Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae 2021
Tamara A. Jones
+1 626.365.8240
tamara@tamaraajones.com
tamaraa.jones@yahoo.com
Currently Residing In:
Altadena, California
Education
2020-2021 Creative Visionary Program-Art2Life With Nicholas Wilton
1990-1991 Life Drawing Classes at California Art Institute in Calabasas, CA
1989-1990 Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Platt College of Design, Los Angeles, CA
1974-1976 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, CA
1972-1974 Associate of Arts Degree, Majoring in Art History, West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA
Solo Exhibitions
2013-2017 Tamara A. Jones Visual Artist Annual Open Studio Shows, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Group Exhibitions
2016 Saudi Center for Fine Art, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2012-2015 Artist of KAUST, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Annual Art Exhibit, Thuwal Saudi Arabia
2013 Arab British Centre, London, England: Closing Exhibition of Out of Arabia: Landscapes of the Arabian Penninsula
2013 Desert Designs Art Gallery, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2013 British Council and Naila Art Gallery: Opening of Out of Arabia Exhibit: Landscapes of the Arabian Penninsula
2010 Glendale Arts Brand Library Exhibit, Glendale California, USA
2010 City of Glendale-Open Studio Tour, USA
1990 Portfolio '90: The Arts Associates & Cultural Affairs Division of Huntington Beach
1989-1990 Various Venues in Laguna & Huntington Beach Through The Arts Associates of Orange County
Commissions
Paintings and Digital Art are in a Number of Private Collections Throughout the USA, Switzerland, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia.
The Last Three Years of My Art Practice
2020 to Current Date-Working on a New Body of Paintings/Mixed Media Pieces (To Be Posted Soon)
2017-2020 Relocation and Hiatus. Time for Reflection and Exploring New Directions in My Art Practice
Past Experiences
2015-2017 Private and Group Art Instruction, Art Chats and Shows at KAUST
2014-2015 Co Curating of Artist of KAUST Exhibits
2012-2015 Teaching Workshops-Self Directed Art Group at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
2001-2011 Free Lance Design and Commissioned Mixed Media Art and Paintings and Digital Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
1990-2001 Aided in Development of In-House Graphic Arts Department, Worked as Graphic Designer Which Included Illustration Assignments and Art Direction for Foursquare International in Los Angeles, California.
Awards
2012 Placed 2nd in the First Round of the Out of Arabia Juried Show Presented by British Council in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Appearances in Popular Media
Arab News: October 5, 2013, An American Artist's Arabian Inspiration by Saeed Al-Asmari
BBC Afaq program https://www.facebook.com/BBCArabicAfaq
Professional Activities
Vice President of The KAUST Art Club
Volunteer Member of the Office of the Arts KAUST University,
Member of KAUST Photography Club, Self Directed Groups of Individuals for the Arts Located on the KAUST Campus, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Artisan-Los Angeles Art Associates, Los Angeles, California, USA
Center for Cultural Innovation, Los Angeles, California, USA
Current Professional Membership:
Art2Life Academy, International, Multidisciplinary Artist Community
Past Professional Memberships:
Graphic Artist Guild of Los Angeles, California, USA
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, California, USA
The Arts Associates of Orange County, California, USA
Art Director and Design in Orange County, California, USA
Tamara A. Jones
+1 626.365.8240
tamara@tamaraajones.com
tamaraa.jones@yahoo.com
Currently Residing In:
Altadena, California
Education
2020-2021 Creative Visionary Program-Art2Life With Nicholas Wilton
1990-1991 Life Drawing Classes at California Art Institute in Calabasas, CA
1989-1990 Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Platt College of Design, Los Angeles, CA
1974-1976 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, CA
1972-1974 Associate of Arts Degree, Majoring in Art History, West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA
Solo Exhibitions
2013-2017 Tamara A. Jones Visual Artist Annual Open Studio Shows, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Group Exhibitions
2016 Saudi Center for Fine Art, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2012-2015 Artist of KAUST, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Annual Art Exhibit, Thuwal Saudi Arabia
2013 Arab British Centre, London, England: Closing Exhibition of Out of Arabia: Landscapes of the Arabian Penninsula
2013 Desert Designs Art Gallery, Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2013 British Council and Naila Art Gallery: Opening of Out of Arabia Exhibit: Landscapes of the Arabian Penninsula
2010 Glendale Arts Brand Library Exhibit, Glendale California, USA
2010 City of Glendale-Open Studio Tour, USA
1990 Portfolio '90: The Arts Associates & Cultural Affairs Division of Huntington Beach
1989-1990 Various Venues in Laguna & Huntington Beach Through The Arts Associates of Orange County
Commissions
Paintings and Digital Art are in a Number of Private Collections Throughout the USA, Switzerland, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia.
The Last Three Years of My Art Practice
2020 to Current Date-Working on a New Body of Paintings/Mixed Media Pieces (To Be Posted Soon)
2017-2020 Relocation and Hiatus. Time for Reflection and Exploring New Directions in My Art Practice
Past Experiences
2015-2017 Private and Group Art Instruction, Art Chats and Shows at KAUST
2014-2015 Co Curating of Artist of KAUST Exhibits
2012-2015 Teaching Workshops-Self Directed Art Group at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
2001-2011 Free Lance Design and Commissioned Mixed Media Art and Paintings and Digital Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
1990-2001 Aided in Development of In-House Graphic Arts Department, Worked as Graphic Designer Which Included Illustration Assignments and Art Direction for Foursquare International in Los Angeles, California.
Awards
2012 Placed 2nd in the First Round of the Out of Arabia Juried Show Presented by British Council in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Appearances in Popular Media
Arab News: October 5, 2013, An American Artist's Arabian Inspiration by Saeed Al-Asmari
BBC Afaq program https://www.facebook.com/BBCArabicAfaq
Professional Activities
Vice President of The KAUST Art Club
Volunteer Member of the Office of the Arts KAUST University,
Member of KAUST Photography Club, Self Directed Groups of Individuals for the Arts Located on the KAUST Campus, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Artisan-Los Angeles Art Associates, Los Angeles, California, USA
Center for Cultural Innovation, Los Angeles, California, USA
Current Professional Membership:
Art2Life Academy, International, Multidisciplinary Artist Community
Past Professional Memberships:
Graphic Artist Guild of Los Angeles, California, USA
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles, California, USA
The Arts Associates of Orange County, California, USA
Art Director and Design in Orange County, California, USA