The Monhegan Artists' Residency

Cynthia Caroline Davis


Coast

Coast (detail)

 


Geography Lesson

Cynthia Caroline Davis

 

Education

1998-2002 University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MFA, Fibers

1987-1991 Portland School of Art (now Maine College of Art), BFA, Printmaking

1989 Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy

1986 School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

1985-86 University of Colorado, Boulder

 

Honors and Awards

2005 New England Artist Trust Fellowship, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson

2006 Carina House Residency, MARC, Monhegan Island, Maine

2006 Emerging Artist Residency, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland

 

Teaching Experience

2006-present Education Diagnostic Services, tutor and SAT prep, K-12

2004-2005 Mt Ararat High School, M. S. A. D #75, Art Teacher, 9-12

2003-2004 Falmouth School System, Visual Arts Teacher, 9-12

2001, 1998 University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Drawing

2002-1999 Waynflete Summer Arts, Weaving, 2-D and Multi-Media, K-8

1999 M. S. A. D. #57, Art Teacher, K-6

1999, 2005 Maine College of Art, Continuing Studies, Drawing and Fibers

1992-1990 Maine College of Art, Saturday School, Printmaking and Drawing

 

Additional Work Experience

2003, 2002 Maine College of Art , Portland, Maine, Early College Coordinator.

Coordinate all aspects of intensive, one month, pre-college program in the visual arts.

1997 Independent Transportation Network , Portland, Maine, Volunteer Coordinator.

Recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers for innovative transportation network serving seniors and the visually impaired.

1997-1996 Portland Housing Authority , Portland, Maine, Vista Volunteer, Education Centers Liaison. Coordinate and establish resources, educational opportunities and cultural activities for residents and their children.

1996-1994 Macomber , Inc., Photography Stylist.

1994-1993 Frame Center , Portland, Maine, Picture Framer.

1993-1990 Fair Harbor Residence , YWCA, Portland, Maine, Child Care Worker. Provide supervision, support, crisis intervention and basic needs to six adolescent females in a group home setting.

 

Selected Exhibitions

2004 Expressions in Mark Making, Galeyrie, Falmouth, Maine

2003 MECA Alumni/ae, Institute of Contemporary Art, MECA, Portland, Maine

2003 Biennial 2003, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine

2003 Beautiful Confusion, Zero Station, Portland, Maine

2002 MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

1997 Contemporary Hand Knitting in the United States, Prince's George's County, Maryland (catalogue available)

1993 Drawings, Saint Joseph's College, Standish, Maine (solo exhibition)

1990 Women on the Verge of Printmaking, Good Egg Cafe, Portland, Maine

1990 BFA Thesis Exhibition , Portland School of Art, Maine