Rene Fletcher
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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Education
**** *.*.*., ********, Louisiana State University
**** *******, ************ ******* ** Fine Arts
1998 Philadelphia College of Textile and Science, Textile Design
1976 Bachelor of Interior Design, Louisiana State University
1975 Bachelor of Science, General Studies, Louisiana State University
Teaching Experience
2007 2013 Tangipahoa Parish Schools, Magnet Schools ( trained in IB)
2006 2007 Southeastern University, Northshore High School students, drawing
2006 2007 Southern University, understanding the arts, drawing, art history
2004 2006 Louisiana State University, basic drawing, basic design
2005 2006 LSU Union, Leisure Classes, abstract painting, basic drawing, painting
2005 2006 Brighton Academy, special needs children
2004 2006 Saint Tammany Art Association, children's art classes
2002 2003 First Cost Technical Institute, St. Augustine, Florida, drawing, ceramics
2002 2003 Flagler College, printmaking, ceramics
2003 2003 St. Johns County Head Start Summer Program, ceramics
2002 2003 Bayview Samantha Wilson Care Center, St. art for senior citizens
2001 2003 Rene Isabella's Art Studio, painting, drawing, ceramics
1999 2000 Cheltenham Art Center, adult painting, children's art
Work Experience
2002 2003 owner/ Rene Isabella’s Studio, art classes in paintin g, drawing and ceramics
2000 2002 owner/ designer, Rene Isabella, ceramic designs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1989 1993 owner/ operator, Rene Fletcher LTD. Antique Store, Dania, Florida
1983 1985 interior design, Burger King Corporation, Miami, Florida
1979 1982 interior design, Litton Industries, Miami, Florida
1997 1978 manager, Max Contemporary Furnishings, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Solo Shows
Nov 2006 Rani’s, Covington, Louisiana
May 2006 Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Gallery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 2006 Foster Hall Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec. 2005 Shoenfelt Law Firm, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 2005 Arnold and Associates, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jan. 2000 Daffy's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec. 1993 Coral Gables Federal, Coral Gables, Florida
Selected Juried Exhibitions
May 2007 “Tom Peyton Annual Show,” First prize, Juror, Melody Guichet
Dec. 2005 "Cobalt View," LSU Union Art Gallery, Juror: Doyle Gertjejansen
Jul. 2005 "40th Artist Exhibition" St Tammy Art Association, Juror: R. Barilleaux
Covington, Louisiana
Mar. 2005 "22nd Open Exhibition" Visual Arts Alliance, Juror: Anne Shaw Lancaster,
Houston, Texas
Apr. 2005 "Art and Money," The Shaw Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Feb. 2002 "The Cutting Edge Show," Juror: Ken McMillian, St. Augustine, Florida
Jul. 2001 "Yellow Springs, PAFA Fellowship Show," Yellow Springs, Pennsylvania
Apr 2000 "60th in the Arts 2000 Annual Award Show," Juror: Stacy Smith, Cheltenham
Pennsylvania
Jun. 1997 "Rittenhouse Arts Show," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Selected Group Exhibitions
Jun 2012 “Dream Catchers” Invitational, The Shaw Center LSU Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jul 2011 “Decadence” Invitational, The Glassell Gallery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Aug 2011 Universal Unitarian Summer Show, Abita, Louisiana
Jul 2010 “Space 2010” Invitational, LSU, Shaw Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jul 2010 “ Summer Invitational” North Shore Unitarian Church
Jul 2008 StTammany Art Center, Auction, Covington, Louisiana
Jan. 2007 “Hot In A Cool Space” Invitational, St. Tammany Arts, Lacombe, Louisiana
Jul. 2007 “The State Fair” Invitational, The Shaw Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jan. 2007 “Faculty Show,” Southeastern University, Hammond, Louisiana
Jul. 2006 “Sofa Show,” Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jun. 2005 "Fresh Greens," Invitational, The Shaw Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Apr. 2005 "Venus Envy," Invitational, Oculus Gallery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jun. 2004 "Blue Show,” Foster Hall Gallery, LSU School of Art
Sept. 2005 "Graduate Show," Foster Hall Gallery, LSU School of Art
Sept 2004 "Graduate Show," Foster Hall Gallery, LSU School of Art
Sept. 2003 "Graduate Show," Foster Hall Gallery, LSU School of Art
Feb. 2002 "Members Show," St. Augustine Art Association, St. Augustine, Florida
Apr. 2002 Lime Light Theater, Invitational, St, Augustine, Florida
May, 1999 Museum of American Art, "Student Show," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May, 1997 Museum of American Art, "Student Show," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May, 1996 Museum of American Art, "Student Show," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jul. - 1994 Lucky Street Gallery, Key West, Florida
Nov. 1993 South Miami Art Show, South Miami, Florida
May, 1993 A. E. "Bean" Backus Gallery, Florida
Feb. 1995 Moore Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov. 1996 Moore Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar. 1993 "Domestic Violence," Bakehouse, Miami, Florida
Reviews
"Cobalt View," The Advocat, Baton Rouge, December 12, 2005
"Rene Isabella Studios," First Cost Entertainer, St. Augustine, March 9, 2002
"Scared Spaces," First Cost Entertainer, St. Augustine November, 16, 2002
"A Look at What's Going On," The St. Augustine Record, St. Augustine, November 8, 2002
" Burger King: Space savings add up," The New Office, Miami, September 24, 1984
Publications
"Summertime," The St. Augustine Record, St. Augustine, May, 20 2002
"W hy make Art," The St. Augustine Record, St. Augustine, April 12, 2002
Awards and Professional Organizations
2007 ”Tom Peyton Annual Show” First Prize
2006 The Dean’s Medal, Louisiana State University
2005 "The Cobalt View," Co-op Bookstore 2nd place prize
2003 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 4.0 grade average
2001 "The Cutting Edge Show," St. Augustine, Florida, 2nd place prize
1997 John R. Conner Memorial Prize, Pennsylvania Academy
1997 Ruth and Ben Wolf Printmaking Prize, Pennsylvania Academy
1996 Color Woodcut Purchase Prize, Pennsylvania Academy
1995 Woman's Caucus for the Arts, Coconut Grove, Florida
1981 National Council for Interior Design Qualification
1976 President, Institute of Business Designer, Student Chapter, Louisiana State University