Caitlin Kelly McDonald
714 N Kansas St. Edwardsville, 62025 412-607-3309
Education
2014 – PresentMaster of Fine Arts (candidate)
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville: Edwardsville, IL
Concentration: Metalsmithing & Jewelry
2010 – 2014Bachelor of Fine Arts
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania: Edinboro, PA
Concentration: Metalsmithing & Jewelry
Minor: Art History
2010 – 2014Bachelor of Science Art Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania: Edinboro, PA
Concentration: K-12 Art Education
Minor: Art History
2008 – 2010Transfer Program for Art
Community College of Allegheny County: Monroeville, PA
Teaching Experience
March 2014 – May 2014Student Teacher: Rice Avenue Middle School, Girard, PA
Co-operating Teacher: Yvonne Conley
Selective Lessons:
Grade 5 – Roy Lichtenstein Self-Portraits
Grade 6 – Monochromatic Still Lives Juxtaposed
Grade 7 – 3D Piet Mondrian Instillation
Grade 8 – Color on Metal: Exploration of Enamel & Color
Pencil
January 2014 – March 2014Student Teacher: Pfeiffer Burleigh Elementary School, Erie, PA
Co-operating Teacher: Kelley Groner
Selective Lessons:
Kindergarten – Basic In and Out Paper Weaving
Grade 1 – Jacob Lawrence Personal Story Drawings
Grade 2 – Hybrid Animals and Cross-Hatching Drawings
Grade 3 – Jacob Lawrence Community Members Collage
Grade 4 – 18”x12” Paper Weaving Structure
Grade 5 – Erie Public Schools Word Swirls
Grade 6 – George Rodrigue Blue Dog Drawings
Grade 7 – Patterned Relief Drawing
Grade 8 – Introduction to Weaving with a Cardboard Loom
February 2013 – May 2013Co-Student Teacher: GEARS after school program at Joanna
ConnellElementary School, Erie, PA
Co-operating Teacher: Gaby Randall
February 2013 – May 2013Co-Student Teacher: CHAMPS after school program at Central
TechHigh School, Erie, PA
Co-operating Teacher: Ralph Bardo
November 2012Co-Student Teacher: Erie Art Museum Weekend Art Lesson,
Erie, PA
November 2012Co-Planner: Lesson via Skype from Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania to a 3rd Grade Art class at Chartiers Valley Primary
School, Bridgeville, PA.
October 2012Assisted Instructor: Printmaking Lesson at Erie Neighborhood
Art House, Erie, PA.
January 2012 – May 2012Co-Student Teacher: In the Learning Support Classroom, taught
art lessons to a small group of students ages 8-9 with ranging hearing impairments. Edinboro Elementary School, Edinboro, PA
Co-operating Teacher: Kelley Levis
Professional Experience
2016Research Assistant: Art Education & Saturday Art Studios
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.
2014 – 2016Research Assistant: Metals Studio Technician
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.
June 2013 – August 2013Apprentice: At TAP Studios with Todd Pownell, Cleveland, OH.
Technical Skills:
Soldering gold & platinum, Micro-welding with an Orion 150i Pulse Arc Welder, Grain/Bead setting diamonds
Honors and Awards
2016Wagner Association of Metalsmiths Award
Graduate Showcase, SouthernIllinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.
Piece: Perpetual Atonement
Paulette Meyers Metalsmithing Award
Graduate Showcase, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL.
Piece: Perpetual Atonement
Graduate Student Travel Grant
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
2015Graduate Student Travel Grant
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
20142nd Place Award
Wood River Small Works Arts Show, Wood River, IL
Piece: Departure
2013Award in Metalsmithing
Edinboro Student Exhibition, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Piece: Casted Berry Necklace
20102nd Place Award
Student Show, Community College of Allegheny County, Monroeville, PA
Piece: Intaglio Carousel Head
Affiliations
2011 – PresentSociety of North American Goldsmiths, Member
2013 – PresentNational Art Education Association, Member
2010 – PresentPhi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Member
Exhibitions
2016Graduate Showcase: Juried by Cheryl Wassenenaar
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL "Obsession": Juried by Phil Ambrose
Greenville Museum of Art, Greenville, NC
2015 Graduate Showcase: Juried Exhibition
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL "Naughty Narratives: Lives Revealed": Juried by Andrew Kuebeck and Danielle James, Art Avenue, Greenville, NC
2014 Wood River Small Works Show: Juried by Laura Strand
Wood River Fine Arts, Wood River, IL
Gmitter Scholarship Exhibition: Juried Exhibition
Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2013 Edinboro Student Exhibition: Juried Exhibition
Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA "This Ain't Your Mama's Jewelry", Group Exhibition
Bate'sGallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2012 Edinboro Student Exhibition: Juried Exhibition
Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Metals Club Exhibition, Group Exhibition
Bate's Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2011 "Chimera IX": Student Juried Exhibition
Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA
"The Everyday Couture": Solo Exhibition
Bate's Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Edinboro Student Exhibition:Juried Exhibition
Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
Fiber's Club Exhibition: Group Exhibition
Bate's Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2010 Student Showcase Exhibition: Juried Exhibition
Community College of Allegheny County, Monroeville, PA
Publications
2011 “Chimera IX” Journal of Art and Literature: Erie, PA
Leadership Positions
2015 – PresentPresident: Wagner Association of Metalsmiths, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
2014 – 2015Treasurer: Wagner Association of Metalsmiths, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
2012 – 2013 President: Metals Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2011 – 2012Secretary: Metals Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2010 – 2011Founder & President: Fibers Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2008 – 2010President: International Art Club, Community College of Allegheny County
2009 – 2010Vice President: Art Club, Community College of Allegheny County
2008 – 2009Secretary: Art Club, Community College of Allegheny County
Clubs and Organizations Participation
2014 – PresentWagner Association of Metalsmiths, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2012 – 2014National Art Education Association: PA Chapter, Edinboro University
2010 -2014Metals Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2012 – 2014Art History Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2010 – 2011Fibers Club, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
2008 – 2010International Art Club, Community College of Allegheny County
2008 – 2010Art Club, Community College of Allegheny County
Professional Services
2015Planning Committee: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville MFA and Art
Therapy Convocation
Conferences and Symposiums Attended
2016Material Topics: In Flux, East Carolina University Metals Symposium,
Greenville, NC
2015 SOFA, Expo and Lectures, Chicago, IL
Keystone Metals Forum, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, PA
SNAG Conference, "Impact: Looking Back, Forging Forward", Boston, MA
2014 SNAG Conference, "From Grains to Gold", Minneapolis, MN Material Topics: Image and Meaning, East CarolinaUniversity Metals Symposium, Greenville, NC
2013 SOFA, Expo and Lectures, Chicago, IL
SNAG Conference, “Meta Mosaic”, Toronto, Canada
NAEA Conference, Fort Worth, TX
2012 SOFA, Expo and Lectures, Chicago, IL
SNAG, “The Heat is On”, Phoenix, AZ
2010 SOFA, Expo and Lectures, Chicago, IL
Workshops and Lectures Attended
2016Stacey Lee Weber: Filigree, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Akemi Nakano Cohn: Rice Paste Resist, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2015Timothy Lazure: Micro Forming & Stone Setting, Edinboro University
2014Sarah Perkins: Enameling Techniques, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Leia Zumbro: Steel Jewelry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2013Jennifer Wells: Enameling Techniques, Edinboro University
Adam Kenny: “Creating a Sustainable Business in Craft”, Start Up Incubator,
Edinboro, PA
Meghan Patrice Riley: “The Business of Making”, Edinboro University
2012Aileen Lampman:How to Create a Product Line, Edinboro University
Natalya Pinchuk & Dana Sperry: “How Many Ways Can I Say I Love You”
Edinboro University
Miel-Margarita Paredes: Chasing & Repousse, Edinboro University
GregGehner: Tig Welding, Edinboro University
2011Susanne Matsche: Filigree, Edinboro University
Jen Townsend: Wax Carving for Casting, Edinboro University