Theresa Latour Canton, Michigan 734.812.0856 www.theresalatour.com Summary As an artist and art educator, I cannot through my own efforts eliminate any of the social ills prevalent in our world. My art room and personal studio are both dynamic locations within the world, places where meaningful art learning and world understanding take shape. I may not be able to change the world through art. But, each of us should strive to make a difference in those we meet. Employment Experience 2000 - present Willow Run Community Schools Ypsilanti, Michigan Art Teacher Complete curriculum development, present lesson plans and thematic units, organized project displays, facilitate Youth Arts Month and other art exhibits and galleries, Work cooperatively with students and parents, Participate in professional in-services and workshops 1995 - present Self-Employed Canton, Michigan Artist Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glassblowing, Photography, Printmaking, and many other creative endeavors and media. Education 2002-2003 Marygrove College Detroit, Michigan Master in the Art of Teaching 1995-2000 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Bachelor of Fine Arts K-12 Teaching Certification Member, Intermedia Gallery Group Member, Watercolorists at EMU Professional Memberships National Art Education Association Michigan Art Education Association Michigan Education Association Golden Key National Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi (Pi Chapter) International Education Honor Society Awards Received Artsonia.com Teacher of the Month (October 2003) Extra Distance Award from Willow Run Community Schools (May 2003) The National Dean s List (2000) Certificate of Excellence in Education Award (2000) Helen I. Keuhn Art Scholarship (1996) Barbara S. Brundage Art Scholarship (1995) References Personal and professional credentials available upon request
July 2012 Exhibiting Artist Wyandotte Street Art Fair, Wyandotte, Michigan June 2012 Work Exhibited Poisoned Apples Art Exhibit, Detroit, Michigan March 2012 Exhibiting Artist Purgatory II, A Cinematic Exploration of the Soul, Detroit, Michigan February 2012 Work Exhibited, sold The Dirty Show 13, International Erotic Art Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan October 2011 Work Exhibited, sold The Damned Show III, An Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness, Detroit, Michigan August 2011 Mural Cherry Blossom Tree, The Frasard Family, Shelby Township, Michigan February 2011 Work Exhibited The Dirty Show 12, International Erotic Art Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan October 2010 Work Exhibited The Damned Show II, An Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness, Detroit, Michigan July 2010 Exhibiting Artist Wyandotte Street Art Fair, Wyandotte, Michigan March 2010 Featured Artist Solo Exhibit Mandala Drawings, Starring the Gallery, Northville, Michigan February 2010 Work Exhibited The Dirty Show 11, International Erotic Art Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan February 2010 Work Exhibited Carnival Celebration, Laurette Designs, Nick's Gaslight Restaurant and Lounge Detroit, Michigan November 2009 Work Exhibited The Dirty Show 10.5, International Erotic Art Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan October 2009 Exhibiting Artist Crocker Park Fall Fine Arts Fair, Westlake, Ohio August 2009 Exhibiting Artist Cherry Hill Fine Arts Festival, Canton, Michigan April 2009 Mural December 2008 Custom Murals Libido Nightclub, Warren, Michigan 2
November 2008 Featured Artist Solo Exhibit Relief Sculptures, Starring the Gallery, Northville, Michigan September 2008 Mural Cheney Academy Library and Media Center, Ypsilanti, Michigan March - April 2008 Mural Sinergy Nightclub, Eastpointe, Michigan October 2008 Work Exhibited September 2007 Designed Chair Donation Have a Seat Chair Auction, Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan August 2007 Mural August 2007 Tile Mosaic Mural July 2007 Participating Artist Michigan Guild of Artists and Artisans, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor, Michigan June 2007 Mural March - May 2007 Work Exhibited, MEA Purchase Award MAEA/MEA Annual Purchase Exhibition, Lansing, Michigan March 2007 Mural February - April 2007 Banners Exhibited Centennial Celebration, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan November 2006 -January 2007 Two Banners Commissioned and Exhibited Tree Town Exhibit, Off the Wall Gallery, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan October 2006 Work Exhibited Think Small Exhibit, Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale, Michigan July 2006 Mural The Bowers Family, Van Buren, Michigan June 2006 Face Painter Willow Run Community Schools Cheney Academy Carnival, Ypsilanti, Michigan November 2006 Work Exhibited Michigan Art Education Association Members Exhibit MAEA Fall Conference, Frankenmuth, Michigan 3
September 2005 Custom Wine Painting Detroit Uncorked Silent Auction, Detroit Wine Organization, Detroit, Michigan September 2005 Designed Chair Donation Have a Seat Chair Auction, Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan October 2004 Mural Henry Ford Elementary School, Ypsilanti, Michigan June 2004 Face Painter Cub Scout Blue and Gold, St. Clair Shores, Michigan January 2004 Mural The Johnson Family, Chesterfield, Michigan June 2003 Face Painter Willow Run Community Schools Henry Ford Elementary Carnival, Ypsilanti, Michigan March 2003 Window Murals Curves for Women, Westland, Michigan October 2002 Work Exhibited Michigan Art Education Association Members Exhibit, MAEA Fall Conference, Lansing, Michigan October 2002 Window Murals Curves for Women, Westland, Michigan December 2001 Participant Artist, Exhibit Presenter Taste of the Arts and Auction, Westland Chamber of Commerce, Westland, Michigan December 2000 Participant Artist Taste of the Arts and Auction, Westland Chamber of Commerce, Westland, Michigan October 2000 Dual Exhibit Intermedia Gallery Art Show, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan April 2000 Work Included Cellar Roots, Literary Magazine, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan October 1999 Work Exhibited May to June 1999 Honorable Mention Clifton Arts & MusicFest, Cleveland, Ohio March to April 1999 Works Exhibited, One Purchase Award MAEA/MEA Annual Purchase Exhibition, Lansing, Michigan 4
October 1998 Work Exhibited September to December 1997 Cartoonist The Eastern Echo, student periodical, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan April to June 1997 Artistic Director, Caricaturist Senior All Night Party, Richmond, Michigan February 1996 Works Exhibited Intermedia Gallery Art Show, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan January 1996 Illustrator Candidate Journal and Workbook, Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Fairview Park, Ohio October to November 1995 Works Exhibited First Semester Student Progress Show, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 5