CORY
KNEDLER
ARTIST
CORY KNEDLER
Cory Knedler is an artist, educator, and a Chair of the Department of Art at the University of South Dakota.
He received his BFA from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas and his MFA from The University of South Dakota in Vermilion, SD. As a printmaker, his works have been exhibited in over 100 shows, including exhibits at the Mid-America Print Conference and the Brussels National Museum in Belgium.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2002 - PRESENT
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF ART
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, SD
- Serve as academic administrator and community voice representing the Department of Art in fiscal, promotional and public relations. Promote growth and opportunities for students and faculty in teaching, research and service in the visual arts. Report to the College of Fine Arts Dean.
- Responsibilities include: Develop Class Scheduling, Appoint Teaching Assignments, Adjunct Faculty, Graduate/Teaching Assistants, Evaluate Teaching, Curriculum Development, Collect and Update Syllabus, Manage/Evaluate Secretarial Performance, Undergraduate Student Affairs, Recruit and Retain Students/Faculty/Staff, Advise Students/Faculty, Record Keeping, Placement of Graduates, Coordinate Committee Assignments, Coordinate Student Art Associations, Maintain/Update Academic Policies and Standards, Departmental Publications, Alumni Publications, Annual Department Report, NASAD Reporting, Develop and Maintain Funding Resources, Develop and Maintain Academic Calendars, Recruit/Fund Visiting Artists and Scholars, Plan Faculty Meetings, Faculty Work Loads, Oversee University Accounting System and Departmental Budget, Department Space Allocation, Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2002 - PRESENT
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, SD
- Art Education: Teach all levels of K-12 Art Education and student field-based observations
- Degree Project: Portfolio, thesis and professional development for B.F.A. and MFA students
- Art Internship: Instructor of record for all art-based internships
- College Teaching Seminar: Higher education teaching seminar, required for MFA students
- Idea Capstone Course: University of South Dakota core curriculum focused on the role of the arts in public settings
- Gallery Management: Seminar study of theory and practices in art galleries and museums
- History of World Art: Visual arts in historical and cultural developments of world civilization
- First Year Seminar: Introduction to art careers, required for all freshman art majors
1998 - 2002
INSTRUCTOR
MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
SIOUX CITY, IA
- Drawing
- Artistic Experience
- Elementary Art Methods
- Two-Dimensional Design
- Two-Dimensional Design I
- Printmaking
1994 - 1995
ELEMENTARY ART RESOURCE TEACHER
OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT
OLATHE, KS
- Duties included planning for daily lessons and experiences for student and classroom teacher growth in the art program, as a long term substitute. Also, a committee member in writing the Olathe art curriculum outline and mission statements for grades prek-12.
GALLERY WORK EXPERIENCE
1998 - 2004
EXHIBITIONS & COLLECTIONS CURATOR
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, SD
- Curated The Main Gallery, Oscar Howe Art Gallery and Gallery 110.
- Duties include directing graduate assistantship staff in installation, presentation, lighting, framing and storage of permanent collections and monthly exhibitions. Permanent collection consists of Japanese prints and artifacts, Northern Plains tribal arts, African sculptures and masks, Oceanic masks and artifacts, WPA era prints, and Contemporary regional art. Collection valued at $2.5 million.
1998 - 2002
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CURATOR
LEVITT AND EPPLY GALLERIES
MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
SIOUX CITY, IA
- Curated Levitt Gallery and Epply Galleries.
- Responsible for accession and installation rotation of exhibitions of the 1998 acquired permanent collection donated by Helen Levitt. Approximately 300 prints, paintings and sculptures focused on figurative Mexican Art and Pop Era Printmaking. Collection valued at $2 million.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 - PRESENT
DIRECTOR
OSCAR HOWE SUMMER ART INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, SD
- Oversee annual fundraising, staff and expenditures of the Art Institute for Native American high school students. Instruct participating Native American high school students in printmaking, drawing, painting and gallery presentation during a two-week institute in Native American art and culture.
2002 - PRESENT
ART COORDINATOR
SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S/AMBASSADOR/S CAMP
- Arrange all workshops for the two-week long camp for high school students.
2002 - 2010
FOUNDER
THE CENTER
VERMILLION, SD
- Owner and Operator of a printmaking workshop, inviting artists to work autonomously in my studio. Artists have access to the studios’ 4’ x 8’ etching and relief press, screen print and plate preparation facilities.
- Visiting Artists include:
1998 - 2002
FOUNDER
CK FRAMING
VERMILLION, SD
- Owner and operator of a fine arts framing and matting business.
WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS
NATIVE ARTS & CULTURES MACF CONVENING
MID-AMERICA PRINT CONFERENCE
INTEGRATIVE TEACHING INTERNATIONAL: THINK TANK
Minneapolis, MN
2017
Cape Girardeau, MO 2012
Lincoln, NE 2004
2012
2004
Savannah, GA
2013
SOUTH DAKOTA
COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN ART: THEORY AND EDUCATION
Black Hills State University, Spearfish
Northern State University, Aberdeen
Dahl Art Center, Rapid City
Dakota State University, Madison
South Dakota State Univ., Brookings
Augustana College, Sioux Falls
Black Hills State University, Spearfish
Northern State University, Aberdeen
Univ. of South Dakota, Vermillion
Atlanta, GA
Houston, TX
St. Louis, MO
Milwaukee, WI
Cincinnati, OH
Seattle, WA
Kansas City, KS
Philadelphia, PA
Tucson, AZ
2018
2017
2015
2013
2012
2009
2008
2007
2006
2017
2015
2013
2012
2010
2008
2007
2005
2004
Savannah, GA
2013
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FACE AND ETHNICITY (NCORE)
San Francisco, CA
Washington DC
San Francisco, CA
2016
2015
2003
COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
New York, NY
Boston, MA
2019
2014
2013
2011
2010
2008
2007
2006
CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
From the Dean’s Desk: Building a Blended Learning Program from the Ground Up. Dr. Peter Jewesson, Dean of Qatar University, discussed beginning a program from the first generation.
Jossey-Bass, Department Chair Leadership Institute Seminar Series
The Most Important Things You Need to Know (and Do) as a Department Chair, Presented by Don Chu, California State University, San Marcos.
A Quick and Practical Guide to Managing Your Time and Stress, Presented by Christian Hansen, Eastern Washington University.
Best Practices in Effective Communication and Conflict Management, Presented by Walter Gmelch, University of San Francisco.
What Department Chairs Can Do to Foster Excellent Teaching, Presented by Mary Deane Sorcinelli, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
2011
2010
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE)
Washington DC
Attended the workshop, Chairing the Academic Department. The workshop sessions covered: Conflict Management, Evaluating College Teaching and Stress Management, to name a few.
2005
JOSSEY-BASS, DPT. CHAR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEMINAR SERIES
The Most Important Things You Need to Know (and Do) as a Department Chair, Presented by Don Chu, California State University, San Marcos.
A Quick and Practical Guide to Managing Your Time and Stress, Presented by Christian Hansen, Eastern Washington University.
Best Practices in Effective Communication and Conflict Management, Presented by Walter Gmelch, University of San Francisco.
What Department Chairs Can Do to Foster Excellent Teaching, Presented by Mary Deane Sorcinelli, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Best Practices in Budgeting, Resource Management, and Planning for Results, Presented by Don Chu, California State University, San Marcos.
2011
ART IN HEALTH
Sanford Center, Sioux Falls, SD
2012
UPPER MID-WEST CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Minneapolis, MN
Workshop Participant. Frame conservation and stylistic identification.
2003
2001
FRANS MASEREEL CENTER
Kasterlee, Belgium
Artist in Residence. Worked autonomously in screenprint, lithography and intaglio processes beside eight other international artists. Produced four edition prints accessioned into the collections in the Brussels National Museum.
1997
FROGMAN'S PRINT AND PAPER WORKSHOP
Department Coordinator since 2002. Summer workshop consisting of print mediums and papermaking.
1997-2010
ART WORK
Knedler's works have been exhibited in over 100 shows, including exhibits at the Mid-America Print Conference and the Brussels National Museum in Belgium.
RESEARCH
Knedler is an artist, educator and the chair of the Department of Art at the University of South Dakota. His research has been presented at national and international conferences and exhibitions.
CONTACT
Contact Cory Knedler with questions and requests for lectures, presentations and summer workshops.
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