Copyright Jan Dale Koutsky
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Jan Dale Koutsky
Mixed Media Artist, Award Winning Author & Illustrator, and Art Faculty at South Seattle Community College
Resume:
I have been showing, selling and obtaining commissions through ArtsWest Gallery in Seattle for quite a few years. I am currently seeking to expand my audience through further gallery representation for my work. I was recently juried in to the Northwest Designer Craftsmen organization.
I am a member of the Art faculty at South Seattle Community college. I have been teaching there for over 30 years. I currently teach courses in Digital Fine Art. I am also an award winning author and illustrator.
Recent Shows & Exhibitions
- June 26, 2011-August 12, 2011 University Unitarian Church
- June 2010 ArtsWest "(Dis) connect" group show
- Two & Three person juried exhibitions at ArtsWest Gallery, Seattle: 2008, 2002, and earlier
- Faculty Shows every two years at the South Seattle Community College Gallery: 2007, 2005, 2003, etc.
- Annual Group Show, ArtsWest Gallery, Seattle: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, etc.
Other Shows:
- Works on Paper Invitational – Traveling Exhibit hosted by Exhibit Touring Services
- Northwest Papermakers Invitational
- Works on Paper – Higher Education Art Faculty, Central Washington University
Publications:
“My Grandma, My Pen Pal” a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Jan Dale Koutsky
Published by Boyds Mills Press, 2002
Awards:
Teacher’s Choice Award – International Reading Association for “My Grandma, My Pen Pal”, 2002
Collections:
Seattle Public Schools
South Seattle Community College
Numerous Private Collections
Collaborative Work:
I have organized and participated in several groups over the years for artists to work together collaboratively. I am usually always involved in some sort of project with other artists. I also help coordinate students at SSCC to work collaboratively together. I find the collaborative process to be very rewarding.
Community Work:
I live and work in the West Seattle community both as a professional artist and art faculty at South Seattle Community College. This combination affords me opportunities to become involved in the West Seattle Community. I have:
- Served on the board of the West Seattle Cultural Society (now ArtsWest)
- Administered a public sculpture project for the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce
- Served as co-chair of the ArtsWest Artists Associates
- Helped place numerous students in internships
- Assisted in serving as a juror for numerous community shows and events
- Serve on the SSCC Gallery Committee – jury shows, set policy, etc.
Teaching Experience:
I have been a member of the Art Faculty at South Seattle Community College since 1978. While a member of the Art department, I have been responsible for:
- Planning & implementing art department schedule
- Assisting in the search & hiring of new faculty, mentoring new faculty
- Serve on the campus gallery committee – jury, organize, hang shows, etc.
- Coordinating student scholarship competitions
- Maintain a budget for studios, ordering supplies, overseeing maintenance, etc.
- Received several federal grants to implement digital fine arts curriculum
Faculty Development:
The Seattle Community College District has a strong Faculty Development Program. Through this program I have been able to remain current with several new technologies such as pod casting, web site building, digital video & animation, gizmo, blogs, etc.
Grants:
Title III Federal Grant to learn new digital mediums, design & implement new curriculum
Several Faculty Development Grants from the Seattle Com. College District to learn new technology
Received a “Fund for Excellence Grant” for work done with the West Seattle Community
Education:
BA in Art, Magna cum Laude, Central Washington University
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