Jena Sibille

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  Jena Sibille

 


  Resume

Selected Solo Exhibitions
2004  Fresh Milk, Eyedrum Inc., Atlanta, GA

2003  Tapa Cloth/Recent Works, Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking, Atlanta, GA

2002  From Inside the Women’s House, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2001  Bride Price, Augusta State University Gallery, Augusta, GA

1998  Wok Bilong Ol Meri (Women’s Work), J. K. McCarthy Museum, Goroka, EHP, Papua New Guinea

1994  Highland Wastes, Neighborhood Playhouse, Decatur, GA

1993  Recent Works on Paper, Columbus State University, Columbus GA

Selected Group Exhibitions
2006  Art Papers Art Auction, Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta, GA
              10th Anniversary Exhibition and Silent Auction, Youth Art Connection, Atlanta, GA

2005  19th Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville, Douglasville,       
              GA Inspirations, Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts, Duluth, GA
              Art Papers Art Auction, Mason Murer Fine Art, Atlanta, GA

2004  Forward Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award Finalists, Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta,
              GAPassages, Pittsburgh State University Art Gallery, Pittsburg, KS
              Lore, Ballroom Studios, Atlanta, GA
              Southworks 2004, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinville, GA
              Annual National Juried Arts Exhibition, Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville, Douglasville, GA
              Seen and Heard, B-Complex, Atlanta, GA

2003  Emergency Room: Artist respond to war, Mattress Factory, Atlanta, GA
              When I was a Child, Youth Art Connection, Atlanta, GA
              Cultivate 2003, Lyndon House Art Center, Athens, GA

2002  Southworks 2002, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville, GA
              Vital Signs, Gold Dragon Gallery, Tampa, FL
              Visions Realized, Gallery 100, Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta, GA

2001  Lipstick, City Gallery East, Atlanta, GA
             The Geometry of Quilting, Clayton Street Gallery, Athens, GA
             Fifth Annual Governor's Exhibit, Capitol Galleries, Atlanta, GA

1999  Expressions of Our Educators. . . 2000, Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center of the Arts, Duluth, GA
              Something Not Completely Different: Tradition, Innovation, and Their Uncanny Discontents,
              Eyedrum Gallery, Atlanta, GA

1996  Gallery Group Show, Nancy Solomon Gallery, Atlanta, GA
             Controlled Falling, King Plow Arts Center, Atlanta, GA

1995  Paper Works, Nancy Solomon Gallery, Atlanta GA
             Landscape, Memory and Identity: Still More Stories from the World We Live In, King Plow Arts Center,
             Atlanta, GA

1993  Spring Juried Show, Columbus College, Columbus GA

1991  Exit Show, Fine Arts Gallery, University of Georgia, Athens GA

1989  Yancy Roberts Memorial, Juried Show, University of Georgia, Athens GA

Selected Reviews and Catalogs
Feaster, Felicia. “Look more.” Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA, April 1, 2004

Fox, Catherine, “A link to the cycle of life: Works using tapa cloth conjure Papuan culture.” Atlanta
             Journal/Constitution, GA, Dec. 28, 2003

Cullum, Jerry. “A window into culture of New Guinea.” Atlanta Journal/Constitution, GA Aug. 23, 2002

Feaster, Felicia. “From 1996 to 1998, Atlanta-based artist Jena Sibille lived in Papua New Guinea . . .”
            Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA, Aug. 7, 2002

Evangelista, Marvin. “Mixed media art comes to ASU Fine Arts Center.” Augusta State University Student
            Press. GA Aug. 29, 2001

Conn, Kelly. Artist finds inspiration in New Guinea.” Dunwoody Crier, GA, August, 7, 2002

Feaster, Felicia. “My so-called life.” Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA, June 3, 2004

Durkee, Rebecca. “Exhibitions cover all bases.” The Oconee Enterprise, GA, May 30, 2002

Ford, Wayne. “Art inspired in New Guinea wins People’s Choice award.” Athens Banner-Herald. GA, June
           26, 2002.

Fox, Catherine, "Innovation, "discontents' get an airing," Atlanta Journal/Constitution, GA, June 25, 1999

Cullum, Jerry. "Cutting-edge gallery offers paper surprises," Atlanta Journal/Constitution, GA, Nov. 18,
          1995

Locke, Donald, "Paper weight." Creative Loafing, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 18, 1995

Fox, Catherine, "Young talent on the rise," Atlanta Journal/Constitution, GA, Sept.18, 1995

Cullum, Jerry. Landscape, Memory and Identity: Still More Stories from the World We Live In (catalog).
          Arts Festival of Atlanta, 1995

Artist Lectures and Talks
2004  Panel Discussion, Fresh Milk, Eyedrum Inc., Atlanta, GA

2003  Artist Talk, Tapa Cloth/Recent Works, Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking,
              Atlanta, GA

2000  Artist Talk, Metro Atlanta Partnership for Visual Arts and Learning Summer Institute, High
              Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA

1999  Artist Talk, Docent Summer Workshop, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
             Artist Talk, Third Sunday Series, Artists In Residence International, Atlanta, GA

Artist Workshop/Courses
2005  Professional Development Workshop, Art Educators K-12, Clarke County School District, Athens, GA,
              Oct. 10, 2005
              Professional Development Workshop, Art Educators 9-12, Fulton County School System, Atlanta, GA,
             Aug. 11, 2005

2004  Nature Prints: Working with Tapa Workshop, Robert C. Williams American Museum of
              Papermaking, Atlanta, GA.

2000  Family History Art Book Project, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA

1998  Saturday Workshop, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA
              Neighborhood Programs Mural Painting, Fulton County Arts Council, Atlanta, GA

Awards
2004  Second Place, Inspirations, Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts, Duluth, GA

2003  Finalist, Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award, Atlanta, GA
              Merit Award, Southworks 2004 Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville, GA

2002  First Place, Southworks 2002, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville, GA
              People’s Choice Award, Southworks 2002, Watkinsville, GA

2001  Jurors Choice Award, Expressions of Our Educators. . . 2000, Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center of the
             Arts, Duluth, GA

1992  Purchase Award, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA

Collections
Fulton County Arts Council, Atlanta, GA

Columbus State University, Columbus GA

King and Spaulding, Atlanta, GA

Oconee Enterprise, Watkinsville, GA

Insurance Services of Augusta, Augusta, GA

and private collections

Relevant Experience
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA.
            School Partnerships Project Manager. Develop and manage curriculum-based tour and classroom-       
            related materials. Coordinate partnership project with district staff, administration, and classroom
            educators. Design and lead professional development courses for educators and train docent
            volunteers, 2003 – 2005

            Coordinator of School Resources. Coordinate and create general audience gallery guides, classroom
            resources, study guides and educational materials. Design in-gallery and studio experiences and
            lead professional development courses for teachers and train docent volunteers, 1999–2003

The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta, GA
            Education Committee Member. 2000–2002

Fulton County Arts Council, Atlanta, GA
            Community Development/Special Populations Coordinator. Managed a community-based outreach
            art program, coordinated several international initiatives, 1998–1999

United States Peace Corps, Papua New Guinea
           Education Officer for the J.K. McCarthy Museum. Developed curriculum-based education program,
           illustrated three corresponding booklets, and awarded grant, 1996–1998

Community Educator - Taught adult high school curriculum, developed a Youth Peer Education Program
          for STDs/HIV with the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research in Goroka and received a
          research grant to study the level of knowledge and attitudes of high school teachers on STDs/HIV,
          1996–1998.