Education
- Catholic University of America,
Washington, DC Masters in
Social Work Degree, 1980
- McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago
IL Batchelor of Divinity
Degree, 1969
- Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Batchelor of Arts Degree in Fine
Arts, 1965
Arts
Education and Art Business Development
- Sculpture from Scrap, Art League, Alexandria, VA, taught by Rosemary Luckett, 2 - 3 / 2009.
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship,
Alexandria, VA, The Art Biz Academy, taught by Marga Fripp, 09-11/2008
- Abstract Acrylic Painting, Art
League, Alexandria, VA, taught by Marsha Staiger, 09-11/2008 2008.
- Collage and Assemblage, Workhouse
Arts Center, Lorton, VA, taught by Robin Croft, 09-11/2008
- Basic Drawing, Art League,
Alexandria, VA, taught by Nick Xhiku, 06-09/2008
- Painting Representational to
Abstraction, Glen Echo, MD, The Yellow Barn Studio, taught by Linda
Kozak, 04-06/2008
- Introduction To the New Acrylics,
Arlington, VA, Adult Education, taught by Cecily Corcoran, 03-05/2008
Exhibitions
08/2008
- All Arlington Salon, Ellipse Gallery,
Arlington, VA
Displayed one
“Trash Art” Collage
- Arlington County Fair, Arlington, VA
Displayed
12 paintings and collages in group booth
09/2008
- Little Falls Presbyterian Church,
Arlington, VA
Displayed
one mono-print in group show
- Cassat’s Restaurant, Arlington, VA
Displayed
one popped art assemblage in group show
- Alzheimer’s Day Care Center, Fairfax ,VA
Displayed
two abstract paintings and one Trash Art collage in group show
10/2008
- Convergence Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Displayed
two abstract paintings and one popped art assemblage in group show
11/2008
- Cosi Café at Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Solo
Show of fourteen line drawings on painted paper
12/2008
- Convergence Gallery, Alexandria, VA
Displayed
three line drawings on painted paper
- Cassatt’s Restaurant, Arlington, VA
Displayed
one popped art assemblage 1/2009 - Touchstone Gallery, My Space on 7th, Washington, DC
Displayed 6 new works,including one new popped art assemblage
- Workhouse Arts Center, Student/Teacher Show, Lorton, VA
Displayed one new popped art assemblage
Awards
- Distinguished Citizen Award, Macalester
College Alumni Association, May, 2000 – Given for unselfish service to the
community, the nation, and humanity
Work
History Highlights
1998-2008
Center for Pastoral Counseling of Virginia, Washington, DC Metro
Area, Pastoral Counselor: Employed
art therapy in work with clients; designed and led 10-week meditation groups
entitled “Mindful Skills for Mindful Living.”
1986-1989
Whitman-Walker Clinic, Washington, DC: Director of AIDS Services,
as part of support programs for AIDS volunteers, created and led grief
workshops for AIDS Buddies using a variety of art therapy techniques.
1975-1978
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC: Assistant Pastor in charge of
Education, Youth Work, Leadership Training, created innovative program for
adolescents engaging young adults in leadership and creating simulation games
for experiential learning during youth retreats. Directed and designed religious drama program, managed
creation of sanctuary banners using Bible stories for group exploration and
design.
1969-1970
Market Place Ministries, Alexandria, VA: Assistant Director for the Arts, Directed and Produced
theatrical productions in 350 seat theater, managed improvisational theater
program and taught, managed outreach program involving play productions in
local churches, curator of gallery space in theater lobby.
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