Glenna Barlow Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

• Serve as the museum’s lead educator, planning and overseeing the diverse educational offerings the museum provides to its community, with a particular emphasis on pre-K-12 and college students as well as educators
• Develop, deliver, and author content for the museum's educational programs to include school, group, and public tours, collection and exhibition materials, and interpretation offerings for the general public
• Interpret the collection and exhibitions in conjunction with the curatorial department to include serving as in-house curator on exhibitions, curating thematic collection, galleries, writing wall labels, planning.
• Direct and manage the CMA's first-ever dedicated interactive space, the Cross Hatch (opened in March 2019), through design, development, and assessment
• Plan and manage educator programs to include professional development, workshops, and quarterly Evening for Educators
• Manage the CMA Docent Corps of 40-60 volunteers by designing training programs, developing a docent handbook, devising recruitment strategies, and working closely with the docent board

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Developed, delivered, and authored content for the museum's educational programs targeted at pre-school through college audiences to include school, group, and public tours, collection and exhibition materials, and.
• Manage three full-time staff members who are charged with developing engaging programs and assisting with the operations of the Education & Engagement department
• Directed and managed the CMA's first-ever dedicated interactive space, the Cross Hatch (opened in March 2019), through design, development, and assessment
• Interpreted the collection and exhibitions in conjunction with the curatorial department to include curating galleries, writing wall labels, and incorporating interactive elements
• Planned and managed educator programs to include professional development, workshops, and quarterly Evening for Educators
• Managed the CMA Docent Corps of 40-60 volunteers by designing training programs, developing a docent handbook, devising recruitment strategies, leading workshops, and working closely with the docent board

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Developed and managed all educational programs targeted at pre-school through college audiences
• Wrote tour scripts and oversee school tour program
• Served as project lead for developing CMA's first-ever dedicated interactive space, from research and planning to fabrication and design
• Interpret the collection and exhibitions in conjunction with the curatorial department
• Planned and managed educator programs to include professional development, workshops, and quarterly Evening for Educators
• Managed the CMA docent corps by designing training programs, developing a docent handbook, devising recruitment strategies, leading workshops, and working closely with the docent board

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Developed initiatives that welcome people of all ages in meaningful and fun ways through a wide array of educational and cultural programming for a wide variety of audiences
• Oversaw, planned, and coordinated logistics for adult and family programs - from planning to set-up to execution and evaluation
• Managed development and implementation of Arts & Draughts program targeted at under-40 audiences
• Developed and ran a slate of concert offerings including the Chamber Music series, CMA Jazz on Main and the Baker & Baker concert series
• Managed all aspects of the CMA Art School programs including programming all summer camps, workshops and classes
• Develop and implement family programs for all ages including the Gladys' Gang preschool program, monthly drop-in Passport to Art program, and seasonal Family Fun days

Columbia, SC

• Planned and coordinated logistics for nearly 200 strategically driven adult programs a year - from planning to set-up to execution and evaluation
• Developed new programs and adapted existing programs for the museum's Creative Age initiative, aimed at engaging adults over 70 years of age
• Managed development and implementation of Arts & Draughts program targeted at under-40 audiences
• Wrote new thematic tours aimed at diverse adult audiences
• Collaborated with interpretive team to create content for TAP multimedia tours and interactive elements for the collection and special exhibitions
• Developed new programs and cultivated partnerships with diverse local organizations

Savannah, GA

• Developed materials for educators and families for use in the classroom and galleries
• Interpreted art for the public by writing text for wall labels, iPads, and mobile websites for both temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection
• Restructured and lead the museum's growing Teen Council program, which develops independent materials and events for teenagers, by teenagers
• Created and implemented interactive family activities for use within the galleries
• Developed and produced cell phone audio guides and mobile websites in conjunction with exhibitions
• Taught recurring studio classes and lead groups in the galleries, including Toddler Third Thursdays, Chatham County fourth grade tours, and ongoing visits from Headstart

Greenville, SC

• Taught art classes and assisted with other classes (infant-grade 5) as needed
• Oversaw the after-school program and assisted students with homework
• Monitored students' behavior and implemented classroom behavior management strategies

Mumbai, India

• Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
• Conducted research on ephemeral folk art in religious festivals throughout the sub-continent
• Photographed and documented Hindu, Muslim and secular artistic and cultural traditions
• Gave presentations to Indian university students on art and culture
• Met with scholars and professionals regarding folk art and cultural heritage in India

Richmond, VA

• Wrote and taught original Young @ Art lessons for preschool groups (ages 3-5) three times a week
• Designed independent assignments for Museum Leaders in Training program (grades 8-12) and helped coordinate orientation and events
• Assisted with organization of special events such as Teen Talent and family days
• Helped with teen studio art classes
• Maintained contact with schools and arts organizations throughout the state

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Created "A Tale of Two Stores: Milles and Rhoads and Thalhimers" and edited other interactive multimedia outreach programs for senior groups
• Assisted with school-age and preschool history programs
• Prepared materials for in-house and outreach school programs
• Coordinated and assisted with presentations for local educators
• Photographed historic sites in the Richmond area

• Planned and taught English lessons to students (ages 5-11) in French elementary schools
• Assessed student work through formal and informal assessments
• Differentiated instruction for six grades and various ability levels

M.A., Art History

Activities and Societies: Art History Graduate Student Association (Treasurer), Phi Kappa Phi, Tiranga Indian Nationals at VCU•.

Master'S Degree, In Elementary Education, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Meritorious New Teacher Candidate• Specialization: the Arts • Thesis Title: "Authenticity: How.

Bachelor'S Degree, Art History, Art History

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Students Helping Honduras• Specialization: Modern Art • Thesis Title: "Breaking the Mold: The.