Molly C. Morin Weber State University MollyMorin@Weber.edu 716.472.3636 MollyCMorin.com Education Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture, 2007 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture, 2003 Solo and 2-Person Exhibitions Strong Correlations, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City, UT (solo), 2018 (upcoming) Invisible Things, Whitespace Gallery, Odgen, UT (w/ Stephen Wolochowicz), 2015 Red Balloons, Clemson University Center for Visual Arts, Greenville, SC (w/ S. Wolochowicz), 2014 Command Plus, &/ (andorproject.com) curated online space (w/ Nia Davies), 2014 Traces of Awe, Whittenberg University, Springfield OH (solo exhibition), 2013 Fragile Elements, Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, TX (w/ Tanya Synar), 2013 Molly Morin & Stephen Wolochowicz, Goshen College, Goshen, IN, 2013 Digital Figuring, Kremp Gallery, Jasper Arts Center, Jasper, IN (solo exhibition), 2011 Binary Portraits, Lakeside Gallery, Michigan City, IN (solo exhibition), 2010 Cyber-Poetry and Binary Portraits, Atrium Gallery, SBCRC, South Bend, IN (solo exhibition), 2010 Molly Morin and Eileen Powel, Raymond James Building, Greenville, SC, 2009 Meanwhile, a few inches apart, Lee Gallery, Clemson University, SC (thesis exhibition), 2007 Group Exhibitions Moments, public temporary art show, Ogden First Platforms, Ogden, UT, 2017 Matrix Evolutions, invitational public art exhibition, Ogden First Platforms, Ogden, UT, 2017 Abstract Expressions, curated show, Patrajdas Contemportary at Evolution Healthcare, SLC, UT, 2016 This is Home, invitational event sponsored by the Wonderment and Cotapaxi, Salt Lake City, UT 2016
Biennial Faculty Show, group exhibition, Mary-Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery, Ogden, UT, 2016 BTS à SLC, One-night street art collaboration with artists in Bratislava, Slovakia, Salt Lake City, UT, 2016 ND Alumni: Sculptors and Professors, curated exhibition, South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend, IN, 2014 Biennial Faculty Show, group exhibition, Mary-Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery, Ogden, UT, 2014 PostNatural, invitational exhibition, panel, Society for Literature, Science & the Arts, Notre Dame, IN, 2013 Inaugural Juried Art Competition, group exhibition/benefit Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS, 2013 Math + Art, St. Mary s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2013 Midtown Studios Exhibition, invited artist feature, d + p Architects, Jackson, Mississippi, 2012 Lab AD Art+Design, BECA Foundation Open International, New Studio A.D., Albuquerque, NM, 2012 Screening of new animations, Notre Dame Digital Visualization Theater, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2011 Binary Portraits, invited exhibition, Jordan Hall of Science Atrium, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2010 And When You Wake Up, invitational exhibition and fundraiser, Greenville, South Carolina, 2008 _ate_eight_08, invitational exhibition of CAFfeine Artists, Greenville, SC, 2008 Perspectives, group show, Hill Gallery at the Reserves, Keowee, SC, 2008 Holiday Show and Sale, invitational fine art show and sale, The Arts Center, Clemson, SC, 2007 Meanwhile, a few inches apart, thesis exhibition, Lee Gallery, Clemson University Clemson, SC, 2007 Chiaroscuro, invitational exhibition and fundraiser, Clemson, SC, 2007 Rock, Paper, Scissors, curated exhibition, Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens, SC, 2007 Summer Show, group show, Ashland University Art Gallery Ashland, Ohio, 2007 Thinking Inside the Box, group show, MFA Gallery, Clemson University Clemson, SC, 2007 24-Hour Show, group show, MFA Gallery, Clemson University Clemson, SC, 2006 Thank you for coming, see you again soon, collaborative installation, MFA Gallery, Clemson, SC, 2005 Systematic, National Juried Show, Arnold Community College Arnold, MD, 2004 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, ND, IN, 2003 Elkhart Juried Regional, Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart, IN, 2003 Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 2
Invited Lectures Visiting Artist, Depts. of English & Media Art and Technology, UC Santa Barbara (Upcoming, 2018) Invited Lecturer, Role/Play Graduate Symposium, National Academy of Science, Washington, DC (Upcoming 2018) Notre Dame Alumni Sculpture Symposium Panel, South Bend Museum of Art, South Bend, IN, 2014 Invited Panelist, Digital Visualization Theater, Society for Literature, Science, & the Arts, Notre Dame, IN, 2013 Visiting Artist, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 2012 Visiting Artist, Vermont Woodworking School, Fairfax, VT, 2010 Presenter, Cyberinfrastructure Days, Center for Research Computing, University of Notre Dame, 2009 Artist Lecture, Holy Cross College Arts Salon, Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN, Guest Artist, 2009 Conference Presentations Humanizing Approaches to Code-Based Practices in Art, Digital Humanities Utah, U of Utah, Salt, Lake City, UT, 2017 Strong Correlations: Representing Women in Weightlifting through Narrative and Database, Mid-America College Art Association Conference, U of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2016 Describing Sculpture through counting and calculating, Weber State University Arts Integration Conference, Weber State University, Ogden UT, 2014 Finding common language for Interdisciplinary projects, The Humanities and Technology Camp, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, 2011 New Media Caucus Showcase, (in conjunction with CAA) New York, NY 2011 Awards and Honors ARCC Dee Technology Grant, Weber State University, 2017 AHA! Humanities Faculty Award, Weber State University, 2017 Workshop Scholarship, Anderson Ranch, 2016 Crystal Crest Teaching Award Nominee, Weber State University, 2015 Research, Scholarship, & Professional Growth Grant, Weber State University, 2013 Commendation in Research, Millsaps College, 2013 Faculty Travel Grant, Millsaps College, 2012 Faculty Development Grant, Millsaps College, 2012 Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 3
Adjunct Grant, Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts, University of Notre Dame, 2010 Materials Grant, Digital Visualization Theatre, College of Science, University of Notre Dame, 2010 Teaching Fellowship, Clemson University, 2007 Graduate Fellowship, Clemson University, 2007 Mickel Grant, competitive travel grant, Clemson University, 2007 Dresken Fellowship, competitive travel grant, Clemson University, 2007 Graduate Art History Award, Clemson University, 2007 Graduate Fellowship, Clemson University, 2006 Graduate Fellowship, Clemson University, 2005 Deans List, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, 2003 Riley Award, University of Notre Dame, 2003 Jacque Award, University of Notre Dame, 2003 Bibliography Staker, Brian, Their Big Moment, Salt Lake City Weekly, May 1, 2017 Trotter, Rachael, From photos to paintings, WSU faculty artists create exhibit, Standard Examiner, Sept 16, 2016 McCaughan, Jill, Where are they now?, South Bend Tribune, July 10, 2014 Stodola, Barbara, Summer of Art and New Kids on the Block, The Beacher 28, no. 27 (July 15). Helms, Jason, Meanwhile, a few programs over, RCID Blog, Nov 26, http://rcid.wordpress.com/2007/11/., 2007 Tom Perkins, Complex Simplicity, Bootleg (SC), Interview, September 26. 2007 Tom Perkins, Paper Takes a Bow Bootleg (SC), Exhibition Review, September 19. 2007 Matt Wake, Rock n Roll, The Daily Journal (SC), Exhibition Review, August 18. 2007 Matt Wake, Let the Cultivation Begin The Daily Journal (SC), Report on The ARTS Center, August 9. 2007 Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 4
Select Service and Campus Engagement, Weber State University 2016-2017 Appointment, Promotion, Academic Freedom, and Tenure Committee, member Faculty Senate, Senator Arts and Humanities Caucus, active member Departmental Assessment Committee, chair Union Gallery Advisory Board, member Design Thinking, informal advisory group for design thinking across campus Media & Technology Reading Group, organizer, informal monthly discussion Video Interview, for promotional video in conjunction with faculty exhibition Brown-Bag Lunch Talk, in conjunction with biennial faculty exhibition Felting Workshop, 2-hour felting workshop for students and community Volunteer Weightlifting Coach, Weber State Weightlifting Team Gen Ed Creative Arts Assessment Committee, member 2015-2016 Union Gallery Advisory Board, member Faculty Senate, Senator College Curriculum Committee, member Lindquist Student Scholarship, reviewer Department Assessment Committee, chair Department Curriculum Committee, member Arts and Humanities Caucus, active member Digital Humanities Brown Bag Series, presenter Search Committee Member, Visiting Assistant Professor in Painting Search Committee Member, College Graphic Designer Ad-Hoc Search Committee, Visiting Assistant Professor in Art Ed Gen Ed Creative Arts Assessment Committee, member NASAD Accreditation, assisted chair with the preparation of self-study document Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery Committee Member Volunteer Weightlifting Coach, Weber State Weightlifting Team 2014-2015 Faculty Senate, Senator Teaching and Learning Forum New Faculty Retreat, Session Presenter Gen Ed Creative Arts Assessment Committee, Member Curriculum Committee, Member Arts and Humanities Fall Retreat, Table Discussion Leader Department Assessment Committee Chair Department Curriculum Committee, Member Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 5
Professional Affiliations Mid-America College Art Association, 2013-Present Society of Literature, Science and the Arts, 2013-2016 College Art Association, individual member, 2006-2012 Foundations in Art: Theory and Education, individual member, 2009-2016 SIGGRAPH, individual member, 2010-2011 College Art Association New Media Caucus, member, 2011 The Rensing Center, Pickens, South Carolina, board member, 2008-2010 CAFfeine, Greenville, South Carolina. invitational artist group, 2008 Teaching Experience 2013-Present Weber State University, Ogden, UT Assistant Professor of Art, Foundations Coordinator Teaching primarily within the foundations program, and coordinating teaching and curriculum for the foundations program 2011-2013 Millsaps College, Jackson, MS Assistant Professor of Art, Sculpture and Digital Media. Teaching beginning through advanced coursed in digital media as well as seminar for students in all media. 2009-2011 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, Visiting Assistant Professor in Sculpture. Taught Wood Sculpture, 3D Foundations, and Emerging Formats for Digital Art (new course) directed independent study hours for graduate students, participated in graduate sculpture seminar and final reviews. Worked with department to revise 3D Foundations curriculum and supervised graduate teaching assistants. 2010 Vermont Woodworking School, Fairfax, Vermont Visiting Lecturer, Design Basics Workshop. Taught introductory design concepts to students enrolled in the woodworking apprenticeship and associates degree programs. 2008 Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Adjunct Instructor, ARST 321: Art With Computer. Taught Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver as well as basic HTML for studio artists enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. 2008 Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton, South Carolina Adjunct Instructor, ART 101: Art History and Appreciation. Taught survey art history for a diverse student body. 2005-2007 Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record, Guest Lecturer. Taught as a TA for Sculpture 1, 3D Foundations, and Art with Computer, Instructor of Record for 3D Foundations, and guest lecture for Honors Art Appreciation. Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 6
Related Experience 2008-2009 Ellen Kochansky Studio, Pickens, South Carolina Artist s Assistant Assisted in the production of artwork, prepared proposals, created physical and digital scale models, performed general office and administrative duties 2009 Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville, South Carolina After-School Program Faculty Developed and taught educational after-school arts classes for middle-school students enrolled in YMCA after-school programs 2007-2008 The Arts Center, Clemson, South Carolina Programming Coordinator, Instructor, Graphic Designer, Administrative Assistant Managed student lists and organized activities, provided general office support, coordinated instructor schedules for community art classes, managed inventory, designed promotional materials, and taught adult community art classes Molly C. Morin Curriculum Vitae p. 7