1. Elizabeth Church Digital Portfolio

2. Artist Bio Education: - Bachelor of Science in Art Marketing, concentration in photography Cum Laude graduate, August 2003, GPA 3.68 North Georgia College & State University - Masters in Art Education, concentration in photography August 2007, GPA 4.0 - Post Bac Certification in Art Education, December 2006 Georgia State University

3. Artist Bio Student Teaching Experience: - Property Management Assistant, NPXL 2004 - 2005 - Docent Intern, High Museum of Art 2005 - Assistant Manager, The Bombay Company 2003 - 2004 - Intern, Atlanta Celebrates Photography 2002 - Contract Photographer, Sureshot Photography, 2002-2004 - Roswell High School, Felice Margol October – December 2006 - Woodland Charter, Jenn Heyser August – October 2006 - Butler Street YMCA, After School Pinhole Photography, Spring 2006 - Event Manager, The GLOBE Restaurant 2005 - present Experience:

4. Artist Bio Exhibitions: -“Art Papers Auction,” Mason Murer Fine Art. 2006 -“Art Papers Auction,” Mason Murer Fine Art. 2005 -“Art Papers Auction,” City Hall East, Atlanta. 2004 -“Purple,” Dunlap Hall, NGCSU. 2003 -“Emerging Visions 2003,” APG Gallery, Atlanta. 2003 -“Board of Regents Show”. 2003 -“Art Papers Auction,” City Hall East, Atlanta. 2003 -“Passages/Connections/Fusion,” The Atrium Gallery in Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta. 2002 -“onenitestand: Intoxicating,” the Acme Lofts, Decatur. 2002 -“Juried by Jerry Cullum,” Moving Spirits Gallery, Atlanta. 2002 -“Annual Push-Pin Show,” Atlanta Photography Group Gallery, Atlanta. 2002 -“NGCSU III,” Nix Cultural Center, NGCSU. 2001 -“onenitestand: the Morning After,” Wagon Works, Atlanta. 2001 Award & Honors: - Hal B. Rhodes Artist of the Year, NGCSU, Dahlonega. 2003, Gloria Shott Art Scholarship, NGCSU, Dahlonega. 2002-2003

5. Artist Statement It is my goal as an educator to provide students with educational experiences through art that foster creativity, encourage higher level thinking, and teach problem solving skills. I want to help students take ownership in their education by involving them in personally relevant artwork. I hope to instill in students and my community the value of art education, by fostering an understanding of and appreciation for visual art both aesthetically and intellectually. I hope to educate students, parents, administration, and community members in the intellectual and practical values of creativity and the life skills taught and learned through art education. I believe it is important to create a classroom environment that welcomes exploration yet provides the structure necessary for consistent productivity. Educating students in the value of art education and applications throughout all aspects of life will help to intrinsically motivate students.

6. Artist Portfolio Drawing Painting Printmaking Photography Ceramics Jewelry

7. Drawing 20x24, charcoal on paper, Untitled, 2002

8. Drawing 20x24, charcoal on paper, Untitled, 2002 8x10, charcoal on paper, Untitled, 2002

9. Painting 20x24, watercolor on paper, Untitled, 2002

10. Painting 11/14, watercolor on paper, Emily, 2003 20x24, acrylic on paper, Madonna with Child, 200220x24, acrylic on paper, Leaves, 2003

11. Printmaking 11x14, wood cut print, Untitled, 200216x20, monoprint, Untitled, 2002 10x12, linoleum on paper, Untitled, 2002

12. Photography 11x14, silver gelatin print, Ophelia IV, 200316x20, silver gelatin print, Panama, 2003 4x10, silver gelatin print, Christine, 2001

13. Photography 15x15, silver gelatin print with photo oil, Dick’s Creek, 2002 15x15, silver gelatin print with photo oil, Appalachian Trail, 2002

14. Ceramics raku fired slab pot, Untitled, 2003 Coil base and wheel thrown globe, Untitled, 2003 coil lamp, Untitled, 2003

15. Teaching Philosophy It is my goal as an educator to provide students with educational experiences through art that foster creativity, encourage higher level thinking, and teach problem solving skills. I want to help students take ownership in their education by involving them in personally relevant artwork. I hope to instill in students and my community the value of art education, by fostering an understanding of and appreciation for visual art both aesthetically and intellectually. I hope to educate students, parents, administration, and community members in the intellectual and practical values of creativity and the life skills taught and learned through art education. I believe it is important to create a classroom environment that welcomes exploration yet provides the structure necessary for consistent productivity. Educating students in the value of art education and applications throughout all aspects of life will help to intrinsically motivate students.