BRIAN HAMILL
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ART INSTRUCTOR Surry Community College, Dobson, NC January- December 2010 Instructed students in Art Appreciation and Beginning Drawing courses. Responsible for lectures and presenting material for discussions, using creative means to foster a well-rounded perspective in students. Guy Mason Center, Washington, DC January 2007- May 2008 Instructed adult students of all ages in painting and drawing classes in a community- based program. Responsible for developing curriculum. Arlington County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources November 2002- June 2006 Instructed participants in drawing and painting courses in Arlington, Virginia ArtEnables, The Millennium Arts Center, Washington, DC January- August 2004 Instructed developmentally disabled clients in special art courses at the center. Assisted clients in making artwork with a wide variety of materials. MUSEUM EXHIBITS SPECIALIST Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC April 2006- August 2008 Handled, transported and installed two- and three-dimensional artwork for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Promoted to position of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Exhibits, performing clerical duties such as payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable while still working as exhibits specialist. SKILLS/SOFTWARE Excellent rendering abilities in portraiture and original artwork. Proficient with Macintosh platform. Computer imaging skills include Adobe Photoshop and digital video editing in Final Cut. Very skilled in cleaning up old and damaged photographs and performing color corrections. EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts George Washington University, Washington, DC May 2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, DC May 2002 AWARDS/HONORS 2008 Special Act Award from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 2007 Robert N. Alfandre Purchase Prize for the Permanent Collection at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery of the George Washington University 2007 Joseph P. Ansell Award in Painting, The George Washington University 2006 Rembrandt Prize for Drawing, The George Washington University Art Department 2005 The George Washington University Art Department Painting Award 2002 Rolle Award for Excellence in a Conservative Medium, Corcoran College of Art 2000 President's Scholarship at Corcoran College of Art and Design