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Pamela Quarles-Adams
Professional Freelance & Commission Fine Artist / Art Educator
www.artischeaperthantherapy.com / pamelaquarlesadams@gmail.com / 719.244.8202
North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona
Art Portfolio and References Available Upon Request
Education
1992 Graduate Studies: 35 hrs for Master’s Degree Art Education, McNeese University,
Lake Charles, LA
1986 BA Degree, Visual Arts/Photography, McNeese University, Lake Charles, LA
Experience
2022-00 Over Two Decades Professional Freelance & Commission Fine Artist, Art is Cheaper Than Therapy Studio,
North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona
2021 Guest Art Teacher, Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles, LA
2020 Art Teacher, River Deep Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO
2020-14 Artist & Art Teacher, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2018-14 Pre K-5 International Baccalaureate Art Teacher, Colorado Springs, CO
2015 Art Teacher, The Adduce Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO
2014 Guest Art Teacher, Arts Desire Gallery/Studio, Lake Charles, LA
2014-10 Pre K-8 Paragon Art Teacher, Colorado Springs, CO
2010-02 Owner/Operator/Clydesdale Breeder, Starbuck Ranch, Divide, CO
2002-95 Art Teacher, all ages & special needs, Art is Cheaper Than Therapy Studio, CO & LA
2001-00 Drawing & Painting Art Teacher, The Art Academy, Lake Charles, LA
1999-92 K-5 French Immersion Art Teacher, Lake Charles, LA
1996-93 Art & Computer Graphics Teacher, Calcasieu Art & Computer Camp, Lake Charles, LA
1990-87 Office Manager, Allstate Insurance, Lake Charles, LA
1987-86 Assistant Programmer, Fox 29 Television Station, Lake Charles, LA
1986-81 Architectural Draftsman, Facilities & Planning, McNeese University, Lake Charles, LA
1981-80 Home & Land Survey Draftsman, Meyer & Associates, Sulphur, LA
Professional Licenses/Certifications
2005 Professional K-12 Art Teacher License, Colorado
1993 Professional K-12 Art Teacher License, Louisiana
2020 Trained Art Teacher, Military Arts Connection (M.A.C.)
2016 Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A. License) from N.T.S.O.C, Colorado Springs, CO
1988 Property & Casualty Insurance License, State of Louisiana
Memberships
National Education Association, National Art Education Association, Transylvania Community Arts Council, Pikes Peak Arts Council, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles Children’s Museum
Solo Exhibitions
2021 “Louisiana WILDlife Series” Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles, LA
2019 “WILDlife and Abstracts” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 “Colorado WILDlife Series” Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 “Jeweled Mounts” Antlers Wyndham Grand Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Art Eclectic” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2015 “My Memories” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2013 “Collective” The Staircase Gallery, Woodland Park, CO
2013 “Coming Home” Arts Desire Gallery and Studio, Lake Charles, LA
Juried Shows
2020 “All Business” Colorado Square, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 “Pikes Peak Arts Council Show” Academy Art & Frame, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 “Drip, Dribble, Splash” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Word Art” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Pikes Peak Arts Council Show” Ivywild Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Companion Art” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Color Block” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2018 “Waste Not, Want Not” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2017 “Old School, New Art” Ivywild Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2017 “Motif” Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2014 “Faculty Art Show” District 2, Education & Administration Center, Colorado Springs, CO
2012 “Faculty Art Show” District 11, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
Honors/Media Recognition
2021 “Money & Career” featured artist article, THRIVE Magazine, Southwest Louisiana
2021 Artist & Set Designer, Hairspray the Musical, South Iredell County High School
2019 “Artist Spotlight” Life in Broadmoor Magazine, Colorado Springs, CO
2014 “Butterflies & Friends” artist, Rotary Club Project, Colorado Springs, CO
2013 “Butterflies & Friends” artist, Rotary Club Project, Colorado Springs, CO
2013 “Hometown Artist Spotlight” Lake Charles American Press, Lake Charles, LA
2001 “Gators on the Geaux” Artist, Lake Charles, LA
2000 Mural Artist, Lake Charles Millennium Park, Lake Charles, LA
Galleries/Venues
2023-21 Mazen’s, Lake Charles, LA
2021 Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles, LA
2020 Cherry Creek Jewelry, Denver, CO
2020-18 Antlers Wyndham Grand Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
2020-16 Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Art Deco Lounge & Gift Shop, Colorado Springs, CO
2018-17 Heart Market, Colorado Springs, CO
2018-16 Summerland Gardens, Colorado Springs, CO