Experience

• Sofia V. Gonzalez Studio

  Artist

  Textile Artist specializing in natural dyeing, soft sculpture, and 2D works.
  
  For complete CV and Exhibitions List, visit www.sofiavgonzalez.com.

• Sofia V. Gonzalez Studio

  Graphic Designer

  – Designed digital and print collateral for various government and non-profit agencies, including: Arkansas Department of Education, Wildwood Park for the Arts, YWCA San Francisco, the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), and the Association of Northern Oncologists (ANCO)
  – Developed branding and logo design for web and print
  – Implemented existing branding style requirements into brochures, save the dates, print and digital mail, and publications for the YWCA, UCSF and ANCO to be used for various events and patrons
  

• Pulaski Technical College

  Part-Time Faculty

  – Taught two sections with 30 students each of Introduction to Visual Art, an art appreciation course for non-art majors that fulfills the CORE requirement necessary for transferring to another university.
  – Designed presentations and interactive activities to engage non-art majors in contemporary art around the Little Rock community, including planning two field trips to art galleries.
  – Developed tests and research paper guidelines.
  

• University of Central Arkansas

  Adjunct Professor, Department of Art

  – Taught two studio classes of 20 to 30 students each per semester, including Two-Dimensional Design and Fibers.
  – Developed projects to match and exceed the course requirements of a foundational, required studio course for the school’s art program.
  – Advised students on future classes and career opportunities in the arts after graduation.
  – Participated in BFA and BA student advancement reviews.
  

• Little Rock Montessori School

  Kid’s Art Teacher

  – Developed after school art activities for children ages 3 to 8, weekly
  – Adapted projects based on the age and experience of each age group
  – Communicated the goal of each art project and the elements of arts explored
  

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Adjunct Professor, Department of Art & Design

  – Taught two classes of approximately 20 students each per semester, including Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Contemporary Craft, Art Appreciation, and BFA Seminar.
  – Developed curriculum for each course, including design of presentations, studio projects, critique formats, and supply lists.
  – Advised students on classes and art career opportunities.
  – Participated in BFA student reviews and critiques.