Director of all programming, Education, exhibition, performance and cultural development

The methodology is broken down into 12-16 sessions ( depending on the duration of the time commitment /allotment by the groups of individuals engaged. Each session lasts approx.. 1 ½ to two hours. Although the method is classified as “Art Therapy” I’d prefer to have it understood as counseling or CBT and “art as therapy” in that art by it’s nature is already therapeutic and this methodology is designed to provide more than the moment of peace and engagement. It must enforce the sense of progressiveness and forward discovery which art and sense perception are entirely engaged. Intent herein is to enable individuals to get out of treatment ( not remain) and provide a trusted “tool box” that will be implemented as part of an ongoing process of maintenance.

My roles as director was to curate, nurture, collaborate, install/ mount, promote, market, underwrite, coordinate and schedule (inclusive of load-in and strike) all exhibitions, locally and internationally. As producer; in our theatre as well as with our sister sites, internationally: selection of projects, logistical analysis, fiscal development, selection and coordination of staff, artists, audience development, press communications, general operations and management of theatre, rehearsal, production design, code and contract requirements with Actors Equity, Buildings Dept., Fire Dept., Dramatist’s Guild, all legal requirements for rights and distribution and promotional requirements. Our community outreach programming was implemented by a collective of artistic directors from each of our 11 resident theatre company (RTC) under my supervision. The constituency for our programing extended from local public and private schools to community based organizations ( GMHC, LGBT center, Open Door, Asian American Women Against Domestic Violence, Women in the Arts, Artists in Recovery, )…. Numerous groups in the Tri-State area,. In addition to the practical application of tasks I oversaw the intern programing and outreach public/community education projects. These projects integrated the art and artists, at our facility and abroad, with the various populations and cultures in shared public interest. From children’s theatre and storytelling to poetry, lecture series and meaningful exhibitions scheduled to accommodate a diverse and engaging public. My experience over the past 30 years encompasses all aspects of fine art including, but not limited to; curating, appraisal, critical writing, exhibition display, design and promotion, fiscal development, grant writing and private support, public relations and social media networking, has focused upon international exchange and public programing, with interns, entry level graduates and international exchange students.

My roles as director was to curate, nurture, collaborate, install/ mount, promote, market, underwrite, coordinate and schedule (inclusive of load-in and strike) all exhibitions, locally and internationally. As producer; in our theatre as well as with our sister sites, internationally: selection of projects, logistical analysis, fiscal development, selection and coordination of staff, artists, audience development, press communications, general operations and management of theatre, rehearsal, production design, code and contract requirements with Actors Equity, Buildings Dept., Fire Dept., Dramatist’s Guild, all legal requirements for rights and distribution and promotional requirements. Our community outreach programming was implemented by a collective of artistic directors from each of our 11 resident theatre company (RTC) under my supervision. The constituency for our programing extended from local public and private schools to community based organizations ( GMHC, LGBT center, Open Door, Asian American Women Against Domestic Violence, Women in the Arts, Artists in Recovery, )…. Numerous groups in the Tri-State area,. In addition to the practical application of tasks I oversaw the intern programing and outreach public/community education projects. These projects integrated the art and artists, at our facility and abroad, with the various populations and cultures in shared public interest. From children’s theatre and storytelling to poetry, lecture series and meaningful exhibitions scheduled to accommodate a diverse and engaging public. My experience over the past 25 years encompasses all aspects of fine art including, but not limited to; curating, appraisal, critical writing, exhibition display, design and promotion, fiscal development, grant writing and private support, public relations and social media networking, has focused upon international exchange and public programing, with interns, entry level graduates and international exchange students.

to create a progressive and safe environment that would support the reinvention and rediscovery of innocence in the behavior and nature of my clients. For a period of three months I managed, developed and reconstructed coping tools and behaviors that would enable my patients to establish self worth and a positive and progressive identity.

My primary responsibilities were to create a safe and progressive environment in a therapeutic context by using art, music, literature, theatre and various other art forms as a means to help individuals reestablish and reinvent a sense of faith and trust in their self awareness and perspectives. I treated 150 men per week, at three month intervals, as inpatients, suffering from alcohol and substance dependency, in treatment for recovery as part of a team collaboration consisting of counseling, medication and nursing support, psychologists treatment planning to insure positive outcome results. I was also responsible for posting medical notes on each patient as pertained to the reaction and implementation of the therapeutic exercise. The notes were used by the counseling staff, medical director and chief psychologist to provide additional behavioral continuity in order to contribute to treatment in the recovery process.

ED Theatre, Fine Arts and Education : Paramount Theatre

Director of Theatre programing, Fine art Chief curator, Community and Education outreach, Development

As chief administrator my role was to oversee the special examiners who implement the actual assessment of the physical test for potential FDNY candidates. I was also responsible for the overall test results being registered and verified on behalf of thousands and thousands of candidates. I oversaw the site, its maintenance, security and data of the entire staff, candidates and clerical division.