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Sharron Ott 

(708) 738-0558

ottart.org                                                                                        108 West Telegraph Street

sharronottart@gmail.com                                                                          Dowagiac Michigan

SUMMARY

   A visionary artist recognized for making significant contributions to the community through the arts and education. A highly motivated and resourceful professional, proficient in oral as well as visual communications. Possessing an in-depth understanding of diverse client needs and business methodologies. 

Successful and effective in organization, and coordination of exhibitions, special events, and meetings. Self motivated, committed, and dedicated, with proven competency in carrying projects to a purposeful conclusion. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Director and Co-Founder of Blue Dart Art 501c3, Cass County Mi, 2017-present: curation, education, business management
• Director and Owner Ott Art: curation, art creation, marketing, teaching, interior design, and murals for residential and commercial customers 1996-present
• Teaching:  
• Blue Dart Art, Dowagiac Mi 2017-present                                                                    
• DePaul University, lecturing, Chicago Il 2008-present
• Dominican University, lecturing, River Forest Il 2008-present 
• Roosevelt University, lecturing, Chicago Il 2008-present
• Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Mi 2018-present   
• Oak Park Art League, Oak Park Il 2007-2017  
• Proviso Township High Schools, type 39 certification, Forest Park Il 2007-2016
• Oak Park Arts District, art camps K-5, Oak Park Il 2010-2012
• Curriculum writing, creating project based programs, with a strong emphasis on art awareness
• Books published  
• Ott Cuboctohedron Color Theory, written and illustrated, 2022  
• The Tournament of Magic, written and illustrated, 2022
• Walking: Natures Perfect Exercise, Illustrated, author: Pamela Khim  2004  
• What Ray Wrote, Illustrated, author: Ray Horsley  1996                            
• Theatre Arts
• Cirque Du Soleil, scenic art, props, costumes, Allegria Tour North America 1991-1994 
• Steppenwolf Theatre, scenic art, props, Chicago Il  1995 
• Red Moon Theatre, set design, scenic art, Chicago Il 1995 
• Ron Guard Studio, scenic art, Chicago Il 1995-1997
• Judge for Art Competitions
• Proos Pure Michigan Summer Photo Contest, Southwest Mi 2017
• LaGrange Artist Guild Annual Show, La Grange, IL 2015
• West Suburban Artist Guild Annual Show, River Forest, IL 2014
• Organizer of community projects
• Blue Dart Art, special events, Cass County Mi,
• Lexington School, with, Dominican University, and PLCCA, youth mural projects,  Maywood Il
• Neighborhood United Methodist, youth mural projects,Sunday School and VBS, Maywood Il
• Hyde Park Community Center, Summer Camp, youth mural, Chicago Il
• Lutheran Church Charities, Organizing service event/art exhibition, St. Matthew Chicago Il

EDUCATION

• The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelors of Fine Art, major: Painting / Art & Tech
• Ringling College of Art and Design, major: Fine Art, Sarasota Fl
• Eleanor King Hookam, Private Instruction: Fine Art, Elmhurst Il 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  Office suite, Photo Shop, In Design, Final Cut Pro, Holography, Video filming and editing