Elijah Ford Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

My specialty is being a master painter but i put in practice a wide range of skills including printmaking and ceramics and art handling.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Graphic Design and Art Field Associate work for production company that acts a staffing agency for visual art productions including: art, music, photography and film all around the United States.• Utilizing the skills I developed in my education and work experience, I acted as a resource for multiple entities performing installations, live art, painting, murals, screen printing, graphic design and assisting in studio logistics o Jack Shainman Gallery: Private Installer, Frieze Art Fair; Los Angeles, CA(2019).o David Hockney Studio: Art Handler, In-Studio Signing; Los Angeles, CA (2018).o Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA): Art Preparer; Los Angeles, CA (2016-2018).o Bovee Environmental Management: Painter, Illustrator & Creator; Fresno CA (March 2016- May 2018).o Hit and Run: Live Screen Printer; Los Angeles, CA (2016-Present).o Johnson Trading Co.: Preparer; Detroit, MI (2016).o One Custom City: Screen Printer & Studio Manager;(2014-2016).o Talking Dolls: Studio Assistant; Detroit, MI (2015).o Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD): Preparer; Detroit, MI (2015).o Emergence Media: Set Design Assistant; Detroit, MI (2016).o ReMap Detroit: Workshop Leader; Detroit, MI (2016).

Los Angeles, Ca

• Becky Kolsurd; Los Angeles, CA (June 2019-Present).• Lauren Hadley; Los Angeles, CA (February 2018-Present).• James Peterson; Los Angeles, CA (January 2019-Present).• Chris Schnack; Los Angeles, CA (March 2014-August 2016).• Nancy Mitchnick; Los Angeles, CA (January 2016-December 2016).• Aaron Jones; Los Angeles, CA (April 2016-June 2016).• Gary Simmons; Los Angeles, CA (June 2015-July 2015).• Complex Movements; Los Angeles, CA (March 2015-July 2015).

San Bernardino, Ca

• Taught multiple comprehensive classes pertaining to drawing, painting and visual art at multiple schools and colleges.• Created curriculum, syllabus, and path to enable students to achieve in education.• Worked with people of all ages and experiences; Adapting to the wants and needs of students. o Covenant House: Art Instructor; Los Angeles, CA (2019-Present). o Art Institute, San Bernardino: Substitute Art Instructor; San Bernardino, CA (2016). o Laurence Tech University: Substitute Art Instructor; Southfield, MI (2016). o Hamtramck Free School: Assistant Instructor; Hamtramck, MI (2016). o Cranbrook Summer Studio Art Camp: Lead Instructor; Bloomfield Hills, MI (2015). o California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) : Painting Teaching Assistant; Valencia, CA (2014).

Detroit, Michigan

Design and Print on apparel and posters. Usage of a 6 arm T-shirt press.Usage of Plastisol and Water based inks.

Southfield, Mi

• Taught multiple comprehensive classes pertaining to drawing, painting and visual art at multiple schools and colleges.• Created curriculum, syllabus, and path to enable students to achieve in education.• Worked with people of all ages and experiences; Adapting to the wants and needs of students. o Covenant House: Art Instructor; Los Angeles, CA (2019-Present). o Art Institute, San Bernardino: Substitute Art Instructor; San Bernardino, CA (2016). o Laurence Tech University: Substitute Art Instructor; Southfield, MI (2016). o Hamtramck Free School: Assistant Instructor; Hamtramck, MI (2016). o Cranbrook Summer Studio Art Camp: Lead Instructor; Bloomfield Hills, MI (2015). o California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) : Painting Teaching Assistant; Valencia, CA (2014).

Detroit, Mi

Help build and move high design furniture.Gallerist- Johnson Trading Gallery

Bloomfield, Mi

• Taught multiple comprehensive classes pertaining to drawing, painting and visual art at multiple schools and colleges.• Created curriculum, syllabus, and path to enable students to achieve in education.• Worked with people of all ages and experiences; Adapting to the wants and needs of students. o Covenant House: Art Instructor; Los Angeles, CA (2019-Present). o Art Institute, San Bernardino: Substitute Art Instructor; San Bernardino, CA (2016). o Laurence Tech University: Substitute Art Instructor; Southfield, MI (2016). o Hamtramck Free School: Assistant Instructor; Hamtramck, MI (2016). o Cranbrook Summer Studio Art Camp: Lead Instructor; Bloomfield Hills, MI (2015). o California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) : Painting Teaching Assistant; Valencia, CA (2014).

Valencia, Ca

• Taught multiple comprehensive classes pertaining to drawing, painting and visual art at multiple schools and colleges.• Created curriculum, syllabus, and path to enable students to achieve in education.• Worked with people of all ages and experiences; Adapting to the wants and needs of students. o Covenant House: Art Instructor; Los Angeles, CA (2019-Present). o Art Institute, San Bernardino: Substitute Art Instructor; San Bernardino, CA (2016). o Laurence Tech University: Substitute Art Instructor; Southfield, MI (2016). o Hamtramck Free School: Assistant Instructor; Hamtramck, MI (2016). o Cranbrook Summer Studio Art Camp: Lead Instructor; Bloomfield Hills, MI (2015). o California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) : Painting Teaching Assistant; Valencia, CA (2014).

Valencia, California

Set up room for visiting artist lectures. Distribute publicity for the lecture.

Valencia, California

Assist Mari Eastman in her Painting Class. Coordinate Field Trips. Schedule live models.

Valencia, California

Answering phone calls, checking mail, filing, copying, faxing

Valencia, Ca

Overlook 7 gallery spaces within the show insuring an efficient weekly student show turnover.Properly light artwork.Repair and paint walls and floors.Check in and out supplies.

Pasadena, California

• Customer care based position in high end European spa tending to the wants and needs of clients.• Creating and maintaining an environment of tranquility and euphoria for dozens of people at a time.• Laundry duties for towels, robes, sheets and other massage and spa based garments necessary for the spa.• Drain, clean, wash and refill the whirlpool spas everyday.• Sweep and mop floors, showers, and common areas.• Act as host and liaison between clients and therapists performing services.• Wash, cut, and prepare fruit, tea, water and other snacks for guests everyday.• Maintain knowledge of the facility, services, products and faculty to ensure best service for clients.

San Bernardino, Ca

• Graphic design position which required creating publicity for campus events, social awareness and student involvement.• Hard deadlines for graphic art submissions; rough draft, revisions, and finalizations had to be done in timely manner.• Innovative and creative role; finding new ways to publicize to people and tailoring the message to the people of CSUSB.• Multiple facets of publicity including: social media, e-mail, newsletters, posters, MMS text, mobile applications, etc..• Act as a liaison between the entity in need of publicity and the people that person is trying to reach.• Conceptualizing concepts that clients provide and tailoring it to their needs as the final product is completed.• Early mornings, long days, late nights, overtime, weekends and holidays are all opportunities to create art.

Master'S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, Painting

Activities and Societies: Residential Housing Association