Art and Design
by Maryam Biria


HOME TO ART, HEART AND PASSION
TO EXPERIENCE WITH ART & WALK WITH CREATIVITY



Bio





"Art is and has always been my greatest passion", says Maryam.


She holds a Master of Science Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership/ Art Education at the University of Memphis.


She has been teaching art and painting since 2005 in various institutions as well as her private classes. She has also been the judge and jury member for art exhibitions as an art mentor and critic.


Under the tutelage of Jed Jackson and Beth Edwards, she has had the privilege to deeply explore watercolor, charcoal, pastel, gouache, and oils to develop her own style.


Back to her earlier stages of professional development, she has also benefited from the outstanding instructions by Master Poursaha and Master Shaafeie.


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Career Info



Interior Design

Interior designer and Sales associate, Ethan Allen, Memphis, TN

2016‐2017


National Contests

Art Exhibition at WKNO,

2015


Art Exhibition and Art Critics

RS Antiques Solo Exhibit, Memphis, TN

2015

New works Women’s Exchange Solo Exhibit, Memphis, TN Featuring Flower Paintings Collection

2014

Distinguished Alumni Award Exhibition, Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN Featured 3 pieces: “Flowers I,” “Flowers II, and “Flowers III”

2008

Juried Student Exhibition, Art Museum, University of Memphis, TN Featured: “Cherry Blooms”

2008

Juried Exhibition, Sayhoon Gallery, Tehran, Iran Featured: “Times and My Memory”

1999



Career Info





Art Education

2005‐present

She has instilled art appreciation and promoted creativity in students in grades K‐12.

Areas of Specialization include acrylic painting, still life, basic drawing, as well as 3‐D foundations, collage, fashion design, and drapery. Highlights and contributions include the following:

 Design and present lessons to actively engage students while educating them on proper artistic methodologies and techniques.

 Teach students art concepts in composition through use of watercolors, acrylics, and other art mediums.

 Increase student awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts through creative instruction, hands‐on lesson plans on various art topics, and fun and engaging educational projects.

 Provide students opportunities for creative expression and personal growth as well as development of new skills and interests beyond the classroom through art.






Career Info





Art Instructor
LEAP at Harding Academy,
Memphis, TN 2013‐2015
 Developed, designed, and implemented art curriculum and lesson plans for Harding Academy’s innovative LEAP program, an after‐school art program as well as summer camp for students in grades K‐6/Focus on watercolor, acrylic, collage, and sculpture.

Art Instructor
Cordova Elementary, Cordova, TN
2008‐2009
 Developed, designed, and implemented art curriculum and lesson plans for a weekly art program for students in grade 4/
Focus: drawing and painting.


Career Info





Art Judge
2011‐present
Annual Art Reflections Exhibit, Farmington Elementary, Germantown, TN

Art Judge
2008‐present
Highlights and contributions include the following:
 Assist with the selection process of works of art in all art mediums for art exhibitions and competitions for students in grades K‐12.
 Develop, as needed, and apply exhibit guidelines, rubrics, and judging criteria.


Art Judge
2008‐2011
Think Show, Memphis City Schools District,
Memphis. TN


Art and Design by
Maryam Biria





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