DANIEL DROSSMAN
Born: Chapel Hill, N.C. (1977)
35 West 65th street #1F
New York, NY 10023
(503) 957-7720
dandrossman@gmail.com
Education
2006 — "Studio in a School" (Training to foster art creativity)
2004-2006 — School of Visual Arts, New York, NY (MFA)
2002-2003 — Portland State University, Portland OR (Printmaking)
2000-2002 — Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR (Graphic Design)
1995-1999 — Guilford College, Greensboro, NC (BA)
Art Teacher
1998-2000 — Center for Creative Arts, Greensboro, NC
- Instructor for courses in "Drawing and Painting", "Comic Book Heroes", "Printmaking" and "Sculpture"
- Developed and implemented lesson plans targeted for children with special need
- Organized, facilitated and supervised instructional field trips to art galleries
1998-2000 — Bessemer Elementary School, Greensboro, NC
- Developed, coordinated and taught after school programs in the arts for grades K-5
1998-2000 — Guilford College, Private Tutoring, Greensboro, NC
- Private instruction in the arts for elementary school children
- Facilitated self-learning through exposure to various art resources
Practicing Painter and Artist
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2009
- "Friends", Minibar, Brooklyn, NY
- "Teetering The Line", Apartment Show, Brooklyn, NY
2006
- "The Unexpected Turn"
- Brooklyn Artists Gym, Brooklyn, NY
2005
- "New Works", Julep, New York, NY
- "Elements", Stumptown, Portland, OR
- "Perspective", Solaris, Greensboro, NC
2004
- "Tighten Your Abs", Solaris, Greensboro, NC
2001
- "Dan Drossman", Surroundings Gallery, Chapel Hill, NC
2000
- "Dancing Mural", Chalise Lunch, San German, Puerto Rico
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2011
- "Crestfest" , Crest Hardware, Brooklyn, NY
2008
- "Square Foot Show", Art Gotham, New York, NY
2007
- "BAG Works", D.U.M.B.O. Arts Festival, Brooklyn NY
2006
- "A Delicate Arrangement", Curated by Dan Cameron, David Zwirner Gallery, New York, NY
- "Man and Beast", Open-Air Museum, Sardegna, Italy
- "Prime Time", Curated by Amy Smith Stewart, Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY
2005
- "Introspection", Apocalypse, New York, NY
- "Emerging Artists", Niagara, New York, NY
RESIDENCIES AND PUBLICATIONS
2009
- "Jay-Z For A Day" TV Commercial and Ad Campaign Directed by Spike Lee and "40 Acres And A Mule" Productions (Three paintings were selected for this commercial and for print advertisements)
2006
- "Top Artist Websites", NY Arts Magazine, Vol. 11, p. 71
- "A Delicate Arrangement" Art Forum Magazine, Vol. 44, #10, p. 235
- BNSG Residency Program, Sardegna, Italy
Other Activities
2006 — Tennis Pro/Assistant Pee Wee Director, Yorkville Tennis Club, New York , NY
- Current Supervisor of instructors as well as over 100 participating kids ages 3-6
- Instructor of private and group lessons to all ages and skill levels
- Accompanying and overseeing students to USTA sanctioned tournaments
2006 — Tennis Pro/Site Director, New York Junior Tennis League, New York, NY
- Taught tennis to children attending high-needs schools in NYC and Brooklyn
- Supervised up to five coaches and fifty kids in after school tennis activities
2001-2003 — Women's Head Coach, Valley Catholic High School, Beaverton, OR
- Organized and directed practices for the Women's Varsity and Junior Varsity tennis Programs
- Traveled with team to various high schools throughout Oregon
1996-1998 — Tennis Pro, Westside Swim and Tennis Club
- Taught private and group lessons from beginning to advanced levels
Awards and Achievements
Ranked #33 Nationally (1997)
First seed on tennis team three of four years
Second all time singles and career overall wins in Guilford College history
Most Valuable Player for three years (1997-1999)
ITA Rolex National Singles Finalist
