Erica Marie Popp

E-mail. ericapopp@gmail.com

Education    2007 – 2009, Principia College, B.A. Studio Art.
                    2006 – 2007, Kansas City Art Institute, Photography                             2001 – 2006, St. Louis Community College Meramec,                                                             A.F.A. Photography.

Solo Exhibition

2007        

“Efflorescence,” The Indianapolis Art Center. Solo Exhibition. Alternative Process Photographs. March 16 – May 27, 2007.

Group Exhibitions 

2008     

"Mayo" May Art Show, The Art Coop Gallery, St. Louis, MO. May 9 -11, 2008.

 2006   

 “Avant Grande,” The Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN. Exhibit  showcasing the artistic talents of Starbucks employees. August 25, 2006.

“Three In Soulard,” The Barton Street Lofts, St. Louis, MO. Portion of proceeds benefited the United Way of Greater St. Louis. With Robert Long and Chad Rozzell. May 5, 2006.

“You, Me, and a Friend of Ours,” The Barton Street Lofts, St. Louis, MO, With Robert Long and Chad Rozzell. February 3, 2006.

2005    

“Art for AIDS,” Gallery Visio, St. Louis, MO. Juried by Paul E Jost. Portion of sales to benefit St. Louis Effort for AIDS. December 6-22, 2005.

“Body & Soul,” Three Sinks Gallery, Webster Groves, MO. Group exhibition presented by the St. Louis Chapter of the  Women’s Caucus for Art. Juried by Robin Assner. October 28-November 26, 2005

“Nature Reclaiming,” The Soulard Coffee Garden, Soulard, MO. Dual Exhibition with Michael Brown. Curated by  Michael Tomlenson. August 26–November 13, 2005.

 "In and Out: Elsah's Hidden Treasures." The Village of Elsah Museum Annual Photography Exhibit. Awarded Special Recognition for Technical Excellence for "Spring Gate". Juried by Janice Nesser-Chu. May 2005 - September 25, 2005.

"Arts for Asia,” The St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, MO. Sponsored by Liberation Music and benefiting tsunami victims in Thailand. May 2005.

2004

“Images from Elsah,” Starbucks Coffee at Clarkson and Baxter, Chesterfield, MO. August 2004 – November 2004

2003    

"Elsah Through the Seasons" The Village of Elsah Museum Annual Photography Exhibit, Elsah, IL. Award: Special   Recognition for Composition. May 2003 - September 2003.

Relevant Work Experience 

Art History Department Assistant, Principia College,  Elsah, IL. 2008-Present                                                                                                       Organize slide library, help with department projects.

Photography Lab Technician, Meramec Art Department, St. Louis, MO. 2003-2006                                                                                                Supervised photography students working during open lab hours. Maintained fresh photographic chemistry at  appropriate levels. Checked out printing equipment to students. Assisted students with printing, film developing, matting and mounting print, etc.

Shift Supervisor, Starbucks Coffee Company, St. Louis/Kansas City, MO. 2001-Present
In 2006-2007, at the Westport Starbucks in Kansas City, MO, I organized art shows, live music, and poetry readings in addition to my regular job duties. Trained new employees, provided legendary service and high-quality coffee beverages, managed supply orders, and other responsibilities.  

Awards and Recognition 

Kansas City Art Institute Transfer Scholarship Award 2006-2008 

Meramec Ceramics Scholarship Summer 2006       

St. Louis Community College Heights Foundation Transfer                          Scholarship Award 2006-2008

Meramec Honors Program Scholar 2006 

Special Recognition for Technical Excellence for "Spring Gate".                   Village of Elsah Museum Annual Photography Exhibit, “In and Out:          Elsah’s Hidden Treasures.” Juried by Janice Nesser-Chu. May                      2005. 

Collections

Kansas City Art Institute Ceramics Collection, 2007.

Miscellaneous

October 2005. MWSPE Student Presenter. Co-presented information on the Meramec Photography Department at the MidWest Society for Photographic Education conference held in St. Louis.

Professional Memberships

 The Women's Caucus for Art, St. Louis Chapter. Member since                    2008.