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KATHY CONNORS Art

CHAPTERS/SECTIONS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS:

With Elizabeth Garber. "On the Importance of Remembering Women Art Educators: Alice Schwartz--Pioneer in Art Education and Mass Media." In Women Art Educators 3 (1993).

JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

"Conflict Resolution and Recognition of Diversity Via anArt Experience." NSEAD's (British National Society for Education through Art and Design) Journal of Art and Design (JADE), October, 1998.

"What Connecticut Teachers Need For Effective Schooling: Remember the Arts." Professional Issues in Public Education, CEA (Connecticut Education Association) (October 1992).

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Editor: SRAE (Society for Research in Art Education) Journal of Abstracts of Research Presentations for the NAEA (National Art Education Association) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL., 1998.

Editor: SRAE (Society for Research in Art Education) Journal of Abstracts of Research Presentations for the NAEA (National Art Education Association) Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. 1997.

Advisor, State of Connecticut's Visual Arts Standards Committee. 1995-1996.

National Art Education Association News, Women's Caucus Column, 1994-1995.

"Celebration of Diversity and Down With Hate," President's Message. CAEA VISIONS (June 1992).

"There Are Children Being Murdered in Our Schools!", Presidents Message. CAEA VISIONS (April 1992).

"Responsibilities and Pleasures: Working Together for an More Active Membership." CAEA VISIONS (October 1991).

"Volunteers Run The Show: CAEA Needs You!--A Note From Your President-Elect." CAEA VISIONS (January 1991).

"On Conferences, Conventions, and Symposiums: A Journal Entry--A Note From Your President-Elect." CAEA VISIONS (May 1991).

Editorial Assistance given to Charles G. Wieder and Karen Sorensen, authors. "The Limits of Linear Modes of Inquiry into Naturalistic World-View: A Case Study of Cherokee Culture." The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education (1990).

"Naming the Matron Saint: Who Gets Blamed for Ring Around the Collar?" Caucus on Social Theory Newsletter (1986).

EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS/PERFORMANCES OF CREATIVE WORKS:

Connecticut Graphic Arts Center, Non-Profit Workshop and Gallery, Norwalk, CT: created three Multi Colored Monotypes. Fall 1996.

"View from Earl Hall, framed drawing, colored pencils, Connecticut Art Education Association Exhibition, Lyman Hall, SCSU, 1993.

Multi-Media framed work: "The Universe on the Back of a Turtle." Woman Vision Exhibit, College Art Association, Women's Caucus for Art, March 7-April 3, 1992.

"Persephone's Staff", 3-D Multi-media work SCSU Exhibitor, Connecticut State University Art Faculty Exhibition, April 1991.

Curated and hung the Women's Art Exhibit in BOT for the First Annual Conference of Women's Studies at SCSU, October 26, 1991-December 13, 1991.

BOOKS REVIEWS:

Art in Elementary School, Wm. C. Brown Co., 1991.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

"Conflict Resolution and Art Education." InSea (International Society for Education through Art) International Congress. Glasgow, Scotland. July, 1997.

NAEA: National Art Education Assn. Convention Papers & Presentations:

"Women in the Arts: Invisibility, Invincibility, and Aging." 1996.

"The Accident of Privilege; a Workshop and Panel Presentation on Discerning Talent in Young People." A follow-up on work done in 1991 & 1995.

"Famous Artists You Never Heard of...." 1994.

"Feminism in the Classroom: Students' Perceptions." 1991.

"Talented, Gifted, or Privileged, An Experiment." 1991.

"Aesthetic Response." 1991.

"Origins of Feminism and the Future of Social Theory." 1990.

"How I Spent My Summer Vacation: A Paradigm for Methodology." 1990.

"Humor as an Indicator of Social Change." 1988.

CAEA: Connecticut Art Education Association Convention Presentations:

"Discipline Based Art Education and the Academic/Scientific Model." 1994.

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP:

SCSU Lecturer & Presenter of Workshop on Women in the Arts, Summer Institute, IDS 518, Aug. 1991, '92, '93 & '94.

Project IMPACT: member of the team appointed to research, develop, and infuse university curricula with learning in multiculturalism, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, & diversity, 1993-'94--Led a workshop at CCSU for new IMPACT group following mine in 1994.

"Spatter Chats: Forms of Censorship." Panel presenter and lecturer, Paier College of Art, April 1992.

"New Curriculum in the Arts." New Fairfield Public Schools, October 1992.

"Current Issues in Art Education." New Fairfield Public Schools, April 1992.

"Spatter Chats: Women and Art." Panel presenter and lecturer, Paier College of Art, March 1991.

"How Many Women Artists Do You Know?" Cheshire Art League, May 1990.

Connecticut Art Education Association Conference Workshops:

"Animated Fun: A Workshop in Creating Animation Without a Camera." 1988.

"Primordial Symbols and the Teaching of Art." 1987.

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Gender Issues; Ethnographic Research; Demographics; Human Potential; Human Development; Personal Narrative

CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Value, Meaning, and Purpose: The Importance of the Arts to Human Growth and Potential - A Very Old Story Which is Retold to Every Generation.

Recognizing Human Spirit in Academia: Theory and Practice in Gaining Self Awareness, Integrity, Stability, Recognizing Goals and Dreams, Motivation, Strengths, and Individual Preferences through Arts Education (Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts...)

For Sabbatical Leave (Spring 1997): The goal of this research is to: a) collect and edit acceptance speeches of 36 women and men who have received June King McFee and Mary Rouse Awards (prestigious awards annually given by the National Art Education's Women's Caucus Affiliate since 1975), b) correspond with and interview those recipients still living in order to insure vitality and depth in the portraits, c) gather photo documentation of professional, personal, and artistic achievements pertinent to these life stories, d) create a book of these "wonderful, courageous, touching, and humane stories," and to publish same.

Future Research Project: "Aging Women Artists: A Demographic, Ethnographic, and Autobiographical Statement Content Analysis Study." Linked to my 1995-96 research, "Women in the Arts, Invisibility, Invincibility, and Aging."

AWARDS:

Connecticut Art Education Association (CAEA) Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession, October, 1999.

National Art Education Association (NAEA)Women's Caucus Affilliate established and award in my honor:
The Kathy Connors Award for Excellence in Teaching, Washington, D.D., March, 1999.

DISSERTATION TITLE:

Myth, Stereotype, Taboo and the Self-Esteem of the Woman Artist

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