DORIAN J. BEAULIEU
219 Minneapolis Avenue
Duluth, MN 55803
218-724-3059
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Masters of Arts in art history, August 2002 – Present
Grade Point Average: 4.0, A = 4.0
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Masters of Arts in studio Curriculum, August 1991
Grade Point Average: 4.0, A = 4.0
University of Minnesota Duluth>
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 1987
Major: K-12 Art Education
Graduated with Departmental Honors
Grade Point Average: 3.1, A = 4.0
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Ceramics /Sculpture Instructor
Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN, 1994 to Present
. Provide instruction in ceramics, sculpture, three-dimensional design, drawing, painting and watercolor
Ceramics Instructor
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, Guangzhou, China, February/March 2006
. Provided instruction to Chinese students in beginning and advanced wheel throwing, hand building, decorating and glazing techniques
. Initiated glaze chemistry
. Introduced Raku firing
. Provided slide lecture and presentations
. Produced personal work to be exhibited at the academy
Graduate Assistant Ceramics Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Superior, August 2002
. Provide instruction in ceramics
Ceramics Instructor
Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, MN, 1993 to 1996
. Provided instruction in adult wheel throwing, hand building, decorating and glazing techniques
Instructor of Arts and Crafts
Federal Prison Camp, Duluth, MN, 1984 to 1995
. Developed craft class policy and format
. Provided instruction in ceramics, painting, drawing, leather craft and macramé
. Supervised inmates and their activities in the classroom
. Organized inmate art exhibits at Duluth Teachers Credit Union, LHB Engineers & Architects and Duluth Art Institute
. Initiated inmate participation in “Empty Bowl†fund-raiser, 1994
. Received program recognition in Zenith City Arts, October 1989
Sculpture Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1991 to 1993
. Provided instruction in the additive, subtractive and sculpture casting techniques using clay, wood, plaster and found objects
Substitute Teacher – Grades K-12
Duluth Public Schools, Duluth, MN, spring 1987
. Taught Art Education in various schools as needed as a substitute
AWARDS AND HONORS:
. Recipient of Faculty Awards for Excellence, 2006
. Duluth Public Arts Commission member, 2001 – 2004
. Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, 4th Annual, Maddie Simons Advocate Award, 2002
. National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Award, 2000
. Selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1999
. Student Support Services Instructor of the year, 1997-98
. Certificate of recognition, Duluth Community College, 1995
. Four Art Faculty Merit Awards, 1977, 1995 and 1986
. Tweed Purchase Award, 1986
. Two Tweed Trophy Cash Awards, 1985 to 1986
. Print Process Group Merit Award, 1985
. Tweed Art Gallery Cash Award, 1985
ACTIVITIES:
Pottery, arts and crafts, tennis, football and hockey
CREDENTIALS:
Available upon request
