Bio – Mueller, Ellen

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Ellen Mueller

Education:

  • B.A. Bemidji State University
  • B.S. Bemidji State University
  • M.F.A. University of South Florida

Taught:

  • Assistant Professor of Art 2012-2017
Courses Taught:
Portfolio Prep – [2 sections]
Senior Seminar – [1 section]
Art Abroad (Ireland) – [1 section, May Term]
Intermedia: Video Art – [1 section]
Intermedia: Internet & Art – [1 section]
Intermedia: Memories & Microcontrollers – [1 section]
Intermedia: Food & Art – [1 section]
Intermedia: Natural versus Unnatural – [1 section]
Intermedia: Sound Art – [1 section, May Term]
Installation Art: Utopias – [1 section]
Performance Art: Gender Focus – [1 section]
3D Design – [3 sections]
Drawing I: Drawing from Life – [4 sections]
Drawing II: Alternative Media – [1 section]
Drawing II: Sources, Influences, Styles – [2 section]
Drawing II: Graphic Novels – [1 section]
Painting I: Painting from Life – [2 sections]
Painting II: Sources, Influences, Styles – [1 section]
Painting II: First World Problems – [1 section]
Notes:
  • Mueller has a vast resume of Residencies, Performance Art, Exhibitions, Grants, Awards, and Publications, which can be seen on her webpage at http://ellenmueller.com/
  • Her publications include a groundbreaking art textbook, published by Oxford Press in 2016
  • Podcast Paths Traveled includes episodes by community members and faculty and staff at West Virginia Wesleyan College from October 2016 to April 2017.
    • Tom Schoffler – Halloween on Main Street
    • Bill Mallory – Walking Commute to and from WVWC
    • Noel W. Tenney on Main Street
    • Robby Quarles on Meade Street
    • Shauna Jones at City Park
    • J.J. Ford at Upshur County Trails
    • Eric Waggoner – Gathering Spots Downtown
    • Dianna Kimble -One Block of Main Street
    • Heather Schneider – Gathering of Lateral Love Walk
    • Callie Cronin Sams – WV State Wildlife Center
    • Lisa Ann Critchfield – Dog Park Plan
    • 2017 Omicron Delta Kappa – Honorary Membership for leadership in scholarship, creative arts, and service & engagement in the community
    • 2016 Phi Kappa Phi – Honorary Member for extraordinary work in scholarship
Notable Service:
2017 . Katherine Johnson Statue Initiative – Fundraised and organized execution of bronze statue of famed West Virginian scientist in Buckhannon WV
2016 .  What We Share – Project developer: a social media interactive installation involving 6 vinyl drawings in the street-facing windows of downtown Buckhannon, WV buildings. Participants were encouraged to find all six and post photos online
2016 .  In Common – Executed public mural based on local iconic objects, such as the park benches and lamps one sees throughout the town, bringing attention to shared local resources
2015 .  Synergism – 3D print-on-demand sculptural street art project installed across the WVWC campus and Buckhannon City Hall
2012-2017 .  Took students on semesterly field trips to New York City, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Columbus OH, Cleveland OH, and Cincinnati OH
2012-2016.  Volunteer Yoga Instructor – West Virginia Wesleyan College Wellness Center

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