Alumni

Exhibition at the New York State Museum in Albany

Two of our Alumni, Scott Hall and Sarah Woodward have been chosen to show their artwork in the Best of Show Student Exhibit at the Exhibition Hall, New York State Museum in Albany, NY from May 13th to August 6th, 2006

Rebecca Gurian [ Class of 2001 ] shares her post-graduation experience:

"I am currently living in Brooklyn and working in the photo district in Manhattan. I work as a digital imaging specialist at one of New York's top photography distributors, Fotocare.

I give tech support and training to pro photographers on the latest photographic software and hardware. My main areas of focus are on medium to large format digital camera backs, large format printers and scanners, and color management. Some of my top clients include the MET, MOMA, Jcrew, Tommy Hillfiger, and Annie Liebowitz.

One of the highlights of my job is getting to do beta testing on new software and cameras before they are released. Right now I am doing testing and giving feedback on Leaf digital backs and software. I take part in weekly conference calls with the software engineers [] give my clients feedback.

I love my job and am very thankful to the SUNY art department faculty for inspiring me to be creative and stick with a field I love."

Simon Horowitz [ Class of 2005 ] email

Simon is currently working for Iomedia in Manhattan. Iomedia offers a range of digital visualization services, and Simon works in the construction site phasing division using Softimage XSI to create 3D visualization projects.

Blaire Surgent [ Class of 2004 ] email

Blair is now teaching design/woodworking and doubles as a wrestling coach at Gilman School (www.gilman.edu), located in Baltimore MD.

"I get asked allot, why do you want to teach? My answer is that in college I had some cool professors and I want to be like them."

Justin Ward [ Class of 2005 ]

Justin currently works at Dia art foundation. He had his first solo exhibition of metal sculptures at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Newburgh, New York in August 2005.

Chad Calhoun [ Class of 2003 ] email

"Currently, I'm working in Albany for a multimedia company called Overit Media. I mostly handle web design and development, however we do a lot of custom applications, presentations and print work. To see some of the work we do, check out overit.com. I really enjoy my job because of the freedom in creativity (and in the work environment).
Oneonta has helped a lot to get me pointed in the right direction. I
appreciate all the help."

Peter Davidson [ Class of 1991 ]

Peter Davidson is offering some great classes on Andros Island, Bahamas.

Peter started a non-profit called The Maritime Arts and Inspiration Center. MAIC is solar and wind powered sustainable living facility right on the beach. We are teaching interdisciplinary courses in traditional Bahamian arts to college level students and adults. Woodcarving, Fiber Arts, and Wooden Boat building are being offered this year during breaks.
Please check out www.maritimearts.com for more information.
I had a great time in oneonta. Even though it was way too cold.

Cynthia Lin [ Class of 2003 ]

Cynthia works at Departure in the Albany International
Airport. Part of the airport's Art & Culture program, the Departure
museum shop showcases artwork and crafts from local artists and area museums such as the Albany Institute of History & Art, the Tang Teaching Museum, MassMOCA, and the Adirondack Museum. Her main duties at the shop include managing consignment inventory from over 150 vendors and interacting with museums and artists. She enjoys the diversity of her job and the chance to use the skills and knowledge she has acquired over the years and during her time at Oneonta.

In her spare time, Cynthia continues to develop web sites. Her largest sites at this time are Tomination and SignalRoom.net; both promotional sites for musicians. Tomination has been recognized by musician Tom McRae, while SignalRoom.net is in partnership with SignalRoom.com, the official Signal Room site.
Cynthia currently lives in Albany, NY, but is looking for a way to
smuggle herself out and back to New Zealand.

William Mitchell [ Class of 1980 ] email

William works as a printmaker in New Hampshire.
" In 1996, the Bank of New Hampshire commissioned his purple mountain "View From Indian Head" for use on its debit card." [sic] He also teaches adult and children's classes in printmaking, painting and cartooning. "I am interested in helping people explore and enjoy their creative potential," he explains.
His New Hampshire Printmaking Project is an ongoing effort to introduce young people to several printmaking techniques. He uses their feelings and ideas about New Hampshire as a departure point in developing their imagery."

You can see his work at mitchellserigraphprints.com