Resume: LeeAnna Yater

LeeAnna Yater

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

(954) 786-9325

EDUCATION:

M.F.A. (Art and Fine Craft), Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C., 1994.
Fiber Design/Weaving, Haywood Technical College, Clyde, N.C., 1985-87.
B.F.A. (Interior Design), Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C., 1984

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

1997	Fort Lauderdale International Airport Exhibition, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1996	Eklektikos Gallery, Washington, D.C.
1995	Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken, S.C. Gallery 10, Washington, D.C. Statesville Arts and Science Museum (two-person)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

1998\| 1999\| 2000\|	Broward Community College Adjunct Faculty Show, Davie, Florida
1997	Florida Atlantic University Adjunct Faculty Show, Boca Raton, FL Artserve Exhibition (juried), Fort Lauderdale, FL
1996	Artserve Exhibition (juried), Fort Lauderdale, FL Rock Hill Art Center (invitational), Rock Hill, SC
1995	Triennial '95 (juried), South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC Traveled to: University of South Carolina, Sumter, SC, Clemson University, College of Charleston, S.C. State University, Orangeburg
1994	American Crafts Council Exhibition, Tampa, FL Art Quilt Exhibition, Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn, NY (juried) Piccolo Spoleto Juried Exhibition, Charleston, SC (juried) Juried Exhibition, Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC (award) M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Winthrop University Galleries, Rock Hill, SC
1993	Freedom of Expression, Spirit Square Center for the Arts, Charlotte, NC Shelby Art Exhibition, Shelby, NC (juried) Anderson Art Center Exhibition, Anderson, NC (juried) Graduate Student Exhibition, Queen's College, Charlotte, NC (invitational)
1992	Graduate Student Exhibition, Queen's College, Charlotte, NC (invitational) Charlotte Fiber Guild Exhibition, Charlotte, NC
1991	Beacon Handloom Exhibition, Asheville, NC Graduate Candidacy Exhibition, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
1990	Charlotte Fiber Guild Exhibition, Charlotte, NC
1987	Haywood Fine Crafts Exhibition, Artworks Gallery, Asheville, NC Student Exhibition, Haywood Technical College, Clyde, NC

GRANTS AND AWARDS:

1995	Special projects grant, Rock Hill Arts Council/SC Arts Commission/NEA Selected as artist for exhibition in South Carolina Triennial
1994	Emerging artist grant, Charlotte/Mecklenburg Arts and Science Council Purchase award, Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC
1992	Fine craft award, Anderson Art Center, Anderson, SC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Independent Freelance Designer and Artist

Exhibited throughout the Carolinas, Florida, New York, and Washington DC 1985-96.
Designed two hot air balloons for Alf Erickson, Collector, Fort Lauderdale, FL 1995-96.
Designed exhibition showcase for Hoerst Celenese Corporation, Rock Hill, SC 1995.
Exhibition Technician, Spirit Square Center for the Arts, Charlotte, NC 1994-95

Graduate Assistant, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, 1990-94

Assisted Gallery Director with all aspects of curating exhibitions and installation.
Responsibilities included: placement of the permanent art collection, research and compilation of text, developing the inventory and cataloging, as well as finding and implementing options for conservation and restoration of the permanent art collection.

Project Director, Commercial Design, Inc., Charlotte, NC, 1988-90

Responsible for the design and space planning of commercial installations as well as the selection of materials and the written specifications of furniture, finishes, and accessories.
Prepared proposals, gave formal presentations, and supervised installations.

Gallery and Showroom Designer, Broyhill Furniture, Lenoir, NC 1987-88

Project designer for furniture galleries located throughout the US
Designed and drafted floor plans, elevations, architectural details, lighting and electrical plans. Accessorized completed showrooms,. Assistant designer of installations of the Dallas, Atlanta, and Highpoint furniture market showrooms.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Broward Community College, Davie, FL 1998-present

Instructing students in all phases of design, drawing, and art appreciation

Full-time Faculty, Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, FL 1996-97

Instructing students in all phases of Interior Design

Adjunct Faculty, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 1996 + 2001

Instructed students in two and three-dimensional design.

Adjunct Faculty, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 1994-95 & 1991

Instructed students in three-dimensional design, interior design, and weaving.

Adjunct Faculty, American Business & Fashion Institute, Charlotte, SC 1993

Adjunct Faculty, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC 1991-92