ROBERT B. KRAUSS
Robert Krauss 610.529.0438 2436 Memphis Street sprayphiladelphia@gmail.com Philadelphia, PA 19125 www.sprayphiladelphia.com
OBJECTIVE: Visual Art Teacher
I believe in using an innovative pedagogy to engage students and inspire creativity, investigation, and passion in the classroom.
Honored by The University of the Arts as the "Diane Foxman Art Education Award Winner” (2009).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT : Art Teacher K-12 2009-Present Philadelphia, PA
• BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL: Art Teacher 9-12 2013-Present Philadelphia, PA
• DELAPLAINE MCDANIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Art Teacher K-8 2012-2013 Philadelphia, PA
• SAMUEL B. HUEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Art Teacher K-8 2012-2013 Philadelphia, PA
• M.H. STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Art Teacher K-8 2011-2012 Philadelphia, PA
• CONSTITUTION HIGH SCHOOL: Art Teacher 9-12 2009-2011 Philadelphia, PA National Archives Certificate of Recognition (2010) For outstanding guidance and support of students in their efforts to further our understanding of John Brown and the Abolitionist Movement in United States History
• HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP ADULT SCHOOL: Instructor 2012-2013 Havertown, PA
• UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS: Instructor 2010-2015 Philadelphia, PA Saturday Arts Lab Instructor: Middle School Creative Technology
• PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATORS: PIE Assistant Coordinator 2008-2009 University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
COMMISSIONED WORKS:
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 2011-2013 Philadelphia, PA Chalk Murals for all July 4th and Constitution Day Celebrations from 2011-2013
• PHILADELPHIA ZOO / DR. SEUSS 2012 Philadelphia, PA Chalk Murals for Dr. Seuss’ Lorax Exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo
• GIFT TO GOVERNOR EDWARD G. RENDELL 2011 Philadelphia, PA Created Portrait of the Governor given as a gift on behalf of Feastival 2011
• COMCAST CABLE 2011 Philadelphia, PA Created painting for Comcast promotional campaign
• URBAN OUTFITTERS 2004-2006 Philadelphia, PA Freelance Designer specializing in one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn garments, including tee shirts, sweaters, and skirts– among top selling artists nation wide
EDUCATION:
• UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS 2007-2009 Philadelphia, PA MAT – Art Education Diane Taylor Foxman Art Education Award (2009) For excellence in Art Education
• TYLER SCHOOL OF ART/ TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 2000-2004 Philadelphia, PA BFA – Printmaking Graduated Cum Laude
• PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 1994-1998 University Park PA BA – Anthropology Semesters abroad: University of Leeds - Leeds, England 1997 Temple University – Rome, Italy 1996
MEDIA & EXHIBITIONS:
• PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER 2012 Front Page Photograph of Mural for 2012 Constitution Day
• NEWS WORKS ARTICLE 2011 Old City chalk art connects nation's freedom to the Civil War www.newsworks.org/index.php/the- feed/item/22484
• WHYY YOUNG JOURNALIST DOCUMENTARY 2010 Local Artist Profile: Spray: Rob Krauss www.youtube.com/watch?v=A06U4G8bUAU
• EXIT THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE 2010 Ritz 5, Philadelphia, PA 10 weak Solo Gallery Show