Curriculum Vitae

Joshua Demain
http://joshua.thedemains.net















Education
Master of Fine Arts 2006
Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey
Majored in painting, studio art, graduating with a 3.9 GPA

Bachelor of Fine Arts 2004
Ringling School of Art and Design Sarasota, Florida

University of Alaska, Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska

High School Diploma, General 1997
Chugiak High School Anchorage, Alaska
Attended night classes in studio art at the University of Alaska, Anchorage

Pinellas County Center for the Arts St. Petersburg, Florida

Recent Work Experience
Painting and Figure Drawing Instructor
Blaine’s Art Supply Store Anchorage, Alaska 2006
Independently developed new courses, including curriculum and lesson plans
Taught a wide range of students of varying backgrounds and abilities

Drawing Instructor
Anchorage Museum of History and Art Anchorage, Alaska 2006
Taught introductory-level drawing courses for children aged 9-13

Graduate Assistant
Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey 2005-2006
Responsible for teaching classes at a university level
Encouraged understanding between students and faculty through communication

Teaching Assistant
Ringling School of Art and Design Sarasota, Florida 2003-2004

Lab Assistant
Ringling School of Art and Design Sarasota, Florida 2000-2004
Monitored status and usage of lab equipment
Assisted in daily maintenance of shop

Solo Shows
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts Girdwood, Alaska 2007
Montclair State University MFA Gallery Montclair, New Jersey 2006
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts Girdwood, Alaska 2005
Montclair State University MFA Gallery Montclair, New Jersey 2005
Alpine Haus Girdwood, Alaska 2003
Brownstone Café Sarasota, Florida 2003
D Street Café Anchorage, Alaska 2001

Group Shows
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts Girdwood, Alaska 2007
Axis Gallery Chelsea, New York, New York 2006
NEMOART Gallery Anchorage, Alaska 2005
Montclair State University MFA Gallery Montclair, New Jersey 2005

Exhibitions
Juried Watercolor Show
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts Girdwood, Alaska 2004
Arts Day 2004
The Sarasota County Arts Council Sarasota, Florida 2004
An Evening at the Avante Garde
Ringling School of Art and Design Sarasota, Florida 2003
Sculpture Show
University of Alaska, Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska 2003
Juried Exhibition
Chugiak High School Anchorage, Alaska 1996
Rebirth of Death
State of Alaska Governor’s Office Anchorage, Alaska 1996
Juried Exhibition
Museum of History and Art St. Petersburg, Florida 1995
Pencil Drawing
Salvator Dali Museum St. Petersburg, Florida 1993

Awards
Girdwood Center for Visual Arts Juror’s Choice Award 2004
Juried Watercolor Show
Chugiak High School First Place 1996
Juried Exhibition
Museum of History and Art First Place 1995
Juried Exhibition