Resume/CV
Paul Siebenthal                        
(317) 331-1608



EDUCATION
2001-04              Master of Fine Arts degree, Sculpture, University of Notre Dame, Magna Cum Laude.
2002                    Kunst und Arkitekture Hochschule Wismar, Wismar, Germany
1995-00              Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Metalsmithing/Blacksmithing, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Cum Laude.
1997                    Study Abroad Program, Bregenz, Austria, Southern Illinois University

AWARDS
2004                    Walter R. Beardsley Trust Award, for best in show in BFA/MFA Thesis Exhibition for the installation entitled
                           The Robert Kennicott Collection
2003                    Zahm Travel Grant, University of Notre Dame, for research on master’s thesis at the Cleveland Art Museum,
                           Ohio and Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
2002                    Downes Travel Grant, University Notre Dame, for attending the Hochschule Wismar in Germany.
2001-04              Graduate Tuition Scholarship, University of Notre Dame
2000                    University Honors, Cum Laude, Southern Illinois University
2000                    Rickert Ziebold Trust Award, Southern Illinois University
1995-00              Deans list, Southern Illinois University

EMPLOYMENT
2004-present    Gallery Assistant, Cristel De Haan Fine Art Gallery
2004-present    Associate Adjunct Professor of Art,  University of Indianapolis Art Department
                          Teach foundation courses in Drawing, 2D design, 3D design, and Jewelry. Team taught art appreciation courses.
                          Assist Gallery Studies course and Gallery Director with the installation of various exhibitions held on the
                          U of I campus- 2D, 3D, and New Media.  
2004                   Adjunct Instructor, IUPUI Herron School of Art,  Indianapolis, IN
2001-04             Teaching Assistant, University of Notre Dame
                          Taught undergraduate courses... two sections of Wood Sculpture, two sections of Metal Sculpture,  and was a
                           teaching assistant for 3-D Foundations.  Directed critiques and students projects in all  mediums.  Prepared
                          exhibition space and set up student exhibitions for critiques.
2004                   Temporary Shop Technician, University of Indianapolis
                          Constructed over 100 professional pedestals for the recent NCECA conference. Pedestals were made for
                          exhibitions on the U of I campus and the Dumont Gallery.  Also, assisted Gallery Director with the installation
                          of various ceramic exhibitions held on the U of I campus.
2002                  Summer Shop Technician, University of Notre Dame
                          Fabricated tools and various department equipment.  Tended to studios, maintained clean studio and safe environment.
2001                  Curatorial Assistant, Special Collections-Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame
                          Assisted in collections management, data-entry, and cataloguing materials.
2000                   Full Time Studio Artist, Mishawaka, IN
2000                   Substitute Teacher, Penn Harris Madison School Cooperation, Mishawaka, IN,  Taught various subjects in grades  3-12.
1999-00             Studio Technician, Metals Department, Southern Illinois University
                          Duties included management of shop equipment, maintenance and repair, and acquisition of materials.
1997-8               Apprentice, Deuring Kunstschlosserei, Bregenz, Austria.  

COURSES TAUGHT
2008                Jewelry and Metalsmithing (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2007                Fundamentals of 3-D Design (3 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2007                Jewelry and Metalsmithing (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis        
2006                Fundamentals of 3-D Design (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2006                Jewelry and Metalsmithing (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2006                Drawing for Non-Art Majors,  University of Indianapolis
2005                Drawing for Non-Art Majors (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2005                Jewelry and Metalsmithing,  University of Indianapolis
2005                Fundamentals of 3-D Design (2 sections),  University of Indianapolis
2005                Sophomore Sculpture,  Herron School of Art
2004                Studio Foundations,  Herron School of Art
2004                Sophomore Sculpture,  Herron School of Art
2004                Drawing for Non-Art Majors,  University of Indianapolis
2004                Fundamentals of 2-D Design,  University of Indianapolis
2003                Metal Sculpture (2 sections),  University of Notre Dame
2002                Wood Sculpture (2 sections),  University of Notre Dame
2001                3-D Foundations (Teaching Assistant / 2 sections), University of Notre Dame

GALLERY REPRESENTATION        
  Broad Ripple Art and Design, Indianapolis, Indiana

RECENT EXHIBITIONS        
“Farewell Exhibition”, Pivot Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (March-April 2008)
“The Paint and Sculpture Show “, Dean Johnson Gallery, Indianapolis, IN  
  (Sept. 7-Oct. 25, 2007)
“Time Bandits”, Pivot Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (July-August 2007)
“Spring Art and Design Show”, Broad Ripple Art and Design, Indianapolis IN
(March 9-June 12, 2007)
“Unbekannt installation”, near Bernau, Germany (August 2006)
“Faculty Exhibition”, University of Indianapolis , IN (March 2006)        
“Group Show 2005",  Madison Studios and Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (Dec. 7-20, 2005)
“Sculpture Walk”, University of Indianapolis (2005-2007)
“Final Farewell”, Bodner Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (Dec. 20-24, 2004)
“Lobby Level”, University of Indianapolis (Nov. 18-Dec. 18, 2004)
“MFA Thesis Exhibition”, University of Notre Dame (April 4-May 15, 2004)
   -Best in Show, Walter R. Beardsley Trust Award-
“Sculptural Memory”, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (November 22-January 10, 2004)
“New Faces Show”, University of Notre Dame (November 12-January 17, 2002)
“Meet Me on The Island”, South Bend Regional Museum of Art (August 27, 2001)
“BFA Exhibition”, SIUC University Museum Gallery  (May 1-15, 2000)
“Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award,” Juried. SIUC University Museum Gallery
   (March 15-30, 2000)    -WINNER-
“Metals Department Exhibit,” Juried. SIUC University Museum Gallery (Fall 1999)
   -Best Undergraduate-
“Pulliam Breezeway Three Dimensional Art Exhibition,” Juried. SIUC Pulliam Building
  (October 1-3, 1999)  
“Ozark Guild Art Exhibition,” Juried. SIUC Student Center (November 2-4, 1999)
“Metals Artist Exchange,” Juried. Southeastern Missouri State University Museum Gallery
  (Spring 1999)

COLLECTIONS
  John A. Logan Museum

LANGUAGE (S) SPOKEN
German: Intermediate reading, writing, and conversational ability.

Paul Siebenthal