Leisa Rich
Owner at Self- Employed Artist and Art Educator
- Location
- Greater Atlanta Area
- Industry
- Fine Art
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Leisa Rich's Overview
- Current
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- Board of Directors and Planning Committee at Southeast Fiber Art Alliance
- Art Educator at The Galloway School
- Art Teacher at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
- Owner at Leisa Rich
- Owner at Self- Employed Artist and Art Educator
- Past
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- Area Representative- state of Georgia at Surface Design Association
- Teaching Artist/Artist in Residence at The High Museum
- Teacher at Irving Arts Center
- Teaching Assistant at The University of North Texas
- Teaching Assistant at The University of North Texas
- Director at EveryBody Fits- Art & Beyond
- Teacher at Saint Francis Private School
- Teacher at North Vancouver Board of Education
- Education
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- University of North Texas
- The University of Western Ontario
- University of Michigan
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Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
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Interlochen Arts Academy
- Recommendations
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2 people have recommended Leisa
- Connections
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471 connections
- Websites
Leisa Rich's Summary
Specializing in sculptural fiber, surface design, textiles in 3D, 2D and Installation format.
Educational programs: Fibers, painting, drawing, sculpture, Master and art book making, mixed media, sewing, fashion, wearable art and more.
Etsy: One-of-a-Kind handmade purses, pillows, jewelry, small art works, recycled ties/ items for body and home.
Education: Master of Fine Arts-The University of North Texas (2007); Bachelor of Fine Arts- The University of Michigan School of Art; Bachelor of Education in Art-University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. Numerous prestigious awards including the Barbara L. Kuhlman Foundation; in the collection of The University of North Texas and The University of Texas- Pan American, private collections throughout North America and Europe. Exhibit nationally and internationally.
Past State Representative of Georgia- Surface Design Association- Term 2+ years.
Board of Director/Planning Committee- Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, Atlanta, Georgia
Educating in art- 36 years at colleges, public/private schools, arts centers, etc. Teaching Artist/Artist in Residence- The High Museum, Atlanta, Georgia. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center; Chastain Arts Center; The Galloway School.
Exhibition record-curated, juried, invitational, international/national/local shows. No present gallery representation. LOOKING!
Current Publications- "Hand to Hand: 175 Artists Witness the Iraq War" Cecelia Kane/Blurb; "The Best of America Sculpture Artists and Artisans Vol. 1" Kennedy Publishing, "Quilt National 2009" Lark Books Publishers; Surface Design magazine; FiberArts magazine, newspapers, etc.
PBS special, "inCONTEXT" - featured artist
Web site: www.monaleisa.com
Etsy shop at www.richmade.etsy.com
Twitter: richmadeart
Blog: http://monaleisa.posterous.com
Fashion Designer- Norma Lepofsky Ltd.- international- designs worn on The Arsenio Hall Show; Blossom; Entertainment Tonight. Purchased by several movie personalities.
Specialties
Vast experience with fiber/surface design/textile, group art management, design/implementation of arts projects, set/stage design, digital image (Mimaki), exhibition, teaching large or small groups, lecturing.
Technical skills- sewing & free-form stitching;weaving;knitting;crochet;felting; digital image transfer;shibori;silkscreen;surface design;quilting;art quilt;professional book-making/artist books;painting;drawing;alternative processes;costume jewelry;scrapbook;basic printmaking.
Leisa Rich's Experience
Art Educator
The Galloway School
Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry
October 2008 – Present (3 years 8 months)
Writing and implementing art curriculum for extracurricular visual art program ages 4-18
Art Teacher
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Arts and Crafts industry
May 2007 – Present (5 years 1 month)
Writing and implementation of various classes for adults; summer art programs for children; special events.
Owner
Leisa Rich
1982 – Present (30 years)
Art Educator- Painting; Drawing; Sculpture; Mixed Media; Artist Bookmaking; Fibers; Sewing; Mixed media and more for children age 3 to adult. Visual artist exhibiting locally, nationally and internationally; specializing in fiber sculptural/mixed media conceptual work. 1982-1998 fashion design for Norma- international leather/knit/fur design company; wearable art designer- clothing/jewelry/hats in 125 stores across Canada and the U.S. See recent designs for body and home on etsy
Owner
Self- Employed Artist and Art Educator
January 1982 – Present (30 years 5 months) Atlanta, Georgia
Sculptor/artist working with textile processes and fibers; teacher of fibers, painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, artist book-making, sewing, embroidery, basic felting/printmaking/silkscreen, and more. MFA, BFA and B of Education degrees
Area Representative- state of Georgia
Surface Design Association
May 2008 – September 2010 (2 years 5 months)
I represented the state of Georgia in a volunteer capacity; organized meetings and events; held art exhibitions; critique groups; email news and events for members; disseminate event and opportunity info to all members in Georgia
Teaching Assistant
The University of North Texas
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
2004 – 2006 (2 years)
Design One; Intro to Fibers- university classes
Teaching Assistant
The University of North Texas
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
2004 – 2006 (2 years)
Director
EveryBody Fits- Art & Beyond
July 2002 – June 2004 (2 years)
Set up a visual art school from concept to completion for all ages. Designed curriculum for Painting and Drawing; Clay; Sculpting; Printmaking; Fibers; Artists' Bookmaking; Crafts; Scrapbooking; Birthday Parties and more! Taught classes in above full-time; oversaw other teachers. Left position to attend University of North Texas for my MFA degree.
Leisa Rich's Education
University of North Texas
MFA, Art
2004 – 2007
BFA- University of Michigan
BofEd- University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario
BofEd, Art
1992 – 1993
University of Michigan
BFA, Art
1979 – 1982
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Art
1978 – 1979
Interlochen Arts Academy
Art, Piano, Dance
1975 – 1978
Leisa Rich's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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Art, Teaching Art- all forms including Painting, Drawing, Free Form Stitching, Surface Design (silkscreen, printing, stamping, image transfer, etc.), Sewing, Hand and Machine embroidery, Digital Image Transfer, Exhibitions, Being a Mom!
- Groups and Associations:
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SDA; American Craft Council; Sculpture; SEFAA
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Please see web site for a full list under the heading CV at www.monaleisa.com
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