Narciso Argüelles: M.F.A. in Studio Art, University of California, Irvine; B.A. in Visual Arts, Studio, University of California, San Diego. Narciso has taught art to all ages, including at the college level for over ten years. He has exhibited all over the U.S. and around the world, including the First Johannesburg Biennale, South Africa, and the Ninth Biennale of Sydney, Australia.

Galen Berry:  A full-time marbler since 1986, Galen has taught marbling classes to 4,000 students in 30 states. His papers are sold to art supply stores and bookbinders all over the country.

Andrew Boatman: M.A. in Instructional Media Education; B.A. in Sociology, University of Central Oklahoma. Andy is a computer education teacher at Sequoyah Middle School in Edmond and has been a glassblower for over eight years. He is the owner of Blue Sage Studios, a fully equipped glassblowing studio in Oklahoma City. Visit the studio’s Web site at www.bluesagestudios.com.

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Jim Cobb: After a successful career as a physician and surgeon, Jim is fortunate to have a second career in art over the last 20 years, including teaching at the University of Oklahoma and privately. He studied for several years with hand-picked instructors from the Art Students League of New York City and the Art Institute of Chicago. Jim advocates the tutorial approach, which allows one to study with full-time, studio artists versus the traditional academic experience.

Natasha Corso: B.F.A., Southern Methodist University. Natasha received her degree in art history and studio art, with a concentration in painting and drawing. She currently teaches elementary art in the Putnam City school district and is certified to teach grades K–12. Natasha has been an artist since childhood and finds it incredibly rewarding to share her love of art with others.

Elizabeth Seabourn Dean: B.F.A. in Art Education, University of Central Oklahoma. Elizabeth is a National Board Certified, AP Art Teacher at Deer Creek High School, where she also serves as the fine arts department head. Additionally, she has worked with City Arts Center and has exhibited her own artwork locally.

Joni Derr: B.F.A. in Art Education, University of Central Oklahoma. Joni is currently the Art Specialist at Central Elementary in Yukon and serves as the Oklahoma A+ Schools Coordinator for her site. Joni leads Drop-in Art activities at the Museum throughout the year.

Carri Dolan: B.F.A. in Art Education, University of Central Oklahoma. Carri teaches art to a wide variety of students all around the metro area, including City Arts Center and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. She specializes in teaching art instruction for at-risk youth and special needs students.

John Gallogly: Senior Creative Director, Voice Coaches, Creative Voice Development Group, LLC.  John has been involved in acting, voice work, singing, and performance since he was featured in the “New York’s Finest” ad campaign at age nine. His industry experience, including his work as a professional announcer, allows him to provide broad perspective to our clients.

In addition to providing training and production services, John is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of Voice Coaches training and currently lectures on Voice Acting across the country.

Amanda Harmer: B.F.A., University of Oklahoma. Amanda brings a wealth of experience in teaching visual arts to children ages 15 months and above. She has worked with Edmond Public Schools, the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, City Arts Center, and Studio Mid-Del. In November 2011, Amanda became a full-time member of the education staff at OKCMOA, filling the position of Education and Community Outreach Coordinator.

Beverly Herndon: Beverly has been painting, teaching, and exhibiting since 1980. She has studied with Dr. Ming-fai Yu, among other recognized Chinese brushwork artists. Her professional experience includes teaching at Firehouse Art Center in Norman, City Arts Center in Oklahoma City, and Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, as well as in the Norman Public Schools Visiting Artist Program.

Debbie Langston: M.H.R. and M.B.A., University of Oklahoma; B.F.A., Southern Methodist University. A practicing artist who has worked closely with the Museum for many years, Debbie is a fifth grade art teacher with Edmond Public Schools. She is also an artist-in-residence with the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.

Janet Massad: M.F.A. in Visual Arts/Ceramics, Claremont Graduate School, California; M.Ed. in Art and Art Education and B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford. Janet has taught throughout the United States and has been published internationally.

Kiona Wooton-Millirons:  M.F.A., University of Oklahoma; B.F.A., Oklahoma City University.  An exhibiting artist, Kiona has taught for the Metropolitan Library System for seven years and owns her own small craft business.

Patricia Morgan: B.F.A., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha. An art teacher for Dove Science Academy in Oklahoma City, Patricia is certified to teach grades preK–12. She has served as an Artist-in-Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council and exhibits her work regionally, often receiving award recognition.

Mike Muller: M.F.A. in Printmaking, University of North Texas; B.F.A., University of Oklahoma. Mike has been an avid printmaker and photographer for over 30 years with experience in both film and digital photography. His primary focus is landscapes, and he often uses his photographs as inspiration for works in other mediums, such as drawings and prints. He has had three solo shows and has been included in several two-person and regional group exhibitions. Mike is currently a National Board Certified art teacher with Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School in Oklahoma City and has worked with Oklahoma City Public Schools since 1997.

Geoffrey L. Smith: B.F.A. in Media Arts, University of Oklahoma. Presently, Geoffrey is an artist-in-residence video instructor for the Oklahoma Arts Council and the Oklahoma City Arts Council. He has received numerous awards at film festivals and contests for his short films that he produced and directed. Geoffrey also freelances in the sports media industry for ESPN and Fox Sports. This is his 10th year teaching video production camps at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Kelly Smith: B.A., University of Central Oklahoma. Kelly brings a wealth of experience in the field of child development and teaching art to children. She has established preschool art programs for All Souls Episcopal Church, as well as preschool and home school art programs for Artzplace Oklahoma and the City of Edmond’s Multi Activity Center (MAC). Additionally, she has owned and operated her own business designing, producing, and selling her artwork to stores across the Southwest.