Bryce Brimer

Bryce Brimer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Rogers State University.

Education

M.F.A., Sculpture
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

B.A., Art Ed.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK

A.A.S., Graphic Design
Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee, OK

Summer Studies Abroad Program
University of Tulsa, Montone, Italy
Studies in Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, and Italian Renaissance Art History

Professional Experience

Teaching:

2004-Present, Assistant Professor, 
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK 
Classes: Communication Graphics I, II, III, Wheel Throwing I and II, Art Appreciation, Sculpture I and II, Graphics Media, Multimedia Communications, Foundations II

2003-2004, Graphic Design Instructor
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK 
Classes: Art Survey, Art Foundations I, Media for Artist, Introduction to Graphic Design, Portfolio, Package Design

Curating:

2005, Momentum, Tulsa, OK
An annual exhibit hosted by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, for the purpose of giving artists 30 years and younger the opportunity and experience to show their work.

2005, Northeast Area Art Show
Pryor Arts and Humanities Council, Pryor, OK

Related:

2004, New Media Worx
Advertising Agency (internship)

1998-2000, Assistant Preparator
Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK 
Assisted with the preparation, installation and handling of artwork and art shows, included building and painting pedestals, painting and moving gallery walls.

1995-1998, Teaching Assistant
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

Organizations

• Oklahoma Visual Artist Coalition
• Tulsa Art Directors
• International Sculpture Center
• Tulsa Young Professionals
• Future Art Directors (President) OSU-Okmulgee
• Art Student Society – University of Tulsa
• Tulsa Global Alliance

Grants & Awards

• 1998, Albert K. Murray Fine Arts Educational Award. From the Albert K. Murray Fine Arts Educational Fund in Adamsville, OH
• 1998, Vision Makers Exhibition, Oklahoma City, OK. Award of Merit
• 1998, Gussman Student Exhibition, Tulsa, OK, Best of Show

Juried Shows

• 1998, Vision Makers Exhibition, Oklahoma City, OK, Curator – Bruce
  W. Pepich is Executive Director and Curator of Collections for the Racine Art Museum and Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts in Racine, WI
• 1998, MOAK 4 State Regional Exhib., Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO (Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas)

Solo Shows

• 1998, Rogers State University, Foundations Gallery – one man show
• 1999, Living Arts Gallery, Tulsa, OK – one man show
• 1999, Untitled Artspace, Oklahoma City, OK – one man show

University Service Activities

Rogers State University:

• BFA Committee – Developed curriculum and classes for new BFA degree.
  BFA consist of three options: Art Studio, Graphic Design and Multimedia
• Updated curriculum and degree plan for AA in Graphics
• Enrollment Management Committee – Chair
• University Assessment Committee
• CFA Department Assessment Committee
• Art Director – Cooweescooee Arts and Humanities Journal
• Gallery Coordinator – responsible for scheduling and installing exhibitions
• Advisor to Art Club
• Designed various gallery invitations, theatre posters, t-shirt
• Participate in the annual faculty exhibit.
• Designed logo for Habitat for Humanity – Rogers State Chapter
• Designed logo for Red Cross – Rogers State Chapter
• Coordinated grant writing workshop for student artists

Southwestern Oklahoma State University:

• Advisor to Art Club
• Assisted Gallery Coordinator
• Coordinated various trips to area museums and galleries
• Brought in guest speakers and artist
• Outdoor Sculpture Committee

Visiting Artists/Artist Lectures

• 2006, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, gave workshop on InDesign software to upper level journalism class
• 2005, Holland Hall, Preparatory School, Tulsa, OK, gave presentation over
  The Gates by Christo and Jeanne Claude
• 2005, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, gave presentation over The Gates by Christo and Jeanne Claude

Freelance Design

• 2005, Layout Design, Guide to College Writing 6th edition, by Emily Dial-Driver, textbook
• 2004-2005, Pragmatx Inc., Dallas, TX, Designed animated GIFs for web sites, web site banner ads, DVD covers, and Flash animated web site intro
• 2003, Oklahoma Literacy Coalition, Designed logo and brochure

Continuing Education/Short Course & Activities Attended

• 2006, Art Educators Forum, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Attended week long workshop on Web Design, and Animation
• 2005, Writing Winning Proposals, Grant Writing workshop, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
• 2004, Apple Computer Maintenance Workshop, Tulsa, OK