Jorge Alberto Lucero
Email: Jorgelucero4141[at]gmail.com [address and phone available upon request]
Professional objective:
After the completion of my undergraduate degree I am now interested in farthering my studies through an MFA in studio art. My ultimate goal is to practice as an exhibiting artist. At the moment my artistic practice includes an exploration of ceramics, painting, and drawing as mediums for expression. I see the resources of a grad program as essential to reach these goals.
Education:
2023 Illinois State University, BA in Studio Art/ Ceramics Concentration
2023 Anderson Ranch Residency Scholarship Recipient, Snowmass Village, Colorado
Exhibitions:
2023 Advanced ceramics show, Julian hall, Normal, IL
2023 Hispanic heritage month show, Julian hall, Normal, IL
2023 Print show, Central Illinois Regional Airport, Normal, IL
2022 Student annual, University Galleries, Normal, IL
2021 Experimental drawings class show, transpace gallery, Normal, IL
Previous employment:
2021-23 ISU Ceramics Studio Technician
Duties included:
- regular” housekeeping”(mopping floors, cleaning equipment, sinks, and wiping down tables.)
- Clay recycling, packaging and distributing.
- Kiln programming and repairs.
- Answering student questions about materials and assisting them in their art projects.
- Running multiple kilns. Loading and unloading them on schedule
- Other miscellaneous tasks as they arose (many of which involved moving heavy objects).
Supervisor, Albion Stafford, ajstaff[at]ilstu.edu
2021 Facilitator: Chicago Public Schools, After School Matters Summer Teen
Program, https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/
Duties included:
- Scheduling and organizing virtual meetings with students.
- Hosting and getting students to open up during meetings.
- Assisting the students with their projects which involved culinary and art skills.
Supervisor, Melissa Gracia, melissa.gracia[at]afterschoolmatters.org,
Other Skills and Interests:
Electric kiln repair and use - Ceramics, keeping a hygienic workplace - Painting, Team Building - Photoshop, Team leadership - Graphic design, Communication - lifting heavy loads, housekeeping - teaching, Detail oriented - Positive and motivated attitude, Organization skills
**References available upon request.