About the Artist: CONTENTS
Page 1
Bio
Exhibit hi-lites
Page 2
Vitae
Page 3
Misc. articles
Little known facts from Michele's past!
1986 ~ Michele auditions as Michael Jackson double.
Loses out to Liz Taylor.
1985 ~ Michele joins pirate gang...
...quits when she learns "booty" doesn't mean what it used to.
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Career Highlights
- 1991 to present, artist & owner, Arcadia Art Studio. Fine art, calligraphy and art instruction.
- 1991 to present, teaching positions include Center for the Arts (Manassas, VA); Taboret Art Supplies (Manassas, VA); Westminster Retirement Village (Woodbridge, VA).
- 1982 to 1987, Prince William Public Library. Designed and produced art and graphics for publicity department (part-time).
- 1977 to 1991, freelance graphic artist (part-time).
Education Highlights
- Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1977.
- Post-graduate credit courses in watercolor, computer graphics, desktop publishing and photojournalism, Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas and Woodbridge, Virginia.
- Workshops and non-credit courses include calligraphy, oils, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, acrylic, color theory, abstract art and marketing for artists.
- Instructors include William Dunlap, Noyes Long, David Daniels, Judy Weingrovitz, Christine Coviello, Joe Phillips, Carolyn Grosse Gawarecki, Steve Fleming.
Professional Memberships
- Prince William Art Society, Woodbridge, VA, 1993 to present. Positions have included president, programs coordinator, and shows committee chair.
- Manassas Art Guild, Manassas, VA, 1997 to present. Currently serving as Secretary; previous positions include president, vice-president and show chair.
- Blue Ridge Arts Council, Front Royal, VA. Member, 1999 to 2001.
Exhibition History
- For a short list of highlights, click here.
- For the complete list (1993 to present) click here.
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