Hello, My name's Christopher García. I'm a

Christopher A. García

Hello, My name's Christopher García. I'm a

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Hello, My name’s Christopher García. I’m a

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Upper School Art Teacher at THE CALHOUN SCHOOL
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2022
Taught all levels of high school art in a progressive private school environment, fostering creativity and technical skills within students over a 14-year period.
Associate Professor of Art (tenured)/Scholar in Residence at ANTIOCH COLLEGE
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2008
Tenured Associate Professor and Scholar in Residence, responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and contributing to academic scholarship in the arts over a decade.
One on one mentor for the low residency MFA program at LESLEY UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Provided individualized mentorship and guidance to MFA students within the low residency program, supporting their artistic and academic growth.
Visiting Professor of Sculptural Ceramics at SYDVAST UNIVERSITY (Yrkeshögskolan Sydväst)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Delivered specialized teaching in sculptural ceramics as a visiting professor in Finland, enriching the ceramics program with international perspectives.
Department Chair (tenure track) at BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Led the Art Department, managing faculty and curriculum while teaching all levels of art in a community college setting.
Instructor of Fine Arts (tenure track) at MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Taught fine arts courses, developing course materials and mentoring students during a tenure-track position.
Upper School Art Teacher at The Calhoun School
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Taught all levels of high school art at a progressive private school in New York. Developed and delivered art curriculum for upper school students, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.
Associate Professor of Art (tenured)/Scholar in Residence at Antioch College
December 31, 2008 - August 1, 2025
Tenured associate professor teaching and mentoring students in various art disciplines. Engaged in scholarly research and artist residency activities.
One on one mentor for the low residency MFA program at Lesley University
December 31, 2006 - August 1, 2025
Provided personalized mentorship for MFA candidates in the low residency program helping students develop their craft and conceptual approaches.
Visiting Professor of Sculptural Ceramics at Sydvast University (Yrkeshögskolan Sydväst)
December 31, 2005 - August 1, 2025
Lectured and instructed students in sculptural ceramics during a visiting professor appointment in Ekenas, Finland.
Department Chair (tenure track) at Big Bend Community College
December 31, 1998 - August 1, 2025
Led the art department, taught all levels of art, and managed departmental activities and curricula in Moses Lake, Washington.
Instructor of Fine Arts (tenure track) at Mississippi Valley State University
December 31, 1996 - August 1, 2025
Taught various fine arts courses as a tenure-track instructor in Itta Bena, Mississippi.
Upper School Art Teacher at The Calhoun School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Upper School Art Teacher for a progressive private school. Teaching all levels of high school art.
Associate Professor of Art (tenured)/Scholar in Residence at Antioch College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
One on one mentor for the low residency MFA program at Lesley University
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
One on one mentor for the low residency MFA program.
Visiting Professor of Sculptural Ceramics at SYDVAST UNIVERSITY (Yrkeshögskolan Sydväst)
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Visiting Professor of Sculptural Ceramics.
Department Chair (tenure track) at Big Bend Community College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Department Chair (tenure track). Teaching all levels of art.
Instructor of Fine Arts (tenure track) at Mississippi Valley State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Instructor of Fine Arts (tenure track).

Education

Master of Fine Arts Degree at University of Arizona
January 1, 1990 - December 1, 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1986 - June 1, 1990
Master of Fine Arts Degree at University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Bennington College, Bennington, VT
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Master of Fine Arts Degree at University of Arizona
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Bennington College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization