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A L I S O N B E R G M A N
EDUCATION
UMASS DARTMOUTH--Master of Fine Arts in Artisanry–2026
UMASS DARTMOUTH--Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ceramics--2021
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO--Master of Arts in Art Education--2006
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FOLK ART-NYC, Folk Art Institute--Art history research 1997-1999
NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL--Intensive full-time semester of painting and drawing--Fall 1998
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN--Bachelor of Fine Arts- Film, video and animation-1996
TEACHING EXPERIENCE - ACADEMIC
INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING, UMASSD; DARTMOUTH, MA-2025
THREE DIMENSIONAL FOUNDATIONS, UMASSD; DARTMOUTH, MA-2024
PRE K-12 ART TEACHER, CABOT SCHOOL; CABOT, VT -- 2014 - 2020
ART TEACHER, LAMOILLE UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL; HYDE PARK, VT -- 2006-2014
ART TEACHER, CROSSETT BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL; WATERBURY, VT -- 2003-2006
ART TEACHER, TESLA ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL; CHICAGO, IL -- 2002-2003
ART TEACHER, HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL; CHICAGO, IL -- SPRING 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE - COMMUNITY
ARTIST FACILITATOR, SPRUCE PEAK; STOWE, VT -- 2009 - 2014
ART TEACHER-ADULTS, GMTCC; HYDE PARK, VT -- 2007
ANIMATION TEACHER, HELEN DAY ART CENTER; STOWE, VT -- 2007 & 2010
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO; CHICAGO, IL--2002
EXPERIENCE - GALLERY
ASSOCIATE MEMBER, BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY–SPRING 2026-PRESENT
OWNER, ART & JOY; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT 2022-PRESENT
EXPERIENCE - FILM/TV
FREELANCE PROP MAKER, BLUE’S CLUES, NICKELODEON; NY, NY -- 1998 & 1999
FREELANCE IN ART DEPARTMENTS, INDEPENDENT FILMS; NY, NY --1996 - 1998
GRANTS
Cultural Routes Grant, Vermont Arts Council; Cabot, VT--2017
Green Mountain Fund, Vermont Community Foundation; Cabot, VT --2015
Place-Based Learning Grant, Vermont Rural Partnership; Cabot, VT -- 2015
Oppenheimer Teacher Incentive Grant; Chicago, IL --2003
Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, IL - 2003
FELLOWSHIPS & RESIDENCIES
Graduate Fellowship in Community Engagement, UMASSD–2023
Learning in Arts & Culture Fellowship, Vermont Studio Center; Johnson, VT --2011-
2012 Asian Outreach Studies Program-China, UVM; China and Hyde Park, VT -- 2010-
2011 Vermont Week Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT --2007, 2009
EXHIBITS
Art & Joy, On-going exhibition at my gallery in St. Johnsbury, VT–2022-Present
“There is Always the Garden” Group Show, Satellite Gallery, Lyndonville, VT–-2026
MFA Thesis Exhibit, CVPA Gallery & New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA–2026
“Cones, Spheres, & Blocks” St. Johnsbury Pavillion (VT Rail Trail), St. Johnsbury, VT–2021
“Collaborative Concurrence: Art with Many Hands” Uncommon Grounds, Chicago, IL–2020
“PUMPKIN HEADS” A short film, gothtober.com--2017 #1
Learning in Arts & Culture Fellowship Exhibit, Vermont Studio Center; Johnson, VT -- 2012 “
Art Shines” Lamoille North SU Faculty Show, Vermont Studio Center Johnson, VT--2008, 2010
Involuntary Action, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago, IL– 2001 Group
Good/Bad Art Collective; Brooklyn, NY --1999
PRESS
“Different, united, talented: Nine graduate students shine at UMD”; New Bedford Light–May, 2026.
https://newbedfordlight.org/different-united-talented-nine-graduate-students-shine-at-umd/
Moving on From Its Industrial Past, St. Johnsbury Is Attracting Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Vibrant Downtown
https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/moving-on-from-its-industrial-past-st-johnsbury-is-attracting-young-entrepreneurs-and-building-a-vibrant-downtown-41393912/