Jonathan Parks
Albuquerque, NM
Education
Studio Teacher; Gardens, Escuela del Sol, Albuquerque, NM. 08/19 - 07/22
Educator, Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, Albuquerque, NM. 09/12 – 05/17
Teaching Artist, Arts Adventures Autism Program, Albuquerque, NM. 09/11 – 12/16
Teaching Artist and Gallery Assistant, VSA Arts of New Mexico / North Fourth Art Center, Albuquerque NM. 09/10 – 08/11
Teaching Artist, VSA Arts of New Mexico / North Fourth Art Center’s Exploratory Arts Program, Albuquerque NM. 09/09 – 08/10
Staff, Store Associate, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 10/07 – 01/08
Library Acquisitions Assistant, Marywood University Library, Scranton, PA. 05/06 – 08/06 Adult
Collection Librarian/Manager, Osgood Public Library, Osgood, IN. 05/03 – 08/05
Public Works
2017 | Attention. Paint on Jersey Barriers. Cochiti Lake, USACE, Peña Blanca, NM
2017 | Seed. Paint, reclaimed ponderosa pine log, mud/clay, and seed. Cochiti Lake, USACE, Peña Blanca, NM
2016 | Untitled sculpture (extrapolations from mark making). Brass and painted steel wire. Explora Science Center, Albuquerque, NM
Selected Exhibitions
2018 | Harwood 12 x 12 Fundraising Exhibition. Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM
2004 | Works by Jonathan Parks, Solo Exhibit. Osgood Public Library, Osgood, IN
2003 | Meaning is Projected. BFA Exhibition. Atrium Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2002 | 67th Annual Student Show. Atrium Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2002 | React to Art. L.A. Pittenger Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
1999 | 13th Annual Art Show. Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
1999 | Juried Exhibition. Shircliff Gallery of Art, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Awards, Honors and Residencies
2018 | Studio Manager/Gallery Curator, OffCenter Community Arts Project, Albuquerque, NM
Advanced encaustic painting knowledge and techniques (painting, printmaking, casting, supports)
Painting knowledge, including watercolor, encaustic, gouache, oil, tempera, pastel, acrylic, saponified wax, etcetera
Drawing knowledge, including figurative drawing, design and composition, techniques (hatching, chiaroscuro, contour, shading, grisaille, etcetera) with advance materials knowledge
Color theory knowledge and teaching practice
Operational and safety knowledge of printmaking processes, including woodcut, linocut, engraving, etching, drypoint, screen-printing, and monotype (including encaustic monotype) processes
Bookbinding techniques, including chain/Coptic stitch, saddle binding, stab binding, and case binding
Collage, multi/mixed media techniques and archival use
3D
Advance operational and safety knowledge of woodworking hand and machine tools, including table/circular saws, band saws, horizontal boring machine, lathes, miter/compound miter saws, panel saws, sanders, joiners/planers, mortisers, drill presses, and related tools
Operational and safety knowledge of jewelers/metalworking tools, including acetylene/oxygen-acetylene/propane torches, saw frames, band saws, forming hammers/stakes, acid and electro etching, piercing/drilling, flex-shaft, rolling mills, brakes/shears, etcetera
Introductory glass techniques (cutting, stained glass, fusing, slumping, casting)
Armature-building, including wire, foam, cardboard and wood
Other
Hand and machine sewing, including leather
jonathan.d.parks@gmail.com
Education
MFA with Honors, Studio Arts, Marywood University, Scranton PA, 2007
BFA, Painting, Ball State University, Muncie IN, 2003
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Independent Artist / Coaching. Multiple locations. 01/07 - present
Teaching Artist, Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM. 2019 - 2022
Gallery Curator, OffCenter Community Arts Project, Albuquerque, NM. 02/18 – 12/18
Educator, Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, Albuquerque, NM. 09/12 – 05/17
Teaching Artist, Arts Adventures Autism Program, Albuquerque, NM. 09/11 – 12/16
Teaching Artist and Gallery Assistant, VSA Arts of New Mexico / North Fourth Art Center, Albuquerque NM. 09/10 – 08/11
Teaching Artist, VSA Arts of New Mexico / North Fourth Art Center’s Exploratory Arts Program, Albuquerque NM. 09/09 – 08/10
Staff, Store Associate, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 10/07 – 01/08
Library Acquisitions Assistant, Marywood University Library, Scranton, PA. 05/06 – 08/06 Adult
Collection Librarian/Manager, Osgood Public Library, Osgood, IN. 05/03 – 08/05
Public Works
2017 | Attention. Paint on Jersey Barriers. Cochiti Lake, USACE, Peña Blanca, NM
2017 | Seed. Paint, reclaimed ponderosa pine log, mud/clay, and seed. Cochiti Lake, USACE, Peña Blanca, NM
2016 | Untitled sculpture (extrapolations from mark making). Brass and painted steel wire. Explora Science Center, Albuquerque, NM
Selected Exhibitions
2018 | Harwood 12 x 12 Fundraising Exhibition. Harwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | Transitions. VSA N4th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2010 | Things in the Air, Group Exhibition. OFFCenter Arts, Albuquerque, NM
2007 | MFA Graduate Exhibition. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, Scranton, PA
2006 | Group Exhibition. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Avoca, PA
2004 | Works by Jonathan Parks, Solo Exhibit. Osgood Public Library, Osgood, IN
2003 | Meaning is Projected. BFA Exhibition. Atrium Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2002 | 67th Annual Student Show. Atrium Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
2002 | React to Art. L.A. Pittenger Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
1999 | 13th Annual Art Show. Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie, IN
1999 | Juried Exhibition. Shircliff Gallery of Art, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Awards, Honors and Residencies
2016 - 2017 | USACE Visiting Artist/Craftsman Program, feasibility study, Artist Residency, Cochiti Lake, Peña Blanca NM (March 3 - December 31)
2007 | Ella T. Ruane Medal for Excellence in Art, Marywood University
2006 and 2007 | I.H.M. Scholarship Recipient, Marywood University
2007 | Ella T. Ruane Medal for Excellence in Art, Marywood University
2006 and 2007 | I.H.M. Scholarship Recipient, Marywood University
Bibliography
Axle Contemporary, Santa Fe NM. online website, photographs of artist's work: "Allyson Packer; Stop Crying." www.axleart.com. October, 19 2014. http://www.axleart.com/#!packer/c1zgs
Edible Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos NM. online print publication, event photographs. "Robert Hoberg, Permalove and Apple Mulligatawny." www.ediblesantafe.com. July, 19 2013. http://ediblesantafe.com/eat/recipes/soup/robert-hoberg-permalove-and-apple- mulligatawny/
Ghost Ranch, Piedra Lumbre Education and Visitor's Center, Abiquiu, NM. press release/graphic media with photograph. "VSA in the Community, The Illusion of Colors." August 18, 2011.
VSA Arts / North Fourth Art Center, Albuquerque NM. exhibition announcement with image/graphic media. June 3, 2011.
Cochiti Lake Recreational Area, Peña Blanca NM. brochure publication with watercolor frontispiece: Golden Eye. "Birds of Cochiti Lake and the Surrounding Rio Grande Valley; Cochiti Lake Recreational Area, Winter." November 2009.
Selected Curatorial Projects and Organized Events
Edible Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos NM. online print publication, event photographs. "Robert Hoberg, Permalove and Apple Mulligatawny." www.ediblesantafe.com. July, 19 2013. http://ediblesantafe.com/eat/recipes/soup/robert-hoberg-permalove-and-apple- mulligatawny/
Ghost Ranch, Piedra Lumbre Education and Visitor's Center, Abiquiu, NM. press release/graphic media with photograph. "VSA in the Community, The Illusion of Colors." August 18, 2011.
VSA Arts / North Fourth Art Center, Albuquerque NM. exhibition announcement with image/graphic media. June 3, 2011.
Cochiti Lake Recreational Area, Peña Blanca NM. brochure publication with watercolor frontispiece: Golden Eye. "Birds of Cochiti Lake and the Surrounding Rio Grande Valley; Cochiti Lake Recreational Area, Winter." November 2009.
Selected Curatorial Projects and Organized Events
2018 | Studio Manager/Gallery Curator, OffCenter Community Arts Project, Albuquerque, NM
2016, 2017 | Adult Night at Explora Science Center: Inventive Art. Organizer/Manager, Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, Albuquerque, NM
2016 | The Southwestern Car Show and Charity. Explora Science Center, presented by the New Mexico Autism Society, Organizer, Keshet Performing Arts Center, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, The Illusion of Colors. Curatorial Assistant, Ghost Ranch; Piedra Lumbra Education and Visitor Center, Abiquiu, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, The Great Southwestern Antique Show. Curatorial Assistant, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | Transitions. Curator, VSA N4th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, VSA Announces a New Donor Drive. Curatorial Assistant, VSA N4th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2010 | Natural Beauty: Works by VSA Artists. Curatorial Assistant, Open Space Visitors Center, Albuquerque, NM
Conferences and Symposiums
2016 | The Southwestern Car Show and Charity. Explora Science Center, presented by the New Mexico Autism Society, Organizer, Keshet Performing Arts Center, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, The Illusion of Colors. Curatorial Assistant, Ghost Ranch; Piedra Lumbra Education and Visitor Center, Abiquiu, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, The Great Southwestern Antique Show. Curatorial Assistant, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | Transitions. Curator, VSA N4th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2011 | VSA in the Community, VSA Announces a New Donor Drive. Curatorial Assistant, VSA N4th Gallery, Albuquerque, NM
2010 | Natural Beauty: Works by VSA Artists. Curatorial Assistant, Open Space Visitors Center, Albuquerque, NM
Conferences and Symposiums
2016 | Special Representative to Explora Science Center, Collective Impact, Association of Children’s Museums, InterActivity 2016, Norwalk, CT
2015 | Organizer/Presenter/Exhibit Guide, The Southwest Conference on Disability for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM
2014 | Exhibit Guide, Mini Maker Fair: Make and Create with Scribble Machines for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, Albuquerque, NM
2013 | Conference and Exhibit Guide, ASTC Annual Conference (the Association for Science and Technology Centers), hosted by Explora Science Center, the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Albuquerque, NM
Volunteerism
2015 | Organizer/Presenter/Exhibit Guide, The Southwest Conference on Disability for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM
2014 | Exhibit Guide, Mini Maker Fair: Make and Create with Scribble Machines for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, Albuquerque, NM
2013 | Conference and Exhibit Guide, ASTC Annual Conference (the Association for Science and Technology Centers), hosted by Explora Science Center, the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science for Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum. Albuquerque, NM
Volunteerism
2016 - present | United States Army Corps of Engineers, Volunteer Visiting Artist/Craftsman Program at Cochiti Lake, Peña Blanca, NM
2010 - 2011 | AmeriCorps Volunteer, Art Educator Outreach Specialist at VSA North Fourth Art Center, Albuqueque, NM
2009 - 2010 | AmeriCorps Volunteer, Art Educator at VSA North Fourth Art Center
2010 - 2011 | AmeriCorps Volunteer, Art Educator Outreach Specialist at VSA North Fourth Art Center, Albuqueque, NM
2009 - 2010 | AmeriCorps Volunteer, Art Educator at VSA North Fourth Art Center
Technical Abilities
2D
Advanced encaustic painting knowledge and techniques (painting, printmaking, casting, supports)
Painting knowledge, including watercolor, encaustic, gouache, oil, tempera, pastel, acrylic, saponified wax, etcetera
Drawing knowledge, including figurative drawing, design and composition, techniques (hatching, chiaroscuro, contour, shading, grisaille, etcetera) with advance materials knowledge
Color theory knowledge and teaching practice
Operational and safety knowledge of printmaking processes, including woodcut, linocut, engraving, etching, drypoint, screen-printing, and monotype (including encaustic monotype) processes
Bookbinding techniques, including chain/Coptic stitch, saddle binding, stab binding, and case binding
Collage, multi/mixed media techniques and archival use
3D
Advanced knowledge framing and building substrates and supports for painting and mounting of two and three-dimensional work
Advance operational and safety knowledge of woodworking hand and machine tools, including table/circular saws, band saws, horizontal boring machine, lathes, miter/compound miter saws, panel saws, sanders, joiners/planers, mortisers, drill presses, and related tools
Operational and safety knowledge of jewelers/metalworking tools, including acetylene/oxygen-acetylene/propane torches, saw frames, band saws, forming hammers/stakes, acid and electro etching, piercing/drilling, flex-shaft, rolling mills, brakes/shears, etcetera
Introductory glass techniques (cutting, stained glass, fusing, slumping, casting)
Introductory electrical and plumbing techniques
Ceramic hand-building techniques
Plaster mold-making techniques
Ceramic hand-building techniques
Plaster mold-making techniques
Armature-building, including wire, foam, cardboard and wood
Other
Gallery lighting and presentation
Archival processes
Photographic/videographic knowledge, including, analog and digital formats, manual B&W processes, with use of Nikon or equivalent, and digital processing via Adobe/Lightroom
Archival processes
Photographic/videographic knowledge, including, analog and digital formats, manual B&W processes, with use of Nikon or equivalent, and digital processing via Adobe/Lightroom
Hand and machine sewing, including leather
Introductory performance/movement and theater exercises
Introductory plasma and laser cutter
Exhibit design knowledge, including water pumps/filtration, solar, sound, airflow, circuits, motors, Makey Makey, arduino products, breadboards, optics, lighting, engineering, cognitive/visual effects, audio/visual equipment, etcetera
Operational knowledge of Mac and PC, Adobe programs, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, various data collecting programs, etcetera
Website and newsletter-building using online platforms
Exhibit design knowledge, including water pumps/filtration, solar, sound, airflow, circuits, motors, Makey Makey, arduino products, breadboards, optics, lighting, engineering, cognitive/visual effects, audio/visual equipment, etcetera
Operational knowledge of Mac and PC, Adobe programs, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, various data collecting programs, etcetera
Website and newsletter-building using online platforms
