1. April DeMarco
9 Priscilla Court
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
H (914) 528-9585 C (914) 434-4365
E demarcohouse@optonline.net
www.demarcostudios.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildemarco
EDUCATION
Purchase College, State University of New York
Major: Painting/Drawing/Sculpture
Bachelors in Fine Art
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York
Major: Art Education
Study Abroad; Italy, University of International Arts
New York State Art Education Teaching Certification
Grades K-12
Permanent Certification and Tenure North Rockland Central School District
Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology, New York Institute of Technology
The Master's Program in Instructional Technology develops expertise in the use of leading edge
media and technology for teaching and learning. Graduates of the program work as master teachers
in P-12 classrooms, and as school or district instructional technology leaders, staff developers, and
curriculum designers. Initial courses enhance teachers' expertise with a wide range of media and
applications and set the stage for understanding how instructional technology can fulfill its potential to
Entice, Encourage, Enable and Empower learners. Building on theories of learning, motivation, and
curriculum design, teachers next learn to apply newly developed technology skills to language arts,
social studies, math, science, and technology curricular content.
Museum Studies Intern, Mystic Seaport Museum, CT
Exposure to archives, public collection, internal management, exhibit design and preservation.
Simultaneously held a position as a museum teacher for the children’s exhibit.
CURATORIAL/PROFESSIONAL
DeMarcoStudios.com. In this capacity I began a business networking, exhibiting and managing a
studio: all necessities to successfully support the thriving business of selling my artwork. I closely
work with art reps to place my original fine art in private residential and commercial projects in interior
design. Over 30 juried show exhibitions throughout the New York Metropolitan area displaying a
range of paintings. In this role I am responsible for obtaining contracts and every physical aspect of
exhibiting my space including displays and lighting. My background in technology and digital images
serves to proof when building, designing and maintaining my professional website,
DeMarcoStudios.com. A CV of exhibits can be found on my website and full professional media bio
can be seen on my Linkedin profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildemarco .
As an artist, I work with Interior Designers and Stagers on demand to supply and create
commissioned or place private collection art works in their client projects. I am known to have
cultivated a clear, accessible and affordable way to place original works in high quality places for
professional jobs. Currently I work with design talents like Lisa McTernan of Lifestyles by Lisa and
Two Blue Ducks, a home staging and interior design firm with Laurie Messman.

2. In this capacity I began a business networking, exhibiting and managing a studio: all necessities to
successfully support the thriving business of selling my artwork. I closely work with art reps to place
my original fine art in private residential and commercial projects in interior design.
Production
Composed space for a senior student art show and exhibit of 78 artist’s work. All aspects of
installation, overseeing code and building logistics, lighting crews in compliance with electrical crew
and teams. Handles over 500 pieces of original art work. Directed two major art auctions and raised
over $10,000. Event organization included marketing to closing and day of festivities including press.
Founded an overnight hosting program for prospective students of college institution. Programmed
visitor based guided tour of the college and grounds. Primary functions included the interpretation of
the architectural and educational history of the 100-year-old campus and addressing academic, social
and career track issued of the prospective student candidates. In charge of student group and public
speaking presentations on Open House events to manage and host groups through out campus and
classrooms to represent the diverse educational offerings available.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher, North Rockland Central School District, NY All evaluations in this time of service are
deemed “exceeds expectations”. Author of a technology integrated curriculum for the first cross-
curricular program of its kind in the district. Work documented in SAANY’s Journal, published by then,
Superintendent of Technology, now Supt of Schools, Dr. Brian Monahan. Instructed over seven
workshops for teacher training in technology. This school year in fall of 2007 expanded workshop
subjects to include material supporting peaceful playgrounds and anti-bully agendas with Vivien
Gussin Paley’s “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play. Developed a DBAE (Discipline Based Art education)
curriculum with an emphasis on art history and art aesthetics, ahead of the New York State
Standards in Art Education. Integrated DBQ models for enhanced performance for students in ERB
writing assignments. Designed a curriculum for Advanced Studio In Art course. Hands on experience
with inclusion and assisted technologies for handicapped, special education and bilingual students.
Initiated a morning art club that facilitated over 120 students a year. Electronically designed layout
and edited the Haverstraw Middle School yearbook for two years. Responsible for monthly displays
for over 800 students’ work a year plus an annual show at the Administration Building.
Art Teacher, New Era Creative Space, Peekskill NY
This community based resource center is focused on creative based experiences that shape the
growing child into conscious active lifelong learners. Their art program is no exception. The work I
created at NECS involved in direct course creation, social media publicity and informational
engagement in the community to educate, inform and inspire our audiences. I creative offerings to
inaugurate this center with art classes for elementary school kids, middle, high school and adult
classes in art. I organized open house events and community outreach to include multi interest
evenings that involved outreach to a half dozen neighboring school districts.
Art Teacher, Westchester Community College Pre-College Program, Peekskill, NY
The pre-college program will offer some of the most current digital art workshops for children and
teens. At the Center, you will find digital arts training with state-of-the-art equipment and nurturing
instruction, which provides opportunities for creative expression through the purposeful use of multi-
media tools.

3. Meditation Painting- Online Class at DeMarcoStudios.com
This course was created to use the wonderful reach of the internet and reach participants from seven
different countries and host and moderate an online video art class in Meditation Painting. This
course was specifically designed for adults and created in video while moderated weekly live with a
full syllabus to engage the growing uses for the amazing healing and therapeutic processes of art to
address a growing world of concerns to slow down in an ever fast paced and over stimulating world.
Art Director, Camp Nabby, Mohegan Lake, NY
Hired to rebuild a new art program for very prestigious camp and its’ upscale clientele. Worked within
budget to restore physical space as a working studio and develop a Pre k-Senior Camp lesson plan
curriculum to serve a population of 600 students a summer. In my role as director I trained two
college students with varying degrees of instruction in art and/or education. Worked closely to
prepare, guide and model for them the skills to manage and studio, plan and prep for lessons, order
and stock supplies and demonstrate varying teaching styles and techniques.
Beacon High School, 61st Manhattan, Student Teacher
Saturday Art School, Brooklyn, New York
EDITORIAL/PUBLICATIONS/LECTURES
Topic: Branding for Artists, guest speaker Monday Salon Series by Carla Rae Johnson. This series
and evening lecture is part of an ongoing outreach support for local artists and is community based to
unite and aid the concerns and community that local artists have today.
Presenter for Underground Art Initiative, An Online Free Training Lecturer Video Series that helps
artists clarify their message, enhance their social media presence, upgrade their digital portfolio,
attract clients, gain clarity on a communication plan on how their work can serve others.
SAANYS Journal, School Administrators Association of New York State
Hat Trick Magazine,Digital Online Women Entrepreneur Cover Feature
Marie Forleo B School, Product and Retail/ Etail Contributor Guide (via Arts) 2013
Affiliations
East End Arts
Peekskill Arts Alliance
Garrison Art Center
Ossining Arts Council
Arts Westchester
CV
2014-2015 Showcase at Hudson Valley HC, Landscapes in Dusk.
2014 National Juried Show East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
2014 Flinn Gallery, Animalia, Greenwhich Ct
Mar 2012 The Open Center, NYC “Interpreting the Unseen”
Featured Artist, Gifted Hands, Greenwich, CT
Garrison Arts Center Live Plein Air Event and Auction with Silent
Auction Show