Education
M.F.A 2005 Integrated Media - University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. 2005 Art - University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. 1999 Archaeology and Art - University of Evansville
Area(s) of Specialization: Interactive Art, Performance, Sculpture, Installation Art, Video, Sound, Games
Professional Experience
2002 – Present - University of Wisconsin Theatre Department - Madison, WI
Teaching Assistant - (instructor of record)
Backstage Laboratory - Fundamentals of Stage Craft
2003 - University of Wisconsin Art Institute - Madison, WI
Production Assistant/ Technical Coordinator - The Last Supper –Richard Gough
2001 - 2002 - Virginia Commonwealth University Theatre Dept. - Richmond, VA
Scene Shop Foreman/Facilities Manager
Technical Laboratory - Basic Scene Design Lab - Facilities Manager
2000 – 2001 - Wisconsin State Historical Society Museum - Madison, WI
Assistant Exhibit Technician/ Visitor Service Representative
2000 – 2001 - Kings Foot Gallery - Madison, WI
Gallery Technician/Assistant
1999 - 2000 - Franklin College - Lugano, Switzerland
Residence Director/Admissions Assistant/Sports Director
1997 - Arista Story Editor Workshops - London, England
Intern – Logistical Assistant
1997 - Imagine Films Limited - London, England
Intern
Teaching Experience
2002 – Present
Teaching Assistant - (instructor of record) - University of Wisconsin Theatre Department - Madison, WI
Backstage Laboratory - Fundamentals of Stage Craft
2004
Drawing 1 - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison
Art Survey 208 - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison
2003
Two Dimensional Design - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison
Grants/Fellowships
2003 Alfred K. Murray Grant
Research
- Augmented Reality Gaming - University of Wisconsin
Department of Curriculum and Instruction - Prof. Kurt Squire - advisor
Development and Implimenation of Gaming technology in Learning environment
Commissions
2005 Campus Art Collaborative - University of Wisconsin Madison
Publications and Writing
2005
Shaken Naked Arts Journal – contributing writer
Con Art Zine – www.conart.org - Word Games and Lil Bo Peep Game
Isthmus - Breese Stevens Field Projcect
The Daily Page – www.thedailypage.com - 1v1
Wisconsin State Journal - 1v1
Exhibition, Performance, Screening Record (*solo shows marked by asterisk)
2005
Matthew Slaats - 1v1 - MFA Exhibition/Performance - 7th Floor Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
Con Art - Little Bo Peep Game and word game - Madison Zine Fest - Madison, WI
Ancient Technologies, Dramaturgy, and Games - The Kitchen - New York, NY - Artistic Director - Ong Keng Sen
*Breese Stevens Field Project - MA Thesis Exhibition - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Audio Tour - 7th Floor Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bocon – Sound Designer - University Theatre Productions - University of Wisconsin – Madison
Campus Art Collaborative - University of Wisconsin – Madison
2004
*Games of Irrationality - 734 Gallery - Madison, WI
Ironworks Group Art Show - Ironworks LLC - Madison, WI
Nothing At All - Bogdan Achimescu - Madison, WI and Charlottesville, VA
UW Light Show - University of Wisconsin Glass Department– Madison, WI
Art Happens - NE Wisconsin Art Council - Green Bay, WI
2003
The Last Supper – Richard Gough - Cast member - University of Art Institute UW Art and Theatre Department
UW Student Art Show - Porter Butts Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
*In Between Spaces - UW Graduate Student Council Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
2002
UW Light Show - University of Wisconsin Glass Department - Madison, WI
Art’s Night Out - City of Madison - Madison, WI
2001
So Heavenly Minded (viewing) - WYOU – Public Access TV - Madison, WI
Electronic Media Digital Bazaar - University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
2000
UW Student Glass Show - King’s Foot Gallery – Madison, WI
Student Art Show - Franklin College - Lugano, Switzerland
1999
Student Show (juried) - University of Evansville - Evansville, IN
1998
Fall Student Show - University of Evansville - Evansville, IN
Artist Workshops
2005 The Kitchen Summer Institute Program, New York, NY
Ancient Technologies, Dramaturgy, and Games
Artistic Director - Ong Keng Sen
2004 Urban Glass - Hot Casting - Gene Koss
Professional Service
- Participant in Study Circle on Race by the City of Madison and Urban League of Greater Madison
- Member of the College Art Association and Glass Art Society
- WUEV – radio DJ for blues and jazz segments
- VP of University of Evansville Habitat for Humanity Chapter
- Student Art Association
- Volunteered with Wisconsin Public Radio, WCVE Richmond Public Radio
- Volunteer for College Art Associations 2002 Conference
- Organizer and Writer for Richmond Independent Media Center
- Participant in UW-Madison Visual Culture discussions
- Graduate Student Representative –UW Art Dept.
- Writer/Columnist for Shaken Naked Arts Journal
Technical Abilities
Video
- Editing with Adobe Premiere, Sphereous, Final Cut Pro and Avid
- Vast knowledge of all video equipment and peripherals
Sound
- Knowledge and experience with vast array of materials and equipment
- Editing with Sound Forge and Pro Tools
Sculpture
- Knowledge and repair experience with various wood working tools
- Experience with metal casting and plastic casting techniques
- Skill to work in metal fabrication and carpentry
Computer Knowledge
- Auto CAD, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver MX, Director, Max, Jitter
Printing
- Basic knowledge of seriagraphy and etching processes
- Knowledge of computer printing processes