Stephanie Arner
SCAD MFA Student, Jewelry Artist
Savannah, GA, USAI am a process driven Jewelry Maker/Designer intrigued by the emotional value of jewelry. I enjoy the art of making as much as the end result of the work. Memories run deep... wear your story. ❤️
Work Experience
District School Board Of Pasco County
Art Teacher, Chasco Middle School
Encouraging adolescent minds to explore creative possibilities by embracing their fears of self-doubt through self-expression.
August 2017
- May 2020
Port Richey, Florida, United States
District School Board Of Pasco County
Art Teacher, Gulf Trace Elementary (K-5)
Illuminate young minds to explore the creative possibilities Art has to offer this world. Also, keep kids from eating markers and clay.
August 2015
- May 2017
Holiday, Florida, United States
Jewelry By Stephanie
Jewelry Designer
I design, create and build relationships with clients to make wearable stories. I am currently an MFA Graduate Student at Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia. My goals are to acquire new skills, network and become a Professor.
November 2002
- Present
Georgia, United States
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Jewelry Shop Monitor
Maintain safe & clean shop environment for students.
Monitor tool check out for students using inventory program.
Assist students with questions and troubleshooting.
Monitor tool check out for students using inventory program.
Assist students with questions and troubleshooting.
December 2021
- Present
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Tutor, Jewelry Department
Assist students with problem-solving, organizational skills, and all things jewelry.
March 2022
- Present
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Savannah College Of Art And Design
SCAD Summer Seminar: Jewelry Instructor
Plan, Prep and Instruct a comprehensive jewelry workshop for pre-college students.
June 2022
- July 2022
Savannah, Georgia, United States
YMCA Of The Suncoast
Art Instructor
Summer Art Camp (7-12yrs)
Weekly Art Class (7-12yrs)
Art Workshops (15+)
Weekly Art Class (7-12yrs)
Art Workshops (15+)
June 2010
- July 2016
Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
Suncoast Hospice: Empath Health
Palliative Care Art Program Developer & Instructor (Volunteer)
Provide an encouraging art practice for whole person wellness
February 2014
- August 2015
Florida, United States
Education
Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)
MFA, Jewelry
September 2020
- November 2023
Georgia, United States
University Of South Florida
BFA, Studio Art - Concentration in Ceramics
January 2012
- May 2015
Florida, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Chasco Middle School, Pasco County, Florida
Teacher of the Year
2020
Chasco Middle School, Pasco County, Florida
Charger Award: Student Engagement & Classroom Excellence
2019
Skills
Art Educator,
Art Teacher,
Artist,
Jewelry,
Jewelry Design,
Jewelry Fabrication,
Teacher,
PUBLICATIONS
Dunedin Fine Arts Center - Wearable Art XI:
http://www.dfac.org/wearable-art-eleven-a-hot-end-to-august-8-29-15-at-dfac/
Tampa Bay Newspapers:
http://www.dfac.org/wearable-art-eleven-a-hot-end-to-august-8-29-15-at-dfac/
Recycle Nation News Article:
https://recyclenation.com/2015/06/recycling-artist-spotlight-stephanie-arner/
http://www.dfac.org/wearable-art-eleven-a-hot-end-to-august-8-29-15-at-dfac/
Tampa Bay Newspapers:
http://www.dfac.org/wearable-art-eleven-a-hot-end-to-august-8-29-15-at-dfac/
Recycle Nation News Article:
https://recyclenation.com/2015/06/recycling-artist-spotlight-stephanie-arner/
PHILANTHROPY
Apr 2021 EOA Economic Opportunity Authority, Community Garden
2017-2019 Suncoast Arts Festival, Event Committee & Board Member
2014-2015 Hospice of the Suncoast, Art Program Developer & Instructor
2014-2018 Jesse Litsch & Bechtel Financial Celebrity Golf Tournament Volunteer
2009-2016 YMCA of the Suncoast, Community Artist, Event Committee Member & Volunteer
2006-2014 Pinellas County Schools, PTA Member & Classroom Volunteer
2017-2019 Suncoast Arts Festival, Event Committee & Board Member
2014-2015 Hospice of the Suncoast, Art Program Developer & Instructor
2014-2018 Jesse Litsch & Bechtel Financial Celebrity Golf Tournament Volunteer
2009-2016 YMCA of the Suncoast, Community Artist, Event Committee Member & Volunteer
2006-2014 Pinellas County Schools, PTA Member & Classroom Volunteer
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
Aug 2015 Wearable Art XI Fashion Show: Metamorphosis, Upcycled Wedding Gown - Dunedin Fine Art Center
Apr 2015 NONREFUNDABLE, The Lockbox, USF BFA Thesis Exhibition
Nov 2014 A Call to Artists, USF Centre Gallery (Juried Show)
Nov 2014 Photography Forever, USF Oliver Gallery
Oct 2014 Environment vs. Humans, USF Oliver Gallery
Jun 2014 eARTh, USF Centre Gallery
Feb 2014 Indigestion, USF Oliver Gallery
Nov 2013 Writer’s Block, USF Library Writing Center
Oct 2009 Jewelry Vendor, Festival of the Arts - YMCA North Pinellas
Mar 2007 Jewelry Vendor, Wedding Collection: Swarovski & Pearls, A la Carte Event Pavilion, Bridal Event , Tampa, FL
Apr 2006 Garden Party Exhibition, Dunedin Fine Arts Center - Dunedin, FL
Oct 2006 Jewelry Vendor, Art on the Avenue - Arlington, VA
2005 – 09 Jewelry Home Shows
Apr 2015 NONREFUNDABLE, The Lockbox, USF BFA Thesis Exhibition
Nov 2014 A Call to Artists, USF Centre Gallery (Juried Show)
Nov 2014 Photography Forever, USF Oliver Gallery
Oct 2014 Environment vs. Humans, USF Oliver Gallery
Jun 2014 eARTh, USF Centre Gallery
Feb 2014 Indigestion, USF Oliver Gallery
Nov 2013 Writer’s Block, USF Library Writing Center
Oct 2009 Jewelry Vendor, Festival of the Arts - YMCA North Pinellas
Mar 2007 Jewelry Vendor, Wedding Collection: Swarovski & Pearls, A la Carte Event Pavilion, Bridal Event , Tampa, FL
Apr 2006 Garden Party Exhibition, Dunedin Fine Arts Center - Dunedin, FL
Oct 2006 Jewelry Vendor, Art on the Avenue - Arlington, VA
2005 – 09 Jewelry Home Shows