Eva Davies

Eva Davies

Special Events Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Art Educator/Instructor

  • Education

    • Lesley University

      1998 - 2000
      M.Ed. Interdisicplinary Arts
    • Massachusetts College of Art and Design

      1978 - 1983
      B.F.A. Art Education

      Activities and Societies: President, S.G.A.

  • Experience

    • Boston Children's Museum

      Jan 1979 - Jan 1991
      Special Events Director

      Directed all public events and special programs for the Museum's broad population including performances, festivals, films, special activities, seminars and workshops.Also held positions as Exhibit Developer, Functions Manager, Floor Manager, Exhibit Interpreter, Business Clerk

    • Arlington Center for the Arts

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
      Executive Director

      Community Arts Center including classes for adults and children, artist studios, theater rentals and two annual arts festivals.

    • ARTSWorcester

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
      Executive Director

      Small, private, non-profit arts service and advocacy organizition.

    • Cathedral High School

      Sept 1999 - Jun 2007
      Art Teacher

      College Preparatory Catholic High School

    • Springfield Public Schools

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2009
      Visual Art Teacher

      Taught general art to grades 5 - 8 within an Expeditionary Learning Pilot School and an International Baccalaureate School.

    • Monson Public Schools

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2010
      Substitute Teacher

      Substitute for all subjects at Granite Valley Middle School, grades 5-8.

    • Old Sturbridge Village

      Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
      Museum Educator

      Teach and interpret early American village life to school groups and general public in this nationally known Living History Museum.

    • University of Connecticut

      Jul 2010 - Oct 2014
      Program and Visual Arts Coordinator, Community School of the Arts

      Plan, coordinate and supervise classes and programs in visual art and ceramics for adults, children and familiesPlan, coordinate and supervise summer and school vacation programsCoordinate student exhibitions and receptionsCoordinate group music classesCoordinate all marketing materials for art and music programsWrite press releases for all CSA programsHire and supervise visual arts facultySupervise studio facilities and staffOrder and maintain education and office suppliesCoordinate fundraising eventsCoordinate outreach effortsSupervise college student labor, high school student labor and interns, and adult volunteersSchedule students for private voice and instrument lessonsRegister and accepts payments for students for all classes and programsManage general office systemsLiaison to CSA faculty for day to day and/or program operationsCollect and maintains image libraryAssist Director with website contentPrimary manager of facebook pagePrimary point of contact for all phone calls and e-mail information requests Show less

    • Collaborative for Educational Services

      Oct 2014 - Dec 2021
      Art Instructor

      Provide art instruction for students in the Department of Youth Services system in 10 programs for incarcerated youth in the central Massachusetts regionCollaborate with academic teachers and teacher coordinators to plan and implement co-teaching, group projects and community event activitiesManage art supply budgetRegional Point for DYS Arts Showcase - Assist students with creating artwork, and expedite paperwork and consent forms to submit work. Communicate and collaborate with administrative team members from DYS, CES and Commonwealth Corporation. Show less

    • Palmer High School

      Nov 2021 - now
      Art Educator/Instructor

      Instruct students in grades 9-12 in Introductory Art Advanced Art and Advanced Placement Art classes.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Connecticut Teacher Certification

    • Massachusetts Art 5-12

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eva Davies
      John Grepp Award for Excellence in Study in Art Education Massachusetts College of Art Jun 1978
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Monson Historical Society on Jan 2003
      Monson Historical SocietyAssociated with Eva Davies