Kathryn D. Bisby
EDUCATION
B.A. Art, Arkansas Tech University August 2004-May 2008
GPA: 3.75, Magna Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL ART EXPERIENCE
Art Instructor- September 2009-Present
Art Attack School of Art
Sycamore, Illinois
-Planned and taught art lessons covering a range of topics to a diverse group of children ages 5-11 on a weekly basis
-Worked one-on-one when needed with children with Asperger’s Syndrome
Freelance Artist & Illustrator May 2004-Present
DeKalb, Illinois
-Sold original as well as commissioned works to a variety of clientele
-Clients include professional, not for profit, as well as personal
Art Instructor June 2006-August 2006
Girls Inc.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
-Planned and taught up to five art lessons every weekday to girls’ ages 6-14 as part of a summer program for underprivileged youth
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
-“First”-River Valley Arts Center, Russellville, AR (December 2008)
Group Exhibitions
- “2010 Spring Show”, Water Street Studios, Batavia, IL (April 2010)
- The Pub House, St. Charles, IL (May, 2009)
-“Women Artists of NIU”, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL (March, 2009)
-“Arkansas Tech Senior Show”, Russellville, AR (May 2008)
-“Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition”, Russellville, AR (January 2008)
-“Arkansas Tech Juried Student Show”, Russellville, AR (October 2007)
-“Higher Grounds Collegiate Art Competition”, Russellville, AR (March 2007)
-“Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition”, Russellville, AR (January 2007)
-“Higher Grounds Collegiate Art Competition”, Russellville, AR (March 2006)
-“Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition”, Russellville, AR (January 2006)
HONORS and AWARDS
-Selected Work-Water Street Studio Spring Show (2010)
-3rd Place-Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition (2008)
-Selected work-Arkansas Tech Student Juried Art Competition (2007)
-2nd Place-Higher Grounds Collegiate Art Competition (2007)
-Best of Show-Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition (2007)
-3rd Place-Higher Grounds Collegiate Art Competition (2006)
-Honorable Mention-Arkansas River Valley Collegiate Competition (2006)
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
- NIU Selfless Saturday Monthly Volunteer (2009)
- Donator to AΦΩ charity art auction for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (2009)
- Volunteer gallery coordinator for NIU Commemorative 2-14-08 Shooting Memorial (2009)
- Fundraising Committee Chair for Senior Art Show (2008)
- Volunteer Art Therapy Instructor for Hospice in Russellville, Arkansas (2007)
- Arkansas Tech Dean’s List Honor Roll (2004-2008)
- Member of ATU Visual Arts Association (2004-2008)
- Member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity (2005-2008)
- Residence Hall Association (2005-2008)
- ATU Presidential Scholarship and Arkansas Challenge Scholarship recipient (2004)
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Administrator January 2009 – Present
Women’s Resource Center
Northern Illinois University
- Responsible for updating and submitting bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Overseeing the production of marketing/recruitment materials
- Manage a group of ten student volunteer and five student staff members
- Plan, assist, and participate in various programs, initiatives, and events hosted by the Women’s Resource Center
Resident Assistant August 2007 – June 2008
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
- Promoted university events and opportunities
- Organized and facilitated social, academic, and educational programs
- Ensured the safety, security, personal, social and academic growth of three hundred females and males
- Supported and enforced all university and housing policies
Office Assistant August 06 – July 08
Arkansas Tech University Health & Wellness Center
Russellville, AR
- Acted as representative at student events
- Created publications and advertising material to promote health and wellness center
- Input student records into computer and paper based organization systems
- Preformed various administrative assistant based tasks
- Handled patients issues and concerns with utmost care and privacy