Julie J. Johnson
[email protected]
www.j2jArtWork.com
                                 

Education

2015: M.F.A. Studio Art: Emphasis Sculpture,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

B.F.A. Sculpture, Stamps School of Art & Design,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
                
B.A. Psychology,
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan


Teaching Experience

2014: Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant:
Foundations:  Art and Design: Concepts and Practices  (Fall)
Michigan State University   
A theme-based study of aesthetic and conceptual issues surrounding contemporary art and design practices. This course introduces art/design vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and develops an understanding of the diverse social roles that artists and designers occupy within contemporary culture and society.

2013/14: Graduate Assistant/Instructor of Record:
Foundations: 3 Dimensional Form (Fall/Spring)
Michigan State University
Formal elements of three-dimensional form. Application of the principles of organization as a means for producing creative solutions for the artist and designer. Related practical experience with a variety of materials and processes.
          
2013: Graduate Teaching Assistant:
Studio Art: Construction and Fabrication (Spring)
Michigan State University
This course explores sculptural concepts using methods of construction and fabrication as an approach to artistic and cultural expression.

2013: Graduate Teaching Assistant:                            
Studio Art: Mixed Media and Installation (Spring)
Michigan State University
Exploration of artistic ideation and expression using mixed media, assemblage techniques and installation techniques.
                     
2012: Graduate Assistant/Instructor of Record:
Foundations: Drawing From Observation (Fall)
Michigan State University
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of drawing, with emphasis on observational, descriptive and analytical drawing using common  drawing media.
                  
2012: Graduate Assistant/Interim Co-Instructor:
Studio Art: Construction and Fabrication (Fall)
Michigan State University
This course explores sculptural concepts using methods of construction and fabrication as an approach to artistic and cultural expression.
 
2012: Graduate Assistant/Interim Co-Instructor:
Studio Art: Mixed Media and Installation (Fall)
Michigan State University
Exploration of artistic ideation and expression using mixed media, assemblage techniques and installation techniques.
 

Shows and Juried Exhibitions

2019: "Emerging" - Group Exhibition
ARC Gallery
Chicago, Illinois
Juried exhibition featuring works by emerging artists. Curated by Laura Cloud, Associate Professor of Sculpture, Michigan State University

2015: "Puzzles, Riddles, and Enigmas" - Grand Prize winner
John Paul Slusser Gallery - Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
 Juried exhibition featuring works by Stamps School of Art & Design alumni. Curated by Michael Stone-Richards, Professor of Critical Theory, Visual Studies and Comparative Literary Studies, College for Creative Studies and Tom Berding, Associate Professor of Painting, Michigan State University

2015: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
Michigan State University
Juried exhibition at the end of the Michigan State University MFA track. Curated by Amy L. Powell, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

2014: RSVP (performance)
INTER | RUPT Group Exhibition
Gallery 101 and Gallery 114 - Kresge Art Center
Michigan State University
The group exhibition completing requirements for the newly offered MFA Professional Seminar. Curated by Michigan State University
assistant professor Paul Kotula.
     
2014: Collateral Damage II (installation)
Presence: A Michigan State University MFA Showcase
(SCENE) Metrospace
East Lansing, Michigan
Group exhibition featuring current work by Michigan State University MFA candidates.
 
2013: Territory and Exile Along the Yellow Brick Road (installation and performance)
Gallery 101- Kresge Art Center
Michigan State University
Solo exhibition featuring research and practice......
      
2012: MFA All Media Group Exhibition
Gallery 101 and 114 - Kresge Art Center
Michigan State University
Annual group exhibition featuring current works by MFA Candidates including incoming MFA students and third year thesis work.  

2011: "Things That Move,” Stamps Alumni Exhibition - Award winner
Work | Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Group exhibition featuring work by Stamps School of Art & Design alumni.

             
Awards

2015: "Puzzles, Riddles, and Enigmas," Stamps Alumni Juried Exhibition, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Grand Prize Recipient
2014: Graduate Scholar Award, The Arts in Society, Ninth International Conference on the Arts in Society, Rome, Italy                                                  
2014: Dissertation Completion Fellowship, College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University, East Lansing
2014: Research Enhancement Fellowship, The Graduate School, Michigan State University, East Lansing
2014: Travel Funding Fellowship, The Graduate School, Michigan State University, East Lansing
2011: "Things That Move,” Stamps Alumni Exhibition, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Award winner


Publications

2015: Johnson, Julie. Athens Journal of Humanities and Arts, AJHA, Volume 2, Number 2, April, 2015 (Refereed)
2014: Johnson, J., (2014) "Disappearing the American Dream… Fire Sales and Emergency Managers in the Heartland,” Athens: ATINER'S Conference
Paper Series No: ART2014-1086. (Non-Refereed)                 
2011: Johnson, Julie 2011, Things that Move: the 2011 A&D Alumni Show, exhibition catalog, July 18 - August 5. WORK Ann Arbor,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

              
Conference Presentations Delivered

2014: “Disappearing the American Dream: Emergency Managers and Fire Sales in the American Heartland,”Athens Institute
for Education and Research, Fifth Annual International Conference on Visual and Performing Arts, Athens, Greece
2014: “Disappearing the American Dream: Emergency Managers and Fire Sales in the American Heartland, The Arts in Society, Ninth International Conference on the Arts in Society, Sapienza University, Rome


Other Professional Service and Experience

2014: Panel Chair, The Arts in Society, Ninth International Conference on the Arts in Society, Sapienza University, Rome
2013: Assistant to Conference and Event Coordinator, International Sculpture Center Symposium, “Makers and Shapers Symposium,” Miami
2013-15: Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
2013-15: Teaching Assistant, Saturday Morning Art Program (smART), Michigan State University East Lansing
2007-08: Sculpture Technician, Flatlanders Sculpture Supply and Galleries, Blissfield, Michigan


Technical Skills

large scale sculpture construction and installation, stone and wood carving, wire and clay modeling, shell investment casting and mold-making, major metal shop tools, major wood shop tools, plasma cutting, MIG and TIG welding, basic photography and video recording / editing