Eva Davies

Experience

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  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

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  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.

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  ARTSWorcester

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Executive Director

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

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  Cathedral High School

  Sept 1999 - Jun 2007

  Art Teacher

  College Preparatory Catholic High School

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  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.

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  Monson Public Schools

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Substitute Teacher

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

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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.