Anne Falardeau
EDUCATION:
University of Michigan
, Ann Arbor, MI 1998 – 2003
     BFA Painting and Drawing
     BDA Dance Performance
      Honors:  William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, Class Honors 2000, 1999,
                 Dean’s List 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, University Honors 2002, 2001,
                 2000, Golden Key Honors Society 2002
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughn, Ireland, semester abroad 2002
Duke University, American Dance Festival, summer studies 1999
Midland High School, 1995 - 1998
Saginaw Center for the Arts and Sciences, 1997-1998

GALLERY SHOWINGS/COMMISIONS:

C.C. Commission 2005- oil painting (cityscape)

Serendipity Studio 2005- paintings in gallery

C.M. Commission 2004- oil painting (portrait)

A.H. Commission 2004- 3 acrylic paintings (portraits)

K. Commission 2004- Acrylic Painting (Ireland landscape)

L.E. Commission 2004- Pencil drawing (portraits)

T.B. Commission 2004- Drawing and Acrylic Painting  

K.S. Commission 2003- Mixed media (chair and photos)

M.M. Commission 2003- Oil Painting (Ireland beach with figure)  

M.R. Commission 2003- Oil Painting

T.R. Commissions 2003- Business Card design, Mixed media chair, and web page    
graphics.

Burren College of Art Student Show 2002- Paintings and drawings displayed

Girlie Detroit Artists Collective in Collaboration with Fan Club 2001- Paintings displayed

University of Michigan Art and Design West Hall Gallery 2001- Paintings displayed

Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2001- children’s mural design

L.B. Commission 2001- 3 charcoal (cowboy) drawings

N.P. Commission 2001- 3 oil paintings (dance portraits)

University of Michigan Dance Department “Renderings” 2001- five part poster design series

University of Michigan Student Awards Exhibit, Sullser Gallery 2000- Drawings and paintings       
displayed

N.G. Commission 2000- charcoal drawing (portrait)

K.S./ “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” Commission 2000- acrylic painting (for set
piece)

Dow Holiday Card Contest 1997: drawing displayed (honorable mention)

MURALS/PUBLIC ART:     
Frogs Fur Friends, Grosse Pointe, MI
      Artist- 2005
      Responsibilities:  Designed and painted fiberglass frog for a public art display and fund raiser
 
C.M., Saline, MI
     Muralist- January 2005
     Responsibilities:  Designed and painted a mural for the back entryway of the clients residence.
     Dimensions:  Wall 5 feet high by 3 feet long.

Safe House Center, Ann Arbor, MI
     Muralist- November 2004- December 2004
     Responsibilities:  Designed and painted a mural on three walls within the playroom of Safe House Center.
     Dimensions: Wall 1 5.5 feet high by feet long, Wall 2 5.5 feet high by feet long, Wall 3 5.5 feet high by       
     feet long.

University of Michigan School of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
     Muralist- April 2003-April 2004
     Responsibilities:  Designed and painted a mural in the Dow Building.
     Dimensions: Walls 2.5 feet high by 90 feet long, 6 pillar surfaces approx. 2.5 feet wide by 15 feet
     High, 5 pillar surfaces approx 2.5 feet wide by 6 feet high.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Ann Arbor, MI
       Supervisor / Children’s Mural Design – Summer 2001
     Dimensions: Canvas approx. 5 feet high by 10 feet long.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Anne Falardeau’s Art Studio, Saline MI
     Artist- December 2004- present
     Responsibilities: Creating murals, painting, and drawings.  Creating and running a sole
     Proprietorship, web design, advertisement.

University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
      Graphic Artist- May 2005- present
      Responsibilities: Create illustrations, and work with a design team for a children's workbook emphasising        
      manufacturing.

Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House, Ann Arbor, MI
     Child and Youth Advocate- October 2004-December 2004
     Responsibilities:  Supervising open playroom, space and program development,
     Counseling and advocacy for child survivors and witnesses of domestic violence and
     Sexual assault.
     Sexual Assault Crisis Line and Shelter Advocate – September 2003-October 2004        
     Responsibilities:  Answered crisis line, provided advocacy and counseling for shelter
     Residents, created sexual assault resource binder.

First Choice Chiropractic, Ann Arbor MI
     Chiropractic Assistant- June 2003-September 2003
     Responsibilities:  Administered new patient intake, x-rays, and spinal exams.  Filed, and
     Answered phone.

Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House, Ann Arbor, MI
     Volunteer Non-Residential Counselor – May 2003-September 2003
     Responsibilities: Set appointments with assigned service participants and provided
    Weekly counseling and advocacy.

Food For All Seasons, Ann Arbor, MI
     Service Staff - 2001- 2003
     Responsibilities:  Assisted kitchen with preparation of food.
                Assisted with on site events for clients.

University of Michigan Summer Dance Intensive, Ann Arbor, MI
      Camp Counselor – Summer 2000, 2001
     Responsibilities:  Supervised activities of teenage attendees at residential dance camp.  
     Provided support, crisis intervention, and mentoring.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Various Employers, Ann Arbor, MI and Midland, MI
     Modern dance, 2003
     Ballet for figure skaters, 1998, 2000
     Adult beginning ballet, 1998
     Pre-school ballet, 1998
     Pre-school figure skating, 1997-1998
     Figure skating / Basic Skills, 1997-1999
     Responsibilities:  Designed curriculum's.  Prepared accompaniment music.  Taught
     Classes to various age groups including preschool, elementary,
     Teenagers, college students, and adults.