Curriculum Vitae
KARLA STINGERSTEIN | PHILADELPHIA, PA
[email protected] |917/538-9640
EDUCATION
2013 M.F.A. with Distinction in Studio Art, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
1997 B.A. American Studies, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
TEACHING
(start 2015) Adjunct Professor of 3D Design, William Paterson University | Wayne New Jersey
Presently Adjunct Professor: 2D Design, 3D Design, Intro to Art, Middlesex County College | Edison, NJ
Presently Adjunct Studio Professor of Photography, Co-Advisor of Photography Club, Kean University | Union, NJ
2013-2014 Adjunct Professor of Art Appreciation, Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ
2012-2013 Teaching Assistant of Experimental Photo Methods (3 semesters), Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2013 Teaching Assistant of Photography for Non-Majors, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2011 Teaching Assistant of Foundations 4D Design, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2011 Teaching Assistant of Painting Processes, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2010 Teaching Assistant of Sophomore Intensive Painting II, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2009 Instructor of Record of Basic Studio/Drawing, University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
2008 Instructor of Record of Basic Studio/2D Design, University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
2004 Adjunct Professor of Art Appreciation, Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ
RECORD OF EXHIBITION
Solo
2013 Loose Change and Other Love Stories, WCCC Gallery, Washington, NJ
The One | The Other, Pratt Studios Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Collaborative
2015 Inhabiting the Edge, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Art
2014 WetLand (Mary Mattingly), Fringe Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2011 24312, Student Union Art Gallery, University of Massachusetts
Group
2015
2013 Generations IX: The Red/Pink Show, Biennale A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Ranson, Wafayers, Brooklyn, NY
DUMBO Arts Festival, Backpack Gallery, Curated by Macklen Mayse, NY
Governor’s Island Art Festival Backpack Gallery, Curated by Macklen Mayse, NY
Brooklyn International Performing Arts Festival, (performance), Panopoly Performance Lab, Curated by Esther Neffe and Virginia Kuehne, Brooklyn, NY
Pratt MFA 2013 Exhibition, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, New York, NY
Silhouettes, Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY
2012 Excavation: Memory, ED. Varie, New York NY
Welcome Show, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2011 Drawing Invitational, Dekalb Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Welcome Show, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Midway, Student Union Art Gallery, Amherst. MA
East Meets West, AHA! Artwalk, New Bedford MA
When Your Leg Spends the Night in the Water: Adventures from the Northeast, State University of Illinois, Normal, IL
2010 Dirty Hands, Soft- Spot, Online
Chores, Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA
Home Grown, Herter Gallery, Amherst, MA
2009 Shameless Self Promotion, University Gallery, Amherst, MA
Shaping Up, Herter Gallery, Amherst MA
2008 Banana Factory: Featured Artist, Bethlehem, PA
2005 Lafayette College Grossman Gallery, Easton PA
2004 Morristown Courthouse Atrium Gallery, Morristown, NJ
OPEN STUDIOS
Fall 2012 GO! Brooklyn Museum Open Studios Project, Pratt MFA Studios-Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Pratt Institute MFA Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2008 University of Massachusetts MFA Program
2006-2008 Banana Factory
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
2013-2014 Administrative Assistant
The Koegel Group | New York, New York
Liaison with high level clientele such as blue chip galleries, artists, estates and auction houses. Prepare and submit highly sensitive correspondence. Conduct research on court cases relating to art law. Prepare contracts for consignment, copyright and real estate. Submit court documents. Oversee accounting for foundations and estates. Manage client records and database. Develop and update office procedures. Archive library holdings.
2010-2011 Gallery Director
University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
Designed, implemented and directed gallery exhibition, events and activities. Built and strengthened campus presence by creating and implementing a comprehensive marketing and publicity program via social media, print, email and website communication. Collaborated with artists, exhibitors and galleries in all curatorial aspects of exhibition planning including the development of press releases and contracts. Expanded technological holdings through fundraising efforts making SUAG the first and only gallery on campus to offer students multimedia presentation formats. Developed yearly budget. Managed budget expenditures for operations, maintenance and programming and secured funding through grants. Presented and delivered semesterly program reports and presentations to department head and other entities. Developed and maintained a standardized database of all programming, operational and administrative matters increasing overall efficiency by streamlining workflow. Developed working environment by fostering job duties that related to the gallery’s need as well as the student’s career interests and program of study thereby establishing high levels of commitment and job satisfaction. Hired, trained and supervised student staff of 11 highly effective in art handling, installation, gallery operations, reception, attendance tracking, press releases writing and special events. Initiated internship program.
Exhibitions
2011 Midway with chat roulette and online reception
Inside/Out by Chris Cole
Proposed New School for the Built Environment
Drawing Marathon and Exhibition
Four More Than Two: An Exchange Show Between UMass and Illinois State University
Movement: Vision of Our Future
24,312 with artist panel and online reception
One Truth & One Story: Chris Lavery
BFA Thesis: Diana Walden, Zack Pinson, and Teresa Berard
BFA Thesis: Miranda Nichols, Mike Roth, and Kim Carlino
BFA Thesis: Ryan Elliott, Stephanie Geiser, and Sarah Moss
BFA Thesis: Anna Rotty and Alexis Kornblum
2010 Digital Diva with Artist Talk
Alumni Show
Sutra: An Exhibition by Kim Carlino
Pictured Thoughts: Curated by Sean Greene
BFA Thesis featuring Lindsey Ong, Emily and Ali Sherman
Activities
Vision of Our Future (weekly)
A free-form discussion meant to generate critical thinking on topics that may (or may not) include making sense of art being made today, the state of artmaking at UMass (and beyond) and where we stand as artmakers in relation to our community/contemporary art.
Wednesday Night Open Figure Drawing (weekly)
Free community drawing sessions
Friday Night Slide Mixers (various)
Professional development series for students to present artist talks about their work
Grant Writing Workshop (4 hours)
2008 Development Assistant
Touchstone Theatre | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Prepared, submitted and managed grant proposals and corporate solicitations, final reports and evaluations. Researched funding opportunities and maintain comprehensive grant calendar. Created project budgets and track statistical information to support grants.
2004–2007 Director of Development/Director of Public Relations/Special
Events Coordinator/Development Associate
Hunterdon Art Museum | Clinton, New Jersey
Designed, implemented and directed museum events and fundraising activities, including an annual Gala and benefit Auction, an annual Wine Tasting, a phonathon, an annual children’s art festival and other official and donor functions to fundraise and to foster development of museum’s audience and community. Cultivated targeted constituents by implementing email marketing strategy and by expanding and maintaining email database. Developed press releases and listings with education and exhibition departments to achieve publicity and coverage of museum’s programs. Solicited funds from individual donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Created and managed departmental budget, projecting and achieving goals for both revenue and expenses. Recruited, coordinated and supervised 70+ volunteers. Produced marketing material and event programs in collaboration with graphic designer. Wrote grant proposals and tracked statistical data. Reported to Executive Director, served on Development Committee and Associate Board.
2002-2004 Assistant Curator/Conference Coordinator
Mason Gross School of the Arts | New Brunswick, New Jersey
Researched grants and scheduled grant deadlines. Acquired product donations through corporate sponsorships. Organized and oversaw receptions. Assisted in the logistical planning of the Southern Graphics Arts Conference. Acquired product donations through corporate sponsorships resulting in reduction of overhead.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2013 Awarded Partial Fellowship Award from Vermont Studio Center
2011-2013 Graduate Merit Scholarship, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
2010 Mini-Grant from UMass Arts Council
“24312”: a collaborative community sound work
2010 Grant from the Dept. of Art, Architecture & Art History
2010 Graduate Assistantship, University of Massachusetts
2009 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Massachusetts
2007 Awarded Partial Fellowship Award from Vermont Studio Center
2006-2008 Banana Factory Artist, Bethlehem, PA
2005 Visiting Artist, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
2004 Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
2004 University College Merit Scholarship
2004 Golden Key Honors Society Member
2003 Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
ARTIST PRESENTATIONS/PANELS
2015 Schuylkill Center for Environmental Art
2013 Hunter College CUNY, New York, New York
2005 Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania
VOLUNTEER
2009 Visiting Artists (graduate seat), UMass
2007 Development and Associate Board, Hunterdon Art Museum
2006 Banana Factory Safety Group
PUBLICATIONS/INTERVIEWS
Sept 2014 NPR, Elizabeth Perez-Luna
Aug 2014 Fringe Arts, Abby Holtzman
Aug 2013 The Dialogist: Selected Artist
July 2013 New York Parasites by Cory Tamler
June 2012 Interview, Treasures of New York: Pratt Institute, PBS
April 2012 Finch & Ada, Pratt’s MFA Open Studio
Feb 2009 Interview, WDIY Radio, NPR, Bethlehem, PA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Mac and Windows literate
Mastery of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Website building skills: basic HTML
E-marketing: Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Presentation: Powerpoint, Prezi
Learning Management Systems: Blackboard, Coursesites
Accounting: Quickbooks
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus
Fundraising: Donor Perfect
Research: Pacer, Lexus-Nexus, West-Law
Media: Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Digital printing, digital photography as well as historic processes such as cyanotype
Exhibition design, and installation:
• Art handling: packing/shipping, hanging, installing
• Lighting design
• Exhibition design
• Refurbishing gallery spaces
• Fabricating gallery furniture
Sculpture: wood and plexiglass fabrications, power tools
Paper: Specialize in japanese tissue papers
MEMBERSHIP
College Art Association
[email protected] |917/538-9640
EDUCATION
2013 M.F.A. with Distinction in Studio Art, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
1997 B.A. American Studies, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
TEACHING
(start 2015) Adjunct Professor of 3D Design, William Paterson University | Wayne New Jersey
Presently Adjunct Professor: 2D Design, 3D Design, Intro to Art, Middlesex County College | Edison, NJ
Presently Adjunct Studio Professor of Photography, Co-Advisor of Photography Club, Kean University | Union, NJ
2013-2014 Adjunct Professor of Art Appreciation, Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ
2012-2013 Teaching Assistant of Experimental Photo Methods (3 semesters), Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2013 Teaching Assistant of Photography for Non-Majors, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2011 Teaching Assistant of Foundations 4D Design, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2011 Teaching Assistant of Painting Processes, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2010 Teaching Assistant of Sophomore Intensive Painting II, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY
2009 Instructor of Record of Basic Studio/Drawing, University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
2008 Instructor of Record of Basic Studio/2D Design, University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
2004 Adjunct Professor of Art Appreciation, Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ
RECORD OF EXHIBITION
Solo
2013 Loose Change and Other Love Stories, WCCC Gallery, Washington, NJ
The One | The Other, Pratt Studios Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Collaborative
2015 Inhabiting the Edge, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Art
2014 WetLand (Mary Mattingly), Fringe Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2011 24312, Student Union Art Gallery, University of Massachusetts
Group
2015
2013 Generations IX: The Red/Pink Show, Biennale A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Ranson, Wafayers, Brooklyn, NY
DUMBO Arts Festival, Backpack Gallery, Curated by Macklen Mayse, NY
Governor’s Island Art Festival Backpack Gallery, Curated by Macklen Mayse, NY
Brooklyn International Performing Arts Festival, (performance), Panopoly Performance Lab, Curated by Esther Neffe and Virginia Kuehne, Brooklyn, NY
Pratt MFA 2013 Exhibition, Pratt Manhattan Gallery, New York, NY
Silhouettes, Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY
2012 Excavation: Memory, ED. Varie, New York NY
Welcome Show, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2011 Drawing Invitational, Dekalb Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Welcome Show, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Midway, Student Union Art Gallery, Amherst. MA
East Meets West, AHA! Artwalk, New Bedford MA
When Your Leg Spends the Night in the Water: Adventures from the Northeast, State University of Illinois, Normal, IL
2010 Dirty Hands, Soft- Spot, Online
Chores, Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA
Home Grown, Herter Gallery, Amherst, MA
2009 Shameless Self Promotion, University Gallery, Amherst, MA
Shaping Up, Herter Gallery, Amherst MA
2008 Banana Factory: Featured Artist, Bethlehem, PA
2005 Lafayette College Grossman Gallery, Easton PA
2004 Morristown Courthouse Atrium Gallery, Morristown, NJ
OPEN STUDIOS
Fall 2012 GO! Brooklyn Museum Open Studios Project, Pratt MFA Studios-Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Pratt Institute MFA Open Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2008 University of Massachusetts MFA Program
2006-2008 Banana Factory
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
2013-2014 Administrative Assistant
The Koegel Group | New York, New York
Liaison with high level clientele such as blue chip galleries, artists, estates and auction houses. Prepare and submit highly sensitive correspondence. Conduct research on court cases relating to art law. Prepare contracts for consignment, copyright and real estate. Submit court documents. Oversee accounting for foundations and estates. Manage client records and database. Develop and update office procedures. Archive library holdings.
2010-2011 Gallery Director
University of Massachusetts | Amherst, Massachusetts
Designed, implemented and directed gallery exhibition, events and activities. Built and strengthened campus presence by creating and implementing a comprehensive marketing and publicity program via social media, print, email and website communication. Collaborated with artists, exhibitors and galleries in all curatorial aspects of exhibition planning including the development of press releases and contracts. Expanded technological holdings through fundraising efforts making SUAG the first and only gallery on campus to offer students multimedia presentation formats. Developed yearly budget. Managed budget expenditures for operations, maintenance and programming and secured funding through grants. Presented and delivered semesterly program reports and presentations to department head and other entities. Developed and maintained a standardized database of all programming, operational and administrative matters increasing overall efficiency by streamlining workflow. Developed working environment by fostering job duties that related to the gallery’s need as well as the student’s career interests and program of study thereby establishing high levels of commitment and job satisfaction. Hired, trained and supervised student staff of 11 highly effective in art handling, installation, gallery operations, reception, attendance tracking, press releases writing and special events. Initiated internship program.
Exhibitions
2011 Midway with chat roulette and online reception
Inside/Out by Chris Cole
Proposed New School for the Built Environment
Drawing Marathon and Exhibition
Four More Than Two: An Exchange Show Between UMass and Illinois State University
Movement: Vision of Our Future
24,312 with artist panel and online reception
One Truth & One Story: Chris Lavery
BFA Thesis: Diana Walden, Zack Pinson, and Teresa Berard
BFA Thesis: Miranda Nichols, Mike Roth, and Kim Carlino
BFA Thesis: Ryan Elliott, Stephanie Geiser, and Sarah Moss
BFA Thesis: Anna Rotty and Alexis Kornblum
2010 Digital Diva with Artist Talk
Alumni Show
Sutra: An Exhibition by Kim Carlino
Pictured Thoughts: Curated by Sean Greene
BFA Thesis featuring Lindsey Ong, Emily and Ali Sherman
Activities
Vision of Our Future (weekly)
A free-form discussion meant to generate critical thinking on topics that may (or may not) include making sense of art being made today, the state of artmaking at UMass (and beyond) and where we stand as artmakers in relation to our community/contemporary art.
Wednesday Night Open Figure Drawing (weekly)
Free community drawing sessions
Friday Night Slide Mixers (various)
Professional development series for students to present artist talks about their work
Grant Writing Workshop (4 hours)
2008 Development Assistant
Touchstone Theatre | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Prepared, submitted and managed grant proposals and corporate solicitations, final reports and evaluations. Researched funding opportunities and maintain comprehensive grant calendar. Created project budgets and track statistical information to support grants.
2004–2007 Director of Development/Director of Public Relations/Special
Events Coordinator/Development Associate
Hunterdon Art Museum | Clinton, New Jersey
Designed, implemented and directed museum events and fundraising activities, including an annual Gala and benefit Auction, an annual Wine Tasting, a phonathon, an annual children’s art festival and other official and donor functions to fundraise and to foster development of museum’s audience and community. Cultivated targeted constituents by implementing email marketing strategy and by expanding and maintaining email database. Developed press releases and listings with education and exhibition departments to achieve publicity and coverage of museum’s programs. Solicited funds from individual donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Created and managed departmental budget, projecting and achieving goals for both revenue and expenses. Recruited, coordinated and supervised 70+ volunteers. Produced marketing material and event programs in collaboration with graphic designer. Wrote grant proposals and tracked statistical data. Reported to Executive Director, served on Development Committee and Associate Board.
2002-2004 Assistant Curator/Conference Coordinator
Mason Gross School of the Arts | New Brunswick, New Jersey
Researched grants and scheduled grant deadlines. Acquired product donations through corporate sponsorships. Organized and oversaw receptions. Assisted in the logistical planning of the Southern Graphics Arts Conference. Acquired product donations through corporate sponsorships resulting in reduction of overhead.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2013 Awarded Partial Fellowship Award from Vermont Studio Center
2011-2013 Graduate Merit Scholarship, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
2010 Mini-Grant from UMass Arts Council
“24312”: a collaborative community sound work
2010 Grant from the Dept. of Art, Architecture & Art History
2010 Graduate Assistantship, University of Massachusetts
2009 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Massachusetts
2007 Awarded Partial Fellowship Award from Vermont Studio Center
2006-2008 Banana Factory Artist, Bethlehem, PA
2005 Visiting Artist, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
2004 Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
2004 University College Merit Scholarship
2004 Golden Key Honors Society Member
2003 Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
ARTIST PRESENTATIONS/PANELS
2015 Schuylkill Center for Environmental Art
2013 Hunter College CUNY, New York, New York
2005 Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania
VOLUNTEER
2009 Visiting Artists (graduate seat), UMass
2007 Development and Associate Board, Hunterdon Art Museum
2006 Banana Factory Safety Group
PUBLICATIONS/INTERVIEWS
Sept 2014 NPR, Elizabeth Perez-Luna
Aug 2014 Fringe Arts, Abby Holtzman
Aug 2013 The Dialogist: Selected Artist
July 2013 New York Parasites by Cory Tamler
June 2012 Interview, Treasures of New York: Pratt Institute, PBS
April 2012 Finch & Ada, Pratt’s MFA Open Studio
Feb 2009 Interview, WDIY Radio, NPR, Bethlehem, PA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Mac and Windows literate
Mastery of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Website building skills: basic HTML
E-marketing: Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Presentation: Powerpoint, Prezi
Learning Management Systems: Blackboard, Coursesites
Accounting: Quickbooks
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus
Fundraising: Donor Perfect
Research: Pacer, Lexus-Nexus, West-Law
Media: Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Digital printing, digital photography as well as historic processes such as cyanotype
Exhibition design, and installation:
• Art handling: packing/shipping, hanging, installing
• Lighting design
• Exhibition design
• Refurbishing gallery spaces
• Fabricating gallery furniture
Sculpture: wood and plexiglass fabrications, power tools
Paper: Specialize in japanese tissue papers
MEMBERSHIP
College Art Association