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| Education |
| 2004-06 |
Currently Obtaining Master of Fine Arts: Sculpture, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
| 2001-04 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Sculpture and Extended Media, Magma Cum Laude, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Cumulative GPA, 3.91. |
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| Honors |
| 2005-06 |
Graduate Teaching Associateship (Summer Qtr.), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
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Graduate Teaching Associateship (Spring Qtr.), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
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Graduate Teaching Associateship (Winter Qtr.), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
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Graduate Teaching Associateship (Autumn Qtr.), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
| 2005 |
Edith Fergus Gilmore Materials Grant: $1400, Edith Fergus Gilmore Foundation, Columbus, OH. |
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Graduate Teaching Associateship (Summer Qtr.), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
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Purchase Award for Ohio Staters Collection: $500, The Ohio Staters Collection, Columbus, OH. |
| 2004 |
John Cavanaugh Fellowship: $9000, John Cavanaugh Foundation, Washington DC. |
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Full Wavier of Tuition and Fees for MFA Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. |
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Distinguished Achievement Award, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. |
| 2003 |
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Undergraduate Fellowship: $4000, Sculpture, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. |
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Student Fine Arts Exhibition Dean's Award: $500, Selected by juror Sarah Finlay (Curator Fusebox Gallery, Washington D.C.), Anderson Gallery. |
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James Bradford Scholarship: $550, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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Harold North Award, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
| 2002 |
Social Justice Art Show - Third Place, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. |
| 2001-04 |
School of the Arts Dean's List, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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| Exhibitions and Lectures |
| 2006 |
WESTHOFF is in TOWN (MFA Thesis Show), My Home, 2323 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH. |
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The Ohio State University Graduate Show, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, OH. |
| 2005 |
Conversations and Coffee Artist's Talk, Cultural Arts Center, Columbus, OH. |
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Art:Word/Word:Art, Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery, The Ohio State University, Marion Campus. |
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The Ohio State University Graduate Show, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, OH. |
| 2004 |
Pulse 2004: Emerging Artists Biennial, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
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Senior Show: Virginia Commonwealth University, 1000 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. |
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VCU Fine Arts Juried Student Exhibition, juror Ashley Kistler (Curator of The Hand Workshop Art Center in Richmond, VA), Anderson Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
| 2003 |
WESTHOFF, Student Commons Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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VCU Fine Arts Juried Student Exhibition, juror Sarah Finlay (Curator Fusebox Gallery, Washington D.C.),Anderson Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
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Artists Lecture, Art foundation Department, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, FAB Gallery, 1000 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. |
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1708 Gallery's 6th Annual Wearable Art, La Difference International Furnishings, Richmond, VA. |
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Untitled: Art Club: Fall Juried Show, Juried by Mark Harris (Visiting Artist, VCU Faculty) & Peter Calvert (Director of 1708 Gallery), Orange Door Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
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Match Box/Shoe Box II: Small Works Show, FAB Gallery, 1000 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. |
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Second Saturday: Underground Art Festival, Polkadot Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
| 2002 |
Redroom: VCU/MICA/GMU Undergraduate Juried Sculpture Exhibition, 202 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. |
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1708 Gallery's 5th Annual Wearable Art, La Difference International Furnishings, Richmond, VA. |
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...tion: Art Club: Fall Juried Show, Juried by Chris Norris (VCU Faculty), Polkadot Gallery, Richmond, VA. |
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Match Box/Shoe Box: Small Works Show, FAB Gallery, 1000 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA. |
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| Bibliography |
| 2005 |
Cervantes, Alice. "Sticker shock: Artist arrested after pasting messages in public", The Columbus Dispatch, August 12, 2005, Section B-1, B-2 |
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Starker, Melissa. "Out from the Crowd", Alive, Feburary 2, 2005, Music, Art & Culture. |
| 2004 |
Armendi, Nicole. "Is That Art?", Style Weekly, May 12, 2004, Arts Section |
| 2003 |
Bland, Elizabeth. "Young Artist With an Edge", Free Lance Star, July 9, 2003, Section C-1, C-10 |
| 2002 |
Boisseau, Susan. "Curious Couture", Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 30, 2002, Section E-6 |
| 2000 |
Thomas, Jennie. "Interview with Skateboarder Christopher Westhoff", Teen Ink, Online - TeenInk.com |
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| Employment |
| 2006 |
Artist Assistant to: Todd Slaughter |
| 2005-06 |
Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University. |
| 2003 |
Woodshop Technician, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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- Maintained woodshop and tools. Helped students with their projects. |
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Artist Assistant to: Bill Fisher, Steve Clark, Diego Sanchez, David Kohan, and others. |
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- Constructed wood panels for their paintings. |
| 2001-03 |
Cabinet Makers Apprentice, Harrison Higgins Inc. |
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- Helped in every step of the construction and repair of fine furniture. Familiar with many fine woodworking tools, techniques, and finishes. |
| 2000-04 |
Skateboard Ramp Constructor, Fair Oaks Church. |
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- Designed and constructed numerous skateboarding ramps/obstacles out of wood, metal, and synthetic materials. |
| 2000-01 |
Owner, Frequency Skateboards. |
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- Designed many graphics for skateboards, t-shirts, stickers, and other small products. Created web pages, skateboarding videos, and advertisements. Managed all financial transactions including state and income taxes. Managed a skate team and organized contests and other promotional events. |
| 2000-01 |
Sales Associate, East Coast Board Co. |
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- Assembled and repaired skateboards. Assisted customers with their shopping and questions about various skateboard gear and maintenance. Helped to maintain desired products and proper inventory in the store |
| 2000-01 |
Skatepark Designer/Constructor, Fredericksburg Park Authority. |
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- Designed and constructed skateboard ramps out of steel and treated wood with a budget of $25,000 |
| 2000-01 |
Head of Skateboard Pro Shop, Vans Skatepark, Vans Inc. |
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- Was in charge of the skateboard pro-shop. Shop expert in skateboard related questions. Controlled inventory and chose what products needed to be ordered. Gave private skate instruction to beginner skateboarders. |
| 1999 |
Golf Cart attendant, Gauntlet Golf Course. |
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- Maintained the carts for daily use. Helped with golfing tournaments and other events. |
| 1998-99 |
Skatepark Designer/ Constructor, Stafford Park Authority. |
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- Designed and constructed skateboard ramps with a budget of $20,000. Did every step from the initial preparation of the area to the final coat of paint. |
| 1998-99 |
Camp Counselor/Skateboard Instructor, Woodward Skateboard Camp. |
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- Was counselor for 15-20 kids age 15-18 for one week periods. Maintained the living area and helped with camp life. Gave skateboard instruction to beginner skateboarders. There were many other jobs that required my help for the camp to run smoothly. |
| 1998 |
Server, Red Lobster. |
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- Served entrees and drinks at a busy upscale food chain. |
| 1997-98 |
Crew Leader, Burger King. |
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- Helped out with the busy fast food environment. Checked daily to see that the store is running properly. |
| 1995-96 |
Produce Department, Food Lion. |
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- Stocked and prepared food for the produce department. Maintained the produce work area to above the required standards. |
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