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^{Curriculum Vitae}

^{Commercially astute Artist, whose exhibition work includes Hidden Agenda (former Ikon Gallery) and Comforts of Heritage (Oxford House, London) Teaching Experience ranges from the formal education setting to community art, where life long learners have explored their innate creative ability. Describing words: versatile, Empathic and community focused with a passion about personal growth.}

^{NAME: Maria Onyegbule (Ms)}

^{D.O.B: 04.04.54}

^{TELEPHONE: 0121 247 3619
MOBILE: 07758146858
Email:}^{m_onyegbule@yahoo.co.uk}
^Website:^{www.mariaonyegbule.com}

^{HIGHER EDUCATION:
2001-2002                        University of Wolverhampton
                                      PGCE Further and Higher Education}

^{1995-1999                        University of Central England
                                      BA (Hons) Art and Design
                                      Diploma Higher Education Art and Design
                                      Certificate Higher Education Art and Design
                                      BTEC Diploma/foundation Studies art and Design}

^{1970 –1972 The Bournville School of Art - Birmingham UK}

^{The studies of Painting, Drawing, Textiles}

^{CAREER HISTORY}

^{Sept 2006 - Jul 2008 Walsall College of Art.}

^{Teaching Painting/Drawing/Printmaking/Contextual studies}

^{Oct 2004 – Jan 2006 The University of Central England (UCE)}

^{Fashion/Textiles & Painting V/T/Lecturer – Teaching
                                       Foundation & BA Level students Ages 18yrs onwards.

Feb 2004 – Oct 2004             Birmingham Institute of Education, Training
                                        And Technology.
                                                     English ESOL Teacher – Teaching all levels of English
                                        Also different age groups.}

^{Jul 2003 – Jan 2004 Self – Employed own Art/Craft Gift Shop}

^{Practising Artist 3D/Painting/Textiles}

^{Mar 2003 – July 2003 Part - time Art teacher South Birmingham College}

^{Teaching basic level Art Studies – Textiles and Theory
Through community based teaching}

^{Sept 2002 – March 2003 Outreach Worker – ENTA}

^{Encouraging life long learning within the community}

^{Nov 2001 – June 2002        Teacher of Art and Design - Rowley Regis College
                                         (Teaching Practice)
                                         Guided students in advanced drawing and painting techniques
                                         Enhanced students abilities in 3D and print- making}

^{Jan 2001 – Aug 2001           Visiting Artist – Various community projects
                                         Balsall Heath summer Arts Project Co-ordinator
                                         Gallery 37 – 3D Sculpture Artist Teaching 16 – 24yr olds
Priory Girls School – Figurative Drawing/Painting workshops
Coleshill Day Centre – Drawing/Mural Painting for Adults with learning difficulties. Inspire Children’s Festival 3D workshops.}

^{Jan 1997 - June 1998 Teacher of art and craft -Deelands Hall Community Centre}

^{Managed project which gave women access to
Art as a personal development tool (Part-time)}

^{Nov 1994 – July 1999 Study Period}

^{Apr 1992 – Nov 1994 Self Employed – Illustrator/Practicing Artist}

^{Feb 1991 – Dec 1992 Play Leader - National Children’s Homes
Responsible for creation of art/craft sessions for children’s play schemes}

^{Sept 1989 – Feb 1991 Living and working in West Africa – Practicing Artist}

^{Mar 1986 – Sept 1989              Art and Craft Instructor - Eastry Training Centre
                                             Taught adults with learning difficulties ages from 16+
                                             Guided students in basic level Art/Craft skills from clay work
                                             to mural painting.}

^{Feb 1982– July 1986                     Art and Drama Instructor -Leybourne Grange
                                            Beadsman Unit Training Centre
Taught adults with learning difficulties ages from 16+
                                                           Guided clients/students in basic level Drama and Art
                                             Developing confidence skills within each individual

July 1974 – Mar 1979                   Practising Artist/Tutor Community Projects in West
                                             Africa (Nigeria)}

^{May 1972 – July 1974 Proprietor - Theda Bara
Designed cultural fashion wears - Organized exhibitions/shows}

^EXHIBITIONS

^{1999 HIDDEN AGENDA - Former IKON GALLERY, John Bright St, UK.
1999 OPEN EXHIBITION - THE WORKS GALLERY (Jubilee Arts) UK}

^{2000 OPEN EXHIBITION - THE QUESTORS Theatre/Gallery London.UK}

^{RECENT AND FUTURE EXHIBITIONS}

^{SOLO EXHIBITIONS}

^{2007   COMFORTS OF HERITAGE – THE DRUM - Birmingham -UK
2007   COMFORTS OF HERITAGE –  THE OXFORD HOUSE GALLERY. London
2007   COMFORTS OF HERITAGE – THE WOODBRIDGE GALLERY - Birmingham
2008   COMFORTS OF HERITAGE – AFRICAN COLOURS - Nairobi. Kenya

GROUP EXHIBITIONS}

^{2006    FAMILY    - THE OH! ART GALLERY OXFORD HOUSE – London. UK
2007   A TIME TO HEAL   - THE CENTRE SPACE GALLERY – Bristol. UK
2008   WINTERSHOW - THE CUSTARD FACTORY GALLERY – Birmingham UK
2008   SELF- PORTRAIT/ IDENTITY – (Women Artist)   - Birmingham UK (touring venues TBA)}

^RESIDENCIES

^{2008 – July - SELF- PORTRAIT/ IDENTITY – AFRICAN COLOURS – Nairobi, Kenya.}

^AWARDS

^{2006 The Arts Council West Midlands - UK (Research and development of new body of work)
2007/08 The Arts Council West Midlands - UK}

^COMISSIONS

^{2006/2007 Collide – Supported by Birmingham City Council}

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