Ryan Eckert
RYAN ECKERT
Phone: ------------!Email: ------------ Address: 800 E Curry Rd!Apartment 1078!Tempe, AZ 85281
EDUCATION
Arizona State University: Master of Fine Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated May 2020
Eastern Illinois University: Master of Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated May 2017
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Eastern Illinois University: Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated December 2015
GPA: 3.39/4.0, Major GPA: 3.42 Southwestern Illinois College
Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant
Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
Arizona State University. Tempe, AZ.
Creating syllabus and design all projects for Drawing I course Independently teaching and conducting critiques in Drawing I course Grading projects for Drawing I course
Creating informative handouts for every project
Demonstrating lessons and individually helping students through projects Successfully transitioning Drawing I course completely online during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted online lessons, critiques, and discussions with students via the
Canvas online system.
Teaching Assistant Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 Eastern Illinois University. Charleston, IL.
Creating syllabus and designing all projects for Introduction to Art course Independently teaching studio portion of Introduction to Art course Lecturing on various aspects of painting of Introduction to Art course Grading research papers for Introduction to Art course
Entering and updating every student’s grades on the online system Preparing and screen casting a lecture onto the online system
Gallery Intern Spring 2016 Bruno David Gallery. St Louis, MO.
Assisting with physical installation of various art shows
Editing and uploading thumbnails of photos onto gallery website Creating individual artist catalog booklets for art exhibitions Efficiently taking inventory of materials
EXHIBITIONS
MFA Solo Thesis Exhibition: “Grace Returning”
ASU Harry Wood Gallery 90 works displayed
International Exhibition. “Grad, Faculty Exhibition” Rehmin University. Beijing, China
1 painting exhibited Solo Thesis Exhibition: “Grace Returning”
Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ.
80 paintings, 12 Sculptures exhibited
Solo Exhibition: “This Is Romance”
Bruno David Gallery. St. Louis, MO.
18 paintings exhibited “Rising in Phoenix” Juried Exhibition
Shemer Art Center. Phoenix, AZ. 5 paintings exhibited
Galbut Prize Juried Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ.
1 painting exhibited
Honorable Mention received
“Expulsion” Group Exhibition
Fine Art Complex 1101. Tempe, AZ.
2 paintings exhibited ASU Fashion & Painting Collaboration
Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Scottsdale, AZ. 15 paintings exhibited
Party at the Garden: MFA Group Exhibition Phoenix Art Museum. Phoenix, AZ.
1 painting exhibited
“Hot Plate” UA and ASU Painting Exhibition
Lionel Rombach Gallery. Tucson, AZ. 2 paintings exhibited
Graduate College Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Graduate College. Tempe, AZ.
2 paintings exhibited Echoes: Group Exhibition
New City Gallery. Phoenix, AZ. 3 paintings exhibited
Summer MFA Exhibition
Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2019 Spring 2019
Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018
Summer 2018
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ. 2 paintings exhibited
Solo Exhibition
Ice House Gallery. Phoenix, AZ
20 paintings exhibited
Contemporary Art Gallery Online
All Florals Exhibition.
3 paintings exhibited
Bridged: Group Exhibition
Mas Arte Galeria. Quito, Ecuador.
3 paintings exhibited First Year MFA Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ. 1 painting exhibited
Masters of Art Exhibition
Eastern Illinois University’s Tarble Arts Center. Charleston, IL.
9 paintings exhibited Augment: Solo Exhibition
Burl Ives Studio Gallery. Charleston, IL.
Collection of works done through time at Eastern Illinois University Student Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Tarble Arts Center. Charleston, IL. 3 paintings accepted
Blue Room Magazine: Volume 2
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL.
Extended interview spread 6 paintings accepted
Blue Room Magazine: Volume 1
Eastern Illinois University. Charleston, IL.
3 paintings accepted A Tribute to the 1960’s Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Mary J. Booth Library. Charleston, IL. 1 painting displayed
Figure it Out III Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL.
2 charcoal drawings displayed
1 pen and ink drawing displayed Figure It Out II Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL. 2 red chalk drawings displayed
Full sketchbook with pen drawings displayed
Figure It Out Art Show
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Fall 2017 Spring 2017
Fall 2015 Spring 2015 Spring 2015
Fall 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL. 2 charcoal drawings displayed
Student Art Show
Southwestern Illinois College. Belleville, IL.
2 charcoal drawings accepted
Student Art Show
Southwestern Illinois College. Belleville, IL. 1 charcoal drawing accepted
HONORS
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Mural Design winner
Arizona State University
Awarded Three Murals inside the ASU Art Building
The School of Art Special Talent Award Arizona State University
Awarded Teaching Assistantship Ruth Boyd Cook Scholarship
Eastern Illinois University Art Department Awarded for Excellence in Painting
REFERENCES Available upon request
2012 – 2013
2011 – 2012
Spring 2019 Fall 2018 Spring 2015
RYAN ECKERT
Phone: ------------!Email: ------------ Address: 800 E Curry Rd!Apartment 1078!Tempe, AZ 85281
EDUCATION
Arizona State University: Master of Fine Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated May 2020
Eastern Illinois University: Master of Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated May 2017
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Eastern Illinois University: Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentration in Painting
Graduated December 2015
GPA: 3.39/4.0, Major GPA: 3.42 Southwestern Illinois College
Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant
Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
Arizona State University. Tempe, AZ.
Creating syllabus and design all projects for Drawing I course Independently teaching and conducting critiques in Drawing I course Grading projects for Drawing I course
Creating informative handouts for every project
Demonstrating lessons and individually helping students through projects Successfully transitioning Drawing I course completely online during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted online lessons, critiques, and discussions with students via the
Canvas online system.
Teaching Assistant Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 Eastern Illinois University. Charleston, IL.
Creating syllabus and designing all projects for Introduction to Art course Independently teaching studio portion of Introduction to Art course Lecturing on various aspects of painting of Introduction to Art course Grading research papers for Introduction to Art course
Entering and updating every student’s grades on the online system Preparing and screen casting a lecture onto the online system
Gallery Intern Spring 2016 Bruno David Gallery. St Louis, MO.
Assisting with physical installation of various art shows
Editing and uploading thumbnails of photos onto gallery website Creating individual artist catalog booklets for art exhibitions Efficiently taking inventory of materials
EXHIBITIONS
MFA Solo Thesis Exhibition: “Grace Returning”
ASU Harry Wood Gallery 90 works displayed
International Exhibition. “Grad, Faculty Exhibition” Rehmin University. Beijing, China
1 painting exhibited Solo Thesis Exhibition: “Grace Returning”
Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ.
80 paintings, 12 Sculptures exhibited
Solo Exhibition: “This Is Romance”
Bruno David Gallery. St. Louis, MO.
18 paintings exhibited “Rising in Phoenix” Juried Exhibition
Shemer Art Center. Phoenix, AZ. 5 paintings exhibited
Galbut Prize Juried Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ.
1 painting exhibited
Honorable Mention received
“Expulsion” Group Exhibition
Fine Art Complex 1101. Tempe, AZ.
2 paintings exhibited ASU Fashion & Painting Collaboration
Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Scottsdale, AZ. 15 paintings exhibited
Party at the Garden: MFA Group Exhibition Phoenix Art Museum. Phoenix, AZ.
1 painting exhibited
“Hot Plate” UA and ASU Painting Exhibition
Lionel Rombach Gallery. Tucson, AZ. 2 paintings exhibited
Graduate College Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Graduate College. Tempe, AZ.
2 paintings exhibited Echoes: Group Exhibition
New City Gallery. Phoenix, AZ. 3 paintings exhibited
Summer MFA Exhibition
Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2019 Spring 2019
Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018 Fall 2018
Summer 2018
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ. 2 paintings exhibited
Solo Exhibition
Ice House Gallery. Phoenix, AZ
20 paintings exhibited
Contemporary Art Gallery Online
All Florals Exhibition.
3 paintings exhibited
Bridged: Group Exhibition
Mas Arte Galeria. Quito, Ecuador.
3 paintings exhibited First Year MFA Exhibition
Arizona State University’s Harry Wood Gallery. Tempe, AZ. 1 painting exhibited
Masters of Art Exhibition
Eastern Illinois University’s Tarble Arts Center. Charleston, IL.
9 paintings exhibited Augment: Solo Exhibition
Burl Ives Studio Gallery. Charleston, IL.
Collection of works done through time at Eastern Illinois University Student Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Tarble Arts Center. Charleston, IL. 3 paintings accepted
Blue Room Magazine: Volume 2
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL.
Extended interview spread 6 paintings accepted
Blue Room Magazine: Volume 1
Eastern Illinois University. Charleston, IL.
3 paintings accepted A Tribute to the 1960’s Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Mary J. Booth Library. Charleston, IL. 1 painting displayed
Figure it Out III Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL.
2 charcoal drawings displayed
1 pen and ink drawing displayed Figure It Out II Art Show
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL. 2 red chalk drawings displayed
Full sketchbook with pen drawings displayed
Figure It Out Art Show
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Fall 2017 Spring 2017
Fall 2015 Spring 2015 Spring 2015
Fall 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Eastern Illinois University’s Life Drawing Class. Charleston, IL. 2 charcoal drawings displayed
Student Art Show
Southwestern Illinois College. Belleville, IL.
2 charcoal drawings accepted
Student Art Show
Southwestern Illinois College. Belleville, IL. 1 charcoal drawing accepted
HONORS
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Mural Design winner
Arizona State University
Awarded Three Murals inside the ASU Art Building
The School of Art Special Talent Award Arizona State University
Awarded Teaching Assistantship Ruth Boyd Cook Scholarship
Eastern Illinois University Art Department Awarded for Excellence in Painting
REFERENCES Available upon request
2012 – 2013
2011 – 2012
Spring 2019 Fall 2018 Spring 2015