TAWAN HARRELL CHESTER
Curriculum Vitae
Tawan Harrell Chester
P.O. Box 12849
Jacksonville, FL 32209
904.536.8910
Education
2016 M.F.A.(candidate), Visual Arts, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL (expected April 2016)
2014 B.F.A., Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2000 A.A., Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Related Education
2005 Learning Connection, Jewelry and Metalsmithing II, Anne Louise Plante, Providence, RI
2004 Learning Connection, Jewelry and Metalsmithing I, Anne Louise Plante, Providence, RI
2004 Natures The Rock Shop, Ring Making Workshop, Nancy Swing, Tiverton, RI
2004 Natures The Rock Shop, Wire wrapping Workshop, Nancy Swing, Tiverton, RI
Honors & Awards
2014 Summa Cum Laude, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2014 President’s Honor Roll, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2014 Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of North Florida Chapter 226, Jacksonville, FL
2012-2013 Dean’s List, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2011-2012 President’s List, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2011-2012 1st Place Award of Excellence (Painting), Student Annual Juried Show, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
2000 Magna Cum Laude, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
1996-2000 Dean’s List, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Exhibitions
2015 MFA In The Works (group show), Alexander Breast Museum, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
2012-2013 Student Annual Juried Show, University of North Florida Gallery Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, FL
2011-2012 Student Annual Juried Show, Florida State College at Jacksonville South Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
1999-2000 Student Annual Juried Show, Florida State College at Jacksonville South Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
Commissions
2005 Williams-Davis Family, Painting, Newport News, VA
2004 Bostick-Williams Family, Painting, Jacksonville, FL
1995 Fire Of The Word Ministries, Murals, Jacksonville, FL
1993 Greg Johnson Ministries, Mural, Jacksonville, FL
Publications
2015 JU Fine Art Exhibit Highlights Motion, Military Life, WJCT Jacksonville, FL, (August)
2013 Sacred Journey Africa, cover art, (October)
Money Wealth & Prosperity, cover art (September)
2013 Sacred Journey Africa, author, (October)
Money Wealth & Prosperity, author, (September)
2004 Jacksonville Free Press, “Local Author Hopes to Inspire With Spirit Led New Book” article, (August)
2004 An Intimate Walk, author, (July)
Employment
2014 Art Instructor, The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2002-2014 Book cover artwork and designs, Dumouriez Publishing Inc, Jacksonville, FL
2000 Art Instructor, Community Education Duval County Public School, Jacksonville, FL
Supplemental Employment
4 years experience as Technician Analyst for the United States Navy
18 years experience as Barber and Hair Designer
Memberships
2014 Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of North Florida Chapter 226, Jacksonville, FL
2014 University of North Florida Paint Guild, Jacksonville, FL
2003-2005 San Diego Art Society, San Diego, CA
Volunteer Experience
2007 Naval Station Newport Base Chapel, Holiday Feedings, Newport, RI
1999-2000 Moncrief Senior Center, Arts & Crafts Classes, Jacksonville, FL
1993-1997 Fire of The Word Ministries, Children’s Arts & Crafts Workshops, Jacksonville, FL