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Maya Wilson
Email: mayacozmos@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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2011 -
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Harrison High School, NJ: Art Teacher
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2011 -
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KAS Prep West Alternative High School, NJ: Art Educator.
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2011
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Fast Track Success Academy, Newark, NJ: Art Educator.
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2004 - 2010
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CREATE Charter High School, NJ: Art Teacher,
VPA Dept. Chair
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1995 - Present
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Freelance Illustrator and Fine Artist.
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EDUCATION & TEACHING CERTIFICATION
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2007
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M.A., Education; Administration & Supervision,
St. Peter’s College, Jersey City.
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1995
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B.F.A., Illustration, Parson’s School
of Design, N.Y.C.
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1995
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B.A., Gender Theory, Eugene Lang College, N.Y.C.
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1989 - 91
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Studio Arts & Liberal Arts, St. Olaf College, MN.
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2010
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NJ Supervisor Certificate.
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2005
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NJ Standard Certificate: Teacher of Art.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
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2012
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SoulJourn: Visual Meditations
on the Transmutation of Being, Caladan Gallery, Cambridge,
MA.
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2004
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Blu Day Gallery, Provincetown,
MA.
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2003
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East of Eighth Restaurant, N.Y.C.
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INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITIONS
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2011
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Fall Art Expo, Infinity Art Gallery.
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2011
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November Exhibition, Projekt30 Online Gallery
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2011
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Healing Art, The Artistic Circle, Online Gallery.
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2011
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The People’s Choice Exhibition, The Pen &
Brush Society, N.Y.C.
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2011
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The Evolution of Revolution, Art Scene Today.
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2011
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Figurative Expo, Infinity
Art Gallery.
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2011
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Black and White Art Expo,
Infinity Art Gallery.
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2011
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The Depth of Meaning, Caladan Gallery,
Cambridge, MA.
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2011
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At The Edge, Projekt30 Gallery.
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2011
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Animal Arts Exhibit, Infinity Art Gallery.
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2011
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Inside Out – Figurative Art Beyond
the External, Art Scene Today.
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2010
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From Darkness To Light: Rights and Rituals
of Transcendence, Caladan Gallery, Cambridge, MA.
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2010
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Figurative Expo, Infinity Art Gallery,
Online Gallery.
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2010
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Fantasy Art, My Art Contest.com
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2010
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Transitions, The Pen & Brush Society,
N.Y.C.
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2010
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The Lavender Issue, Art Scene Today,
Online Gallery.
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2009
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Erogenous Zones, Art Scene Today, Online
Gallery.
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2009
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Women & Children First, Art Scene
Today, Online Gallery.
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2009
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Annual Member’s Show, Woman Made
Gallery, Chicago, IL.
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2009
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6th Annual Exhibition of the Surrealist,
Visionary & Fantastic, Caladan Gallery, Cambridge, MA.
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2011
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Salon, The Pen & Brush Society,
N.Y.C.
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2010
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Shindig Store & Gallery, Martha’s
Vineyard.
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2010
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AENJ Member’s Show, James Howe
Gallery, Kean University, NJ.
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2007
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12x12 Summer Show, Microcosm Gallery,
N.Y.C.
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1995
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Senior Showcase, Parson’s Gallery,
N.Y.C.
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1995-
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Artwork has been commissioned for a number
of private collections.
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PUBLICATIONS & ILLUSTRATIONS
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2011
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Artist Portfolio Magazine, Volume 1.
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2009
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Direct Art Magazine, Volume 16.
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1996
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Cleopatra & Joan of Arc,
mixed media, Ethel and Pearl Theatrical Productions.
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1995
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Gorgon, charcoal, Goddesses For
Every Season, Element Books.
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1994
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Poster, Translations, The Actor’s
Studio, N.Y.C.
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1991
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Poster, The Marriage of Figaro, The
Kelsey Theater, MN.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
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2011 -
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Advisor of After School Studio Art & Graphic Design
Program, Harrison High School, NJ.
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2011 -
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Advisor of After School Martial Arts and Self Defense Program,
Harrison High School, NJ.
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1995 -
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Nabi Su Martial Arts, NYC: 4th Degree Black
Belt Instructor.
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2004 - 10
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Director of Winter & Spring Arts Festivals,
CREATE Charter H.S.
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2004 - 10
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Committee Member of the Hudson County Alliance
of Teen Arts.
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2004 - 10
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Advisor of the after-school Studio Art Program,
CREATE Charter H.S.
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2004 - 10
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Editor & Graphic Designer of Holla
Back!, Visual & Literary Arts Mag., CREATE.
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2006 - 10
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Advisor and Director of the after-school Theater
Program, CREATE Charter H.S.
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2007 - 10
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Leadership Team and Teacher Mentor, CREATE
Charter H.S.
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2007 - 10
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Events Coordinator, CREATE Charter H.S.
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2003
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Self-Defense Instructor for at-risk teens,
Hetrick Martin Institute, N.Y.C.
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1997 - 00
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Artists for Change, co-organizer and
activist, N.Y.C.
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1995
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Guerrilla Girls Art Group, NYC: Publicity.
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AWARDS
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2011
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Solo Exhibition Award Winner, Caladan
Gallery, Cambridge, MA.
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2010
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Second Place Winner of International Fantasy
Art Contest, My Art Contest.com
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2008
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Teacher of the Month-December, CREATE Charter
High School.
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2006
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Nominated for State Teacher of the Year, CREATE
Charter High School.
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2006
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Silver and Bronze Medals, Black Belt Forms,
Chicago Games.
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2002
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Silver and Bronze Medals, Black Belt Forms,
Sydney Games.
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1998
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Silver Medal, Black Belt Forms, Amsterdam
Games.
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1993
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Soundwatch Illustration Competition, N.Y.C.
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1990
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People's Choice Award, North Country Museum,
MN.
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MEMBERSHIPS
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2007 -
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National Art Education Association
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2007 -
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Art Educators of New Jersey
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2004 -
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Hudson County Alliance of Teen Arts
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2009
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Woman Made Gallery, Chicago
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2009
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The Pen and Brush Society, N.Y.C.
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