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Portrait of Adrianna Speer

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Adrianna Speer

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Louisiana Tech University

  • Louisiana Tech University
  • Studio Art
  • Class of 2017
  • Ruston, LA

Member since August 2015

About

I'm a Masters of Fine Art Candidate at Louisiana Tech University. The human experience, especially in Nature, is the basis of my studies.

Education

  • Louisiana Tech University

    Masters of Fine Art: Studio

    2014 – 2017

  • Louisiana State University

    Bachelors of Fine Art: Painting and Drawing

    2008 – 2012

Honors and awards

  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship

    I assist the professor in and out of the classroom with teaching undergraduate students in the core foundations of art. It is on-track with becoming a Graduate Instructor of Record in my second to third year in the MFA program.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I will always maintain and healthy studio practice with being a professional artist, but beyond that, I am interested in holding a position at an art gallery, contemporary art museum, art consulting firm that leading to an executive position. I am also interested in continuing education as a tenure-track professor.

Graduate school interests

In graduate school I am interested in gaining as much experience in all areas of my artistic practice (gallery, non-profit, exhibition, grants, museum, teaching, etc.).

Outside the classroom

Studying and creating artwork is my life and my passion. Traveling is a huge interest. I am also a nature and farming enthusiast.

Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Louisiana Tech University

    Sep 2014 – May 2017

  • Sales/Customer Relations/Designer

    Wooden Haven Furniture Co.

    Feb 2013 – May 2014

Volunteering

  • Director of a children's workshop

    North Central Louisiana Arts Council

    Nov 2014 – Dec 2014

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • French (France) Beginner

Additional information