Experiences in Art Education by Fesseha Demessae
My 22nd year of teaching fine arts is coming to a close. This compendium of experiences highlights some of my most memorable, as I continue working my craft towards pedagogical excellence.
Avenues: The World School
Sketchbook Making
Figure Drawing Studies
Perspective Drawing Studies
Still-Life Drawing Studies
Two-Dimensional Design Studies
Material Studies: Plaster
Material Studies: Ceramics
Material Studies: Paper
Material Studies: Bamboo
Advanced Art Studios (AP)
Individual Advancement through Creative Expression
Gallery Visits Galore and Studio Highlights
Chelsea, School of Visual Arts, et al.
Avenues: The Kalimba Project
Multi-Disciplinary, Cross-Divisional Project
Avenues-Aperture Foundation Collaborative
Avenues-FC Barcelona Collaborative
Barça Academy Pro-New York
2018 AIPSL Middle Grades Soccer Champions NYC
Coach Fish & Coach Byron
Avenues Faculty Exchange Award: Sāo Paolo
Addis Abeba University: Alle Felege School of Fine Arts
Department Head of Design
Ethiopian Institute for Architecture, Building, and Construction
Guest Lecturer
Italian Cultural Institute: 1st Annual Bamboo Design Competition
Juror
Teaching in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Early Teachings 2000-05
The Park School of Baltimore
Baltimore Mayor's Fine Arts Coordinator
Artist-in-Residence Program: Baltimore City Public Schools
