Curriculum Vitae

2007-04-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

C.V. (selection): Marcel F.P.J. Baaijens (Dutch born, New Zealand citizen)
contact details: marcel[dot]baaijens[at]gmail[dot]com

EDUCATION

1996-1999 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA, Master of Art and Art Education
1995 & 2003 Interactive Drawing Therapy (Russell Withers), Wellington
1976-1985 University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, Master of Science (Architecture)
1982-1984 National Folk Dance Centre (L.C.V.), Amsterdam, The Netherlands (International Folk Dance)

GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

2010 AKO Aotearoa Reasearch Grant
2001-2006 Various grants, for operation of studio-gallery for artists with intellectual disabilities.
1996 The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, Merit Scholarship
1989 New Zealand Ministry of Internal Affairs, Grant for dance research and development in Europe
1989 The Hillary Commission for Recreation and Sport, Grant for production of instructional dance therapy video and manual

AWARDS

1999 Award, for video documentary: This drawing Looks Intelligent. CDT-Superfest XIX- International Media festival on Disabilities, Berkeley, Ca, USA.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY

EXHIBITIONS (selection)

2007 Bridge Guard Residence, Bridge Guard 7, Sturovo, Slovakia, (artist)
2007 Bridge Guard Residence, Borders and Barriers, Sturovo, Slovakia, (artist)
2001-2006 Art Compass Gallery, various exhibitions, Wellington, N.Z., (Curator)
2005 91 Aro Street, Quick, Wellington, N.Z., (artist)
1999 Gallery 2, Art and Queery, Chicago, U.S.A., (Artist, Performer)
1999 Video Machete Gallery, Chicago, U.S.A., Hemispheres(international), (Curator)
1999 Gallery 1926, Constructing Community, Chicago, USA (Co-curator)
1998 Austin Special, 1998 "This Drawing Looks Intelligent", Chicago, U.S.A., (Curator)
1998 Chicago Cultural Center, You’re In My Space, Chicago, U.S.A. (Co-curator)
1994 Devotion, Art Exhibition, Wellington, N.Z. (Artist)
1989 New Zealand-Netherlands Society, Wellington, N.Z. (Artist)

CONFERENCES

2004 Coming of Age National Conference, Wellington, Invited Speaker, Curator
2003 The Correspondence School National Conference, Wellington, Invited Speaker
2000 Look Wellington 2000 NZRA Conference, Wellington, Invited Panelist
1999 The Arts and Expressive Therapies National Conference, Bulls, Invited Speaker
1993 National Dance Conference, Bulls, New Zealand, Invited Speaker and Panelist

WORK HISTORY

Art:

2009-current: The Learning Connection, Mentor/Art Educator
2006-current 'The Accidental Pilgrim' (video documentary), producer, writer, editor, camera. Independent production.
2007 The Orphanage, Artist-in-Residence, Art facilitator, Sturovo, Slovakia
2001-2006 Art Compass Studio-Gallery, Wellington, Founder/Director/Art Facilitator/Curator
2000-2001 Vincent’s Art Workshop, Acting Studio Coordinator, Wellington
2000 Arts Access Aotearoa, National Arts Advocate, Wellington
1998-1999 Little City Foundation, Artist-in-Residence, Palatine, U.S.A.
1998-1999 Austin Special, Art Programme Founder, Director, Artist-in-Residence, Chicago, U.S.A.
1997 Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, (adults), intern, Chicago U.S.A
1993-1994 Marcel Qui? Gallery, proprietor retail outlet, Wellington.
1990-1992 Roxburgh 5 Workshops, member of artists co-operative, Wellington.
1988-1996 Art Unlimited, I produced and marketed objects in a variety of media; stained glass, watercolours, and jewelry at national craft shows, fairs and markets, New Zealand

Dance:

1988-current: Sit Dancing International, Creator/Tutor/Presenter/Trainer, Freelance. New Zealand, Australia. Design, produce and teach dance programme for frail elderly and people with disabilities, conducting staff training, presenting at conferences and A.G.M.’s of national organisations.
1982-2005 International Folk Dance, Tutor and Choreographer, Freelance Netherlands, Ireland, England, New Zealand, Australia, U.S.A. Community groups, dance schools, special events.
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Marcel Baaijens