Michael Yurgeles

Visual Art Instructor

Torrington, CT, USA

Work Experience

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Adjunct Professor of Photography

Instructs students in the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.
Maintains photographic darkroom and studio spaces.
Serves as Art Club faculty adviser.
January 2011 - Present Winsted, Connecticut, United States

Artwell Gallery

Executive Director

Responsible for the organization and management of all operations
•Develops business and strategic plans
•Raises funds from foundations and individuals
•Partners with for-profit retail businesses
August 2012 - Present Torrington, Connecticut, United States

Forman School

Chair, Visual and Performing Arts Department

Supervised and supported a faculty of five.
Served as instructor of two and three dimensional visual art courses, grades 9-12.
Developed courses to meet the needs of students with a variety of learning styles.
July 1996 - June 2010 Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

Education

Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD)

Master of Fine Arts

M.F.A. Photography. Studied with Gary Metz.
July 1983 - May 1985 Providence, Rhode Island, United States

University Of New Hampshire

B.S.

B.S. Animal Science
September 1975 - December 1979 Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Skills

Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop,