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Tori Christgen

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EDUCATION:

MFA, Studio Art 2012-2015

Maryland Institute College of Art

BFA, Studio Art 2008-2012

Missouri Western State University

Summa Cum Laude Graduate

EXHIBITIONS RECORD:

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2016 Inca Interpretations

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Badass Betties Popup

Foster's Lounge

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Tori Christgen

Yost Gallery, Highland Community College

Highland Kansas

2015 Moments

Mad Potter Studio

Weston, Missouri

2014 Flocking and Sorting

Cutty College for Women

Nevada, Missouri

2012 Layers

Craft Gallery, University of Missouri

Colombia, Missouri

2009 Tori Christgen

Forster’s Lounge

Saint Joseph, Missouri

JURIED/GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2018 Juried Member Exhibition- 2nd and 3rd Places granted

Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Perspectives

Albricht Kemper Museum of Art

Saint Joseph, Missouri

2017 Negelibata

Union Street Gallery

Kokomo, Indiana

2016 Applefest Artist

Weston, Missouri

Tori Christgen & Dana Rudolf

Yost Gallery, Highland Community College

Highland, Kansas

Left Behind

The Olive Gallery

Saint Joseph, Missouri

2015 MWSU Alumni Show

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Weston Apple Fest

Weston, Missouri

MICA Grad Show 2015

Decker Gallery

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland

2014 Art at the Center,

The Abstract Exhibition

Tomahawk Ridge Center

Overland Park, Kansas

Shift

Dana Rudolph and Tori Christgen

Paradox Gallery

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Facility Exhibition

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

First Saturdays

Paradox Gallery

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Patrick Larsen and Tori Christgen

R. Macy Jewelry, Gallery

Weston Missouri

Graduate Student Show

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland

2013 Graduate Student Show

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland

Better Block

Temp Agency

Saint Joseph, Missouri

2012 Senior Exhibition

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Best of Show awarded

Better Block

Felix Street Gallery

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Women of the Arts

University of Missouri

Colombia, Missouru

Paper and Plaster

The Craft Studio

Colombia, Missouri

2011 Better Block

Felix Street Gallery
Saint Joseph, Missouri

Repurpose

Foster’s Lounge

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Paris Review

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Griffon Art Society Exhibition

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

1st and 2nd places awarded

Kansas City Artists Coalition’s Undergraduate College Student Exhibition

Kansas City, MO

Artists of the 21st Century

University of Tennessee

Bransfield, TN

POSITIONS HELD:

Assistant Professor, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO (2016-present)

Creation of fibers course, new to MWSU
Instructing Drawing courses, beginning through advance, 2D Design, and Fibers
Creation and implamentation of foundation evaluation rubrics

Adjunct Professor, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo (2012-2016)

Develop and manage syllabus materials
Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair
Facilitate Class Instruction
Evaluate Student Performance

Studio Assistant, Sculptor Brent Collins

Preparing maquettes for bronze and aluminum sculpture
Venting, gating and sprewing for investment process
Creating mother molds

Artistic Director, Dancing In Grace, St. Joseph, MO (2008-2013)

Design and construction of all sets
Organize festival events, parade floats, and art activities
Responsible for all accounts receivable and bookkeeping

Foundry Technician /Teacher Assistant, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO (2010-2012)

Assist with all aspects of bronze and aluminum casting

Assist students with individual projects
Instructed students in two part, multiple part, mother mold, and silicon and rubber mold making
Preparing and ensuring safe operation of all foundry equipment
Cleaning and maintaining wood studio, metal shop, and foundry
Established a system of green sand casting to be used by staff and students

Tutor and Mentor, Coleman Elementary, St. Joseph, MO (2008-2010)

Prepared and presented Reading and Writing programs for individuals, small, and large groups
Prepared and presented art and craft programs and activities
Administrated Standardized Test

Illustrator, CVS Pharmacy, St. Joseph, MO (2009)

Creation of super-hero illustrations for a children’s health campaign

WORKSHOPS TAUGHT:

Artscape, Basketweaving 2018
National Conference of Undergraduate Research-Establishing a system of green sand casting,

Salt Lake City, Utah 2012

Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education-Fiscally and Ecologically Responsible Metal Casting Methods. Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO 2012

ARTIST IN RESIDENCY:

Robidoux Resident Theatre, Saint Joseph, Missouri 2017
Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky 2016
Cutty College, Nevada, Missouri 2014
MWSU, Saint Joseph, Missouri 2012

PUBLICATIONS:

AWARDS, HONORS and RESIDENCIES:

2nd and 3rd places awarded, Albricht Kemper Museum of Art, Saint Joseph, Missouri
MFA Studio Art Academic Scholarship
Missouri Western State University Artist in Residency, 2012
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Missouri Western State University
Dean’s List -eight semesters
Presidential Honor Roll – eight semesters
John & Mary Veoski Art Scholarship
Blake K. Scanlon Applied Learning Presentation Grant
Student Excellence Fund
Best of Show awarded, MWSU Senior Exhibition