david emerick
david emerick
2772 Mill Cove Harbor Road
California, Maryland 20619
301 . 862 . 2924
Boyden Gallery
Division of Arts and Letters
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686
301. 862 .0249
Master of Fine Arts University of Nebraska 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts University of Kentucky 1982
Teaching Experience
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland
Photography Instructor / Gallery Director
1995 - present
* I have been hired to develop a Photography Major Program at the College while Directing the College's Boyden Gallery, a reputable Fine Art gallery.
* Classes taught include Beginning and Intermediate Photography.
* I am also developing a digital imaging laboratory and program within the Department of Art.
Corcoran School of Art
Washington, DC
Adjunct Faculty
1987 - 1994
* I taught classes in Studio Lighting, the View Camera, Color Photography, as well as Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Black & White Photography to both Full -Time and Continuing Education students.
* I designed and supervised the construction of a new photography wing consisting of a twenty stall large format B&W printing area, a sheet film developing room, and a six stall color printing area with a twenty inch Hope roller transport processor and feed room.
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
Instructor
1988 - 1995
* I taught classes in the Zone System, the View Camera, Darkroom Dynamics, Ilfochrome Printing, RA 4 Color Negative Printing , as well as Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced B&W Photography.
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria and Loudoun, Virginia
Adjunct Faculty
1989 - 1995
* I taught classes in the History of Photography, Color Photography, and Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced B&W Photography at the Loudoun and Alexandria campuses.
Vermont College
Montpelier, Vermont
Adjunct Faculty
1991 - 1993
* I was available through this institution to students wishing to earn graduate credit studying independently off campus in earning a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Graduate Teaching Assistant
1983-1985
* I taught classes in Beginning B&W Photography and Two - Dimensional Design.
* I held a position on the Curriculum Committee as well as being the Graduate Student Representative at faculty meetings for two years.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Photography Assistant
1979-1982
* I assisted in the development of a photography program compiling an expansive photographic history slide collection.
* Supervised students and managed a student darkroom.
Related Experience
"Contemporary Russian Photography"
Co-Director/Co-Producer 1996
* I recently visited Russia and interviewed 15 people to create a video documentary about what is going on there. The program will be released in the Spring of 1997.
Factory Photoworks (Torpedo Factory)
Alexandria, VA.
Juror 1996
* I juried the Summer photography exhibition
Washington Center for Photography
Washington, DC
Executive Director 1995
Chairman of Education 1994
* The Washington Center for Photography is a non-profit organization located in the gallery district of lower Seventh Street. I organized exhibitions in the gallery, produced the quarterly publication CONTACT , and organized the presentation of workshops and lectures for both the community and our membership of approximately 350. In 1994 I held the position of Chair of Education and created and co-ordinated all educational programs including visiting artist workshops, a history of photography lecture series, portfolio reviews, and an annual photography lecture series in conjunction with the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Federal Deposit Insurance Company
Washington, DC
Juror 1992
* National Employee Photography Competition and Exhibition
United States Department of the Army
Fort Myer, Virginia
Juror 1992
* United States Army International Photography Competition and Exhibition
Washington Center for Photography
Washington, DC
Honoraria 1991,1992
* Presented a seminar on the design and construction of a personal darkroom.
* Juried the 1992/93 "Bin Artists" and held a portfolio review.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, Virginia
Artist-in-Residence 1990/91
* Workshops included Art Reproduction, Advanced Archival Printing, Large Format Landscape Photography, and 35mm Street Photography.
Appalachian Environmental Art Center
Highlands, North Carolina
Visiting Artist 1988
* Pursued artistic endeavors in Nantahala National Forest and presented a seminar on my current work.
Corcoran School of Art
Washington, DC
Honoraria 1987, 1988, 1991
* Presented seminars in Studio Portraiture, Art Reproduction, and my current body of work.
* I also designed and supervised the construction of a new wing for the Photography program
Nebraska Arts Council
Omaha, Nebraska
Artist-in-Residence 1986
* Photogram, Pinhole Camera, and Documentary Instamatic Slide workshops were presented to Eagle, Waverly, and Fairbury school systems.
* At the West Nebraska Art Center workshops were presented on Street Photography and Large Format Landscape Photography. I also held a one man show and juried the sixth annual national photography exhibition 3Image Œ862.
Professional Experience
David Emerick Photography
Washington, DC
Photographer
1987 to present
* A high quality on location Fine Art photographic service available to museums, galleries, collectors, and artists.
* Clients have included the Smithsonian Institution, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, David Adamson Gallery, Robert Osuna Gallery, Meritor Bank, Abbeyville Press, Mid Atlantic Country Magazine, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
* I have also provided consultation and design services in the construction of personal darkrooms and studios in the Metropolitan area.
Random Concepts
Annapolis, Maryland
Graphic Artist 1987
* Responsibilities included creation of product identity, marketing approach, advertising design, and the creation of camera ready artwork for both local and national clients.
* Clients included Black and Decker, Northsail. General Elevator, Wooden Boat Magazine, Rival Yachts, Schnabel Engineering, Kuranda, USA.and entre-technique, inc.
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Baldwinsville, New York
Artist 1983
* Designed and built plant and wildlife exhibits.
* Completed a variety of graphic design and silk-screen projects.
* Designed and produced architectural plans and a model for a gift shop built by hand from natural resources.
Sporting Dog Specialties
Spencerport, New York
Photographer 1982-1983
* Produced 4x5 transparencies of products and models for four seasonal catalogues.
* Assisted designers with layout and setting up the camera ready boards.
Mel Simon Incorporated
Rochester, New York
Photo Lab Technician 1982
* Responsibilities included custom B&W printing for preferred clients, inventory management, quality control, and technical consultation.
Selected Exhibitions
Series and Sequences
University of New Mexico Museum 1997
Curated exhibition
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Metamorphosis
Corcoran Gallery of Art 1996
Curated exhibition and auction
Washington, DC
Photography and Sculpture
Mattawoman Creek Art Center 1996
Curated exhibition
La Plata, Maryland
Environs
Boyden Gallery 1995
Juried exhibition
St. Mary's City, Maryland
Open Studio
Washington Project for the Arts 1994/1995
Group exhibition and Open Studio
Washington, DC
Ten
Bell Atlantic Gallery 1994
Curated ten person exhibition
Annandale, Virginia
New Romantics
Washington Center for Photography 1993
Curated four person exhibition
Washington, DC
Sex Symbol
Untitled Gallery 1993
Five person installation
Washington, DC
Lawyers, Guns, and Money
Washington Center for Photography 1992
Curated six person exhibition
Washington, DC
Landscape as Subject
Elder Gallery 1992
Curated group exhibition
Lincoln, Nebraska
Your Shot, Our Show
The Tartt Gallery 1991
Group exhibition
Washington, DC
The Anxiety Series
The Fifth Column 1991
Curated exhibition
Washington, DC
Photography at the Ellipse
Ellipse Art Gallery at Ballston 1990,91,92,93,95,96
Juried exhibition
Arlington, Virginia
Washington Invitational
Arts Club of Washington 1990
Curated six person exhibition
Washington, DC
Nantahala
Shepherd College Creative Arts Center 1990
Solo exhibition
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Current Works 1989
Society for Contemporary Photography 1989
Juried exhibition
Kansas City, Missouri
Images
Washington Center for Photography 1989
Juried exhibition
Washington, DC
The Iron Bridge Show
The Light Factory (opened) 1989-91
Touring exhibition
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dog Days Dog Show
Kathleen Ewing Gallery 1988
Group exhibition
Washington, DC
Corcoran Photo Faculty Show
Corcoran School of Art 1987
Group exhibition
Washington, DC
The Naked Landscape
West Nebraska Art Center 1986
Solo exhibition
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
PhotoSpiva 1985
Spiva Art Gallery 1985
Juried exhibition
Joplin, Missouri
Emerging Artists
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery 1985
Curated 3 person exhibition
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Nebraska Landscape
UNL Art Department Gallery 1985
Master's Thesis exhibition
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Domesticated Landscape
Mark IV Gallery 1985
Solo exhibition
Lincoln, Nebraska
Revelations
Reynolds Gallery 1882
Bachelor's Thesis exhibition
Lexington, Kentucky
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