Curriculum Vitae Benedict C. Sum ben.sum@angelo.edu EDUCATION M.F.A. Studio Art, 1992 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Concentration: Painting and Drawing B.A. Mass Communication, 1975 Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Major: Advertising, Minor: Art February 1971 – May 1972 Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, Iowa. MFA THESIS Sum, Ben C., (1992). Uneasy Realism. Unpublished Master of Fine Arts thesis. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. HONORS and AWARDS

• 2020: Co-Juror – 32nd Congressional High School Art Competition, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2020: Honorable Mention, The 22nd Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibition, Brownwood, Texas. Juror: Randy Hall.

• 2020: 2nd Place, Contemporary – Abstract – Surrealist Art Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. Juror: Marsha Mefferd.

• 2019: 3rd Place, Midland Arts Association 42nd Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. Juror: Shannon Cannings.

• 2019: Guest Juror – 22 Annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition. Tarleton State University, Granbury Arts Alliance, City of Granbury, Texas.

• 2019: Juror - "All Drawing Art", San Angelo Art Club, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2019: Co-Juror - 31st Congressional High School Art Competition, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2019: Silver Award. ADDY, Print Promotion American Advertising Federation, San Angelo TX Chapter.

• 2018: Certificate of Excellence, Artavita Online Art Contest #28 • 2018: Guest Juror – Middle of Nowhere Art Competition, Scurry County

Museum, Snyder, Texas.

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• 2017: Honorable Mention, 51st Annual National Drawing & Small Sculpture Show, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas. Juror: Carlos Llerean Aguire..

• 2017: First Place ADDY Awards in the Advertising for the Arts and Sciences category, the 2017 ADDY Awards Competition, San Angelo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2017: Guest Juror - Nineteenth Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Arts Council of Brownwood, Brownwood, Texas.

• 2017: Guest Artist – Portrait Demonstration, Abilene Art Club, Buffalo Gap, Texas.

• 2016: Charles & Kaybeth Stavley Merit Award, 18th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. Juror: Warren Taylor.

• 2016: Third Place Award, 39th Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. Juror: Felice Houise.

• 2016: Art Talk Guest Speaker - 18th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas.

• 2016: Certificate of Excellence, Artavita Online Art Contest #21,. • 2016: Guest Juror - Fourth Annual Digital Photo Shootout. Arts Council of

Brownwood, Brownwood, Texas. • 2016: Guest Juror - Eleventh Annual Paint - Off Competition, Arts

Council of Brownwood, Brownwood, Texas. • 2015: Special Recognition, 17th Annual Faces Juried Online International

Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, Omaha NE. Juror Laurence Bradshaw

• 2014: Oil Medium Award, 16th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. Juror: Benito Huerta.

• 2014: First Place ADDY Awards in the Advertising for the Arts and Sciences category, the 2014 ADDY Awards Competition, San Angelo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2014: Guest Juror, Annual Big Country Art Competition, Abilene, Texas.

• 2014: Guest Juror, San Angelo Art Club – Realism Competition, Kendall Art Center, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2013: Juror’s Award, 15th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. Juror: Billy Hassell.

• 2013: Finalist, Hunting Art Prize, Houston, Texas. • 2012: Nominee, Gary and Pat Rogers Distinguished Faculty Award. • 2012: Merit Award, Midland Arts Association 2012 Spring Juried Art

Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. Juror: Robert Jessup.

• 2012: Honorable Mention, West Texas Regional, The San Angelo Art Club, San Angelo, Texas.

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• 2011: Best of Show Award, Advertising for the Arts and Sciences category, the 2011 ADDY Awards Competition, San Angelo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2011: Kohler Award, 13th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Competition. Brownwood, Texas.

• 2011: 4th Place Award, The Realism Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2010: Two Gold ADDY Awards and One Judges Commendation Award in the Advertising for the Arts and Sciences category, the 2010 ADDY Awards Competition, San Angelo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2009: Professional Achievement Award for 2007-2208 academic year, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2009: Honorable Mention Award, Texas Association of Schools of Art “One Cube Foot Exhibition”, Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery, McMurry University, Abilene, Texas.

• 2009: Merit Award, 32nd Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

• 2009 - 2010: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 15, Central High School, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2005 - 2009: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 18, Permian High School, Odessa, Texas.

• 2008: Two Merit Awards, 31st Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

• 2007: Honorable Mention Award, 30th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas

• 2007: First Place Award, Integral Life International Logo Design Competition, a three-member design team effort. Integral Institute, USA.

• 2007: Guest Juror, San Angelo Art Club – Realism Competition, Kendall Art Center, San Angelo, Texas.

• 2006 - 2007: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) State of Texas Competition, the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Houston, Texas.

• 2006: External Reviewer, Art Department, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico.

• 2006: Guest Juror: Annual Art Department Student Art Competition, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska.

• 2001: Hong Kong Arts Development Council Grant – “Art In A Suitcase” Exhibition, Hong Kong Visual Art Center, Hong Kong.

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• 1998: Hong Kong Arts Development Council Grant – “Counterparts :Five Studios One Door” Exhibition, Hong Kong Visual Art Center, Hong Kong.

• 1992: Graduate Assistantship, Art Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

• 1991: Graduate Assistantship, Art Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

• 1991: Merit Award, 14th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

• 1990: First Place Award, Art Classic Juried Show, Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock, Texas.

• 1990: Honorable Mention Award, 13th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

• 1989: Best of Show Award, 12th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

• 1989: Third Place Award, Spring Competition, Museum Of The Southwest, Midland, Texas.

• 1989: Third Place Award, Art Classic Juried Show, Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock, Texas.

• 1988: First Place Award, Art Classic Juried Show, Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock, Texas.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fall 2016 - present: Professor of Art, Angelo State University Course work in Painting and Drawing concentration and Art Foundations: Art2311 Drawing I, Art2312 Drawing II, Art3311 Drawing III, Art3312 Figure Drawing, Art2372 Graphic Illustration, Art3322 Watercolor I, Art3323 Watercolor II, Art3321 Painting I, Art4321 Painting II and Art4322 Painting III. Fall 2011 – 2015: Associate Professor of Art, Angelo State University Lecture courses: Art1301 Introduction to Art and Signature Course GS1181 Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator. Studio based courses designed primarily for Graphic Design Art majors and minors: Art2373 Digital Design, Art3372 Layout Concept, Art3371 Typography, Art4370 Advanced Computer Applications in the Graphic Arts, Art4372 Portfolio Preparations, and Art4371 Graphic Design Internship as well as Research in the Graphic Arts. Additional course work in Painting and Drawing concentration and Art Foundations: Art2311 Drawing I, Art2312 Drawing II, Art3311 Drawing III, Art3312 Figure Drawing, Art2372 Graphic Illustration, Art3322 Watercolor I,

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Art3323 Watercolor II, Art3321 Painting I, Art4321 Painting II and Art4322 Painting III. Courses for International Studies Summer Program in China: ISTD3381 Exploring the International Art World and ISTD3381 International Travel Photography. 2005 – 2011: Assistant Professor of Art, Angelo State University. Studio based courses designed primarily for Graphic Design Art majors and minors: Art2373 Digital Design, Art3372 Layout Concept, Art3371 Typography, Art4370 Advanced Computer Applications in the Graphic Arts, Art4372 Portfolio Preparations, and Art4371 Graphic Design Internship as well as Research in the Graphic Arts. 1998 – 2005: Associate Professor of Art, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. Taught course work in Painting, Drawing I and II, Art History Survey I and II, Art Appreciation, Design Communications. Served as a member of the College Marketing Team in charge of graphic design; developed and maintained websites for the Art and Drama Department; active in recruitment activities; organized the Annual West Texas High School Art Competition for 13 years. 1992 – 1997: Assistant Professor of Art, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. Taught course work in Painting, Drawing I and II, Art History Survey I and II, Art Appreciation, Design Communications. Served as a member of the College Marketing Team in charge of graphic design; developed and maintained websites for the Art and Drama Department; active in recruitment activities; organized the Annual West Texas High School Art Competition for 13 years. 1998 – 2001: Instructor, conducted Figure Drawing Workshops during summer at the Hong Kong Visual Art Center, Hong Kong. 1990 -1992: Instructor/Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Taught studio course work in Design I and Drawing I, assisted in teaching Drawing II, Painting I, and Figure Drawing. Spring 1992: Graduate Assistant to Ken Dixion, Professor of Art. Assisted in Painting I, teaching undergraduate students in oil and watercolor medium. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Spring 1992: Teaching Assistant. Taught Drawing I to Art Majors. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Fall 1991: Graduate Assistant to Verne Funk, Professor of Art. Duties: assisted in teaching Figure Drawing I. Took over the class for one month while Professor Funk was on a trip to Russia. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

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Fall 1992: Teaching Assistant. Taught Drawing I to Art Majors. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Spring 1991: Teaching Assistant. Taught Two Dimensional Design for non-art major students. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Fall 1990: Graduate Assistant to Jim Howz, Professor of Art. Assisted in teaching Drawing II. Managed attendance, graded assignments and assisted students in studio activities. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY Fall 2014 – Spring 2015: Art Area Coordinator, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas Duties: Facilitating communications between the department chair and seven faculty members in the Art Area. 2013: Co-Director, International Studies Summer Program in the Peoples Republic of China. Developed two new courses: STD3381 Exploring the International Art World and ISTD3381 International Travel Photography. Directed a three-week program in China for 20 students with Professor Randy Hall. 2011: External Academic Program Reviewer. A four-day visit of the Department of Art and Art History, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Served as chairman of the Academic Program Review Committee. A comprehensive report was written and submitted based on examination of degree programs, interviews with university administrators, art faculty and art students as well as inspections of classroom/studio facilities . 2010: Co-Director, International Studies Summer Program in the Peoples Republic of China. Developed two new courses: STD3381 Exploring the International Art World and ISTD3381 Contemporary Art in China. Directed a four-week program in China for 20 students with Professor Randy Hall. 2006: External Academic Program Reviewer. A three-day on-site visit of the Art Department, of Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico. A comprehensive report was written and submitted based on examination of degree programs, interviews with university administrators, art faculty and art students as well as inspections of classroom/studio facilities.

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2008: Participated in the Study Aboard Mentor Program as one of five program directors in the International Studies China Program. Traveled with 30 students on a four-cities tour in China. Contacted administrators and art faculty of the Beijing Language and Culture University and Chinese travel agencies while in China in preparation of the Summer 2010 Study Abroad China Program in Art. 2006: Design Frontier. A conference presented by American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) to discuss the challenges and opportunities of graphic design education in small programs and non-urban regions. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Lakewood, Colorado. 1994 - 2004: Texas Art Education Association Conference. Various cities in Texas. RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ENDEAVOR EXHIBITION RECORDS: 2020: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Department of Multimedia and Design Kampar Campus, Sungai Long, Malaysia . 2020: ASU-Vietnam International Art Exhibition Duy Tan University College of Architecture and Fine Arts Da Nang City Vietnam 2020: Texas Association of Schools of Art - TASA One Foot Faculty. Exhibition, Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, Texas 2020: Art Expo Exhibition, Coop Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2020: The 22nd Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibition, Brownwood, Texas. 2020: Contemporary – Abstract – Surrealist Art Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2019: Midland Arts Association 42nd Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. Juror: Shannon Cannings. 2019: C. Russell Myers Memorial Art Exhibition, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2019: 21th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. 2019: ADDY, Print Promotion American Advertising Federation, San Angelo TX . 2019: ASU-Malaysia International Art Exhibition Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Department of Multimedia and Design Kampar Campus, Sungai Long Malaysia.

2019: Open 30 International Juried Exhibition, The Martha Fenstermaker Memorial Visual Arts Gallery, Laredo College, Laredo, Texas. 2019: Participated in the Paint Brush Alley Project sponsored by Art in Uncommon Places. Painted a 21ft by 7 ft. mural in downtown San Angelo, Texas.

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2018: 20th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas.

Juror: Randy Bacon 2018: 40th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas 2018: The 28th International Artavita Online Art Contest, Juror Despina Tunberg 2018: The Angelo State University Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2018: Solo Exhibition, FigureOut II, Main Gallery, 1818 ArtHouse, Snyder Texas. 2018: Concho Valley Photography Club Exhibition, Kendall Art Gallery, San 2018: Untamed, Group Exhibition, Raw1899 Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. Angelo, Texas.

2017: Solo Exhibition, ”Made In China”, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas 2017: 51st Annual National Drawing & Small Sculpture Show, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas. 2017: 2017 ADDY Awards Competition, San Angelo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, San Angelo, Texas. 2017: 39th Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 2016: Artavita Online Art Contest #21, Juror Despina Tunberg. 2016: The Angelo State University Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2016: San Angelo Art Crawl II, Go Figure MerzArt Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2016: 18th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas.

Juror: Warren Taylor 2016: Midland Arts Association 38th Annual Spring Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. 2015: 17th Annual Faces Juried Online International Art Exhibition, Upstream People Gallery, Omaha NE. Juror Laurence Bradshaw 2015: AutoGallery - MOCA: Museum of Computer Art, Englewood, New Jersy 2015: Ist Annual Art Museum Toilet Photography Exhibition, The Art Museum Toilet Museum of Art, New York, New York. 2015: 7th Annual Medici Circle 5 x 7 Exhibition, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2015: Midland Arts Association 37th Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. 2015: San Angelo Art Crawl II, Black Swan Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: ADDY Awards Competition, American Advertising Federation, San Angelo Chapter, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: ASU Faculty International Exhibition, Kanjirowa International Art Festival, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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2014: International Juried Publication: Contemporary Artist Artbook, Volume XI.C.A. Publications, New Yourk. Juror: Julia Adison 2014: 6 x 6 x 2014, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY. 2014: In Bloom, Center for Creative Connections, Social Media Photo Category, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, Texas. 2014: 2014 National Small Oil Painting Juried Exhibition, The Wichita Center For The Arts, Wichita, Kansas. 2014: Pavel Jerdanowitch Painting Contest, sponsored by Disumbrationist

School of Art. 2014: The Angelo State University Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: 16th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. 2014: Midland Arts Association 36th Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. 2014: 6th Annual Medici Circle 5 x 7 Exhibition, School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2014: Painting of Dance, Coop Gallery, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2013: 47th Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas. 2013: 28th Annual International Exhibition, Meadows Gallery, Department of Art and Art History, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas. 2013: In Search of the Tao, New Paintings by Ben Sum and Randy Hall, The International Woman’s Foundation, Fort D. A. Russell, Marfa, Texas. 2013: Midland Arts Association 2013 Spring Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. 2013: Hunting Art Prize, Houston, Texas. 2013: 15th Annual Star of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas. 2012: Angelo State University Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition 2012, San Angelo

Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2012: Midland Arts Association 2012 Spring Juried Art Exhibition, Museum of the Southwest, Midland, Texas. 2012: 14th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Depot Civic and Cultural Center, Brownwood, Texas. 2012: West Texas Regional, The San Angelo Art Club, San Angelo, Texas. 2012: TASA One Cube Foot Exhibition, Tarrant County Junior College,

Trinity River Campus, Fort Worth, Texas.

2011 “Annual Celebracion, Day of the Dead Exhibition”, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, Texas. 2011: Open Coop, Group Exhibition, The Chicken Farm Art Center, San Angelo, Texas.

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2011: ASU Art Faculty Exhibition, Stephens Central Library, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: 13th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Competition. Brownwood, Texas. 2011: ADDY Award District Competition, American Advertising Federation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2011: ADDY Awards Competition, American Advertising Federation, San Angelo Chapter, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Solo Exhibition, Spirit Series, Tom Green County Library, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: 45th Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show, Del Mar. College, Corpus Christi, Texas. 2011: Anything Goes – Almost Art Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas 2011: The Realism Show, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2010: 33rd Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas 2010: Work After Work, ASU Faculty Show, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts,

San Angelo, Texas. 2010: ADDY Awards Competition, American Advertising Federation, San Angelo Chapter, San Angelo, Texas. 2010: Group Exhibition, Amistad Bank, Del Rio, Texas. 2009: 4 X 2, Two–person exhibition, Francois Gallery, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas. 2009: Vision and Choices, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: “One Cube Foot Exhibition”, Texas Association of Schools of Art, Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery, McMurry University, Abilene, Texas. 2009: 32nd Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 2009: Annual Celebracion, “Day of the Dead”, Exhibition, International Cultural Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2008: Series X4, Two-person exhibition, South Texas College, McAllen, Texas. 2008: 31st Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 2008: Trans Cultural Exchange, The Tile Project, Destination: The World, KU Art Center, Beijing, China. 2008: Trans Cultural Exchange, The Tile Project, Destination: The World, India 2008: Transitions and Continuations, ASU Faculty Show, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2008: 39th Rockport Arts Festival, Rockport, Texas 2008: FigureOut, Two-person Exhibition, Coop Gallery, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas.

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2008: Solo Exhibition, Garden Gallery, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, Texas.

2007: 30th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

2007: 38th Rockport Arts Festival, Rockport, Texas. 2007: Connection, five-artists group exhibition, South Arkansas Art Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. 2007: Integrated , Two-person Exhibition, International Cultural Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2007: Integral Life International Logo Design Competition, Integral Institute, USA. 2007: Young and Ambitious, ASU Faculty Exhibition, Angelo State University. 2006: ASU Faculty Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2006: Annual Celebracion, “Day of the Dead”, Exhibition, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, Texas. 2006: Solo Exhibition, Walker Gallery, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska. 2006: Group Invitational, Art Opens Doors, San Angelo, Texas. 2005: Annual Celebracion, “Day of the Dead”, Exhibition, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, Texas. 2004: Solo Exhibition, Door to Door, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2003: Art in A Suitcase Part 3, Keystone College, La Plume, Pennsylvania. 2003: Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock, Texas. 2003: Mentor/Tomentor II, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. 2003: Art in A Suitcase Part 2, Laredo Community College, Laredo, Texas. 2002: Mentor/Tomentor, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. 2001: Art In A Suitcase Exhibition, Hong Kong Visual Art Center, Hong Kong. 2000: Lubbock Invitational, Fine Art Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1999: Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock, Texas. 1999: Counterparts III :Five Studios One Door, Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas. 1999: Counterparts II :Five Studios One Door, McCormick Gallery, Midland

College, Midland, Texas. 1998: Counterparts :Five Studios One Door, Hong Kong Visual Art Center, Hong Kong. 1997: Alumni Exhibition, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 1997: Lubbock Collects Tech, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 1996: Solo Exhibition, Lubbock Magazine Gallery, Lubbock, Texas. 1996: Two-person Exhibition, McMurray University, Abilene, Texas. 1996: Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock, Texas.

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1995: The 11th Annual Statewide December Competition, Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1995:18th Annual Fall Competition, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 1995: Group Exhibition, Godbold Cultural Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1994: Solo Exhibition, McMurray University, Abilene, Texas. 1994: 50th Annual Competition, Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas. 1994: Lubbock Invitational, Fine Art Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1994: Solo Exhibition, Uneasy RealiSum, Gallery 1114, Midland, Texas. 1994: Solo Exhibition, Godbold Cultural Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1993: The Great Big Little Art Exhibition, Fine Art Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1993: Solo Exhibition, Karwah Gallery, Toronto, Canada. 1993: Plains Art Association Spring Art Competition, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas. 1993: Two-person Exhibition, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas. 1992: The 8th Annual Statewide December Competition, Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1992: 15th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College,

Midland, Texas. 1992: 35th Annual Delta Art Exhibition, The Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1992: Solo Exhibition, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas. 1992: The 6th Annual National Arts Program Exhibition, Fine Art Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1992: MFA Exhibition, Uneasy RealiSum, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 1991:14th Annual Fall Competition, McCormick Gallery, Midland College,

Midland, Texas. 1991: 25th Annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas. 1991: The 7th Annual Statewide December Competition, Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1991: 30th Annual Tri-State Art Exhibition, Beaumont Art League, Beaumont, Texas. 1991: Amarillo Competition, Amarillo Art Center, Amarillo, Texas. 1991: 14th Annual Fall Competition, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 1990: LEAA Juried Southwestern Regional Exhibition, New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, New Mexico. 1990: 33rd Annual Delta Art Exhibition, The Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1990: 13th Annual Fall Competition, Midland College, Midland, Texas. 1989: The 5th Annual Statewide December Competition, Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas. 1989: 12th Annual Fall Competition, Midland College, Midland, Texas.

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1989: The Third ART-USA Exhibition, Western Colorado Center for the Arts, Grand Junction, Colorado. 1989: The State of Texas Drawing Exhibition, Big Red’s Art Groupies, Odessa, Texas. 1989: Art Classic Juried Show, Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock, Texas. 1989: Spring Competition, Museum Of The Southwest, Midland, Texas. 1989: Merit Invitational, Lubbock Art Association, Lubbock, Texas. 1988: 38th Annual National Open Exhibition, Knickerbocker Artists, New York, New York. CURATED EXHIBITION: 2017: Go Figure II. San Angelo Performing Arts Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2015 Summer: Student Exhibition, selected artwork from Drawing II and Drawing III, Gallery193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2015: Warren Taylor Exhibition “Now and Then”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2014 Summer: Student Exhibition, selected artwork from Drawing II and Drawing III, Gallery193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: Co-Curator, Made in China II, Student artwork inspired by 2013 Summer. Study Abroad China Program. Gallery 193, Angelo State University 2011: Co-Curator, Made in China I, Student artwork inspired by 2010 Summer Study Abroad China Program. Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2010: Ken Dixon: Order and Disorder – Loop – Painting Exhibition, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Terry Morrow: - A Journey in Drawing, Drawing Exhibition. Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.

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SERVICE UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2011 - 2020: Guest Juror, “Mobius Strip” Competition, Department of Mathematics, Angelo State University. 2019: Served on the International Education Committee, Center for International Studies, Angelo State University. 2019: Served as host and translator for Administrators and Professors from universities in China during their visit at ASU. 2018: Served on the International Education Committee, Center for International Studies, Angelo State University. 2018: Assisted in the 2018 Summer TESOL program, a three week workshop of English Language Teachers workshop for English instructors from China and Vietnam. 2018: Assisted Dr. Won-Jae Lee, Executive Director (Asian Relations) to the Provost and VPAA, in hosting a two-day visit and translate for administrators andfaculty from Tianhe College of Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R. China. 2018: Served on search committee for Assistant Professor of Asian Studies, Department of History, Angelo State University. 2018: 2018: Designed Exhibition banners and posters for Gallery193, Department of Visual and Performing Arts. 2018: Created badges for the July Fourth Pop Concerts, an annual event presented by the San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, Texas\ 2018: Participated in the Annual Stribling Art Fund Raiser at Ft. Concho for the West Texas Rehab Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2017: Assisted Dr. Won-Jae Lee, Executive Director (Asian Relations) to the Provost and VPAA, in hosting a three-day visit and translate for administrators and faculty from Zhuhai College of Jilin University, China . 2017: Assisted Dr. Won-Jae Lee, Executive Director (Asian Relations) to the Provost and VPAA, in the application of Joint Campus venture between Angelo State University and Zhuhai College of Jilin University, China.

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2017: Assisted in the 2017 Summer TESOL program, a three week workshop of English Language Teachers workshop for English instructors from China and Vietnam. 2011 - present: International Education Committee, Center for International Studies, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2011- present: Serve on the E. James Holland University Symposium on American Values. College of Arts and Science, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2015 Summer: Assisted Dr. Won-Jae Lee, Director of Asian Division, Executive Director (Asian Relations) to the Provost and VPAA, in hosting students and faculty from Ming Dao University, Taiwan. The Four-day recruiting activity include transporting guests to and from DFW airport and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, translating English into Chinese during presentations and campus tour. 2015: Translated English subtitle into Chinese in the new Angelo State University recruiting video as well as promotional Powerpoint presentations for (CIS) Center for International Studies and the Student Services Office. 2011-2013: Serve on the Physical Plant Sub-Committee, a component of the campus - wide Compliance Certification Committee. 2011-2013: Serve on the Physical Plant Sub-Committee, a component of the campus - wide Compliance Certification Committee. 2011: Participated in the Asian Pacific Island Day: Demonstrated Chinese Calligraphy at the University Center. 2010: Directed graphic students in re-designing the University Faculty and Student Parking Permits. 2010: Created a welcome poster for the Texas Association of Deans of Liberal Arts & Sciences Conference, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Participated in the Asian Pacific Week sponsored by the University Center and the Multicultural Center. Demonstrated Chinese Calligraphy and translated English names into Chinese for over 200 students. 2009: Guest Speaker for the Asian Pacific Students Organization, Angelo State University. 2009: Created a floor plan map for the Carr EFA building indicating the locations

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of all the classrooms and offices in the first and second floor. The map assists students in finding their classrooms in the beginning of each semester. 2009: Gonfalon Design: Designed ceremonial Gonfalon with Prof. Randy Hall representing the College of Liberal and Fine Art, Angelo State University. 2007 - 2008: Editorial Board For the ASU Literary Magazine, Angelo State University. Responsibility: General supervision of the Angelo State University Literary Magazine and for insuring the publication fulfills the educational objectives for which it has been established and maintains high professional standard for the publication and its content as specified in the Publication Policies for the Literary Magazine. 2007-2009: University Curriculum Committee, Angelo State University. Attended meetings to make recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs on the curriculum and Student Affairs on the curriculum and academic programs of the university. 2007: Converted the new ASU Police Department logo into vector graphic for Angelo State University Police Department. 2006: University Web Oversight Committee, Angelo State University.. Responsibility: General oversight of the University’s World Wide Web pages, web Servers, and policies governing the use of these network facilities 2006: University Center Board, Responsibility: Provide for students, faculty and administrative input into the operation and activities of the Houston Harte University Center at Angelo State University. DEPARTMENT SERVICE 2020: Participated in creating ASU Art Program Supplementary Website www.asuartonline.com. 2020: chair, search committee for Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University. 2020: Served on Edwards Trust Artist In Residency Search committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University . 2020: Served on Tenure and Promotion committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University

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2020: Designed Exhibition banners and posters for Gallery193, Department of Visual and Performing Arts 2019: Served on Edwards Trust Painting lectureship committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University. 2019: Served on Tenure and Promotion committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University . 2019: Designed Exhibition banners and posters for Gallery193, Department of Visual and Performing Arts. 2019: Accompanied Art students on field trip to Ft. Worth Modern Art Museum and Kimball Art Museum. 2018: Co-chair, search committee for Director of University Theater/Assistant Professor of Theater, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University. 2018: Designed Exhibition banners and posters for Gallery193, Department of Visual and Performing Arts. 2018: Served on Tenure and Promotion committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University. 2017: Designed poster for the Juanita Exiga Wyatt Exhibition “Trace and Restore 2 ”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2017: Designed outdoor banner and poster for the Derrick White/Dave Funk Exhibition “Communique”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2017: Designed outdoor banner and poster for the Lee Hill Exhibition “Forged Paint”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2017: Participated in ASU new students orientation/recruitment/Advising. 2016: Designed outdoor banner and poster for Philana Oliphant/James R. Pace Exhibition “Corssings”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2016: Designed outdoor banner and poster for Jim Woodson Exhibition

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“About Time”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2016: Designed poster for the Harmon Exhibition “Blended Expression”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2015: Designed outdoor banner and poster for Warren Taylor Exhibition “Now and Then”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2015: Served on the Search Committee – “Assistant Professor of Art History ”, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2015: Served on the Search Committee – “Department Chair Search”, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Fall 2014 – Spring 2015: Art Area Coordinator, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas Duties: Facilitating communications between department chair and seven faculty members in the Art Area. 2015: Project Proposal, co-submitted and approved by the College of Arts and Science in spring 2015. “ Kathmandu Don Bosco College, Nepal – ASU visit” scheduled for October 26 to 30, 2015. An international activity sponsored by the Art Area that will facilitate academics from Nepal to discuss developing institutional, networking, and international exchange opportunities with Angelo State University and City of San Angelo, Texas. 2015: Co-designed outdoor banner and poster for Howard Sherman Exhibition ”Shambolic power”, Gallery 193, Angelo State University. 2011 – 2015: Participated in Department Event: FAME Collage Event and Fund Raiser. 2013 – 2015: Co-Evaluator, ASU-CONNECT, Graphic Design Student Showcase, Houston Harte University Center, Angelo State University. 2010 – present: Served on the Tenure and promotion Committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2008 - present: Served on The Henry Edwards Trust Lectureship Committee, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University,

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San Angelo, Texas. 2012 – 2015: Faculty Mentor, Mentored Mr. Edwin Cuenco, Assistant Professor of Art, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University. 2005- present: Participated in University Exhibitions: Visiting Artists, Lectures, Exhibitions including creating posters, postcards and show labels. Gallery193, Carr EFA building, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.

2005 –present: Coached graduating seniors in their senior oral presentations and senior exhibitions. 2014: Participated in ASU new students orientation NSO/SOAR recruitment. 2014: Recruitment visit and Powerpoint presentation to high school students, Lakeview High School, San Angelo, Texas. 2013: Designed outdoor banner and poster for Sharon Booma Exhibition, Gallery 193, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2012 – 2013: Served on the Friends of Art and Music Education (FAME) board, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2012: Served on Faculty Search Committee (Chair) – “Graphic Design”, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2012: Served on Faculty Search Committee – “Voice Search”, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Served as Art Area Web Master, update web pages including the Gallery 193 page for current and past exhibitions. 2011: Design various posters for meetings, lectures and exhibitions in the

Art Area. 2006-2010: Annual FAME Scholarship Exhibition and fund raiser, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Attended and participated in “FAME Paint-a- Plate” fund raising activity at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center. Coordinate the installation of the FAME Art Competition Exhibition in the University Art Gallery.

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2005-2010: Served as Department Web Master along with Dr. Steven Emmons in maintaining the Art and Music Department Website. 2009: Represented the Department of Art and Music in SOAR. Advised in-coming students about degree programs offered in the department and assisted students in the selection and registration of fall semester courses. 2009: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Assisted in the employment of Dr. Kimberly Busby, Assistant Professor in Art History (Tenure Track). 2009: Represented the Department of Art and Music at the Academic Department Fair during Discover ASU. Promoting programs offered in the department as well scholarship opportunities to prospective students. 2008: Departmental Service, Department of Art and Music. Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Agreed to teach Art History Survey II as an unpaid over-load in order to help meet the needs of the Department of Art and Music upon the retirement of Dr. Robert Prestiano. 2006: Art Unit Mission Statement, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. In collaboration with Dr. David Scott, department head, and Art Unit faculty, assisted in final articulation of Art Unit Mission Statement at the request of Dr. Kevin Lambert, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts. 2006: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Assisted in the employment of Dr. Christine Buckstead, Assistant Professor in Music, Voice. 2005: Art Unit Mission Statement, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Assisted in envisioning “Future Goals” and the articulation of Art Unit Mission Statement at the request of Dr. Kevin Lambert, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts. 2005: - present: Teaching Responsibilities: Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo, State University. Courses Taught: Digital Design, Typography, Layout Concept, Advanced Computer Applications in the Graphic Arts, Portfolio Preparations, Internship, Art Research course. Additional teaching responsiblities include International Studies China Program: Painting and Calligraphy (Summer I 2010), Drawing I and II (Summer 2009), Art History Survey II (2008), USTD 1201 Critical Thinking (2006),

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2008: - present: Co -managed: Gallery 193, Art Division, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University. In collaboration with Professor Randy Hall organized two exhibitions each semester. Responsibilities include transportation of artwork, installation of art exhibitions, creating show labels and promotional materials including postcards and posters. 2010: Visiting Guest Speaker, Art Major and Minor Meeting. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo State University. Spearheaded and organized lecture and classroom visits by Ken Dixon, Professor Emeritus of Art, School of Visual Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2009: Designed a poster for the ASU Ceramics Workshop by Professor Ty Brunson, San Angelo Ceramics Symposium, San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Visiting Guest Speaker, Art Major and Minor Meeting. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo State University. Spearheaded and organized lecture and classroom visits by Terry Morrow, Professor of Art, School of Visual Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2007 - 2009: Designed posters for the Coffee, Tea and …. 5 Exhibition, San Angelo Ceramics Symposium, University Center Gallery, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Kappa Pi Field Trip to Austin and Area Museums. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo, State University. Accompanied Kappa Pi Art Fraternity students and three Art faculty members on a three-day trip to Austin and area Museums. Students attended the Austin Museum of Art, the Austin Fine Arts Festival, Austin Contemporary Fine Arts Galleries, The Elizabeth Ney Museum, and The Laguna Gloria 2009: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Assisted in the employment of Dr. Kimberly Busby, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Art History. 2008: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. Assisted in the employment of Dr. Kimberly Busby, Visiting Assistant Professor in Art History. 2007: Kappa Pi Field Trip to Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Museums. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo, State University. Accompanied Kappa Pi Art Fraternity students and three Art faculty members on a three-day trip to Dallas /Ft.Worth area Museums. Students attended the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas, the Kimball Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum and the Modern Art Museum in Ft. Worth.

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2007: Kappa Pi Field Trip to Chinati Foundation. Art Division, Department of Art and Music, Angelo State University. Accompanied twenty-three students and three Art faculty members on a three-day trip to the Annual Chinati Foundation Open House in Marfa Texas. Art students were exposed to the internationally acclaimed museum facilities devoted to minimalist art. Students also visited McDonald Observatory and Fort Davis National Historic site. 2007: Participated in the Down Town San Angelo Sheep Spectacular Event. Assisted students in painting a sheep for Angelo State University and one for MyMail.com as requested by ASU President Dr. Joseph Rallo. 2006: Visiting Guest Speaker, Art Major and Minor Meeting. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo State University. Spearheaded and organized lecture and classroom visits by Tina Fuentes, Director and Professor of Art, School of Visual Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. 2006: Kappa Pi Field Trip to Austin and Area Museums. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo, State University. Accompanied Kappa Pi Art Fraternity students and three Art faculty members on a three-day trip to Austin and area Museums. Students attended the Austin Museum of Art, the Austin Fine Arts Festival, Austin Contemporary Fine Arts Galleries, The Elizabeth Ney Museum, the Laguna Gloria Museum and attended an exhibition by international artists Christo and Jeanne Claude. 2006: Visiting Guest Speaker, Major and Minor Meeting. Department of Art and Music, Art Division, Angelo State University. Spearheaded and organized lecture and classroom visits as well juried the FAME Competition by Mark Hartman, Chair and Associate Professor of Art, Department of Art and Art History, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska. COMMUNITY SERVICE 2020: Participated in the Paint Brush Alley Mural Project, San Angelo, Texas. 2016 – 2020: Participated in Family Day, sponsored by San Angelo Muesum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2014 - 2020: Participated in Asian Fair Fund Raiser hosted by the Association of Asian American Women, San Angelo Convention Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2009 – 2020: Created badges for the July Fourth Pop Concerts, an annual event presented by the San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, Texas.

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2006 - 2019: Participated in the Annual Stripling Art Fund Raiser for West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Concho, San Angelo, Texas. 2018: Peace Pole International Project, in coordination with Art in Uncommon Places and supporting the San Angelo Area Foundation's Day of Giving. 2015: Participated in The Art of Hope Gala, donated an artwork for the fundraiser event sponsored by the Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: Juror for the Annual Big Country Art Competition, Abilene, Texas. 2014: Facilitator: Art in Motion, Life Drawing event at SAMFA, San Angelo Civic Ballet and San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2014: Created illustrations for the Fall and Spring Newsletter for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. 2007- 2014: Maintain a studio in the Chicken Farm Art Center to promote visual art in San Angelo. Participated in First Saturday Open House events. 2013: Juror, 2013 SNAPS Photography Contest, Public Art Commission, City of San Angelo. 2013: Created illustrations for the Spring Newsletter for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2013: Participated in Fund Raiser hosted by the Association of Asian American Women, San Angelo Convention Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2012: Guest Co - Juror: 25th Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery”, C.J. Davidson Conference Center, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas. At the request of K. Michael Conaway, Member of Congress, and in collaboration with artist Randy Hall, adjudicated art produced by Texas High School Students. 2012: Conducted lectures and workshops for Region 15 educators in San Angelo, Brownwood, Del Rio and Sonora. Topics of the lectures include: History of Chinese Painting, Chinese Calligraphy. 2012: Created illustrations for the Fall Newsletter for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

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2012: Contributed to the educational video created for the Zanne Hochberg: The Art of Our Time Exhibition, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Participated in the “Taste of Asia” Fund Raiser hosted by the Association of Asian American Women, San Angelo Convention Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Conducted a Painting class for the 2011 Summer Arts Conservatory, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Created illustrations for Fall Newsletter for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

. 2011: Served as a juror for the Region 15 Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), Central High School, San Angelo, Texas. 2011: Conducted art classes for the Art Thursday Program at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2009 - 2010: Instructor, Education Service Center Region 15 Teacher’s Summer In-service workshops. Conducted workshops in Basic Drawing Skills, Charcoal Drawing Skills, Chinese Calligraphy, and Art in China in Del Rio, Sonora, Brownwood and San Angelo, Texas. 2009 - 2010: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 15, Central High School, San Angelo, Texas. 2010: Featured Speaker, Asian Pacific American Heritage luncheon, Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas. 2010: Featured Speaker, San Angelo Art Club, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2006-2010: Participated in the Annual Stribling Art Fund Raiser at Ft. Concho for the West Texas Rehab Center, San Angelo, Texas. 2009-2010: Created illustrations for the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Fall Program Directory “News From Love Street”. An insert distributed by the San Angelo Standard Times. 2009-2010: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 15, Central High School, San Angelo, Texas. Represented the Art and Music Department of ASU. Engaged in recruitment activities. Judged art produced in all media produced by West Texas area high school students.

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Selected winning art works to travel to Houston to be included in the State of Texas VASE competition. 2009-2010: Designed and printed badges and parking passes for the San Angelo Symphony July 4th Pop Concert, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Conducted a two-week Charcoal Portrait Drawing class for the Summer Arts Conservatory, San Angelo, Texas. 2009: Directed a mural project with members of Kappa Pi Fraternity. Painted murals for two visitation rooms for the Texas Child Protective Services in San Angelo, Texas. 2006-2009: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 18, Permian High School, Odessa Texas. Represented the Art and Music Department of ASU. Engaged in recruitment activities. Judged art produced in all media produced by West Texas area high school students. Selected winning art works to travel to Houston to be included in the State of Texas VASE competition. 2005 - 2009: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) Region 18, Permian High School, Odessa, Texas. 2008: Guest Instructor: Conducted a paper lantern workshop for the Chinese New Year Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2008: Participated in the 1st San Angelo Down Town Art Walk. Installed exhibition “ Figure Out” at the Coop Gallery, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2008: Guest Juror: San Angelo Art Club - Judged works of art submitted for the Realism Art Competition. Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2007: Guest Artist: Participated in the Paint-A-Violin Project. Painted a violin to be auctioned off at the fund-raiser dinner co-sponsored by the San Angelo Symphony Guild and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2007: Guest Artist, Portrait Drawing demonstration, San Angelo Art Club, Kendall Art Gallery, San Angelo, Texas. 2007: Instructor: Conducted a four-week evening Portrait Painting class for the Extended Studies Division, Angelo State University.

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2007: Guest Artist: Participated in the Down Town San Angelo Sheep Spectacular Event. Painted a sheep – Uncover the Art In Ewe, sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2007: Participated in Eco Fair/Family Day by setting up an artist booth. Activities include display of artwork and portrait drawing demonstrations. Sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2007: Guest Juror, San Angelo Art Club – Realism Competition, Kendall Art Center, San Angelo, Texas.

2006 - 2007: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) State of Texas Competition, the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Houston, Texas. 2006-2007: Guest Juror: Texas Art Education Association - Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) State of Texas Competition, the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Houston, Texas. Represented the ASU Art and Music Department. Engaged in recruitment activities. Judged 2D works of art produced by Texas high school students. Selected Golden Key Winners for State of Texas Exhibition 2006: External Reviewer, Art Department, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico. 2006: Guest Juror: Annual Art Department Student Art Competition, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska. 2006: Guest Juror: Judged the Big Country Spring Art Competition in Abilene, Texas. Evaluated studio artwork in the areas of drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Awarded prizes, presented public lecture discussing selected art works. 2006: Participated in Family Day by setting up an artist booth. Activities include display of artwork and drawing demonstrations. Sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2006: Instructor: Conducted a four-week evening Advanced Painting class for the Extended Studies Division, Angelo State University. 2006: Instructor: Conducted a eight-week evening Refine Your Drawing Skill class for the Extended Studies Division, Angelo State University. 2006: Art Instructor: Conducted a six-week Figure Drawing Class in the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. Facilitated connections

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between ASU Art Department, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, and the general community. 2006: Guest Artist: Art in Uncommon Places, Art Opens Doors Invitational, San Angelo, Texas. A community based project to support the development of Art and culture in San Angelo, Texas. Artists were asked to create an original painting on a door to be permanently installed in downtown San Angelo. 2006: Guest Lecturer, Presented information about the ASU Art Program to area junior high and high school art teachers during SAISD summer in service. Sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. 2005: Participated in Sheep Run Festival. Assisted Kappa Pi members in their fund raising effort. Activities include display of artwork and Chinese Calligraphy demonstration. Sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA)