AP Paulson
AP E. Paulson
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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LinkedIn: ------------/in/ap-paulson-864263186
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Minnesota� Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 2017 - August 2019 (Pending)
Specialized Program: HECUA Art for Social Change, Pillsbury House Theatre, Minneapolis
Spring 2018
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids � Associate in Fine Arts
August 2014 - June 2017
INTERNSHIPS
The Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis Minnesota- Gallery Preparator Internship
Spring 2019
Attending meetings with staff, including gallery directors, assistants, and MFA students to discuss current and future installations
Assisting in installation of artwork (lighting, painting, hanging and handling work)
Assisting in the deinstallation of artwork (packaging and returning artwork, spackling, wall painting, wall turnover)
Supervising and upkeep of gallery, including working at the desk during open hours
Working at openings, various tasks as given
Was part of NCECA 2019 (gallery maintenance, exhibition deinstallation, reception staff)
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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis Minnesota- May Day Internship
Spring 2018
Attending all community and internal meetings, start to finish, for May Day 2018
Developed skills in community organizing and development
Worked as an artist on one of the May Day sections of the parade
Took part in teaching both giant and small puppet building to community members in workshops
Worked on production and lighting backstage for theater productions
Soo Visual Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota- Gallery Internship
May 2017
Worked at gallery openings, provided tickets, worked finances
Began learning online gallery advertisement
Worked at private collector events, assisted in various tasks
Helped with a program designed to provide craft opportunities in a local nursing home
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shelter Care For Kids, Minneapolis, Minnesota- Trauma Informed Care Staff
May 2019-Present
Helps provide day to day trauma informed care to children ages 3-11
helps keep track of and fill out paperwork and files for kid�s in our care
Informed to help lead activities, including field trips and craft times
Eden Prairie Art Center, Eden Prairie, Minnesota- Art Instructor
September 2018-Present
Worked as an art instructor for the art center, including instruction in: painting, clay, bookmaking and puppet making
Designed classes for �Story and Art Time�, a early age class for children focused on using storytelling as a foundation for creating physical artwork
Ran birthday parties and events
Worked at various art and craft festivals creating and teaching workshops
BEAM Camp, Strafford New Hampshire- Staff
June 2018-August 2018
Worked on a staff developed to support and empower kids through creativity
co-taught workshops on fiber, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, concrete and various other skills
Was a co-leader for the painting/fabric/drawing/ceramics building
YMCA Camp Warren, Eveleth Minnesota- Art Director
June 9th 2017-August 25th 2017
Worked as the head art director of YMCA Camp Warren
Maintained art building (was in charge of maintenance, staff, and building use)
Curated a curriculum of art opportunities for kids-20 age 4-17
Maintained overview of everyday projects
In charge of keeping track of supplies and ordering of new materials
AP E. Paulson
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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LinkedIn: ------------/in/ap-paulson-864263186
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Minnesota� Bachelor of Fine Arts
September 2017 - August 2019 (Pending)
Specialized Program: HECUA Art for Social Change, Pillsbury House Theatre, Minneapolis
Spring 2018
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids � Associate in Fine Arts
August 2014 - June 2017
INTERNSHIPS
The Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis Minnesota- Gallery Preparator Internship
Spring 2019
Attending meetings with staff, including gallery directors, assistants, and MFA students to discuss current and future installations
Assisting in installation of artwork (lighting, painting, hanging and handling work)
Assisting in the deinstallation of artwork (packaging and returning artwork, spackling, wall painting, wall turnover)
Supervising and upkeep of gallery, including working at the desk during open hours
Working at openings, various tasks as given
Was part of NCECA 2019 (gallery maintenance, exhibition deinstallation, reception staff)
.
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Minneapolis Minnesota- May Day Internship
Spring 2018
Attending all community and internal meetings, start to finish, for May Day 2018
Developed skills in community organizing and development
Worked as an artist on one of the May Day sections of the parade
Took part in teaching both giant and small puppet building to community members in workshops
Worked on production and lighting backstage for theater productions
Soo Visual Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota- Gallery Internship
May 2017
Worked at gallery openings, provided tickets, worked finances
Began learning online gallery advertisement
Worked at private collector events, assisted in various tasks
Helped with a program designed to provide craft opportunities in a local nursing home
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shelter Care For Kids, Minneapolis, Minnesota- Trauma Informed Care Staff
May 2019-Present
Helps provide day to day trauma informed care to children ages 3-11
helps keep track of and fill out paperwork and files for kid�s in our care
Informed to help lead activities, including field trips and craft times
Eden Prairie Art Center, Eden Prairie, Minnesota- Art Instructor
September 2018-Present
Worked as an art instructor for the art center, including instruction in: painting, clay, bookmaking and puppet making
Designed classes for �Story and Art Time�, a early age class for children focused on using storytelling as a foundation for creating physical artwork
Ran birthday parties and events
Worked at various art and craft festivals creating and teaching workshops
BEAM Camp, Strafford New Hampshire- Staff
June 2018-August 2018
Worked on a staff developed to support and empower kids through creativity
co-taught workshops on fiber, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, concrete and various other skills
Was a co-leader for the painting/fabric/drawing/ceramics building
YMCA Camp Warren, Eveleth Minnesota- Art Director
June 9th 2017-August 25th 2017
Worked as the head art director of YMCA Camp Warren
Maintained art building (was in charge of maintenance, staff, and building use)
Curated a curriculum of art opportunities for kids-20 age 4-17
Maintained overview of everyday projects
In charge of keeping track of supplies and ordering of new materials