Maria Geary

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Maria Geary is a mixed media and fiber artist based in Durham who works to explore the relationships between lived experiences and current society issues. A ‘creative inspirationalist’, her creative practice and business Relaxing In Art, is a word play of her nickname, ‘Ria. It serves as a reminder that creating art is a form of relaxing. As a teaching artist, she stresses the three R’s: REFLECT, RELATE and RELEASE.

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EXPERIENCE
June 2014 – Present
Creative Inspirationalist, Relaxing in Art Studio, Durham, NC
• Design and create mixed media and fiber artwork for clients and retail locations
• Teaching artist that offers beginner classes in visual art that includes fiber, mixed media, card
making and art journaling.
October 2018 – Present
Teaching Artist
Artist Innovation Mentorship Program, North Carolina Museum of Art
Creative Arts in Public and Private Schools (CAPS), Durham Arts Council
Visual Arts Instructor, Student U, Durham Arts Council
• Explore creative problem solving and introduce students to mixed media supplies and techniques
• Create and organize project lesson plans to comply with NC Essential Arts Standard and Connecting
Common Core State Standard(s)
• Design and implement mixed media lessons for middle and high school students to explore various
mediums and techniques
October 2018 – March 2020
Creative Class Instructor, Scrap Exchange
Durham, NC
• Instructed hands on creative workshop where participants created greeting or affirmation cards, and
mixed media art journal pages.
June 2014 – Present
Volunteer, Various organizations
• Stage Design, community art projects, art groups and meet-ups
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RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS
2022
• Mixed Media Journaling – Northern High School, Durham, NC (grades 9-12)
• Mixed Media Salt Painting – Summer Camp, Durham Public Schools (grades K-5)
• Mixed Media Journals – Ignite! Academy, Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC (grades 6-8)
• Mixed Media Journaling – Wayne County Boys and Girls Club, NCMA, Raleigh, NC (grades 6-8)
2021
• Mixed Media Journals – Ignite! Academy, Durham Public Schools, Durham, NC (grades 6-8)
• Let’s Mix It Up – Operation Summer Learning, Durham, Public Schools (grades 6-8)
2019
• Mixed Media Art Journaling – The Scrap Exchange, Durham, NC (adults)
• Creating Affirmation Cards – Relaxing In Art Studio, Durham, NC (adults)
• Mixed Media Art Journaling – Relaxing In Art Studio, Durham, NC (adults)
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2018
• Mixed Media Art Journaling – The Scrap Exchange, Durham, NC (adults)
• Creating Affirmation Cards – Relaxing In Art Studio, Durham, NC (adults)
• Mixed Media Art Journaling – Relaxing In Art Studio, Durham, NC (adults)
• Introduction to Sewing – The Scrap Exchange, Durham, NC (adults)

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Program Description

Welcome to Basic Art Journaling! We will embark on a creative adventure to loosen up creative muscles, let go of daily stressors and express ourselves to capture moments, while experimenting with different artistic techniques. In this workshop, we are exploring the harmonious combination of transparent mediums while adding the versatility of aqua brushes to create unique and captivating

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Maria Geary

919-641-3592

maria@relaxinginart.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: Multicultural

Subject: English, Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Please contact Maria Geary to book your preferred dates.

Available times:

Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00 PM; Afterschool hours: 3:30 – 6PM

Max number of students: 35

Length of :Program 45-60 mins

Space / technical requirements:

I will set up in one place and classes will rotate. This can take place wherever you have space such as the cafeteria, gym or library.

Location(s):

School or after-school facility

Fees / Ticketing:

$8 per student – 50 student minimum

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

Create art using a variety of tools, media, and processes, safely and appropriately.

Grades 6-8): Analyze the potential outcome of positive stress management techniques

(Grades 9-12): Create positive stress management strategies.

NC Essential Standards:

ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.10

- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.5

- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

Selfie?

References

Anne Gregory, Artist
http://www.annegregorypainting.com/ anne.gregory@frontier.com

Sharon Griffith, Ed.D., NBCT –
Secondary Literacy Integration Specialist, Durham Public Schools

Myra Stotesbury – Northern High School Art Teacher

Recommendation from Sharon Griffith

Maria-Geary.pdf

Cancellation Policy

A minimum fee of $100 will be charged for program cancellation if not cancelled within 15 business days of contracted date. If supplies were purchased in preparation for the program, the contracting party will be required to reimburse for all materials purchased.

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