CV:
Heather Leigh Hoskins
heatherleighhoskins.com
Heatherleighhoskins@gmail.com
Education
2017-20 Masters in Fine Arts, Sculpture Candidate, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2017 Bachelors in Fine Arts in Studio Art, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
Teaching and Relevant Experience
2019 Sculpture 1 Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of North Texas
2019 Wood Shop Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
2018 Design 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
2018 Wood Shop Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
2017 Sculpture 1 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
2017 Wood Shop Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2019 Pop-up Show: Visceral, Project Space//Sculpture, UNT, Denton, TX
2016 Dysmorphic Reflections", Honors Thesis Exhibition, Commerce, TX
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 Temporary Collectives, 500 Singleton, Dallas, TX
2018 Temporary Public Art Proposal for Waterloo Park, Denison Library, Denison, TX
2017 Decoy, Group show, Elm Street, Denton, TX
2017 On sight, Graduate Sculpture Show, Lightwell Gallery, UNT, Denton, TX
2017-18 Healing Art Showcase, Student Health and Wellness Center, UNT, Denton, TX
2017 Function, Cora Stafford gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2017 Sculpture Graduate Show, Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas
2017 Group Show, Bedford Store Front Gallery, 2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, TX
2017 Senior Show, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2016 Pop Up Art show, Central Arts of Bedford, 2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, TX
2016 Day Dreaming, Central Arts of Bedford, 2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, TX
2016 Art 316 Advanced Drawing Exhibition, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2016 Group Show, Bedford Store Front Gallery, 2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, TX
2015 Group Show, Bedford Store Front Gallery, 2816 Central Dr. #140, Bedford, TX
2015 Art 316 Advanced Drawing Exhibition, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2015 Student Art Show, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2014 Art 451 Advanced Ceramics Exhibition, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2014 Student Spot Light Show, North Lake College, Irving, TX
2014 Student Art Show, North Lake College, Irving, TX
2014 Exhibition of Portfolio Review Winners, North Lake College, Irving, TX
2013 North Lake College ""collaborative art piece"" rotating permanent collection
2013 Student Art Show, North Lake College, Irving, TX
2013 Latino Cultural Center, Annual Día de los Muertos celebration, Dallas, TX
2013 North Lake College "Wall of Art contribution" permanent collection
2012 Student Art Show, North Lake College, Irving, TX
Selected Publications
2014 Duck Soup, 2014 Vol. 28, artwork “Till Bingo do us Part,”, News Register
2014 Duck Soup, 2014 Vol. 28, artwork “Seeing Skull.”, News Register"
2013 Duck Soup, 2013 Vol. 27, artwork “Tribute to Vladimir Kush, Departure of the
"Winged Ship.”, News Register
2012 Duck Soup, 2012 Volume 26, artwork “Bride of Frankenstein.”, News Register
Grants, Fellowships, Awards and Honors
2019 Nomination for The Sculpture Centers Outstanding Student Achievement in
Contemporary Sculpture Awards for 2019 by The College of Visual Arts and
Design at the University of North Texas"
2019 Sculpture One Graduate Teaching Fellow, 2019 Spring Semester
2018 Toulouse Graduate Academic Scholarship, 2018-2019"
2018 The Brewer Sculpture Scholarship, 2018-2019 Academic Year
2017 Toulouse Graduate Academic Scholarship, 2017-2018 Academic Year
2017 Voertman’s Graduate Scholarship, 2017-2018 Academic Year
2017 Graduation with High Honors in May of 2017, BFA in Studio Arts, TAMUC
2016 Honors Thesis Defense, “A Visual Representation of Body Dysmorphic Disorder”,
Honors Program, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2015 Texas Community College Journalism Association. “Till Bingo do us Part”,
1st place win, magazine non-photo illustration open division.
2014 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Gold Key Scholarship Recipient, two-year full
scholarship, Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
2014 All-Texas Academic Team
2014 All-USA Nominee
2014 Student Spot Light Program nominee and selected participant,
North Lake College, Irving, TX
2014 Portfolio Review, Excellence in Arts Scholarship winner, North Lake College
2014 Special Achievement Award in 2D Design, Student Art Show,
North Lake College, Irving, TX"
2013 Honorable Mention in 2D Design, Student Art Show, North Lake College
Juror Positions
2016 Juror, Duck Soup Arts and Literary Magazine, 2016 Volume 30, News Register
2015 Juror, Duck Soup Arts and Literary Magazine, 2015 Volume 29, News Register
Technical Abilities
Able to operate the following equipment:
Miter saw, band saw, table saw, jigsaw, radial arm saw, panel saw, planer, joiner, Dremel, grinder, drill press, router, bader sander, various metal and wood sanders, chisel and mallet, pin nailer, nail gun, staple gun, plunge router, embroidery machine, sewing machine, long arm quilting machine, pottery wheel, slab roller, clay extruder, clay pug mill, clay mixer, wood kiln, electric kiln, gas kiln, mig welding, paper beater, DSLR camera, Epson and Canon printers. Able to cast in plastic, rubber, plaster, fat, ice, dirt, concrete, and cold cast bronze. Able to edit materials using iMovie, Photoshop, Light Room, and After Effects.