Fine Arts Visual Artist

NOUR GABSI

**** ****** ***, **** *****, CA *****

Tel: 916-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

Aspiring artist with a strong foundation in traditional and contemporary art forms, seeking an internship to leverage artistic skills and contribute to an enriching environment at the University of Santa Cruz.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Fine Arts

University of California, Santa Cruz

June 2024

Associate Degree in Studio Art

American River College

May 2022

STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE:

Design in Europe – UC Davis

(July 1, 2023 - July 29, 2023)

Visited the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to explore the intersection of design and narrative through hands-on classes:

●DES 187: Narrative Environments – Focused on storytelling through spatial design and cultural context.

●DES 198: Directed Group Study – Collaborative project applying design theories in practical settings.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Eduardo Carrillo Scholarship

University of California, Santa Cruz

Awarded for artistic excellence and contributions to the arts community (May 2024)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Kids 1st Home Daycare

Artist and Activity Coordinator

Sacramento, CA

(2018-2022)

- Directed arts and crafts activities for preschoolers

- Painted interior and exterior facilities

University of California Santa Cruz

Food Service Assistant

Santa Cruz, CA

(2022-2024)

- Managed preparation and service of food items

- Provided excellent customer service

- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining areas

Polar Express Volunteer

California State Railroad Museum Foundation

Sacramento, CA

(November - December 2024)

-Assisted with the overall operation of a large-scale holiday event, ensuring a memorable experience for guests.

-Managed guest onboarding and provided logistical support during train rides.

-Prepared and served refreshments in the hospitality area, maintaining cleanliness and organization.

-Supported event setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operations throughout the season.

Sacramento History Museum (Present)

Volunteer Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer, Sacramento, CA

Engaged in research, costume creation, and event setup/breakdown to showcase Sacramento and Gold Rush history from 1848-1880.

Supported the living history team by preparing materials and environments for educational and public presentations.

Contributed to enhancing the visitor experience by maintaining historical accuracy and quality in program execution.

EXHIBITIONS:

●Watercolor painting at the Performing Art Center at Rio Americano, Sacramento (Spring 2018)

●Virtual Open Studio for Art 184: Art + Design, UCSC (Fall 2022)

●Virtual Open Studio for Art 125: Environmental Art Studio, UCSC (Fall 2022)

●Open Studios for Art 80T: Digital Tools For Visual Art, UCSC (Winter 2023)

●Open Studios for Art 137: Outdoor Painter's Project, UCSC (Spring 2023)

●Open Studios for Art 10D: 2D Foundation, UCSC (Fall 2023)

●Visual Journal from Design in Europe Study Abroad Program, UC Davis Design Museum (December 16, 2024 - May 2, 2025)

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

●Advanced Art Class (High School)

●Drawing and Composition I (American River College, Fall 2019)

●Renaissance and Tradition Art (American River College)

● Environmental Art Studio (UCSC)

●3D Art and Design (UCSC)

●Art 80T: Digital Tools For Visual Art (UCSC)

●Art 137: Outdoor Painter's Project (UCSC)

●Art 10D: 2D Foundation (UCSC)

●DES 187: Narrative Environments (UC Davis)

●DES 198: Directed Group Study (UC Davis)

Continued Education (ARC):

BUSTEC 300.1 Keyboarding/Applications: Beginning: Fall 2024

Developed foundational touch typing skills covering alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. Focused on improving keyboarding techniques and accuracy for beginners and typists needing to correct improper techniques.

BUSTEC 300.2 Keyboarding/Applications: Document Formatting, Spring 2025

Will enhance document formatting skills and keyboarding proficiency for academic, employment, and personal business purposes. Set to further develop word processing skills using office-level software for various document types, emphasizing grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.

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