Stephanie Arner

SCAD MFA Student, Jewelry Artist

Savannah, GA, USA
I 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.
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+)
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/

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

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