Dr. Valerie Gillespie
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DR. VALERIE BENNETT GILLESPIE
valgillespie@hotmail.com | (469) 360 – 4931
EDUCATION
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University of New England
Doctor of Educational Leadership Biddeford, ME - 2019
New York University
Master of Arts New York, NY - 2010
New York University Abroad
Master of Arts Summer Abroad Studio Art Venice, Italy - 2009
Randolph College
Bachelor of Arts Lynchburg, VA - 2002
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Bachelor of Arts Year Abroad Studio Art Santiago, Spain - 2001
Greenhill School
High School Diploma Addison, TX – 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPREIENCE
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The Winston School, (College Preparatory School), Dallas, TX
(Director of Performing & Visual Arts) – 2020 – present
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX
(Owner) – 2019 – present
Greenhill School, Dallas, TX
(HS Art Instructor & Fine Arts Equity/Inclusion Coordinator) – 2007 - 2020
St. Philip’s School and Community Center, Dallas, TX
(Spanish & Visual Art Instructor/Fine Arts Department Chair) – 2003 - 2007
HIGHLIGHTS
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Lesson planning and curriculum expertise Business owner
Cultural competence expert Visual artist
20 years’ experience in independent school education Equity and inclusion leadership
MS Office proficiency Visual art team liaison
Photoshop/Lightroom proficiency ISAS Fine Arts Festival coordinator
Conflict resolution skills Budgeting and finance experience
Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership Certified yoga instructor
Mindfulness instruction expert Bilingual in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Discipline with Dignity Seminar
People of Color Conference
Rosetta Lee Workshop
Bev Bos on Play Workshop
Exploring the Power of Real Play Community Workshop
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Foundations Seminar
Border Crossers Workshop
College Art Association Conference
National Art Education Association Conference
SXSW
Mindfulness In America Summit
MindUp Teacher Education Conference
PUBLICATIONS
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Narrative as Reality: A World Reimagined Catalog, (Southern Methodist University) Dallas, TX, Media (2022)
I Am Woman, (Foreword for Artist, Missy Burton) Dallas, TX, Media (2021)
F.R.E.E. Catalog, (Foreword for Artist, Evita Tezeno) Dallas, TX, Media (2019)
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/MEDIA
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Southern Methodist University, Guest Lecturer, Dallas, TX (2022)
CW33/Feature, Dallas, TX (2022)
PATRON Magazine/Feature, Dallas, TX (2022)
Architectural Digest/Feature, Dallas, TX (2022)
Glasstire/Feature, Dallas, TX (2022)
Art & Seek/Feature, Dallas, TX (2022)
Southern Methodist University “SMU Board of Trustees Luncheon” Lecturer, Dallas, TX (2022)
Southern Methodist University “SMU Libraries Board of Trustees Meeting” Lecturer, Dallas, TX (2022)
Greenhill School “People of Color Employee Reception” Speaker, Dallas, TX (2021)
BlkArthouse Seminar Series, Presenter, New York City, NY, Media (2021)
WFAA/Good Morning Texas, (Paige McCoy Smith) Dallas, TX, Media (2021)
Conduit Gallery, Desireè Vaniecia Artist Talk, Interviewer, Dallas, TX (2021)
WFAA/Original, (Ariel Placencia) Dallas, TX, Media (2021)
Visiting Artist – New York University (2019)
Visiting Artist – Pratt Institute (Creative Arts Therapy/Mindfulness) (2019)
HONORS/AWARDS
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George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas, TX (2020)
Pencil on Paper Gallery, (Opening) Addison, TX (2019)
Girls That Create, Publication (2019)
Voyage Dallas, Publication (2019)
Doctoral Degree, University of New England, Publication (2019)
Faculty Leader, Greenhill School, Addison, TX (2015-2016)
Hunting Art Prize Finalist, Houston, TX (2007, 2008, 2011)
Conway Award Scholarship, Lynchburg, VA (1998-2002)
LEADERSHIP
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Board Member – Inspire Arts Dallas
Advisor– Ignite/Arts Dallas: A Center for People, Purpose + Place, SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Advisory Board – BlkArthouse
Founder/Owner – Pencil on Paper Gallery
Accreditation ISAS Visiting Committee Member – St. John’s School of Houston
Fine Arts Equity and Inclusion Coordinator – Greenhill School
Faculty Leader - Greenhill School
Diversity Committee Chair – Greenhill School
Fine Arts Department Chair – St. Philip’s School & Community Center
Head of Middle School Search Committee Chair – Greenhill School
School Mission Review Committee – Greenhill School
African American Affinity Group Leader – Greenhill School
EXHIBITIONS
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Msanii HOUS Fine Art, Carrollton, TX 2022
African American Museum, Dallas, TX 2021
George W. Bush Presidential Center, Dallas, TX 2020
Msanii HOUS Fine Art, Carrollton, TX 2020
College Town Renaissance Center, Arlington, TX 2020
John H. Milde Gallery, Dallas, TX 2019
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2019
African American Museum, Dallas, TX 2019
OC3 Gallery, Dallas TX 2018
Kimmel Galleries, New York, NY 2017
OC3 Gallery, Dallas TX 2016
Arthello Beck Gallery, Dallas TX 2015-2016 (Solo Show)
Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery, Dallas, TX 2015
African American Museum, Dallas, TX 2011
Hunting Art Prize Gallery, Houston, TX 2011(Finalist/Juried Show)
Janette Kennedy Gallery, Dallas, TX 2011
80 Washington Square Gallery, New York, NY 2010 (MA Thesis Show)
Barney Building, The Commons, New York, NY 2010
Jennifer and John Eagle Art Gallery, Dallas, TX 2010
Barney Building, The Commons, New York, NY 2009
Janette Kennedy Gallery, Dallas, TX 2009
Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX 2008
South Side on Lamar, Dallas, TX 2008
OC3 Gallery, Dallas TX 2008
Andelon Art Gallery, Dallas, TX 2008
Barney Building, The Commons, New York, NY 2008
Arthello Beck Gallery, Dallas, TX 2008
Hunting Art Prize Gallery, Houston, TX 2008 (Finalist/Juried Show)
Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX 2007
Hunting Art Prize Gallery, Houston 2007 (Finalist/Juried Show)
Janette Kennedy Gallery, Dallas, TX 2006
Local Color Gallery, Arlington, TX 2005
Local Color Gallery, Dallas, TX 2004
South Side on Lamar, Dallas, TX 2004 (Solo Show)
Greenhill Fine Arts Gallery, Dallas, TX 2003
Maier Museum of Art, Lynchburg, VA, 2002
Greenhill Fine Arts Gallery, Dallas, TX 2002
Greenhill Fine Arts Gallery, Dallas, TX 2001
Maier Museum of Art, Lynchburg, VA, 2000
Greenhill Fine Arts Gallery, Dallas, TX 2000
Maier Museum of Art, Lynchburg, VA, 1999
Greenhill Fine Arts Gallery, Dallas, TX, 1998
Pollack Gallery (Southern Methodist University), Dallas, TX 1997
CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE
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TVAA Annual HS Juried Art Competition (The Winston School), Dallas, TX 2022 “TVAA 2022” Juried Exhibition
Hawn Gallery (Southern Methodist University), Dallas, TX 2022 The Beachum Family Collection “Narrative as Reality: A World Reimagined”
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2021 “How We See” Group Juried Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2021 Classi Nance “Holding Us” Solo Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2020 Desmond Blair “Pandemic” Solo Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2020 “Contemporary Compositions Women’s Exhibition” Group Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2019 Stacie Monday “The Concept of Identity” Solo Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2019 “Works on Paper” Group Exhibition
Pencil on Paper Gallery, Addison, TX 2019 “Grand Opening Group Exhibition” Group Exhibition
Marshall Family Performing Arts Center, Addison, TX 2016 “Artist as Teacher, Teacher as Artist” Group Exhibition
Greenhill School Fine Arts Building, Addison, TX 2014 “Artist as Teacher, Teacher as Artist” Group Exhibition
80 Washington Square Gallery, New York City, NY 2010 “Master’s Thesis Show” Group Exhibition
Reciprocity (Exxon Mobile) Gallery, Dallas, TX 2008 “Celebration” Group Exhibition
Barney Building Gallery, New York City, NY 2008 “Master’s Thesis Show” Group Exhibition
Onasile Gallery, Deep Ellum, TX 2003 “Transformation” Group Exhibition
Onasile Gallery, Deep Ellum, TX 2002 “Local Artists” Group Exhibition
Maier Museum of Art, Lynchburg, VA 2001 “Thesis Exhibition” Group Exhibition