JANET K. BARDWELL

EDUCATION

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Master of Fine Arts.
Fibers. 1998.

Brown University, Providence, RI. Bachelor of Arts. Studio Art. 1986. Honors in Sculpture.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Conference Coordination Consultant. Tucson, AZ. January 1992 - Present.
Coordinate logistical arrangements and prepare all publications for the international Invertebrates in Captivity Conference.

Instructor, Beginning Fibers. The University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. Fall 1995, 1996, 1997. Spring 1997.
Taught fiber principles, tapestry weaving techniques, conducted student conferences and administered grades for undergraduate course.

Practicum Instructor, Beginning Fibers. The University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. Spring 1996.
Assisted with class instruction, demonstrations and grading of undergraduate course.

Metalsmithing Studio Assistant. The University of Arizona. Fall 1994 - Spring 1995.
Maintained tools, equipment, chemical solutions and cleanliness in the studio.

Instructional Specialist. The Center for Insect Science Education Outreach, The University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. April 1992- January 1994.
Wrote and developed lesson plans using insects, science and health for review by supervisor, scientists and teachers. Planned and implemented over twenty regional and national teacher training workshops. Coordinated bilingual translation. Grant development and grant writing.

Consultant. Tucson Audubon Society and Sonoran Arthropod Studies, Inc. Tucson, AZ. June 1992 - June 1993.
Planned, designed and wrote urban entomology lessons for grades 4-6. Coordinated team project and manuscript.

Associate Director and Assistant to the Director. Sonoran Arthropod Studies, Inc. Tucson, AZ. December 1986 - November 1991.
Designed, coordinated and taught teacher training workshops. Collaborated on design and construction of exhibits promoting environmental awareness. Coordinated and interpreted field trips and museum visits for families and students. Assisted with renovation and general maintenance of facilities.

 

COLLABORATIONS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND WORKSHOPS
Antics
. Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute. Tucson, AZ. Spring 1999 ­ present.

Workshop with Artist Nick Cave. Arizona Designer Craftsmen. Mesa, AZ. Spring 1997.

Co-Chair, Studio Art Graduate Alliance. The University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. Fall 1995 - Fall 1997.
Conceived and organized new graduate student orientation and organized accompanying handbook.

Studio Assistant. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN. Summer 1996.
Responsible for textile studio maintenance, assisted faculty, supply store work and duties as needed.

Ritual Altar Construction. Women's Ritual, Tucson, AZ. 1991-1994.
Constructed ephermeral room installations for large group rituals as per discussions from facilitators.

Amber Waves of Grain, Staff. Denver, CO. Summer, Fall 1983. Winter 1988.
Responsible for slip casting 10,000 pieces and assisted with firing, packing and exhibition of a 35,000 piece ceramic sculpture duplicating the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal. Artist, Barbara Donachy.

Women's Collaborative Piece, Participant. Providence, RI. Fall 1985 - Spring 1986.
Participated in organizing a documentary art work with four other women exploring group process, documentation, feminism and art collaboration.

 

EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND PERFORMANCES

2000 Antics. Tucson Pima Arts Council, Tucson, AZ
Guest Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art

1999 Arizona Biennial '99. Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
A Gathering of Women. Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Paul Robeson Gallery, Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA

1998 Nested Between Covers. Tucson Pima Arts Council, Tucson, AZ
Low-Land-Horizon. University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Found Gloves. you are here, the journal of creative geography,
Tucson, AZ
Barriers. MFA Thesis Exhibition. University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
Abject Lands: Personal Horizons. Joseph Gross Gallery, Tucson, AZ

1997 Found Gloves - solo installation. Phantom Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Mimesis 3. Central Arts Collective, Tucson, AZ
Shoe City Performances. Shoe City, Tucson, AZ

1996 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg, TN
Handweaver's Guild of America Vest Contest.
Convergence 96, Portland, OR
Solo New Genre Performances. Center for the Performing Arts, Tucson, AZ
Collaborative New Genre Performances. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Chromophobia X, publication of The University of Arizona.
Tucson, AZ

1995 Herstory Show. Student Union Gallery, Tucson, AZ

 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

1998 ArtBreak. The University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
Docent Training. The University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ

1997 The Culture of the Sixties, Art and Art History Graduate Student Symposium. Tucson, AZ

1993 Arizona Association for Bilingual Educators. Tucson, AZ
Invertebrates in Captivity Conference, 1993. Tucson, AZ
National Science Teacher Association International Meeting. Oaxtepec, Mexico
Southwestern and Rocky Mountain, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Albuquerque, NM
National Science Teacher Association Meeting.
Kansas City, MO

1992 Arizona Science Teacher Association Annual Meeting.
Mesa, AZ

1991 National Association of Interpretation. Vail, CO
Arizona Association for Learning in and about the Environment Annual Conference. Prescott, AZ

1990 AALE Earth Day Conference. Tucson, AZ

1988 Smithsonian Regional Workshop, Rainforest Panel Discussion. Tucson, AZ
Arizona Science Teacher Association Annual Meeting.
Mesa, AZ

 

GRANTS AND AWARDS

1993 Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Award for Spanish Bilingual K-3 Teacher Training in Arizona. Full grant request awarded to Center for Insect Science., $50,000.
1991 Sonoran Arthropod Studies, Inc. Founding Team Recognition
Distinguished Community Service Award. Arizona Science Teachers Association

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

1993-4 Pottery and Glass Bead Making Classes at Pima County Parks and Recreation. Tucson, AZ.
1993 Glass Bead Making Workshop with Lewis Wilson, Philabaum Studios. Tucson, AZ.
1990 Grant Proposal Writing Workshop, The Grantsmanship Center, Tucson, AZ.
1985 Spinning, Dyeing and Felting Summer Session, Rhode Island School of Design. Providence, RI.