Sara Kramer is a visual artist living in Hornell, New York. She is the Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking Technician for the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
Education
2020 MFA Studio Art, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, IL
2017 BA Fine Arts, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Concentration: Drawing and Illustration, Honors Program
Selected Group Exhibitions
2020 University of Illinois MFA Group Show, Tube Factory Art Space, Indianapolis Indiana (upcoming)
2019 West of Wicked, East Wall Gallery, Champaign, IL
2019 Back to School, East Wall Gallery, Champaign, IL
2018 Mirrors of the Soul, Bloc Gallery, Champaign, IL, Juried
2018 KAM Fest Student Pop-Up Exhibition, Krannert Art Museum, Champaign, IL, Juried
2017 Alumni Invitational, Patty and Rusty Rueff Galleries. West Lafayette, IN
2017 NSAL Emerging Artists Show, John Waldron Arts Center, Bloomington, IN, Juried
2017 BA Thesis Exhibition, Patty and Rusty Rueff Galleries. West Lafayette, IN
2016 Westwood Art Competition, Westwood Home, West Lafayette, IN, Juried
2016 NSAL Emerging Artists Show, John Waldron Arts Center, Bloomington, IN, Juried
2016 Harmony, IU Kokomo, Kokomo, IN, Juried
2015 Purdue University Undergraduate Exhibition, Patty and Rusty Rueff Galleries. West Lafayette, IN,
Professional Experience
2020 Instructor of Record, Drawing for Non-Majors, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2018-2020 Instructor of Record, Painting for Non-Majors, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Created and improved class syllabus over 5 semesters; designed a class website through Blackboard; led demonstrations, class discussions, and slide presentations; provided individualized feedback for students (both verbal and written); led class critiques; and graded assignments
2019 Teaching Assistant, Fibers and Soft Sculpture, Guen Montgomery, UIUC. Teamed with instructor of record to design and teach an introductory, survey-based fiber arts course
2019 Lab Assistant, Noble Ink Lab, UIUC. Supervised proper and safe use of printmaking equipment and materials, and assisted students with troubleshooting their prints
2018-2019 Art Camp Supervisor, Urbana Park District, Urbana, IL. Designed and implemented summer youth arts programming for ages 5-12
2017 Teaching Assistant, Contemporary Issues in Art, Chris Kienke, UIUC. Answered student emails, graded blog posts, and supervised field trips for approx. 75 students
2016 Teaching Assistant, Art History Since 1400, Dr. David Parrish, Purdue University. Graded exams and led class when Dr. Parrish was unavailable
2016 Research Assistant, Kathryn Reeves, Purdue University. Digitally archived Purdue University student print archives
Awards and Honors
2019 Spring 2019 list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent, Outstanding distinction
2017 Outstanding Senior Award in Fine Arts, Purdue University
2017 Jim Sondgeroth Juror Award, Purdue University Undergraduate Exhibition, Purdue University
2017 AMIE Scholarship Award First Place, Purdue University Undergraduate Exhibition, Purdue University
2017 Fine Art Award, Purdue University Undergraduate Exhibition, Purdue University
2016 AMIE Scholarship Award, Purdue University Undergraduate Exhibition, Purdue University
2016 Delta Phi Delta Arts Scholarship for Summer Workshop
2016 Penland Partnership Arts Scholarship for Summer Workshop
2016 Annual Prize in Art History, Department of Art and Design, Purdue University
2016-2013 Purdue University Dean’s List
2015 Delta Phi Delta Arts Scholarship for Summer Workshop
2013 Purdue University Presidential Scholarship