John M. Vosel graduated from Wabash College with a B.A. in Art and received several awards for his artwork including first place in the Shepard Public Art Competition. He has experience working as a studio assistant at Wabash College, detail artist for a mural at the Cincinnati Zoo, and scene shop worker for theater productions at Wabash College. Vosel also engaged in professional development activities like assisting with Habitat for Humanity home construction and sustainability projects at Wabash College.
1. John M. Vosel
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 – (513) 312.1177 – jmvosel15@wabash.edu
PROFILE
Creative and efficient while working, with exceptional collaboration skills. Ready to bring a creative edge to any
task at hand. Works well with hands-on work.
EDUCATION
B.A. Art GPA 3.18/4.00 High Pass on comprehensive exams
May 2015
English and History
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
Coursework: 2-Dimensional Art, 20th Cent. Art History, 3-D Design, Art Theory/Criticism, Sculpture, Expanded
New Media, Painting, Advanced Studio, Senior Studio
Awards
• First Place - Shepard Public Art Competition, Leadership Development Academy, Indiana State Bar
Association
Competition open to all grad and undergrad students in the state of Indiana. Designed the model/logistics
for 4 separate tiers of possible artistic approaches to the memorial of (retired) Supreme Court of Indiana
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard. Final design consists of a 15’x15’ limestone memorial. Constructed a
model with fine detail and craftsmanship to be displayed at the site. Learned the basics of fabrication and
architectural planning and design.
• Randolph H. Deer Prize- Outstanding and Continued Work in Art – awarded through Wabash Art
Department
• Second Place- Best Overall Craftsmanship and use of Materials- awarded through Athens Gallery;
ReVision Exhibition
• Paul J. Husting Award for Outstanding Work in Art
• Celebration of Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Work
EXPERIENCE
Studio Assistant/Guard Fall 2011-Present
Fine Arts Center, Wabash College, IN
• Gained a deep understanding of using 3D studio tools and materials, taught students how to use
machinery. Responsible for aiding art students when needed and locking up studios at close.
• Studio Assistant- Enhanced artistic skills creating work for professors of the art department for their
exhibits. Preparing of the studios, as well as maintaining tools/equipment. Also collaborating with
professionals to set up installations in gallery exhibitions
Detail Artist/Youth Apprentice Summer 2014
Artworks, Cincinnati, OH
• Collaborated with a team of 14 individuals to paint a mural for the Cincinnati Zoo, in memory of Charley
Harper.
• Hired as a detail artist for the completion of the mural, doing touch-ups and precise line work.
Scene Shop Worker January-May 2015
• Theater Department, Wabash College, IN
• Collaborated with the set designer and technical director in order to construct, and also paint images for
theater productions
Additional Experience – National Society of Arts and Letters Exhibition; John Waldron Arts Center. Celebration
of Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Work; Wabash College. 2014 College Invitational Exhibition;
Indianapolis Art Center. New York Immersion Trip Blogging Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2. Philanthropy Committee, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity- Habitat for Humanity- assisted in the construction of
multiple houses throughout Crawfordsville, interior and exterior - Sugar Creek Clean up- walked 6 miles
of the river disposing of trash and recyclables
Active Member, Students for Sustainability- Constructed a rain-catching system to aid the community garden,
sustaining Wabash through several projects – clean water dispensers, recycling cans around campus
Creative, Artist, ADMEN-Designing advertisements for national act, creating artistic projects and ideas to unite
the Wabash campus socially
Computer/Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS5, Beginner in Final Cut Pro
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