Resume

 Jane Reiter
2211 Hilltop Drive
Lansing MI 48917-8631
tanglewrangler.wordpress.com
janereiter@sbcglobal.net
517.327.0938


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Twenty years librarian experience with diverse clientele
  • Teaching practice in conducting classes, programs and staff training
  • Ten years supervisory experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Certified  Zentangle® Teacher training seminar, 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Davenport University
Lansing, Michigan
2016 –
·       Research and Instruction Librarian (part-time)

Okemos Nursery School
Okemos, Michigan
2014 – 2016
·       Studio art instructor (part-time)

Reach Studio Art Center
Lansing, Michigan
2011 – 2015
·       Teach “Creative Tots” classes and summer art camp sessions (part-time)
·       Volunteer of the Year 2012

Library Director
Burrage Library, Olivet College
Olivet, Michigan
2007-2010
  • Supervised three full-time and one part-time library assistants
  • Instructed others in library research and presented programs for students and community
  • Managed daily operations including budget, staff development and public services

Branch Manager
Summit Branch, Jackson District Library
Jackson, Michigan
2006-2007
  • Supervised four part-time staff along with substitute staff
  • Generated programming for youth and adults

EDUCATION
MLS         Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MFA        University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
BFA          Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana


PRESENTATIONS & CLASSES
2016
What is Zentangle?, “Arts Night Out,” Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Hosted by Absolute Gallery
Zentangle® for Artists, Mt. Clemens Art Association, Mt. Clemens, MI
Introduction to Zentangle, Williamston Area Senior Center, Williamston, MI
Creative Haven, Zentangle and Make a Book workshops, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Make a Simple Book PopUp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Crochet  a Granny Square, Angel House, Mason, MI
Introduction to Zentangle, Zentangle in Color, and Zentangle Zendalas, Holt Community Education, Holt
Coloring Club, convenes monthly, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI
Teaching Art, 2-5 years, academic year, Lansing Community College Early Development Center, Lansing
Make Your own Holiday Cards, Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing, MI

2015
Yarn Bombing PopUp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
What is Zentangle®?, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, Allen Neighborhood Center, Mason Public Library and Webberville Library/CADL, Lansing, MI
Finger Knitting Fun, Webberville Library/CADL, Webberville, and Dansville Library/CADL, Dansville, MI
Zentangle for Artists, Mason Area Art Guild, Mason, MI
Artist in Residence, Arts Immersion Weeks, (February) Cavanaugh Elementary, Lansing, MI
After School Art Club, Foster Community Center, Lansing Parks & Recreation, MI
Summer Art Camp, (2D Collage) Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Basic Zentangle demonstration for “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town,” MICA Gallery, Lansing, MI
Introduction to Zentangle, Holt Community Education, Holt, Northville Art House, Northville, MI
Grove Gallery CoOp, East Lansing, and Prime Time Seniors Program, City of East Lansing, MI
Zentangle demonstration for “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town,” MICA Gallery, Lansing, MI

2014
Presenter, two Zentangle sessions, Michigan Art Education Association annual conference,
Day of the Dead Crafts, Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Lansing, MI
Zentangle Basics and Advanced Zentangle, Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, MI
Celebrate Dias de la Muertos, SmittenDust Studio, Dimondale, MI
Alter Rama Scarf,  SmittenDust Studio, Dimondale, MI
Introduction to Zentangle and Tangle a Valentine, SmittenDust Studio, Dimondale, MI                  
Magical Mandalas, Summer Art Camp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Girl Scouts recycled materials & collage workshop at Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
After School Art Classes, Lansing School District through Lansing Art Gallery
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Stick with Art, Spring Break Art Camp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Fiber Fun, Summer Art Camp, Reach Studio Art Center, Lansing, MI
Introduction to Zentangle and Crochet a Granny Square, City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts, MI
Make A Book with Recycled Paper, Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos
Artist in Residence, (one week) Cole Academy, Lansing, MI                                             
Introduction to Zentangle, Second Monday Artists, Williamston, MI

2013
Introduction to Zentangle, Working Women Artists, Lansing, and SmittenDust Studio, Dimondale, MI
Paper Palooza, demonstration at Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI
Make an Eco-Bag, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington, MI
Introduction to Crochet, SmittenDust Studio, Dimondale, MI
Crafternoon, Haslett Library/CADL, Haslett, MI
Finger Knitting Fun, five locations for Capital Area District Libraries, Lansing, MI
Summer Art Camp, Reach Studio Art Center, Lansing, MI
Summer Art Camp and Spring Break Art Camp, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Artist in Residence, (one week) Cole Academy, Lansing, MI                                             

2012
Art Camp and youth workshop, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Art Alive! demonstration and Crafternoon, presentation, Haslett Library/CADL, Haslett, MI                                                                                                                                               
Interactive Sculpture demonstration at Lansing Library, Capital Area District Library              
Knitting With Recycled Materials, Knitters’ Nook, Williamston, MI
Meet The Artist presentation, Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos
Knit and Crochet with Recycled Materials, Knit Michigan 2012, Bloomfield Hills     


OF SPECIAL NOTE                                                                                               
2016
Organized and presented book arts exhibition, Boundless, with planning partner Zahrah Resh, held on June 12 at the Turner Dodge House and Heritage Center, Lansing, MI
Pop Up Art:  Special Edition, Artist and Presenter, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
One design, The Coloring Studio, Autumn 2016: p. 47.
“Prayer Flag Bunting,” GreenCraft Magazine, Spring 2016:  p. 136
2015
Minigrant Professional Development Grant, Michigan Council for Cultural Arts & Affairs  (2013 too)
Art in the Sky billboard, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI  (2013 too)
Published two designs in 500 Tangled Artworks, Beckah Krahula ©2015, Quarry Books
Published two bags in “Gallery,” GreenCraft Magazine, Summer 2015:  p. 134-135
JUROR, 2015 Ingham Art Exhibition, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
JUROR, Youth Art Show, Delta Township District Library, Lansing, MI  (2013 too)
2014
Published two designs in Zen Doodle:  Oodles of Doodles, ed. by Tonia Jenny ©2014, p. 46-47
Reiter, J.    “Castaway Yarn.”  GreenCraft Magazine Autumn 2014:  p. 82-85
Published three designs in Let’s Tangle! The Art of Zentangle®, Kathleen Murray, P. Pauper Press
“Fly Your Flag,” Quilting Arts Magazine, April/May issue, image published on page 78
2013
Published one design in Zen Doodle; Tons of Tangles, ed. by Tonia Jenny and Amy Jones ©2013
2012
Chris Clark Fellowship recipient, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, MI


SELECT ART SHOWS
2016
2016 Member Exhibit, solo exhibit, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI
Small Wonders 4, Atomic Café Gallery, Hamtramck, MI
Fifth Annual Festival of Trees, Friends of Turner Dodge House, Lansing, MI
2015
Sprout, solo exhibition, East Lansing Public Art Gallery, East Lansing, MI
Earth Day Exhibit, guest artist, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington, MI
A Taste of Art and Life, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Turner Dodge House, Lansing, MI
Project Pop Up, yarn bombing and window art, Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, MI
Fourth Annual Festival of Trees, Friends of Turner Dodge House, Lansing, MI
2014
A Local Phenomenon, solo exhibition, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Lansing
A Collage Show, Scene Metrospace, East Lansing, MI
Inner Landscape, Third Annual Spring Group Art Exhibition, St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt
2013
A Local Phenomenon, solo exhibition, Corridor Gallery, Riverview Church, Holt, MI
Fiber Invitational ’13, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington, MI



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               










                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               






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