Jaime Bird
Cirriculum Vitae
Born August 23, 1986, New Haven, Connecticut
Education
2010- 2013 MFA, University of South Florida
2007 -2009 BFA Ceramics, University of Washington
2004 -2006 Hartford Art School, Hartford, CT
Work Experience
2018-2019 Decor Coordinator, BBC Creative Services
2017-2019 Lighting Designer, One Eyed Jacks
2013 -2017 Prop Designer, NOLA Project Theater
2014- 2017 A/V Production Manager, Propaganda Group LLC
2013-2015 Carpenter, Solomon Group Fabrication
2016 Costume/Scenic Designer, NOLA Project Theater
2013 Costume Designer, Shadowbox Theater
References:
Desiree Moore- Professor at University of Missouri, peer - 317.460.8087
Felici Asteinza- Mural Artist, former Elsewhere residency participant- 850.865.0076
Aj Allegra- Art Director of Nola Project Theater, colleague/employer-847.370.9751
Residencies and Internships
2018 Mass MoCa, North Adams, MA
2013 The Banff Art Center, Banff, Canada
2013 ChaNorth, Chashama, New York, NY
2013 The Atlantic Center for The Arts, New Symrna Beach, FL
2012 The Arctic Circle Residency. Svalbard, Norway
2011 Exhibit Educator, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, FL
Awards and Honors
2013 Joan Mitchell Foundation Scholarship Fund, Atlantic Center for The Arts
2010-2013 Graduate Fellowship, University of South Florida
2011 William and Nancy Oliver Scholarship, University of South Florida
2009 Best in Show and Honorable Mention, Art of Hospitality Event
2007 Honorable Mention, Ceramics and Metal Arts Gallery
Solo Performances
2016 “Shark Attack”, One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans, LA
2013 “Two Brothers”, Banff Center, Banff CA
2013 “Code Duello”, ChaNorth Residency, Pine Plains, NY
2013 “Of Men Ships and The Sea”, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, FL
2012 “Jaws: The Triathlon”, Tampa, FL
2011 “Premier Annual Yankee Arm Wrestling Competition”, Oliver Gallery, Tampa, FL
“Rexicus Aviticus”, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
“Superego”, Theater 101, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2010 “Thanksgiving: The Wadsworth Legacy”, Tampa, FL
“Fashions of Masculinity”, Tampa, FL
2009 “Bearskin”, Seattle, WA
“Metamorphose”, Ceramics and Metal Arts Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008 “Down with the Mouse”, Ceramic and Metal Arts Gallery, Seattle, WA
2006 “Slip Cast Cups”, Hartford Art School, Hartford, CT
Group Exhibitions
2018 “Z Archive”, The Claire T. Carney Library, UMass Dartmouth
“The Deadly Ambiguity of Guns”, The New Orleans Art Center
“Full Circle”, Antenna Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2017 “I’m Your Cannibal”, Front Gallery, New Orleans LA
2016 “Bushwacked”, Aquarium Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2014 “Mark of the Feminine”, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA
“Condensed Milk”, Aquarium Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2013 “We Didn’t Come Here To Make Friends”, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa FL
2012 “I’m Gonna Collect Until I Die…”, Center Gallery, Tampa, FL
2011 “Master of Ceremonies”, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, FL
“Deadly Denizens of My Own Natural Habitats”, Neighborhood Watch, Tampa, FL
“Blood Beast of Demon Swamp” Tampa, FL
“Bestial Delights”, Oliver Gallery, Tampa, FL
“Masters of the University: Ultimate Fighting Exhibition”, Hurricane Boxing Gym, Tampa, FL
2010 “Starbuck and Gregory Peck”, Seminole Heights Exhibition, Tampa, FL
2009 “2-D Extravaganza” Ver (Art) Gallery, Seattle, WA
“All the Better to Eat You With”, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Seattle, WA
2007 “Pretty Lame”, Ceramics and Metal Arts Gallery, Seattle, WA, curated by Jason Huff
Print Bibliography
2010 Butterfly in the Fire, College of the Arts Research Catalog, Tampa, FL