitions________________________________________________
2007 - "Exhibit A," Varga Gallery, Woodstock, New York
2007 - 75th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition, Schmucker Art Gallery; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2004 - "Summer '04 SUNY New Paltz Painters," Honors Center; New Paltz, New York
2000 - "BFA Undergraduate Exhibition," Gallery 2; Chicago, Illinois
1999 - "Senior Show 1999," Gettysburg College Art Gallery; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

professional experience___________________________________________
2002-present - High School Art Teacher, Kingston High School; Kingston, NY
Ø Instruction in Studio in Art, Studio in Media Arts(general art course, NYS mandated),
Computer Imagery (elective), Advertising Design (elective), and Fashion Illustration (elective)
Ø Educated students in the use of specific art media, techniques, and technologies
(technologies include: Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Macromedia Flash, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver)
Ø Taught specific areas of art and art history using screen, slide, lecture, and discussion methods

2003 - Night School Art Teacher, Kingston High School; Kingston, NY
Ø Weekly Studio in Art instruction for students in need of NYS mandate for graduation
Ø Education in traditional media and computer technologies for various art projects

2001-2002 - Studio Art Instructor, Ivy League Day Camp; Smithtown, NY
Ø Taught age groups from K-8 in various projects and exploration of art mediums
Ø Managed the design and painting of sets for two major theatrical productions

other professional experience______________________________________
2000 - Slide Filer, MacLean Visual Resource Center, Ryerson Library; Chicago, Illinios
Ø Assisted in organization, cleaning, repairing and subsequent filing of slide collection

1999 - Slide Assistant (copywork), Gettysburg College Art Department
Ø Used specific camera and lighting setups to make slides of over 500 artworks
Ø Worked in conjunction with slide librarian to meet specific deadlines

1999 - Photography Lab Assistant, Gettysburg College Art Department
Ø Guided beginning photo students in processing and development of film and prints

1997-1998 - Costume / Poster Designer, Gettysburg College Theatre Department
Ø Executed final designs of posters advertising various theatrical productions
Ø Collaborated with director and actors in design and execution of costume production

1996-1997 - Gallery Assistant, Gettysburg College Art Department
Ø Assisted in preparation and hanging of artworks for various gallery shows

 

*portfolios (studio art and art education) and references available upon request.