Look at the world and react to it. That simple statement forms the lowest common denominator in all of my teaching and helps me remember that what a teacher does is introduce and culture vocabulary that students will use to react in their own way. This reminder encourages me to consciously develop classes are about communication. Classes that allow students to harness their own inherent power to react. Through creative examples and critical assignments, a student will quickly understand that we transform our vocabulary to best express our view and reach out to different people. This understanding combined with mastery of diverse technical processes, in-depth visual literacy, and an opportunity to specialize their personal vocabulary will equip students to be successful artists and designers.
education
MFA Photography
Savannah College of Art and Design
2006
BFA Photography
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
2004
academic experience
Assistant Professor
School of Art, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
2007-Present
Instructor
Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport, ME
2005-Present
Assistant Savannah College of Art and Design
2006
Assistant
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI
2002-2004
professional experience
Web & Print Designer
Active Sports Inc., St. Paul, MN
2006-2007
Studio Assistant
Caponigro Arts, Cushing, ME
2005-2006
exhibitions
Photography for Social Change Invitational Auction Exhibition, Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2009
Flora & Fauna, Newspace Center for Photography (First place juror award), Portland, OR, Juror: Laura Valenti
2009
6th Photographic Image Biennial Exhibition, William B. Grey Gallery, Greensville, NC, Jurors: Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison
(upcoming) Information: The Artwork of Jay Gould & Joey Slaughter, Enterprise Center Gallery, Ruston, LA
solo * A Participatory Universe, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
2008
Annual Fellowship Exhibition (honorable mention), Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh, PA
The Louisiana Seven, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA
Faculty Exhibition, Louisiana Tech School of Art Gallery, Ruston, LA
Louisiana's Finest, Arender Gallery, Monroe, LA
solo * A Participatory Universe, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
2007
Convergences of Art and Science II, Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins, CO
Louisiana's Finest, Arender Gallery, Monroe, LA
solo * A Reclaiming, Julia Dean Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2006
The Gift, Red Gallery, Savannah, GA
Showcase, Shanghai Center, Shanghai, China
Alumni Showcase, West Elm Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Levitation, Starland Gallery, Savannah, GA
Annual Juried Exhibition, Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA
A Reclaiming, Alexander Gallery, Savannah, GA
Divergence, West Gallery, Savannah, GA
S.T.I.F.F.E. The Best of 10 Years, Davies Theater, Eau Claire, WI
Out of Nest, Starland Gallery, Savannah, GA
The 404, Studio 220 Gallery, Savannah, GA
2005
Tulips, Orleans Gallery, Savannah, GA
Silverworks, May Poetter Gallery, Savannah, GA
*Opposing Landscapes, Acoustic Gallery, Eau Claire, WI
2004
Page 13, Racy’s Gallery, Eau Claire, WI
Annual Juried Exhibition, Chippewa Regional Art Center, Eau Claire, WI
awards/grants
Newspace Center for Photography, First Place juror award
2009
Silver Eye Center for Photography, Honorable Mention
2008
Summer Faculty Research Grant
Berenice Abbott Prize
2006
SPE Jeannie Pierce Award
Review Santa Fe Scholarship
Best Use of Visual Medium, Student Independent Film Festival, Eau Claire, WI
2004
Student / Faculty Collaborative Grant
University of Wisconsin
2003
lectures & panels
Silver & Ink, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA
2009
Ohio State University, Youngstown, OH
South Eastern College Art Conference, New Orleans, LA
2008
Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA
Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, ME
Society for Photographic Education, National Conference, Miami,FL
undergraduate programs
studio
jonathan donehoo
Look at the world and react to it. That simple statement forms the lowest common denominator in all of my teaching and helps me remember that what a teacher does is introduce and culture vocabulary that students will use to react in their own way. This reminder encourages me to consciously develop classes are about communication. Classes that allow students to harness their own inherent power to react. Through creative examples and critical assignments, a student will quickly understand that we transform our vocabulary to best express our view and reach out to different people. This understanding combined with mastery of diverse technical processes, in-depth visual literacy, and an opportunity to specialize their personal vocabulary will equip students to be successful artists and designers.
