RFOSTERDESIGN

BIO | ARTIST STATEMENT | RESUME | EXHIBITS

Ryan Foster
Naperville, IL
(309) 235-9057
ryanfosterdesign@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To further my education and experience in the artistic field, as well as utilize my skills in art and the use of the computer.

EDUCATION

North Central College, Naperville, IL
Graduation Date: June, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Minor: Interactive Media Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.113/4.00

COMPUTER SKILLS/ COURSEWORK

               Illustrator / In Design / Photoshop / Flash / Dreamweaver / Maya / Image Processing / 2D Animation Flash / 3D Animation Maya

Design Work

*  Designed and painted United Way sculptures for two years for Naperville

*  Designed T-shirt logo for Local 25, Plumbers and Pipefitters

*  Designed T-shirt logos for several Erie High School events

     INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Naperville, IL - June 2009-July 2009

*   Assist in transfer to a new Chamber website

*   Update and maintain Chamber website

Naperville Art League, Naperville, IL -
Winter 2009-June 2009

*   Assist with day to day operational tasks of gallery

*   Join volunteers in preparations for special exhibits and events

*   Interface with the public on behalf of the Naperville Art League

WORK EXPERIENCE

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Naperville, IL - June 2006-Present
Website Coordinator

*   Update and maintain Chamber website

*   Design banners and advertisements

*   Update and design newsletters

North Central College Art Center, Naperville, IL - Fall 2006-June 2009
Studio Assistant

*   Assist Art Director in cleaning and maintaining studios

*   Prepare materials for art classes

*   Assist students with questions pertaining to art classes

Schoenherr Art Gallery, North Central College, Naperville, IL - Winter 2009-June 2009

*     Inform visitors of exhibit

*    Install and remove exhibits from gallery

EXHIBITION WORK

2009, July                Galesburg Civic Cener, Galesburg, IL

2009, February             Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL

2009, May                   Senior Art Exhibit, Naperville,IL         

           

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES  

*   Diane Duvigneaud Senior Art Award

*   North Central College Honor Scholarship

*   Dean’s List, North Central College