Oreen Cohen
102 Norwalk Ave
Buffalo, NY 14226
Cell: (585) 732-8885
oreenie@gmail.com
http://oreen.gothacked.org
EDUCATION:
State University of New York at University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Studies: Painting
Minor in Philosophy of Art
Concentration in Sculpture
GPA 4.0
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Arts: Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting
ORGANIZATIONS:
Student Visual Arts Organization President- Fall 2006- Present responsibilities include organizing and administering projects and club activities, curate, install and promote art exhibitions. Collaborate with other officers of the club, faculty sponsor, and student association leaders.
Student Visual Arts Association Treasurer- Fall 2005- Spring 2006 at University at Buffalo, to promote the Visual Arts on Campus and Community, participate in Exhibits at One Hour Gallery; take care of finances of club.
Art Forum - Fall 2003 - spring 2004 at Fredonia State to broaden awareness and appreciation of the visual arts, both on -campus and in the community, and to discuss relevant issues and ideas, participated in club projects, and activities
.
Jewish Student Union – Fall 2003-Spring 2005 at Fredonia State to promote Jewish culture, education, identity and pride on campus through various events.
Tau Sigma Honors Society- A group designated to recognize honorable transfer students for their Academic success. 2005
SKILLS:
Through education and self teaching I have learned how to Paint, draw (in all mediums), sculpt in metal, plaster and ceramics.
Computing Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Mac/pc.
I have experience with children of all ages in an educational setting.
EXPERIENCE:
May 22 - Indiana University Study Abroad Program, Berlin, Germany
July 6th 2007 Intense 7 week summer sculpture course in Berlin, Germany. The course is rooted in self-directed art-making resulting in a gallery exhibition at the end of the term.
September 2005- Work-study student for Becky Koenig (Assistant to the chair) of the University of
-Present Buffalo Department of Visual Studies.
Responsibilities include compiling charts and academic course schedules for, filing, photocopying, documenting student work and general office duties.
May 2002- Dibella’s Old Fashioned Submarines, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY (2002-2005)
Present Crew Member/ Sandwich Artist
Responsibilities include making submarine sandwiches for customers, greeting customers, cashier, and clean up duties.
June 2004- Camp Gan Izzy, Rochester, NY
August 2004 Director of Arts and crafts, sports, Assistant Head Counselor
June 2005- Create and administer arts and crafts projects as well as games and sports for the campers
August 2005 ages 2-15. Created a weekly newsletter to share activities held at camp with parents and the community.
November 2004- Freelance Commissioned portrait for Cecilia Lopez.
January 2002 Freelance Commissioned Mural painting, Rochester, NY
Painter/designer
EXHIBITS:
University at Buffalo- Solo show for receiving the Evelyn Rumsey Scholarship to study abroad. November 2007 Buffalo, NY
Blind Babies Holiday 13- Featured artist to create on-site artwork and display at annual camping and music festival. August 2007 Hartland, NY
Praxis Gallery- “Donkey shane” Exhibited artwork June 2007 in Berlin, Germany
Buffalo Central Terminal- “Intersecting Spaces” Exhibited, Curratted, Installed and Organized University at Buffalo Senior Thesis Exhbition, April 2007 Buffalo, NY
Cosmopolitan Model Gallery- Exhibited sculpture for “Things That Go Bump in the Night” show. October 2006 Buffalo, NY
Americana Wine Festival- Curated, Installed, and Displayed three paintings at a benefit event for Camp Good Days- November 17th- 18th 2006 , Buffalo, NY
Fredonia Art Exchange- Set up an exchange of artwork between Fredonia State students and Univesity at Buffalo Students. Curated, Installed and Displayed one painting at SUNY Fredonia. October 2006, Fredonia, NY and Buffalo, NY
Music is Art Live- Showcased artwork , performance painted, and interviewed as the featured artist for a TV show that brings together musical acts and artists. Buffalo, NY October 2006
University at Buffalo Basement Gallery- Undergraduate Painting Show 2006 Exhibited Artwork- Buffalo, NY
One Hour Gallery- Salon Style December 2-9th 2005- Exhibited Artwork- Buffalo, NY
El Museo- October 2006. Exhibited Artwork.-Buffalo, NY
Brighton, New York Town Arts Festival- 2001-2005- Exhibited Artwork- Rochester, NY
Fredonia Student Gallery Show- 2003/2004- Exhibited Artwork. - Fredonia, NY
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Donation of two paintings- To raise money for scholarships for incoming freshman to the Universit
at Buffalo. November 2006
Boys and Girls Club of America- Art Auction- Donated 4 works of art to the Auction, and raised $500.00 - also curetted the event. 2006.
Peep Show Volunteer- Event held by Art Organization Squeaky Wheel at Hotel Lenox
February 25, 2006.
Face Painting- For children of all ages at social events, and birthday parties. 2002-2006
Mural Painting- At Brighton High School, and Hillel School in Rochester, NY 2000-2003
Open Door Mission- Handed out meals to the less fortunate December 2002.
Battered Women’s Shelter- Made arts and crafts projects with the children of the battered women. 2002-2003 Rochester, NY
HONORS:
Evelyn Rumsey Summer Scholarship- Selected by University at Buffalo faculty to study abroad in Berlin, Germany for the Indiana University Summer Sculpture Program. 2007
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Memorial Scholarship Fall 2006 - from the Department of Art at the University at Buffalo- a scholarship to fray the costs of art supplies for students.
Philip C. and Virginia Cuthbert Elliott Scholarship Spring 2006- Awarded by the faculty at University at Buffalo for outstanding effort in painting
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Memorial Scholarship Spring 2006 - from the Department of Art at the University at Buffalo- a scholarship to fray the costs of art supplies for students.
Educational Development Program Academic Honor Gold Certificate 2005- Awarded to EDP students who achieve a GPA of 3.3 or higher at SUNY Fredonia for the fall 2005 semester.
Birthright Israel- January 2005
Intense study abroad program aimed to expand Jewish American teenagers’ understanding of the culture and history of Israel for 10 days.
Educational Development Program (EDP) Academic Award- Certificate Winner -From SUNY Fredonia. Spring 2005 and Fall 2005
D. Bradley Smith Purchase Award 2003- Brighton High School purchased a drawing from me for its personal collection.
Finger Lakes Scholastic Art Awards 2002-2003- Received Jurors Choice Award.
Colombia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards 2003- Received an honorable mention for Illustration portfolio in color for Brighton High Schools Art and Literary Magazine, “Galaxy.” |