Alexander J. Paulus
314-718-0274
alexpaulus80@gmail.com
Education
2009, Memphis College of Art
Master of Fine Arts
2003, Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis- Painting
Experience
Adjunct Instructor
2010 - Present, Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
Designed and taught curriculum for Drawing 1 and 2D Design.
Adjunct Instructor
2009 - Present, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN
Designed and taught curriculum for Drawing 1, Painting 1, Painting 2, 2D Design,
3D Design, and Art Appreciation courses.
Teaching Assistant
2009, Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
Created and assisted with projects for the Painting 1 and Painting 5 courses and
the 2D design course.
Community Education Teacher
2008 - Present, Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
Prepared and taught curriculum for painting and drawing courses.
Framer
2005 - 2007, Creative Art Gallery and Framing, St. Louis, MO
Restored, framed, installed artwork.
Framer
2004 - 2005, Hobby Lobby, Kirkwood, MO
Framed and worked under strict deadlines. Managed and operated heavy
equipment. Helped customers design custom frames. Worked on multiple
projects simultaneously.
Skills
-Proficient in EPA regulations
-Very knowledgeable of all wood shop equipment
-Proficient in Adobe Suite
-Good communication skills
Exhibitions
New God Floating Head Humanimal Show- Douglas Gallery, Memphis, TN 2011
The Price is Right- David Lusk Gallery, Memphis, TN 2010
Milieu- Marshall Arts Gallery, Memphis, TN 2010
New Direction: Video Artists Explore Southern Identity- Cheekwood Museum,
Nashville, TN 2009
Demons and Donuts- Hannah Davis Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
It’s a Man’s World Video Exhibition- Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN 2009
The Price is Right- David Lusk Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
A Liar’s Crusade- Jack Robinson Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
Emerging Artists Exhibition- ANFA Art Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
Dependence- Caseworks Art Space, Memphis, TN 2009
Just Punishment- Odessa Art Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
Deleterious: MFA Thesis Exhibition- On The Street Gallery, Memphis, TN 2009
Getting Out- Northwest Art Gallery, Senatobia, MS 2008
The Truth About Theories- P & H Art Space, Memphis, TN 2008
The Price is Right- David Lusk Gallery, Memphis, TN 2008
The Dream Show- Rust Hall Main Gallery, Memphis College of Art 2008
Every Home Needs A Nude- 3rd Floor Gallery- St. Louis, MO 2005
Alexander Paulus: Abstract Paintings- D-Zine art studio, University City, MO
2005
References
Howard Paine
Graduate Director
Memphis College of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-5114
hpaine@mca.edu
Susan Maakestad
Associate Professor
Memphis College of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-5187
smaakestad@mca.edu
Haley Morris-Cafiero
Photography Instructor
Memphis College of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-5167
hcafiero@mca.edu