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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.
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