I’m Adrienne Hodge, a contemporary artist, art educator, and arts manager with over fifteen years of experience in community arts, public schools, museums, and the corporate sector. I focus on creating engaging, accessible art experiences and leading teams to realize ambitious projects. I’m passionate about curriculum design, presentation development, and event planning that brings people together through creative practice. I specialize in developing unique curriculum and workshops across multiple drawing and painting mediums, mentoring working artists, and coordinating collaborative programs that connect educational institutions, galleries, and nonprofits with the public. I am also an experienced artist and illustrator working primarily in pen & ink, watercolor, and gouache. I am also a skilled oil and acrylic painter. I specialize in portraits and abstract paintings. I am open to collaboration on illustrations and commissions in a variety of mediums.

Adrienne Hodge

I’m Adrienne Hodge, a contemporary artist, art educator, and arts manager with over fifteen years of experience in community arts, public schools, museums, and the corporate sector. I focus on creating engaging, accessible art experiences and leading teams to realize ambitious projects. I’m passionate about curriculum design, presentation development, and event planning that brings people together through creative practice. I specialize in developing unique curriculum and workshops across multiple drawing and painting mediums, mentoring working artists, and coordinating collaborative programs that connect educational institutions, galleries, and nonprofits with the public. I am also an experienced artist and illustrator working primarily in pen & ink, watercolor, and gouache. I am also a skilled oil and acrylic painter. I specialize in portraits and abstract paintings. I am open to collaboration on illustrations and commissions in a variety of mediums.

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I’m Adrienne Hodge, a contemporary artist, art educator, and arts manager with over fifteen years of experience in community arts, public schools, museums, and the corporate sector. I focus on creating engaging, accessible art experiences and leading teams to realize ambitious projects. I’m passionate about curriculum design, presentation development, and event planning that brings people together through creative practice.

I specialize in developing unique curriculum and workshops across multiple drawing and painting mediums, mentoring working artists, and coordinating collaborative programs that connect educational institutions, galleries, and nonprofits with the public.

I am also an experienced artist and illustrator working primarily in pen & ink, watercolor, and gouache. I am also a skilled oil and acrylic painter. I specialize in portraits and abstract paintings. I am open to collaboration on illustrations and commissions in a variety of mediums.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Instructor at The Contemporary Austin Art School at Laguna Gloria
June 1, 2023 - Present
Art instruction across contemporary art media, curriculum development and student engagement; taught adult and youth classes, and contributed to program planning and event coordination.
Contracted Teaching Artist at The Michaels Companies, Inc.
July 1, 2021 - Present
Instruct and develop art-related curricula and workshops for online audiences; planning and delivering diverse art education programs.
Studio Coordinator at Meta Open Arts Lab (Formerly Facebook)
March 31, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Coordinated three Open Arts Labs in Austin in-person and remotely; organized workshops, events, and community engagement activities; tracked inventory and budgets; supported cross-functional teams.
Art Instructor at Dougherty Arts School, Austin, TX
October 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Designed and taught adult and youth art classes; managed after-school and summer camp youth programs; led operations for gallery & classroom activities.
Co-Founder at Moon Gallery & Studio
June 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Co-founded gallery & studio; managed gallery operations, studio spaces, exhibitions, and events; built community engagement and artist support.
Culture & Arts Education Specialist at Dougherty Arts School, Austin, TX
March 11, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Temporary role developing and delivering culture and arts education programs; trained and supervised teachers and counselors.
Art Teacher at Cedar Ridge High School, Round Rock ISD
July 31, 2018 - March 7, 2019
Art instruction for high school students; integrated curriculum and classroom management.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art Studies at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2007 - May 20, 2010

Qualifications

Visual Thinking Strategies Facilitator Certification
February 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
*Does not expire

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    uniE621 Suspension
    Ink on Paper, 2018 (original sold, prints available) painting ink artist illustrator abstract design bookcover illustration
    uniE621 Hand Drawn/Painted Portrait
    portrait sketch artist ink painting
    uniE621 Hand Drawn/Painted Portrait
    ink portrait illustrator sketch artist lifedrawing
    uniE621 Hand Drawn/Painted Portrait
    graphite portrait illustrator sketch artist
    uniE621 Hand Drawn/Painted Portrait
    graphite portrait illustrator sketch artist
    uniE621 Hand Drawn/Painted Portraits
    graphite portrait illustrator sketch artist