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Stephen Tyson Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
The City College of the City University of New York, NY; Master of Fine Arts, 1981
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY; Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1979
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 1974 - 1975
High School of Music and Art, New York, NY
Art Students League of New York, NY (Studied with Isaac Soyer and Gustav Rehberger
LICENSE: National Teachers License in Fine Arts (NTE)
EXPERIENCE
Lecturer 2001 - Present
Foundations Sequence, Siena College, Loudonville, NY
Instructor 2003 - 2004
Drawing I, Siena College, Loudonville, NY
Associate Professor (Tenured) 1993 - 1998
Humanities and Fine Arts, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
Assistant Professor 1986 - 1993
Humanities and Fine Arts
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA
Fine Arts Teacher (Tenured) 1982 - 1986
Intermediate School 115, New York City Board of Education
Fine Arts/English Teacher
1981 - 1982
Intermediate School 206B and P.S. 91, New York City Board of Education
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT
SIENA COLLEGE
Lecturer/Instructor, Creative Arts Department
Foundations Sequence
Drawing I
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN
Associate Professor
African Art
Introduction to Modern Art
Baroque Art
Early Renaissance Art
Foundation Design
Foundation Drawing
Introduction to Painting
Independent Study
Journalism Practicum
SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate Professor
Art Appreciation: Sculpture and Architecture
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Watercolor
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Lecturer
African Art
Twentieth Century African American Art
UNION COLLEGE
Associate Professor-Visiting
Painting II (Watercolor)
Painting I (Oil Painting)
GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Advanced Painting
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE SERVICE
President’s Advisory Committee on Diversity, Siena College
Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Faculty Tenure Appeals Panel, University of Pittsburgh at Oakland
Librarian Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Presidential Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Continuing Education Director Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Admission and Student Affairs Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Faculty Advisor, WUPJ (student radio station) University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 1991 - 1998
Strategic Enrollment Planning Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 1987 - 1990
Humanities Division Curriculum Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Faculty Senate Council, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Minority Mentorship Program, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 1986 - 1998
Library Committee, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
PUBLICATION
Tyson, S., Book review of Headwraps. MultiCultural Review, Winter 2004
Tyson, S., Book review of Water Music. MultiCultural Review, Summer 2004.
Myth and Mirage: The Art of Avel de Knight. University of Richmond Museums, VA, 2001. Essayist.
Just Visiting This Planet. Doubleday, Inc. NY, 1998. Illustrator: book cover and chapter illustrations.
Merlin’s Tour of the Universe. Mexico, Selector, S.A. de C.V., 1992 (Spanish). Illustrator: chapter illustrations.
Merlin's Tour of the Universe. Japan: Asano Agency, 1992 (Japanese). Illustrator: chapter illustrations.
Merlin's Tour of the Universe. Columbia University Press, NY, 1989 (English). Illustrator: chapter illustrations.
“Internationalizing the Curriculum: The Case of the Sleeping Giant, Nigeria.” Co-author. Lucas, E.T.; Jordan, A.; Tyson, S.J.; and Willis, G., The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education Journal Volume 8, Fall 1990
Tyson, S., Book review of Headwraps. MultiCultural Review, Winter 2004
GRANTS/AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS
Information Literacy Faculty Development Grant, Siena College, Loudonville, NY. 2004
Certificate of Commendation, NAACP, 64th Annual Freedom Fund Program. Albany Branch, NY. 1999
Spirit of Bottle Works Award, Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center. Johnstown, PA. 1998
Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, Fulbright Group Project in Namibia and Botswana. Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA. 1995
Curriculum Enhancement Grant, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. 1995
Manhattanville Alumni in Education Award, Sesquicentennial Convocation. Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY. 1991
Distinguished Alumni in the Arts, President’s Council for the Arts. Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY. 1991
Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Grant, US Department of Education. University
of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. 1988
Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, Fulbright Group Project in Nigeria. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. 1988
Commonwealth Grant
, University of Pittsburgh at Oakland. Pittsburgh, PA. 19884
CONSULTANT
“A Place By the Sea” 1999
Research consultant for the exhibition catalogue. Sage Colleges, Albany, NY
An Exploration of the American Slave Experience/Twelve Years a Slave: The
Kidnapping, Enslavement and Rescue of Solomon Northup” 1999
Research consultant for this exhibition. Union College, Schenectady, NY
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Studio Arts Room 1997 – 1998
Assisted with designing the physical space and selecting equipment for a
new campus studio arts facility. Johnstown, PA
MODERATOR/GUEST LECTURER/PANELIST/CURATOR
“Liberty Street Presbyterian Church: A Legacy of Resistance, Faith, and Unity” 2006
Lecturer, Underground Railroad Conference, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
“Driven to Abstraction: Works by Contemporary American Artists” 2006
Guest Curator, New York State Museum, Albany, NY
“Metamorphosis, Then and Now: Works by Stanwyck Cromwell” 2005
Co-Curator, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY
“Beauty Marks, Beauty Wounds: Recent Works by Francelise Dawkins” 2004
Curator, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY
New York State Council on the Arts 2003 - 2005
Panelist, Special Arts Services Program, New York, NY
“Impressions from Nature’s Notebook” 2002
Invited Lecturer, Atrium Gallery, Union College, Schenectady, NY
“Timeless Interludes: The Art of Avel de Knight” 2002
Curator, Jerry Burrell Gallery, Schenectady, NY
SCAC Arts Center Gallery Slide Review Panel 2002
Slide Review Panelist, The Arts Center Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY
“A Survey of African-American Art” 2002
Invited Lecturer, Cooperstown Graduate Program, Cooperstown, NY
Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 2002
Panelist, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY
“African American Art” 2002
Keynote speaker, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Rensselaer, NY
“Celebrating Diversity: Five African-American Artists” 2002
Panelist, The Arts Center Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY
“Myth and Mirage: The Art of Avel de Knight” 2001
Co-Curator, Marsh Art Gallery, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
“Visions Beyond: The Artistic Legacy of Avel de Knight” 2001
Invited Lecturer, Cousins Studio Theater, Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
“Sankofa: An Exhibition Celebrating 25 Years of Black Dimensions in Art, Inc. 2000
Co-Curator, Albany International Airport Gallery, Colonie, NY
“Sankofa: A Cultural Legacy” 2000
Invited Lecturer, An overview of events and artists who have contributed to the legacy of Black Dimensions in Art, Inc.
Albany International Airport, Colonie, NY
“The Soul of Black Folk: A Black Music Month Conversation” 2000
Panelist, Borders Books, Colonie, NY
“Visual Arts Education” 2000
Panelist, SUNY at Albany
Teaching Strategies for Urban Education course, Philip Livingston Magnet Academy, Albany, NY
“Abstraction in Focus” 2000
Invited Lecturer, Schenectady Photographic Society, Schenectady, NY
“Creative Freedom Through the Visual Arts”
Invited Lecturer, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY 2000
“Passages: Highlights from the Enduring Legacy of Wisdom and Creativity in African and African-American Art” 1999
Invited Lecturer, State University of New York at Albany, NY
“Leadership Schenectady” 1999
Arts and Culture Panelist, Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Inc. Schenectady, NY
“A Place By the Sea” 1999
Panel moderator, Rathbone Gallery, The Sage Colleges, Albany, NY
EXHIBITION JUROR
“WMHT Art Auction,” WMHT Studios, Rensselaer, NY, 2005
“WMHT Art Auction,” WMHT Studios, Rotterdam, NY, 2004
“Regional High School Art Exhibition,”
Mandeville Gallery, Union College, Schenectady, NY, 2001
“Arnold I. Bittleman Memorial Prize,” Mandeville Gallery, Union College, Schenectady, NY, 2001
“First Annual 440 Arts Center Scholarship Award and Exhibition in the Visual Arts,” Schenectady, NY, 2000
“Student Art Scholarship Awards,” Community Arts Center of Cambria County, PA, 1995
“Roaring Springs Art Association,” Roaring Springs, PA, 1994
“Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibition,” Community Arts Center of Cambria County, PA, 1993
“Artistic Discovery,”
12th Congressional District Art Competition, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Johnstown, PA, 1993
“Third Annual National Art Exhibition,” Ebensburg Center, Ebensburg, PA, 1993
“Somerset County Artist Association Juried Exhibition,” Phillip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA, 1992
“Mary Helen Krouse MacDonald Juried Exhibition,”
Community Arts Center of Cambria County, PA, 1992
“Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Exhibition,” Johnstown, PA, 1991
ART EXHIBITIONS
“Guided by Imagination,” Group show, Capital Repertory Theater, Albany, NY
“Through the Lens,” Group photography show, Capital Repertory Theater, Albany, NY 2006
“Driven to Abstraction,” Group show, New York State Museum, Albany, NY, 2006
“WMHT Art Auction,” WMHT Studios, Rensselaer, NY, 2006
“Portals and Transitions,”
Group show, Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Inc., Schenectady, NY, 2005
“WMHT Art Auction,” WMHT Studios, Rotterdam, NY, 2005
“Shock and Awe,” Group show, Firlefanz Gallery, Albany, NY, 2004
“Salon Exhibition,” The Arts Center, Troy, NY, 2004
“Jazz Reverberations,” Group show, Shelnutt Gallery, RPI, Troy, NY, 2004
“The Art of Stephen J. Tyson: A Photographic Exhibition,”
One person show, Visions Gallery II, Albany, NY, 2004
“National Black Fine Arts Show,” Martha Henry, Inc. Fine Art, group show, NYC, 2004
“WMHT Art Auction,”
WMHT Studios, Rotterdam, NY, 2004
“Unplugged: Painting in the Age of Technology,” Group show, Albany International Airport Gallery, Colonie, NY, 2003-2004
“Transformations,” Group
show, Shelnutt Gallery, RPI, Troy, NY, 2003
“Impressions from Nature’s Notebook,” One person show, Atrium Gallery, Union College, Schenectady, NY, 2002
“WMHT Art Auction,”
WMHT TV Studios, Rotterdam, NY, 2002
“Expression: Art and the Creative Process,” Group show, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY, 2002
“Celebrating Diversity: Five African-American Artists,”
Group show, The Arts Center Gallery, Saratoga Springs, NY, 2002
“Art/Journey: Artist-Student Partnerships,”
a Black Dimensions in Art, Inc. “Emerging Artists” Group show, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY, 2001
“Mohawk-Hudson Regional” exhibition, Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY, 2001
“Incarnation: Form to Form
,” Group show, Adams Street Gallery, Delmar, NY, 2000
“Revelations,” One person show, Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Schenectady, NY, 2000
“Alumni Art Exhibit: Spring 2000,”
Manhattanville College Library, Purchase, NY, 2000
“Stephen Tyson: Mixed Media on Paper, Acrylic on Canvas,” LRC Gallery, Marvin Library, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY, 2000
“Crossroads II
,” Group show, Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Schenectady, NY, 2000
“Crossroads: A Group Exhibition of Works by Area African American Artists,” LuLu’s Café Gallery, Albany, NY, 2000
“Myths and Fables of the African Diaspora,”
Group show, Jerry Burrell Gallery at Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Inc., Schenectady, NY, 1999 / Albany International Airport Gallery, NY / Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake, NY / Langston Hughes Library Gallery, Corona, NY, 2000
“Progressions,” One person show, Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown, PA, 1998
“Rhythms,” Group show, Style and Substance Gallery, Greensburg, PA, 1997 - 98
“Japanese - American International Watercolor Exhibit,”
Group show, Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA/ Bedford County Arts Center, Bedford, PA/ Sheetz and McClanahan Galleries, Hollidaysburg, PA/ Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, PA, 1995 - 96
“Sound Effects: Visual Impressions from Musical Arrangements,” One person show, Bedford County Arts Center, Bedford, PA, 1995
“Sound Effects,” One person show,
Jenner Art Gallery, Jennerstown, PA, 1994
“Sound Effects: Visual Impressions from Musical Arrangements,” One person show, Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA, 1994
“Triennial 5,”
Group show, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, PA, 1993
“Ninth Annual Harambee II Art Exhibition,” Group show, Homewood-Brushton Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA, 1992
“Drawing, Print and Photography,” Juried shows, Allied Artists of Johnstown, US Bank Gallery, Johnstown, PA, 1988, 1990 - 1992
Trumbull Art Gallery, Three person show, Warren, Ohio, 1992
“Celebration of AfricanAmerican Arts,” Group show, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, PA, 1991
“African American Heritage Designs,”
One person display and workshop, 54th Annual National Folk Festival, Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown, PA, 1989 - 1997
“Images of Africa,”
One person show. An exhibition of Nigerian photographs, NAACP, Johnstown, PA, 1988
“Earthtones,” One person show, Shoemaker Gallery, Juniata College, Huntington, PA, 1988 / Library Gallery, University of
Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA, 1988
“Seventh Annual Bank and Trust Exhibit,” Group show, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, PA, 1988
“Triennial 4,”
Group show, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, PA, 1988
Art Teachers Group Exhibition, Bronx Community College Gallery, Bronx, NY, 1986
MEDIA BROADCASTS, ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS
“New view on abstract tradition.” Review by Tresca Weinstein, Times Union, Albany, NY, 2/12/06
“WMHT 2006 Art Auction.” Artwork featured on-air; provided juror commentary
“WMHT 2005 Art Auction.” Artwork featured on-air; provided juror commentary
“Informative, w/Carla Page.” WYPX television. Subject: Black Dimensions in Art. Albany, NY, 2005
“Schenectady Today.” Channel 16. Subject: Black Dimensions in Art, Inc.’s “Emerging Artists Program.” Schenectady, NY, 2004
“WMHT 2004 Art Auction.” Artwork featured on-air
“WMHT 2002 Art Auction.” Artwork featured on-air
“A joyous ‘Diversity’: Plenty of gems in Saratoga County Arts Council show.” Review by William Jaeger, Times Union, Albany, NY, 2/17/02
“Style points.” The Journal (Scotia-Glenville Edition), 2/14/02
“Clifton Park painter
brings his style to museum.” Article and interview by Heather MacDonald, Clifton Park/Halfmoon Spotlight, Delmar, NY, 1/31/02
“Expression: Art and the Creative Process.”
This film presentation premiered at the Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY on 1/17/02.
“Framed.” A presentation and discussion of the art of Stephen J. Tyson with host Janice Irwin, Channel 18, Bethlehem, NY, 2000
“Go
Back and Retrieve: 25 Year Retrospective – A Reflection of Black Dimensions in Art.” Review and interview by Timothy Cahill, Times Union, Albany, NY, 9/3/00
“Sankofa: A Rich Exploration of Identity.” Review by William
Jaeger, Times Union, Albany, NY, 10/22/00
“Schenectady Today.” Channel 16. Subject: “Twelve Years a Slave,” Union College Exhibition, Schenectady, NY, 1999
“Breakfast with Your Neighbors.” WRGB-TV, “Twelve Years a Slave,”
Union College exhibition, Schenectady, NY, 1999
“Experiences in Nigeria.” African Sunflower Program, WRPI, Troy, NY, 1998
“Painting with Heart.” Television commentary, CCTV, Johnstown, PA, 1993
“Currents: Contemporary
Jazz and Rhythm and Blues Music.” Produced and cohosted this two-hour multi-cultural radio program, WUPJ, Johnstown, PA, 1991
Currents: Contemporary African and Caribbean Music." Produced and cohosted this two-hour
multi-cultural radio program, WUPJ, Johnstown, PA, 1990
“People in Action: Nigeria (parts I and II).” Television presentation and interview on Community Affairs Program, CCTV, Johnstown, PA, 1989
COLLECTIONS
The Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library, New York, NY
Numerous private collections throughout North America
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Initiated and facilitated the establishment of a historical marker for the Liberty Street Presbyterian Church (1840-1963), an institution active on the Underground Railroad.
Troy, NY, 2006
Facilitator, Black Dimensions in Art, Inc.’s “Emerging Artists” program, 2001 – Present
Assisted in the creation of a public work of art, entitled “Survivor’s Knot.” At 15-feet wide and 100 feet long, this
“Road Tattoo” painting was designed by New York City artist Steed Taylor as a tribute to AIDS survivors. It was situated near the Arts Center, Troy, NY, 2004
Provided a public demonstration of painting techniques at the
Schenectady Museum on the occasion of “Art/Journey: Artist-Student Partnerships,” a Black Dimensions in Art, Inc.’s “Emerging Artists” group show at the Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY, 2002
Provided a public
demonstration of painting techniques at the Schenectady Museum on the occasion of “Expression: Art and the Creative Process,” a group show at the Schenectady Museum, Schenectady, NY, 2002
Developed “Sankofa Exhibition Tour” and served as tour guide. Albany International Airport, Colonie, NY, 2000
Developed and implemented “Sankofa Exhibition Lecture Series.” Albany International Airport, Colonie, NY, 2000
Panelist, Creative Connections: Arts in Education Program. RCCA: The Arts Center Troy, NY, 1998
Developed and curated annual faculty/student art exhibitions. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 1986 - 1998
“Celebration of African American Art." Developed and directed multi-media program featuring African American and African music, dance, poetry, visual arts, and cuisine.
Curated exhibition of art from several African
nations along with the works of Johnstown's African American artists and high school students. Community Arts Center of Cambria County, PA, 1991
MEMBERSHIP
The Arts Center, Troy, NY
Black Dimensions in Art, Inc., (Board Member), Schenectady, NY
College Art Association, New York, NY
Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Inc.
, Schenectady, NY
Rensselaer County Historical Society, Troy, NY
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Albany, NY
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