| ELKE CLAUS | elkeworks@earthlink.net (312)563-1739 | |
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| EDUCATION | 1992 | The School of the
Art Institute of Chicago Master of Fine Arts (concentration: printmaking) |
| 1990 | Rutgers University,
Mason Gross School of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts (with coursework required for a B.A. in art history completed) |
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| TEACHING EXPERIENCE | ||
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| Current | Lill Street Art
Center; Chicago Taught workshops in monoprinting, silkscreen, and non-silver photography |
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| Current | Anchor Graphics
at Columbia College; Chicago taught weekly printmaking class to high school students, instructed adults in lithography and intaglio courses |
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| Current | Hyde Park Art
Center; Chicago Taught adult silkscreen printing class |
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| 2006 | Holy Family Lutheran
School; Chicago Planned and executed an art program for students K-8 |
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| 2005 | Bret Harte Elementary
School, CPS; Chicago Taught 6th grade art as a visiting artist |
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| 1994-2005 | Gallery 37 /
After School Matters; Chicago completed successful proposals; initiated new programs in printmaking, mural painting and bookbinding; supervised and trained high school students in various art media; performed administrative duties such as processing applications |
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| 1998-9 | Suburban Fine
Arts Center; Highland Park, Illinois taught adult printmaking and bookbinding courses |
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| 1996-7 | Genesis High
School Clinic; Chicago planned and executed an art program for youth at risk |
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| 1995-6 | Elgin Community
College; Elgin, Illinois taught two sections of "Art Appreciation", designed and executed lesson plans with a focus on Western art history |
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| 1995 | College of Saint
Francis; Desplaines, Illinois taught two sections of "Art Appreciation"; designed entire course; provided syllabus, reading materials, slides, exams |
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| 1994-6 | Center for Book
and Paper Arts at Columbia College; Chicago designed and taught "Content & Form"- a three credit graduate course in computer graphics and printmaking; taught "Alternative Processes" (a course in alternative photography), graduate advising in printmaking |
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| GRANTS
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2004 | Anchor Graphics- Artist Residency |
| 2000, 1994 | C.A.A.P. Grant- Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs | |
| 1999 | Columbia College Book and Paper Center- Artist Residency | |
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| REFERENCES | ||
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| (312)595-9598 | David Jones, Director.
Anchor Graphics 119 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60610 |
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| (312)742-6459 | Mark Pristop, Programming
Coordinator. After School Matters 72 East Randolph Street 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60601 |
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