Jessica Lea Johnson WORK EXPERIENCE 2007 - present Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas), Lawrence, KS Project Coordinator/Administration Coordinate logistics of museum-wide projects: • Synchronize individual aspects of exhibitions, including content, programming, graphics, etc. • Co-create new system for the museum’s digital information management • Maintain the museum archive • Coordinate job searches and hiring • Manage general office duties including payroll, ordering supplies and answering phones. Project Coordinator, IMLS: Engaging Communities grant Coordinated ideas and activities which used diverse learning styles and new technology to explore the museum and its collection and expand its audience: • Co-taught C&T360 Knowing and Learning with Professors Phil McKnight and Steve Case • Designed, organized and co-led “Using the Art Museum to Teach” workshops for non-art preservice teachers • Coordinated the development and creation of a Second Life Island for the museum • Curated an installation of museum objects to spark discussion on the Second Life project • Organized, promoted and facilitated Second Life trainings for KU faculty, staff and the public • Wrote, filmed and edited a tour of the Spencer’s Second Life Island for YouTube Youth & Family Outreach Coordinator Administered children’s classes for 5-14 year olds, supervising university students as teachers and volunteers and managing registration and promotion: • Conceptualized and implemented a teacher-training program • Researched information and ideas for grant funding for the position • Properly managed children’s program, including confidential information Collaborated with area school teachers and youth organizations on various projects: • Co-coordinated an 8th-grade podcast museum tour • Designed and taught art projects for a junior high afterschool program 2008 Next Generation of Unity Consultant South Central Unity Church Association Designed and implemented a new position to focus on 18-35 year olds within the 13-state region, organizing and increasing participation. In this position: • Coordinated young adult retreats • Researched status of young adult ministries in the region • Networked ministries, ministers and interested individuals • Maintained program budget 2002-2006 Wellsville Public Schools, Wellsville, KS Art Teacher, K-12 Taught, mentored and supervised 7 classes, grades 6-12 and 18 classes, K-5, including creating and implementing curriculum. In this position: • Developed lessons based on museum visits and guest artists • Collaborated with school and community to produce student-created shows and public art • Coordinated and hosted an Art Tournament attended by 8 regional schools • Instituted an art club which grew approximately 200% in 3 years

2000-2002 Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, Angel Fire, NM Reporter/Photographer Authored and proofread numerous articles on education, government, sports and people; photographed people and events. Spring 1999 Salina South Middle School, Salina, KS Long-term Substitute Art Teacher Directed and supervised five classes of 7th & 8th grade students; created and taught a range of art projects EDUCATION Fall 2010 – M.A. program, Art History Present University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Fall 1999 17 graduate credits Summer 2002 Kansas State University, Ottawa University, Fort Hays State University Dec. 1998

B.S., K-12 Art Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Kansas Certification (K-12 Art)

Spring 1997

Exchange Program, Concentration in Sculpture Norwich School of Art and Design, Norwich England

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • President, Lawrence Corporation for the Advancement of the Visual Arts (The Lawrence Percolator), Nov. 2009 to present • Kansas Certified Art Teacher, K-12 • Marathon fundraiser participant for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2009 • Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lawrence, KS, 2003-2005 • New Mexico Press Awards: 1st place in General News Photo, 2001; 1st place in Columns, Sports Writing and Investigative Journalism (a joint effort with another reporter), 2000 SHOWS OF MY WORKS Summer 2010 Joint exhibition with David Loewenstein, Kemper Art Gallery, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Summer 2008 Solo Exhibition, Prima Tazza Cafe, Lawrence, KS Spring 2008 Solo Exhibition, Z’s Divine Espresso, Lawrence, KS Fall 2007 Red Balloon To-Do, Lawrence, KS Fall 2007 Kansas Public Radio Listener Art Show, juried, Lawrence, KS EXHIBITIONS/CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE 2009 Alternate Realities, Spencer Museum of Art