Highlights
· Participated in juried shows and exhibitions · Leadership roles in art organizations
· Experienced in teaching art workshops
· Educated in workshops and extensive classes with both local artists and masters in glass
Education
Wayne State University, Detroit , MI 48202
Master of Library Science – M.L.S.
Received full Graduate-Professional Scholarship for 1996/1997
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA – May 1997
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti , MI 48197
Bachelor of Science – Psychology, major: Social Work, minor
Graduated with a 3.56 GPA –April 1995
Workshops Attended
▪ Lucio Bubacco – Venetian Techniques in Lampwork - Sep. 2010, Murano, Italy
▪ Doug Remschneider - Getting the most Color in Boro - Nov. 2008, Dearborn, MI
▪ Emilio Santini – Venetian Techniques in Lampwork – Oct. 2007, W. Michigan Glass Society in Kalamazoo, MI
▪ Jonathon Winters – Using Metals in Lampwork – June 2007, Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, WI
▪ J.C. Herrell – Enamel Use with Lampwork - April 2007, Kollectibles by Kathleen in Berkley, MI
▪ Loren Stump – Face Murrini, Paperweight, and Floral Lampwork Techniques – Nov. 2006, Kollectibles by Kathleen in Berkley, MI
▪ Marc Vandenberg – Off the Mandrel Lampwork Techniques - July 2006, University of Michigan Dearborn in Dearborn, MI
▪ Susan Lenart Kazmer – Resins and Found Object Jewelry Techniques - April 2006, Kollectibles by Kathleen in Berkley, MI
▪ Susan Lenart Kazmer – Etching Metals - June 2005, Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, WI
▪ Jeri Wahrfatig – Sandblasting Glass Beads – June 2005, Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, WI
▪ Stevi Belle – Various Lampwork Techniques – Oct. 2004, Kollectibles by Kathleen in Berkley, MI
▪ Robert Jennik, Spiral Lampwork Technique – June 2003, Bead and Button Show, Milwaukee, WI
▪ Jill Hamilton –Sculpting Doll Heads – Feb. 2003, Plymouth, MI
▪ Donald Miller - Beginning Beadmaking – Fall 2002, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
▪ Val Oswald - Beginning Beadmaking – Mar. 2001, Delphi Glass in Lansing, MI
▪ Deborah Flanagan - Jewelry Making – Spring 1998, Ann Arbor Art Center in Ann Arbor, MI
Honors / Awards
▪ 2006 ISGB Bead Pen Contest – 2nd place
▪ 2006 Delphi Glass Month – 2nd place in both jewelry and lampwork categories
▪ 2006 Lapidary Journal Bead Award – 2nd place in glass bead category
▪ 2005 ISGB Bead Pen Contest – 1st place
Bibliography ▪ Trajectories Exhibit Catalogue, 2007.
▪ Lapidary Journal Magazine, “Bead Arts Awards”, October 2006, p. 53.
▪ Bead and Button Magazine, “Your Work, Bead Dreams”, October 2006, p. 40.
▪ Bead Release, “Artist’s Spotlight: Joy Cichewicz”,Spring 2006, (feature article) p. 14-15.
Affiliations
▪ Southeastern Michigan Glass Beadmakers, 2002-2007 – President (2004-2006), Webmaster (2006- 2007), Show Chair for Winter Wonders Holiday Glass Show (2003-2007)
▪ International Society of Glass Beadmakers, 2005-2010
▪ Glass Art Society, 2007
▪ Brighton Art Guild, 2004
Exhibitions
▪ Our Town, Community House, Birmingham, MI, 2010
▪ Little Things Mean A Lot, Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale, MI, 2007
▪ Our Town, Community House, Birmingham, MI, 2007
▪ Berkowitz Gallery, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, 2007, Open Competition and Exhibit (Joe Marks, Curator), Dearborn, MI
▪ Trajectories, 2006-2007, Touring exhibit sponsored by the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and The Bead Museum, AZ
▪ Bead Dreams Exhibit (Bead and Button Show), 2006, Milwaukee, WI
Galleries / Distributors
▪ Arts Afire Gallery, 2005-2011, Alexandria, VA
▪ Kittrell Riffkind Fine Art Glass Gallery, On the Wild Side Exhibit, 2011, Dallas,TX
▪ Pismo Fine Arts Glass Gallery, Invitational, 2011, Denver, CO
▪ Kahn-Fagan Distributers, 2007-2008, shows on the West Coast
Workshops Taught/ Presentations
▪ Best Bead Show - Tucson, Spring, 2011, Zigzag Bracelet workshop (original design of lampwork beads and silver wire) and Animal Attraction workshop (lampwork workshop to make animal head beads)
▪ Beadfest Philly, 2009, Zigzag Bracelet workshop (original design of lampwork beads and silver wire) and Animal Antics workshop (lampwork workshop to make animal head beads)
▪ Beadfest Miami , 2008, Zigzag Bracelet workshop (original design of lampwork beads and silver wire)
▪ Winter Retreat, 2008 (sponsored by SMGBG) Will teach 2 sessions of Animal Attraction, a lampwork class creating sculputured animal heads
▪ Beading for PreTeens, 2007 (sponsored by Brighton District Library) taught earring workshop for 15 preteens.
▪ Beadfest Philadelphia, 2007, Taught 2 sessions of Zigzag Bracelet workshop (original design of lampwork beads and silver wire)
▪ Findings Bead Store 2007, Ann Arbor, MI - Taught Zigzag Bracelet workshop (original design of lampwork beads and silver wire)
▪ Winter Retreat, 2007 (sponsored by SMGBG), Taught 1 session of Zigzag Bracelet workshop (lampwork beads and silver wire)
▪ SMGBG Meetings, have done many lampwork and wire working demos from 2004-2010
▪ WomenFest, 2003, Earring making workshop, Brighton, MI
Shows Organized
▪ Winter Wonders Holiday Glass Show, 2003-2009, 25 artists, show of members of the Southeast Michigan Glass Beadmakers Guild, held at the Birmingham Unitarian Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
▪ Windows on the Arts, 1998-2000, 7-9 artists, show/fundraiser held at the Fred C. Fischer Library in Belleville, MI
Recent Job History
▪ Ypsilanti District Library, Downtown Branch Manager
Ypsilanti, MI 48111
August 2008-present
▪ Brighton District Library, Head of Automated Services
Brighton , MI, 48116
December 2002-August 2008
▪ Brighton District Library, Electronic Services Librarian
Brighton , MI, 48116
April 2000-December 2002
▪ Michigan Electronic Library (MEL), Social Issues & Social Services Selector and Libraries; Information Science Co-Selector
Library of Michigan, Lansing
December 2000 – May 2003
▪ University of Michigan , Learning Communities Librarian
Ann Arbor , MI, 48109-1185
August 1997 – April 2000
▪ University of Michigan, School of Information Adjunct Lecturer
Ann Arbor , MI, 48109
August 1998 – April 1999
▪ UAW/Chrysler Technology Training Center, Librarian
Detroit, MI
Librarian; June 1997-August 1997
▪ Fred C. Fischer Library, Library Aide
Belleville, MI 48111
1994-1997
