CHELSEY WEBBER-BRANDIS
213.422.4625 Chelseybrandis@Gmail.com
PROFILE
Artist, educator, curator, and organizer; Passionate about performance, mixed media, writing, and mental health support; Trained in fine and performing arts (performance, design, digital media, painting, drawing), curatorial practices, as well as art and dance history (Ancient, Renaissance, Contemporary)
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DEGREES
MFA Socially Engaged Studio Art
Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Graduation: 2020
Thesis title: Traumatiz(ed): Representing Trauma In Art
Advisor: Daniel Tucker, Program Director
BA Fine Art
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA - 2018
3.8 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Dean’s List, Distinguished Dean’s List
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OTHER STUDIES
Los Angeles City College: Dance and Mindfulness Studies 2013-2015
California University Long Beach: Fine Art 2008-2009
Long Beach City College: Dance and Theatre Arts 2006-2008
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HONORS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Fellowship recipient, Moore College of Art: 2018-2020
Arcadia Knights Scholarship, Arcadia University: 2016-2018
Spruance-Daumier Award winner, Arcadia University: 2018
Jimmie White Memorial Scholarship, Long Beach City College: 2007
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CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS
Trauma-Informed Training Conference attendee: Jefferson University, August 2019 (24 hours)
Leadership Certificate: Arcadia University, 2018
HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING AND GUEST LECTURE EXPERIENCE
Trigger(ed) Workshop and Guest Lecture Series
Moore College of Art, Fall 2019
Turned personal passion into a self developed and self marketed school-wise series on trauma representation and trauma-informed practice in the arts; Wrote content and publications for supplemental information including a zine, student workbook, and library guide; Guest lecture in a variety of undergrad classrooms such as Contemporary Art History and Contemporary Issues in Photography and Digital Media
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Teaching Assistant
Visual Thinking (Foundations Course)
Moore College of Art, Fall 2019
Co-teach with department Director Lynn Palewicz; Prepare lesson plans; Meet with and advise 17 students a week in successful concept development and research methods; Facilitate critiques that encourage and further student skills
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Common Read Orientation Leader
Moore College of Art, Fall 2019
Lead group of students through orientation which culminated in a group discussion on the year’s common read Why Art? By Eleanor Davis
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant
Moore College of Art and Design, 2018-2020
Oversee an average of six undergraduate work-study students a week; Train new staff in library policy and procedures, Instruct students on reference resources such as InterLibrary Loans; Maintain collection integrity via resource management, book processing, and reorganizing the main stacks; Catalogue and handle all artwork for the archive collection; Implement new standardized formatting and filing systems for over 2,000 alumnae and faculty records creating a uniform system; Maintain appropriate humidity and temperature levels for collection and archive preservation
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Assistant, David Guinn
Philadelphia, PA; 2018 - 2019
Assistant to renowned muralist David Guinn; Contributed to project management and implementation of six projects; Painted four murals in the Philadelphia area including “The Electric City” and “Crystal Snowscape”; Contract artist for Mural Arts sponsored work; Ran successful
fundraising campaign for the Glenside SEPTA project ‘Bits n’ Pieces, Too” resulting in over $7,000 in funds which allowed completion of painting and installation of LED lights in mural
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Customer Service, Adams County Library
Gettysburg, PA; 2016-2018
Provided exceptional customer service for the main library branch, Instructed patrons on library resources leading to increased public engagement, Participated in all tasks necessary to maintain the collection, Oversaw new member services, adding an average of ten new patrons a week, Upheld historical texts and items of interest, Gave tours of the central library building to patrons and tourists
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Data Analyst, Open Minds
Gettysburg, PA; 2015-2016
Organized and restructured an average of 350 client profiles a month, Added over 200 client records to the CRM leading to increased sales, Provided consultation for clients on website analytics, Disbursed surveys on business statistics and client satisfaction, Answered phone calls after hours and built relationships with West Coast clientele, Administered a variety of secretarial duties
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Certified Instructor and Business Assistant
Art Innovators
Los Angeles/Orange County, CA; 2008-2014
Started position teaching 30 students at 3 sites a week, left position instructing an average of 90 students at 7 sites a week; Trained over seven new hires in instructional and company practices; Managed parent and client relationships at over 18 schools and community locations in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas; Developed programs and lesson plans for children ages two to 12; Lead demos at prospective sites leading to increased contacts and sales; Acted as a business representative at various conventions, educators, and community events; Lead instructor and curriculum writer for summer camps
Co-founder, Art Director, and Photographer
RCP&CLos Angeles, CA; 2011-2013
Directed Art production for ten creative projects, Supplied headshots and digital editing needs for performers in the Los Angeles area, Work was shown in a variety of photography competitions including Ron Howard’s Discovery Series and Crossroads Clothing Co., and acted as lead Art Director for Bows and Eros bathing suit and shoe company based in Peru
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PROJECTS AND PERFORMANCES
Organizer
Balanc(ed): A Wellness Skills Workshop
Philadelphia, PA;
2019
UKnighted Student Assembly
Glenside, PA;
2018
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Dancer
Frank Weidemann and Ry X’s “Howling”
Los Angeles, CA; 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUai5ZAwnjc
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Performer and Model
Bows & Eros
Lima, Peru;
2013
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Lita Albuquerque’s “Spine of the Earth” 2012
(In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time 2012)
Los Angeles, CA; 2012
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Art Director and Metteur en Scène
Sharp the Short Film
Los Angeles and Orange County, CA; 2012
Costumed seven actors, Managed scenes and props for four locations, and assisted the director for miscellaneous tasks. Successful short film completion led to the financial backing and production of Sharp the full length feature film
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Art Director and Set Photographer
Delirium Tremens Spec Commercial; 2011
Collected, altered, and hand made costumes for six dancers; Studied black lights and glow-in- the-dark technology for costumes, makeup, and props; Documented pre-production and production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFN4ViAA2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0mJ_VDHsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzH7n82RfQ
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Stage Manager, Costume Assistant and Dancer
Long Beach City Theatre; Long Beach, CA; 2007-2009
Ran rehearsals for four months of pre-production, Managed three shows a week for each show run, Created and maintained costumes and props, Assisted performers in hair, makeup, and quick changes, Trained and performed with the Corp-de-Ballet for an average of six shows a year
SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
MFA in Progress Show
Moore College of Art, 2019
Co-Curator and Exhibition Artist Ars Moriendi
Moore College of Art, 2018
Curator and Exhibition Artist Lux Aeterna, Arcadia University; Glenside, PA; 2018
Senior Thesis Co-Curator and Exhibition Artist
8x8
Arcadia University, 2017
Co-Curator and Exhibition Artist
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Inopinatum.Mutatio
Judith Taylor Gallery; Glenside, PA; 2017
Curator, Marketing and Promotion Manager, and Exhibition Artist
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OLC At Work
Our Lady of Confidence; Glenside, PA; 2017
Muralist and Volunteer for six week art project with special needs students
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Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V
Machine Project; Los Angeles, CA; 2013
Curator and performer in overnight installation
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Volunteer Experience Event Photographer
Laurel Hill Cemetery; Philadelphia, PA, 2019
Photographed over 10 different social events on the cemetery grounds
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LACC Special Student Services Los Angeles City College, 2014-2015
Provided tutoring services for an average of five special needs students a week; Acted as a liaison between Special StudentServices and the Performing and Visual Art Departments.
SKILLS
Advanced in both Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects; Trained in Rhino and Makerbot; An Exceptional multitasker, organizer, and leader; Trained in trauma-informed practices