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Joe Tsambiras

Foundation studies professor

Education

  • M.F.A., studio, printmaking, Georgia State University
  • B.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design

Credentials

  • Professor of foundation studies, 2016–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Part-time assistant professor, 2010–16, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
  • Adjunct professor, 2012–13, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
  • Visiting instructor for Teen Team, 2015, High Museum of Art, Atlanta
    Summer Program Facilitator for the Teens Art Lab Program, 2012–13
  • Adjunct professor, 2010, Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • Adjunct professor in art foundations, 2008–11, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta
  • Adjunct professor, 2008–11, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
  • Instructor, 2008–09, 2011–15, Atlanta Printmakers Studio, Atlanta
    Developed and taught classes in relief and intaglio processes, paper and polyester plate lithography, introduction to etching, and intermediate/advanced intaglio processes.
  • Instructor, 2007, Southwest Fine Arts Center, Atlanta
  • Graduate teaching assistant in drawing and printmaking, 2005–07, Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • Jewelry designer, 2000–05, Spectragem, Atlanta

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Fellowship, Hambidge Center for Arts and Science residency, Atlanta, 2014
  • Nomination, Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award 2011, Atlanta, 2011
  • Best Opening: Here We Hide, Creative Loafing, Readers' Pick, Atlanta, 2010
  • Best Art Exhibit in a Gallery, Here We Hide, Creative Loafing, Readers' Pick, Atlanta, 2010
  • Runner-up, Best Emerging Visual Artist, Creative Loafing, Readers' Pick, Atlanta, 2010
  • Nominated, Forward Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Award 2010, Atlanta, 2010
  • Contemporary Art Award, juried student exhibition, GSU, Atlanta, 2006

Organizations

  • Founding and active member of the Atlanta Printmakers Studio, Atlanta, 2007–present

Publications and presentations

Publications

  • Text and two images, Pressing Issues: The Political Print, blurb book, 2015.
  • FORMS, Atopos Press, self-published handmade book, monograph, 2014.
  • Cover and interior artwork, Violent Hearts LP by Shimmering Stars, Hardly Art Records, 2011.
  • Book cover image, Gilles Deleuze: Affirmation in Philosophy by Jay Conway, December, 2010.
  • Cover image, Creative Loafing (Atlanta Edition), May 26–June 1, 2010.
  • Cover art, Fists of Foam and Fury LP by Little Country Giants, Little Country Giants, 2009.
  • Monograph, Majestic Hours, Sam Parker and Joe Tsambiras, November 2008.
  • Always Forever, Atopos Press, self-published handmade book, monograph/sketchbook, 2007.
  • Shooting 2, Atopos Press, self-published handmade book, monograph/sketchbook, 2007.
  • Shooting 1, Atopos Press, self-published handmade book, monograph/sketchbook, 2006.
  • 3 Objects, Atopos Press, handmade etching print set, 2006.
  • Animals, Atopos Press, handmade etching print set, 2006
  • Cover art, Floating Worlds: Oriental Fantasies, ed. Gary Bowen, Obelisk Books/Triangle, 1996.

Presentations

  • Visiting artist/lecturer, UWG, Kennesaw, Ga., 2015.
  • "Imagination," artist talk at Kai Lin Art, Atlanta, 2014.
  • "PORTL," artist talk at Swan Coach House Gallery, Atlanta, 2013.
  • Etching workshop, visiting artist/lecturer at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga., 2012.
  • "Professional Practices," visiting artist/lecturer at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga., 2010.
  • "Restless Devices," artist talk at Beep Beep Gallery, Atlanta, 2010.
  • "New Voices on the Human Condition," visiting artist/lecturer at Georgia State University, Atlanta, 2005.