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.
