Barbara Chira Email & Phone Number

Independent AI video artist, represented by Fellowship Trust's Daily Program at Daily.XYZ.

Professional artist, currently exploring pioneering new AI digital art, video and animation technologies.

Faculty/staff hybrid position worked internally and externally to help realize the Cleveland Institute of Art’s academic commitment to externally Engaged Practices in art and design. Responsible for the growing integration of Engaged Practices across the curricula and helping to position the college as a national leader in engaged and experiential learning.

In addition to teaching drawing, sequential imaging, color theory, intro to animation/video, self + other voices, and community + collaboration courses, also comprehensively revised the color theory curriculum, and was a researcher and co-author of the both the self + other voices and community + collaboration curricula.

Courses taught: drawing, sequential imaging, color theory, intro to animation/video, self + other voices, and community + collaboration.

Studio artist exploring socially engaged art practice. Also, narrative dioramas and drawing-based art.

Taught drawing, 2D/3D design, color theory and application, sculpture, painting, professional practices, and BFA thesis and exhibition courses. At Cuyahoga Community College, researched and authored the redesign, college-wide, of the 3D design and sculpture curriculum. At Ursuline College, was responsible for preparing the students for their BFA exhibition.

Western Campus

While pursuing a degree in art, was a materials specialist in a fine art supply store, located inside of a college of art and design. Specialized knowledge of paper and pigment materials.

Successful 14-year health and human services career, during which time I moved from first responder to in-situ case manager in the neighborhoods, then program director, and finally as the Director of Governmental Affairs and Community Relations with what was at that time the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board. Resigned that position and left.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Studio Art, Magna Cum Laude

St. Angela Merici Award, for the ideals of education for women and social justice, and the highest award conferred by the college to a.

Ma Studies, Advanced Inquiry (Inquiry-Driven Teaching Strategies)

Undergraduate And Accelerated Admission To Graduate Studies, In Adult Learning, Including Curriculum + Instruction Design, Program Evaluation, Race Relations