C. STEPHEN ECKEL 270 Seneca Parkway, Rochester, NY (585) c steveeckel.com

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1 Education C. STEPHEN ECKEL 270 Seneca Parkway, Rochester, NY (585) c steveeckel.com Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY Master of Fine Arts earned May 2001 Concentration: Photography / Visual Studies Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Bachelor of Arts earned May 1995 Concentration: Studio Art / Photography Curation Publications Why Pinhole? An International Exhibition of Lensless Images Aaron Siskind Gallery, Visual Studies Workshop Rochester, NY (February-April 2001) Poetics of Light: Contemporary Pinhole Photography: Selections from the Pinhole Resource Collection Museum of New Mexico Press, 2014 The Pinhole Journal, Pinhole Resource, Volume 21 #2 Issue 60. August Evans, John, Adventures with Pinhole and Homemade Cameras, Rotovision Publications, UK. August 2003 Why Pinhole?, Afterimage Journal of Media Arts and Cultural Criticism, Vol. 28, No. 4, January-February, Pullout Supplement.. Lectures / Workshops Rochester Scholars: Photography and the Photo Book, Two week workshop on basic photography and bookmaking University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (August 2002) Pinhole Photography, Graduate level workshop on pinhole photography, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY (October 2002) The Art and Physics of Pinhole, All day workshop for advanced physics classes at Georgetown Day School, Washington, D.C. (November 2001) Video I, Taught first month of classes for professor on leave, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (September 2001) How Cameras Work: The Pinhole, All day workshop for Girl Scout Troop 449, Visual Studies Workshop Rochester, NY (March 2001) Pinhole Photography, Lecture for undergraduate art students, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY (November 2000) Talks / Shows Organized Image Transfers and Book Cloth, A workshop by Rachael Hetzel, Book Artist Sage Art Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (October 2002) Current and Historic Issues in Pinhole Photography A Talk by Eric Renner, Founder of the Pinhole Resource Sage Art Center, Rochester, NY (February 2001) 30 th Anniversary Current Students Show Visual Studies Workshop Student Gallery Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY (May 2000) Piggy Back Show Visual Studies Workshop Student Gallery Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY (March 2000)

2 Selected Exhibitions C. Stephen Eckel p.2 Poetics of Light, Invitational New Mexico History Museum, Palace of the Governors Santa Fe, NM (April 2014-March 2015) Collected Works, Solo Show Genesee Co-Op FCU Gallery Rochester, NY (July-August 2006) Mercator Projections, Solo Show Houghton House Main Gallery, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY (January-February 2004) MARUBI 2003, Juried Exhibition National Gallery of the Arts Tirana, Albania (April-May 2003) Collected Works, Solo Show The Daniel Ward Salon Rochester, NY (May-September 2002) Sanford Smith s Works on Paper, Invitational The Armory, Park Ave and 64 th Street New York, NY (March 2002) Mercator Projections, Solo Show Gallery at the Art and Music Library, University of Rochester Rochester, NY (November-December 2001) Steve Eckel, Recent Works, Solo Show As Is Gallery, Sage Art Center, Rochester, NY (February-March 2001) Vision X 21 Photographers, Invitational William Marten Gallery, Rochester, NY (December February 2001) Intersection, Juried Exhibition Spas Gallery, Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY (November 2000) 30 th Anniversary Alumni Show, Group Show Hampshire College Main Gallery Hampshire College, Amherst, MA (May 2000) A Photographer s Path III 2000, Group Show Center at High Falls Gallery Rochester, NY (March-April 2000) 2 nd Annual Krappy Kamera Competition, Juried Exhibition Soho Photo Gallery New York, NY (March 2000) Western Massachusetts Juried Photography Exhibition The Northampton Center for the Arts Northampton, MA (February 1996) On Being an Angel: In Search of the Art of Self, Solo Show Hampshire College Main Gallery Hampshire College, Amherst, MA (April 1995)

3 C. Stephen Eckel p.3 Reviews / Citations City s Choice: Photo, Why Pinhole? Exhibition, City, Rochester, NY, January 31- February 6, 2001, p. 19. David Lee, Tunnel Visions, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Sunday Arts section, 3C. February 4, 2001 Guy Glorieux, Why Pinhole? An Informal Account of an Exciting Exhibition, The Pinhole Diary, International News, February 7, Ron Netsky, Finding their focal points at William Marten, City, Rochester, NY, February 14-20, 2001, p. 18. Ron Netsky, One Hundred and Sixty Six Points of Light, City, Rochester, NY, February 21-27, 2001, p. 18. Robert Ohel, Review: 2 nd National Krappy Kamera Show, The Pinhole Diary, International News, March 13, 2000 Academic Appointments Adjunct Professor of Photography, Genesee Community College, Batavia and Medina Campuses, NY ( ) Introduction to Photo-Darkroom: for majors and non-majors, teach students basic dynamics of the still image, how to use cameras, develop and print film. Digital Photography: for art majors and non-majors, taught students basic dynamics of the still image, a variety of imaging software, how to use cameras, input, throughput and output of digital images Assistant Professor of Art, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY ( ) Introduction to Photography: for majors and non-majors, teach students basic dynamics of the still image, how to use cameras, develop and print film. Digital Photography: for art majors and non-majors, taught students a variety of imaging software, how to use cameras, mine the Web, how to use color, the technical aspects of making quality digital art prints Advanced Problems in Photography a small class of advanced students working on individual senior theses, provided individual attention and feedback, demonstrated refined critiquing skills, help students through artistic process of large long-term project. Faculty Advisor, Vegetarian House, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY Helped residents, college administration to create new charter. Held end of year dinner and provided participatory cooking demonstration, ( ) Adjunct Instructor of Photography, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Photo and the Eye, Video and Sound Art (Spring 2002-Spring 2003) Adjunct Professor of Photography, SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY Introduction to Photography ( ) Adjunct Lecturer of Photography, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY Photo I, II, III, and IV (Spring 1999-Spring 2001) Adjunct Professor of Photography, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT, Studio Photography (Fall 1995) Teaching Assistant, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, Photo I (Spring 1995)

4 C. Stephen Eckel p.4 Professional & Technical Skills Related / Other Experience Extensive knowledge and expertise in black and white photography, pinhole photography, Van Dyke brown, cyanotype, platinum and palladium printing, collodion photography, split toning, digital and color photography. Analog and digital video, film; linear and non-linear editing for both film and video. Professional experience in woodworking, metalworking, sculptural bookmaking, bookbinding and printing. Varied curatorial skills; Practical knowledge setting up, framing, hanging and packing fine art exhibitions for galleries and for travel. Proficient in a wide variety of imaging software including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Express, Final Cut Pro, imovie, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and Freehand. Dynamic lecturer and teacher; committed working artist. Highly organized, professional, and responsible. Senior Trainer, Eagle Productivity Solutions, Rochester NY. (Current) Prepare and deliver content according to the clients wishes on Cloud Computing for pharmacy reps in the US and Canada. Deliver training to reps per class. Owner/Sole Proprietor, 4 th Fret, Rochester, NY. (Current) Design and build Necked Dulcimers, Ukuleles, Cigar Box Guitars and Cigar Box Ukuleles Substitute Teacher, Rochester, NY City School District (Current) Substitute teaching in high schools County Legislator, Monroe County NY 26 th LD (April 2005-December 2011) Elected position with oversight of $1 billion budget. Successfully elected to serve two terms; campaign depended primarily upon door to door contacts, building relationships and holding conversations with a wide range of people. Teaching Assistant, Webster Montessori School, Webster NY (Fall 2007-Spring 2010) Assist Classroom Directress with the education of 34 children ages 6-9 years old. Specialize in teaching reading, research and report writing. Motivate students by fostering their love of learning Build student confidence through individualized assignments to selfdemonstrate their capacity, build on strengths, relate new material Studio Lab Technician, Sage Art Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY ( ) Supervised Digital Technician; oversaw day-to-day operation of a dynamic studio art program Supervised student workers; provided technical assistance to students; presented safety lectures and gave tutorials Managed inventory and budgets of entire studio program; responsible for proper functioning of all equipment Gallery Assistant, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY ( ) Assisted Gallery Manager in day-to-day operation of gallery; solicited, produced and hung exhibitions Responsible for the layout of Collector s Gallery display, designed gallery cards Darkroom Manager, Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester, NY (1999) Provided technical assistance and taught workshops in advanced darkroom techniques to graduate students Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and repairing all equipment

5 Community / Awards / Other Activities C. Stephen Eckel p.5 Supervisor Craftsman, Simply Wood Furniture, Portsmouth, VA ( ) Floor manager and wood craftsman of a small furniture manufacturer Doubled production; increased product quality; maintained and repaired all equipment Resident Advisor, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA ( ) Oversaw residential activities of students; provided peer counseling Performed mediation and intervention for group and individual problems Organized community events; enforced college housing policies Artisan s Assistant, John Garrett Thew Studios, Norfolk Ct ( ) Assisted artisan in day-today operation of production studio Hammered, soldered, polished and packed for shipping copper weathervanes Maintained and repaired all equipment, assisted artisan in other tasks as needed Responsible for maintaining high quality of work representing a nationally known artisan 24 Game Proctor, RCSD Tournament, Rochester, NY (May 2012) Families in Recovery Board member (January 2010-Present) Families in Recovery Board President (January 2011-Present) Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Board member (June Present) Montessori Academy School #53 School Based Planning Team, Parent Rep. ( ) Montessori Academy School #53 PTA, member (2007-Present)(Founding Member) Maplewood Neighborhood Association, member (2001-Present) T-ball coach, 40 and 1 baseball, Rochester NY (2009-Present) 911 Operations Practices Board (May 2007-May 2009) Monroe County Planning Board (April 2005-April 2007) Recipient of the New York State Gift of Life Medal of Honor (May 2005) Bone Marrow Donor, Aphaeresis donor, 5+ gallon whole blood donor Volunteer Firefighter ( )