Samantha Jones

Education

2010-12Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
MFA, Fibers and Materials Studies
2007-2010University of Maine, Orono, ME
BFA Sculpture
1999Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Continuing Education Program, Sculptural Welding Class
1992-96Wheaton College, Norton, MA
BA, Psychology, summa cum laude

Solo/Duo Exhibitions

2012 Tyler Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA.
"Succour," MFA Solo Thesis Exhibition
2010 University of Maine, Lord Hall Gallery, Orono, ME.
"Spao et Ageiro: A Visual Conversation," Collaborative duo exhibition
2008 University of Maine, Fogler Library, Orono, ME
Solo exhibition, awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year

Group Exhibitions

2012 Power Plant Productions, Philadelphia, PA.
"BANG," juried group exhibition
2011 Stella Elkins Gallery, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA.
"Jumbalaya," self-curated group exhibition
2011 Crane Arts, Phildelphia, PA.
"Phasescape," juried group exhibition
2010 Metamorphosis Center, Blue Hill, ME.
"Core," Self-curated exhibition
2009 University of Maine, Lord Hall Gallery, Orono, ME
"Rhythm & Riot," juried student exhibition
2009 University of Southern Maine, Atrium Gallery, Lewiston, ME
"Spineless Wonders," international juried show
2009 Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME
"Next Generation IV," juried exhibition
2009 University of Maine, Fogler Library, Orono, ME
Juried student exhibition
2009 University of Maine, Lord Hall Gallery, Orono, ME
Juried student exhibition
2008 University of Maine, Lord Hall Gallery, Orono, ME
Juried student exhibition

Academic Honors and Awards

2011-12Tyler School of Art Graduate Teaching Assistantship,
Stipend and Tuition Remission, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
2010-11Tyler School of Art Graduate Teaching Assistantship,
Stipend and Tuition Remission, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
2010Outstanding Senior in Studio Art Award, University of Maine, Orono
2009Ruth Stebbins and Edmund G. Schildknecht Art Fund Award
2008University of Maine, Fogler Library, Orono, ME
Solo Exhibition Award, for the 2008-2009 academic year
2008Ruth Stebbins and Edmund G. Schildknecht Art Fund Award
2008Student Art Exhibition Award for work entitled "Oracle"
1996Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Faculty Award in Psychology

Teaching Experience

2012Instructor of Note, Tyler School of Art, Mixed Media Printing & Digital Processes
2011Instructor of Note, Tyler School of Art, Off Loom Structures Levels I and II, Spring and Fall sem.
2010Harbor School, Blue Hill, ME: 3D design and sculpture
2010George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME: independent study mentor, sculpture
2009Harbor School, Blue Hill, ME: hand felting workshop
2009Maine Arts in Education Program, Orono, ME: graphic design/personal branding workshop
2008George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME: graphic design/personal branding workshop
2008George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME: monoprinting workshop
2007Maine Arts in Education Program, Blue Hill, ME: independent study mentor, graphic design

Memberships/Affilitations

 International Sculpture Center, Hamilton, NJ 
www.sculpture.org
 Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME
www.artsmaine.org
 Maine Arts Commission
mainearts.maine.gov