Curriculum Vitae
JIM RICHARD WILSON
wilsoj2@sage.edu
SUMMARY
Over thirty years of varied experience in the arts professions as administrator, curator, lecturer, writer, and artist in both the public and private sectors.
CURRENT POSITION
THE SAGE COLLEGES, Albany & Troy, NY (1992-present)
Opalka Gallery (formerly Rathbone Gallery) www.sage.edu/opalka
GALLERY DIRECTOR/LECTURER _ plan and mount four to six exhibitions a year, administer budget, teach one Art History course per academic year, act as liaison to the greater Albany cultural institutions, Divisional and Institutional committees and activities.
SELECTED SIGNIFICANT EXHIBITIONS INITIATED:
New York School: Another View, a re-examination of Abstract Expressionism. This exhibit included 39 works by as many artists. The included artworks were borrowed from 19 lenders. The majority of included pieces were created between 1956 and 1965. The exhibit was also accompanied by a 68 page catalogue reproducing nearly all of the exhibited work with essays by Terence Diggory, Ann Eden Gibson, Esther Tornai Thyssen and Jim Richard Wilson.
Val Telberg/Anas Nin: House of Incest, featured in first International Conference on Anas Nin held at Southampton College of L.I.U. Traveled nationally via Visual Studies Workshop.
LLAVE: A Key to the Secret, first major project on Sephardic experience and expression in the New World. Included multiple presentations and performances. Served as resource for University of Almera, Spain. Catalogue requested by Library of Congress.
Inferno: Shopping in America, an exhibition of pin-hole photographs by Warren Padula exploring the nature, environment and experience of commodity acquisition in contemporary society. Traveled nationally following its Albany debut.
Messages from the Interior, an exhibit of contemporary abstract paintings, drawings and sculpture. Traveled extensively for three years in the Northeastern United States.
Passion (1994) Hope (1995), national juried art and poetry exhibitions, in collaboration with Suffolk Community College, each producing major catalogues.
Jewish Farming Communities of Northeastern New York, first major project to focus on Jewish agricultural movement and communities in this region of the U.S. Catalogue requested by the Library of Congress and more than a dozen Universities and Museums.
A Place By The Sea, exhibition of four African_American abstract artists with ties to the Eastville Community. Traveled to Christiane Neinabar Contemporary Art, NYC, and Arlene Bujese Gallery, East Hampton, NY. Catalogue requested by the Library of Congress.
An American Shtetl; Jewish History & Community in Troy, NY, exhibition, publication, oral presentation on this significant community. Catalogue requested by the Library of Congress.
GRANTS RECEIVED:
New York Council for the Humanities, 1997, 1998, 2003; New York State Council on the Arts/Community Arts Connection, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003; Printup Foundation, 1998; Key Foundation, 1998; Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 1997; Meet the Composer, 1996, 2003; Poets & Writers, 1994.
FACILITY PLANNING & REALIZATION:
Involved in all aspects of conception, design and construction of new $2.8 million, 7,400 square foot gallery facility (2000_2002)
COURSES DEVELOPED:
Art Theory and Criticism, Honors Art History I & II, Freshman Seminar.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Art History I, Honors Art History I, Art History II, Honors Art History II, History of Modern Art, Freshman Seminar, Art Theory and Criticism.
COURSES TEAM and/or CO-TAUGHT:
Honors Capstone Seminar, Honors Humanities Seminar.
COMMITTEES and TASK FORCES:
Arts and Antiquities, Middle-States Self Study, Allies Multi_ Cultural Programming, Town Meeting, Freshman Seminar, College Mission, Albany Campus Task Force.
SEARCH/INTERVIEW COMMITTEES:
President, Vice President for Development, Dean, Associate Dean of Students, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Coordinator of Disabilities Services, Vice President for External Relations, in addition to various Division of Arts positions.
AWARDS:
Exemplary Service Award, 2003; Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Membership, 2003; Administrator Recognition Award, 1996; Community Service Award, 1995; Dean's Award, 1994, 1995.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS (selected)
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION, Albany, NY (1989-1992)
Office of Academic Services
* SPECIAL ASSISTANT- administration of the Thayer Fellowship in the Arts; provided support for SUNY Office of New York City Student Recruitment's Performing Arts Series in high schools; archived Programs in the Arts materials and holdings; provided support for SUNY arts community. (1991_1992)
University-wide Programs in the Arts
* ASSISTANT DIRECTOR _ program officer, chief information officer, and research officer. Primary responsibility for the Thayer Fellowships in the Arts, Howardena Pindell Exhibition and Art in NYC; integral to the research, planning and execution of New York Now, Classic Idioms of Modern Dance, New Now and Then, Arts in America/The Current Controversy, Strategies for Success, the SUNY Writers Festival, the SUNY Arts Report, and the DOH/SUNY AIDS project. (1989_1991)
PETER S. LOONAM GALLERY, LTD. (aka Gillan Gallery), Bridgehampton, NY (1976_1986)
* DIRECTOR _ Planned, developed, and implemented of all aspects of exhibition program. Mounted over seventy formal exhibitions with emphasis on under known artists. Provided preparatory support for museums, artists and collectors. Primary liaison with museums, artists, and cultural organizations including consultancies and technical assistance.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (selected)
The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY
* PANELIST/EVALUATOR, Special Opportunity Stipends/New York Foundation for the Arts (1999, 2000, 2004)
* CO-CHAIR Annual Fence Show, planning, coordination and administration. (1991 & 1992)
* INSTRUCTOR: developed and conducted courses in contemporary art critique, professional presentation, resource identification and the business of art. (1989-1992)
* LECTURER on contemporary art, focusing on popular myth versus reality. (1987-1992)
ViewPoint Gallery, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, Schenectady, NY
* KEYNOTE SPEAKER, 6th Annual Acquisitions Exhibition & Gala (2004)
* JUDGE, National Exhibition for Artists with Disabilities (2001, 2002, 2003, 2008)
Chronogram Magazine, Delmar, NY
*CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR, Cool Katz (2007)
Albany/Schenectady League of Arts, Albany, NY
* BOARD MEMBER, Board of Directors (1995_2003), PRESIDENT (2000_2001), SECRETARY (1998_2000), VICE PRESIDENT (2002_2003).
* MANAGING EDITOR, Apollo, arts and cultural news bi-monthly (1998_2001).
* AWARDS PANELIST, Capital Region Arts Awards. (1996,1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
* SPEAKER, State Legislative Breakfast. (1994)
* PRESENTER, Getting Your Work Into a Gallery (1996, 1997), Getting Work Seen (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
* FACILITATOR, Making a Living as a Working Artist workshop. (1993, 1995)
New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA), Albany, NY
* JUDGE, NYAHSA Art Exhibit (2003, 2004)
Colonie Art League, Colonie, NY
* JUDGE, Members Exhibition. (1996, 2008)
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, Capital Leadership Conference, Albany,
* PANELIST, Arts Criticism (2002)
Broadway Gallery, Inc., Albany & Troy, NY
* BOARD MEMBER, Board of Directors (1997_2000), VICE PRESIDENT (1998_2000).
* CURATOR, 3x10x1, exhibition of ten photographers works from three models (1997)
* JUDGE, The Contemporary Figure, (1997)
* JUDGE, Landscape Exhibition. (1995)
Greene County Camera Club, Green County, NY
* JUDGE, Pictures of the Year (2002)
Schenectady Photographic Society, Schenectady, NY
* LECTURER, "Photography as Art" (2000)
Ross Arts Fellowship, Albany & NYC
* COORDINATOR, Silent Auction, MEMBER, Event Committee (1999)
Kendall/Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, IA
* CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR, Cuneiform Currency as subchapter for Toward a Second Dimension: A Sociology Reader, edited by McGuire/Pertusati, second edition, (1998)
Capital District Visual Arts Alliance, NY
* FOUNDING MEMBER, (1998-2002)
Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY
* PANELIST/EVALUATOR, Project Discovery Presentations (2000)
Albany Center Galleries, Albany, NY
* ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, artist selection & exhibition development (1998-2003)
* PANELIST, "Who Chooses What You See: A Panel Discussion on Art Censorship" (1998)
* INTERVIEWER, exhibiting artists presentations (1997, 1998)
State University of New York, Office of the Chancellor, Albany, NY
* INSTALLATION CONSULTANT (1998-1999)
Delta Sigma Theta _ One Hundred Black Men, Albany, NY
* JUDGE, Second Annual Black History Month Creative Expression Contest (1998)
City University of New York, NYC
* EVALUATOR, Research Award Program (1998)
Colonie Junior Chamber of Commerce, Colonie, NY
* GUEST SPEAKER, on the economic impact of the Arts (1998)
ACUI Committee on Arts Related Activities, Toronto, Ontario
* ADVISOR, Visual Arts (1997-1998)
Black Dimensions in Art, Schenectady, NY
* CONSULTANT, advising on development and programming (1997)
Albany Junior Chamber of Commerce, Albany, NY
* GUEST SPEAKER, on the economic impact of the Arts (1997)
Albany Artists Group, Albany, NY
* JUDGE, Annual Juried Show. (1995, 2000)
Greene County Arts and Craft Guild, Hunter, NY
* AWARDS JUDGE, Members Exhibition (1995)
* GUEST SPEAKER & CRITIC (1993)
Bethlehem Artists Association, Bethlehem, NY
* GUEST SPEAKER & CRITIC (1994)
* JUROR, Annual Members Exhibition (1992, 2000)
Sage Evening College, Albany, NY
* ADJUNCT FACULTY, teaching History of Modern Art and Art History II. (1991-1992)
Empire State Plaza Art Commission, Albany, NY
* LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION on Abstract Expressionist techniques. (1991)
* DOCENT/HOST for the reception celebrating the reinstallation of the collection. (1990)
Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, NY
* AWARDS JUDGE: Annual Student Art Exhibit (1992)
* INSTRUCTOR: developed and conducted courses in post_1945 American Art. (1987-1992)
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
* LECTURER on Abstract Expressionism. (1989)
Ted Gallery, Albany, NY
* CONSULTANT CURATOR: developed exhibitions, curatorial policies.(1989-90)
* BOARD MEMBER formulating policy, guidelines and supervising operations (1989-1990)
Albany Review, Albany, NY
* CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR: profiles of significant individuals active in the arts in the Capital District. (1988-1989)
WSBH_FM, Southampton, NY
* HOST: weekly radio survey of art exhibitions of note on Eastern Long Island. (1984-1985)
Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, NY
* INSTALLATION ASSISTANT: aided in preparatory and installation activities. (1979-1983)
* PLANNER/DOCENT for guided tour of selected NYC galleries. (1982)
* LECTURER on appreciation and collecting of lesser known artists' works. (1980)
East End Arts Council, Riverhead, NY
* AWARDS JUDGE: annual juried art exhibition. (1983)
Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, NY
* LECTURER on preservation and presentation of works on paper. (1979)
Times_Record Newspapers, Setauket, NY
* ART CRITIC: writing weekly piece on artists or exhibitions. (1975-1976)
Gallery North, Setauket, NY
* GALLERY ASSISTANT: assisted selection and installation, composed press releases. (1975-76)
References, exhibition photographs, program brochures and descriptions available on request.
