1. BIODATA MWITI, Anne Ntinyari. MOBILE PHONE: or

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1. BIODATA NAME: MWITI, Anne Ntinyari POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Fine Art Kenyatta University P.O. Box , Nairobi, Kenya. ADDRESS: MOBILE PHONE: or PROFILE: Artist/ Designer 2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION PhD proposal development in progress, Kenyatta University 2011 Masters of Arts (Fine Art), Kenyatta University 1996 Bachelor of Education (Fine Art), Kenyatta University 1993 A Level State house Girls High school, Kenya 1989 O Level-Alliance Girls High School, Kenya WORKING EXPERIENCE 1996-Present Assistant Lecturer-Department of Fine Art-Kenyatta University 4. COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate courses in Kenyatta University: Drawing Painting Fabric Design using traditional methods such as Tie-dye, batik, block printing and screen printing Industrial designs in woodwork, metalwork, leatherwork, and Jewelery design. Undergraduate courses in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology: Studio work and presentation techniques in Landscape Architecture Postgraduate courses in Kenyatta University: Proposal writing and course work in Jewelry and Glassware products using glass as a design material. 5. RESEARCH IN PROGRESS 2011 PHD Proposal development on Crisis, Conflict and Culture: The Role of Art 6. PUBLICATIONS OF MODULES AND ARTICLES 2011 Eco- Digest publication on Eco- Art 2005 Modules writing of; 1. African Surface Decoration Methods 2. Basic Jewellery. 1

2 7. APPOINTMENTS IN KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Member of the Kenyatta University School Advisory Committee Fine Art coordinator of e-learning programme Head of Multimedia section in Fine Art Department Departmental student counselor Kenyatta University mentor Member of Kenyatta University Publishing Unit committee Kenyattta University committee member of the Universities Exhibitions E- learning departmental coordinator FIELD TRIPS WITH STUDENTS 2008 Department of Environmental Planning and Management field trip to Hells Gate, Naivasha 2007 Department of Fine Art, Kenyatta University field trips to various Art sights in Kenya, such as Kitengela Glass Works, Kazuri jewelers, and Thompsoms Falls, Thika Department of landscape Architecture, JKUAT, field trip to landscaped sights. 8. SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED 2011 International Association of Universities (IAU) International conference 2011 Museums of Kenya presenting The proud, the shy and the angry; Many (Hi) stories, one Museum (Connecting with the Human Kind) Autodesk 3D animation workshop at Nairobi Institute Technology (NIT) 2007 November E-learning workshop and micro/multimedia training 2007 June-August Digital Media and Communication (DMAC) workshop 2007 July Capacity building on Mentorship workshop- Utalii Hotel by Kenyatta University 2007 March Departmental curriculum development workshop 2006 Poverty Elevation through art interventions in Tanzania and Uganda workshop- World Neighbors 2003 Critique of a community based community resource centre/ Gallery- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2002 Waste management in Nairobi province workshop-un- Habitat 2000 Teaching- Aids and resource materials for private primary schools- Mirema School 1998 Creation of the school of Art and Design at Kenyatta University Workshop- Machakos Garden Hotel 1996 Micro- Finance business for women (Jeweler making) - Kenya Gatsby Charitable Trust 9. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS IN KENYATTA UNIV ERSITY: Advisory committee Curriculum Committee Mentor/ mentee Committee Departmental Student Counselor 2

3 Teaching practice supervisor 10. ADMINISTRATIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Member of the organizing committee International Association of Universities (IAU) Member of the organizing committee Kenyatta University Career week. Fine Art coordinator of e-learning programme Head of Multimedia section in Fine Art Department Member of Kenyatta University Publishing Unit committee Kenyattta University committee member of the Universities Exhibitions organized by Commission of Higher Education (CHE) Kenyatta University committee member of the USA-AFRICA expo-fair 2008 in Tanzania, 29 th May 7 th June. Kenyatta University exhibition committee Member in charge of events and décor. 11. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY AON East Africa company calligrapher 2009 Art teacher and art therapy for mentally challenged children at Kenya Community Center of Learning (KCCL) 2007 Calligrapher for Ministry of Health, Kenya Calligrapher, AVU, Kenyatta University, Kenya Calligrapher for Strathmore University, Kenya Adjunct lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture, JKUAT, Kenya Art Resource person-mirema School (Kindergarten to Upper Primary Art classes in various aspects of art) Calligraphers for Kenyatta University 1996 Research Assistant- Mary knoll Institute of African studies of St. Mary s 1995 Water color Trainer- Visa Oshwal College 1994 Design coordinator-the Simpson Carpet Company 1993 Art Tutor/ Calligrapher- Mosoriot Teachers College 1989 Muralist-Private Premises 1986 Play backdrops painter/costume designer-materi Girls Centre 12. NGO WORK 2006 Poverty Elevation through art interventions in Tanzania and Uganda workshop- World Neighbors 2003 Critique of a community based community resource centre/ Gallery-Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2002 Waste management in Nairobi province workshop-un- Habitat 1996 Micro- Finance business for women (Jeweler making) - Kenya Gatsby Charitable Trust 3

4 13. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Member- Development of MOU towards partnership between Kenyatta University and Intermediate Technology Development Group-East Africa (ITDG-EA) Member- Task force on Youth Development planning. Stake Holders; Companionship of works Association(COWA), German Foundation(DSW),GTZ, UN- Habitat, Hope Worldwide, ITDG-EA, Kenyatta University( Fine Art Department/Creative Arts), The Ministry of Gender, Sports and Social Services Member- Organizing Committee- National Visual Arts Marketing Association (NAVAMA) Member- Organizing Committee- Nairobi Youth Week 2003-Ministry of Gender Sports, Culture and Social Services Judge- NAPAHIKA art exhibitions 14. EXHIBITIONS AUCTIONS AND COMMISSIONED ART EXHIBITIONS 2011 Museums of Kenya The proud, the shy and the angry; Many (Hi) stories, one Museum (Connecting with the Human Kind) Kenyatta University Zhong Fei Exhibition Museums of Kenya Zhong Fei Exhibition Gallery Watatu Torso Studies Nov Hotel Young Entrepreneur Seminar Display Gallery Osteria Karen A Gallery Launch Exhibition Paa ya Paa 2009 International School of Kenya Friends of the Arts (FOTA) Exhibition 2009 Cafe des Arts UN based Restaurant solo exhibition Cafe des Arts Art Exhibition and Book Launch 2009 Umbrella and shoe painting Exhibition at Ramoma Galleries 2003 Kenyan Diverse Talent show- Kenyatta University Department Of Fine Art Staff Exhibition Paa Ya Paa Gallery Nairobi 2001 Kenyan Women s Artist Exhibition- Goethe Institute 2000 Culture Village Art Exhibition- Kenyatta University 1996 Kenyatta University artist exhibition-british Council 1991 Talent search exhibition-switzerland 4

5 AUCTIONS 2011 Heart of Art A village market based, art exhibition and silent Auction in aid of hunger stricken communities in Northern Kenya 2010 Museums of Kenya 2009 Pride of Kenya Lions Auction COMMISIONED ART 2011 Bronze Ranger Stature A Kenya Wildlife service commissioned Bronze Ranger Statue to Kenyatta University (ongoing) 2009 Pride Artworks of Kenya A Born Free Project with wild in Art to help conserve Kenya s Lions in partnership with Kenya Wildlife service. 15. MEDIA COVERAGE 2011 GBS Television coverage Discussions on Art and Culture in Kenya 2011 The Star show case of Gallery Watatu An Advert on Torso Studies by Anne Mwiti, Mr. Joe and Nadia Kisseleva 2010 Sunday Nation July 2010 A Lifestyle Story by Nyamega Gisesa 5