George Laumann - Resume
GEORGE LAUMANN
Resume
George A. Laumann
Educator, Photojournalist, Artist
203 Yoakum Pkwy #304
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-7824
glaumann@aol.com
Art Educator:
1993-98
Teacher, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced photography and computer graphics.
Photo and graphics advisor to school newspaper and art/literary magazine. Chair,
Fairfax County committee to revise Program of Studies for Computer Graphics.
1997-98
Adjunct Instructor, Virginia Commonwealth University
Develop and implement curriculum for Computers in Art Education.
1996-98
Instructor, Adult Education and Staff Development, Fairfax County, Virginia.
1983-90
Teacher, Maury High School, Norfolk, Virginia.
Advanced Placement art history, drawing, design, painting, and photography.
1983-84
Instructor, Norfolk Adult Evening Program, Norfolk, Virginia.
Drawing and design to adults studying to complete their high school education.
1972, 82, 86
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Art appreciation and 2D design.
1981-83
Instructor, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia, Printmaking.
Independent Photojournalist/Documentarian:
1992-96
Director, Visage 2000, Arlington, Virginia.
1996
Visual Consultant, The Democratic National Committee, website, Washington, DC.
1996
Digital Photographer, Democratic National Convention Internet Office, Chicago, IL.
1993
Author, On the Edge of Occupation.
1991
Correspondent, The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Israel.
1991
Contributor, Challenge Magazine of Israel, The Middle East Report
and Middle East Insight magazines of Washington, DC.
1991, 93
Staff Photographer,The Tribune Chronicle, Warren, Ohio.
1989-93
Photographer-Stringer, The Virginian Pilot and The Ledger Star, Norfolk, VA.
1972-75
Photographic Intelligence Specialist, The United States Navy (USNR1981-5).
Professional Travel:
Israel 1995:
Five weeks as independent photojournalist covering breaking news in Gaza, West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel.
Armenia 1994: Five weeks as independent consultant to BARS Media, an
autonomous documentary news agency. Provided guidance in development of public relations materials, computer networking, image scanning, video editing, photo portfolio development, layout, and design concepts. Additional guidance given in development of Armenian UNICEF publication, published as insert in Armenian newspapers.
Israel 1992: Five months as independent consultant to The Arab Development Association of the Golan Heights and to The Arab Human Rights Association of Israel, in Nazareth. Planned, photographed, and edited slide programs and portfolios to support public relations goals. Published stories and photographs in American Middle East and Israeli magazines.
Egypt 1992: Four weeks, Alexandria to Aswan for portfolio development.
Costa Rica 1990: Five weeks. Lived with Costa Rican family, traveled and photographed extensively.
Scotland 1988: Five weeks for university photojournalism study.
Italy 1987: Five weeks for art history course content and slide portfolio development.
Education:
1993
Master of Arts, Photographic Communication
Ohio University, Athens Ohio.
1979
Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking and Painting
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
1976
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking and Photography
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Awards:
1997
Microsoft Corporation, Virginia Technology and Learning Teacher of the Year
1992
College Photographer of the Year Award of Excellence, General News
1992
Ohio News Photographers Assn., Award of Excellence, Desert Storm Category
1984
Tidewater Virginia Secondary Art Educator of the Year
1984
National Honors Seminar, The Rhode Island School of Design
1979
University Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Professional Affiliations:
1983-98
Virginia/National Art Education Assn. (State Secretary, 1986-87)
1994-98
Virginia/National Press Photographers Assn.
1994-98
American Federation of Teachers
1990-92
Ohio News Photographers Assn.
1995-98
Amnesty International
1983-90
National Education Assn.
1976-83
Photography Alliance of the Chrysler Museum, Founding Board Member
1988-90
Virginia Governorâs School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Adjudicator
Recent Exhibition Record:
NATIONAL:
1997
Art and Religion, Juried National Exhibition- Philadelphia, PA.
Contemporary Works of Faith, Juried International Exhibition- Columbus, OH.
1st National Juried Exhibition- Chico, CA.
Mid-Atlantic Art Î97, Juried Exhibition-Norfolk, VA. (Award winner)
Computer Art-New Media Î97, NY.
Norris Gallery Art Festival Î97, Chicago, IL. (Juror recognition award)
1st Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition, Allentown, PA. (2nd place)
Myth America, Grand Rapids, MI.
ALJIRA National 3, NJ.
Hoyt National Art Show, PA. (Photography honorable mention)
Toledo Friends of Photography, OH.
1st Juried Photography Exhibition, Levine Art Gallery, NY. (Award winner)
Art of Photography, FL.
U.W. Milwaukee Alumni Î97, WI.
Men at Work Î97, Barrington, IL.
Oklahoma Centerfold Î97, Lawton, OK.
National Juried Exhibition Î97, NY.
REGIONAL:
Your Shot Our Show 2, Washington D.C. Center for Photography
Summer Salon, Ellipse Art Center, Arlington, VA.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center, VA.
Open Exhibition, Fairfax, VA. (1st place color photography)
Your Shot Our Show 3, Washington D.C. Center for Photography
Photo Î97, Ellipse Art Ctr., VA. (1st place award)
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL:
Profusion of Digital Art, Center for Visual Art, Oakland, CA.
PULP Î98, La Grand, OR.
10th Annual National Art Exhibition, Truman State U., MO.
AVIV III, Rosen Museum Gallery, FL.
2nd National All Media Exhibition, Winterhaven, FL.
Open Space Gallery, National Photography Exhibition, Allentown, PA. (Second place award)
Arts on the River, SCAD, Savannah, GA.
Mid-Atlantic Art Î98, Juried Exhibition-Norfolk, VA.
8th Annual National. 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA.
1st Art & Science Collaborations International, NYC (1st Place Award)
1 PERSON / GROUP SHOWS:
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
Museum of Contemporary Art, DC.
REGIONAL:
Virginia Artists Î98, VA.
66th Cumberland Valley Annual, MD.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center Î98, VA.
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