Vice-President: International Partnerships, The Arts Office Net Inc.
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Broward College
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Miami Dade Virtual College
Areas of Specialization: Art & Cognitive Science, Aesthetic Experience, Religious Experience
Areas of Competence: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Logic, Philosophy of Art, Philosophy of Mind
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies: Concentration – Art and Philosophy/Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy: Specialized Track – Art and Philosophy
Teaching | Lectures | Presentations
2009: The Creative Process: technê vs. epistêmê,
Centro Cultural Francisco Carlos Moriconi [Theater], Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil
2009: Flow in the Zone – Perspectives on the Inner Experience of Traditional Artists
Toward a Science of Consciousness Conference, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
2009: Qualia – The Inner Experience of the Traditional Artist, Master of Liberal Arts Mini Conference, FIU, Miami, FL
2008 – Present: Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Broward College Central Campus
2008: Broward College Online Course Certified – Blackboard
2007 – Present: Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Miami Dade College Kendall Campus/Virtual College
2007: Miami Dade Virtual College Certified – ANGEL
2007: Lecture on Aesthetic Experience from Plato to 19th Century
Philosophy of Art Course, FIU, Miami, FL
2007: Presentation on personal work and Arts & Cultural Development in Lauderhill and Broward County, FL
Francisco Carlos Moriconi Cultural and Education Center, Suzano, SP Brazil
2006: Lecture on Art & Consciousness to 4th Year Honors Course
Minding the Body, Florida International University, Miami, FL
2005 – 2006: Advisor, Fine Arts Student Association, Florida International University, Miami, FL
2005: Labyrinth Walk – Facilitation & Lecture, First United Methodist Church, Hollywood, FL
Awards | Honors
2008: Key to the City, City of Lauderhill, FL
2008: Certificate of Appreciation, City of Suzano, SP, Brazil
2008: Certificate of Appreciation, Kiwanis Club Lauderhill Eagles, Lauderhill, FL
2007: Certificate of Appreciation, City of Lauderhill, FL
2007: Broward Star Time Award of Thanks, Parks & Recreation Broward County, FL
2007: Certificate of Art Appreciation, Parks & Recreation Department, City of Lauderhill, FL
2006: Award of Excellence, FIU Graham University Center, Miami, FL
2005: Creative Capital Foundation Finalist
2005: A.I.R. Vallauris Residency, Vallauris, France
2001: Brown L. & Marion Whatley Visual Art Scholarship – Dade Community Foundation, Florida
1984 – 1986: Golden Drum Full Scholarship, University of Miami, Florida
1979: J.A.G. Smith Government Scholarship – Highest Score on the National Common Entrance Examination, Jamaica
Commissions| Public Art | Exhibits (*Solo)
2009:
*Nov.: ‘The Xhyra Graf: digital SEER Exhibition’, TAO:5448 Gallery, Lauderhill, FL
*Aug..: ‘Labyrinth of Knowledge’, Site Specific Installation, Centro Cultural Francisco Carlos Moriconi, Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil
June: ‘Flow in the Zone: A Global Perspective’, Exploring Consciousness Art Technology Exhibition, Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, China.
Jan.: ‘Flow in the Zone: A Global Perspective’, GC Gallery, Florida International University, Miami, FL
2008:
Large Scale Panel [Digital Compilation] commissioned for Urban Land Institute Conference by All Americas Cultural Mall
Large Scale Decals completed for Façade Improvements to Lauderhill Arts Incubator
‘America, Art & Spirituality II’, Online Exhibition, City of Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil
‘Universal Human Rights Exhibition’, Art Basel exhibition for American Museum for Creole Cultures, Lyric Theatre, Miami, FL
*‘Renaissance: Death & Rebirth’, TAO:5448 Gallery, Lauderhill, FL
‘TAO em Brasil’, Centro Cultural Francisco Carlos Moriconi, Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil
2007:
‘America, Art & Spirituality’, Online Exhibition, City of Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil
‘Small Objects: Fete Picasso’, Invited Artist, Aqui Siam Ben Gallery, Vallauris, France
Lauderhill Suzano International Cultural Exchange Exhibition, Inverrary Hotel and Resort, Lauderhill, FL
*‘Virtual in Blue’, Centro Cultural Francisco Carlos Moriconi, Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil
2006:
‘Collabo: Emerging Visions of Artist Entrepreneurs’, Gallery Six, Broward County Main Library, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
‘Negro Sim’, Centro Cultural Francisco Carlos Moriconi, Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil
‘Graphic and Drawing 2006’, Waves Art Gallery, Pune, India
*’Stuff & Nonsense: A Bricolage of Imaginary Landscapes’, FIU GC Gallery Bookcase One, Miami, FL
*’Transparency of Memories’, Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce, Lauderhill, FL
‘A.I.R. Vallauris: A selection from the collection’, Espace Grand Jean, Municipality of Vallauris, France
2005:
*’Putting the Pieces Together’, Aqui Siam Ben Gallery, Vallauris, France
Painting commissioned by Ana Garcia, Miami Lakes, FL
Painting commissioned by Detective Charles O’Neal, Florida City, FL
Painting commissioned by Ellie Schneiderman, Coral Gables, FL
2004:
*’Tonietta Walters-Experimental Art’ Miami Art Exchange (MAeX) Online Gallery, Miami, FL
2003:
Recommended by Public Art Board and approved by County Commission for Sustainable Resource Center Public Art Project – Martin County, FL
*’Zone – Points of Presence’, GC Gallery, Miami, FL
‘Southern Shift’, ASL Gallery, Tuscaloosa, AL
‘Faces’, ArtSouth CCRC Gallery, Homestead, Florida
2002:
Large Scale Painting commission for main office lobby of Creative Chaos (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan by Shakir Husain, CEO
*’Death of Science/Love Lost’, ArtSouth Main Gallery, Homestead, Florida
‘Fibers Works’, Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre Gallery, Miami, Florida
Publications | Reviews | Reference
July 2009: Miami Art Exchange|ArtLab33 Studio Visit and Interview
2007 – present: Dr. Paul Draper-Purdue University Dept. of Philosophy – “Numinous Experience” paper and The MarChrist Collection used as recurring reference for Intermediate Religious Experience Course
Jan. 2007: Diversity in Business – Vol. 7, No. 1, Print Article and Video Interview on Collabo Exhibition
Nov. 2002: Arttalks! – Vol. 1, Issue 3, “Tonietta AnnMarChrist Walters” Review – Solo Exhibition
Sept. 2002 issue: ASCI ebulletin – Reproduction of Work – “Limitations”
2001: “The MarChrist Collection…like a treasure chest from centuries ago”, www.citylinkonline.com, A&E section
Affiliations | Community Service
2009: Juror-Small Objects, Fete Picasso, Vallauris, France
2008: Juror-African American Perspectives – ArtServe, Broward County, FL
2007-Present: Visual Arts Representative/Vice Chair – City of Hollywood, FL Young Circle ArtsPark Advisory Board
2007-Present: Broward County Cultural Council – Global Arts & Culture Committee
2007-Present: Vice President – Culture & Tourism – Lauderhill Sister Cities International
2007: Juror-Small Objects, Fete Picasso, Vallauris, France
2006: Facilitator-Broward County, FL Emerging Arts Leaders Creative Conversation – Artist as Entrepreneur
2004 – 2005: President, United Methodist Women Local Unit – First United Methodist Church, Hollywood, FL
2003 – Present: Member, American Mensa, www.us.mensa.org
2003 – Present: aRT + sCIENCE, http://www.artandscience.fr.st/
2002 – 2003: Resident Artist, ArtSouth, www.artsouthhomestead.org
2001 – Present: Art & Science Collaboration, Inc. – ASCI, www.asci.org