Resume/Curriculum Vita

Richard A. White
71 Knickerbocker Avenue
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 356-0234
e-mail   richard@whitesite.com



PHOTOGRAPHY - Commercial [View Portfolio]
Richard A. White Studio, Buffalo, N.Y., Self-Employed Photographer, 1983-1997
Commercial work includes studio and location photography of people, products and industrial operations for corporations, manufacturers, institutions and health care providers in color and B&W utilizing all formats. Other freelance assignments include print production management and web site development. Associated skills include color and B&W printing, retouching, prop styling, talent recruitment, and all aspects of related project management. Computer skills include digital imaging, desk-top publishing, web-site design, database, and spread sheet, . Programs include, Photoshop, Photostyler, Quark Express, Netscape, First Publisher, Excel, Quicken, First Choice, Access, Windows 95, DOS.

PHOTOGRAPHY - Fine Art [View Portfolio]
Fine Art work includes recent solo exhibitions Show of Hands and Light Moves

EDUCATION
Santa Fe Photographic Workshop, N.M., Chris Callis Workshop, 1993
Center for Photography at Woodstock, N.Y., George Holz Workshop, 1991
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y., Cole Weston Workshop, 1977
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y.
Master of Fine Art, 1976, Painting and Printmaking
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y.
Bachelor of Fine Art, Cum Laude, 1973, Painting and Printmaking

GRAPHIC ARTS
Graphic Fine Arts, Buffalo, N.Y., Owner, Artist Card Mfgr., 1995-present
Hubbs & Howe Co., Buffalo, N.Y., Manager, Printing Paper Division, 1982-83
Manager, Sales Promotion, 1978-82
Niagara Magazine, Buffalo, N.Y., Graphic Designer, 1974-78
The Printmakers Workshop, Buffalo, N.Y., Fine Art Screen Printer, 1975-76
Team Workshop, Buffalo, N.Y., Fine Art Screen Printer, 1973-75
University Press, State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y., Printer/Poster Artist, 1972
Shorewood Press, Plainview, N.Y., Print Shop Worker, 1965-66

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Villa Maria College, Buffalo, N.Y., Photography Instructor, Fall 1996, Spring 1997
Medaille College, Buffalo, N.Y., Professor of Photography, Spring 1996
Empire State College, Buffalo, N.Y., Instructor of Photography, 1994-present
Daemen College, Buffalo, N.Y., Professor of Photography, 1985, 1986, 1988
Responsible for all aspects of introductory and intermediate photography courses,
and for operation of B&W darkroom and supervision of work study students.
Medaille College, Buffalo, N.Y., Professor of Graphic Design, 1980
Taught graphic arts course emphasizing preparation of art, type and mechanicals for print.
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Printmaking, 1973-75.
Taught courses in serigraphy and photo methods as well as supervised lithography studio.

AWARDS
J.C. Downing Foundation, Leucadia, Calif., Artist Fellowship, 1993
Grant support for photography work based on project proposal and portfolio review.
Art Directors/Communicators of Buffalo, N.Y., Service Award, 1985
Given annually to an individual for outstanding contribution in western New York.
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y., Graduate Student Association
Graduate Resource Development Project Grant, 1975. Annual award for support of expenses related to Masters thesis.
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y., Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 1973-75
New York State Board of Regents, War Service Scholarship, 1970

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, N.Y., 1995, Show of Hands
Dina's, Ellicottville, N.Y., 1994
E.H. Butler Memorial Library, State University College at Buffalo, N.Y., 1994
Light Moves*, Genesee Community College Arts Center, Batavia, N.Y., 1993
Light Moves*, Campos Photography Center, Tonawanda, N.Y., 1993
*Exhibition of work produced with fellowship support from the J.C. Downing Foundation

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Atrium Gallery, Parker Hall, SUNY at Buffalo, Fall 1996
1010 Small Works, The New Gallery, Santa Monica, Calif., 1994
The Camera and Representation, C.E.P.A. Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y., 1994
Alternatives '94, Ohio University School of Art, Athens, Ohio, 1994
Contemporary American Photography, ArtsQuad Fine Art, Easton, Pa., 1993
Water, Baltimore Camera Works, Baltimore, Md., 1993

PUBLICATIONS
Hayden's Ferry Review, Spring/Summer, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz., 1994

LECTURES
Genesee Community College, Batavia, N.Y., Fine Arts Center, 1993
Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo, N.Y., Buffalo Photographic Society, 1992
State University of New York at Buffalo, N.Y., Art Department, 1979-82 (annually)
State University College at Buffalo, N.Y., Graphic Design Department, 1981

ARTS MANAGEMENT
Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, Music Committee Member, 1991-present
International Year of Tibet, WNY Organizing Committee, 1991-93
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music, Newsletter Editor, 1991-92
Sacred Circles: Buddhist Life in Tibet, Photographs by Jennifer Lewis, Exhibition Curator,
Buffalo Museum of Science, 1991; Center for Tomorrow, SUNY at Buffalo, 1992
C.J. Jung Center, Buffalo, 1997
Art Directors/Communicators of Buffalo, Board of Directors, 1979-90 (President, 1982-83)
Buffalo Ballet Theatre, Board of Directors, 1985-87 (Vice-President, 1986-87)
Villa Maria College, Buffalo, N.Y., Graphic Arts Advisor, 1978-79
Arts Development Services, Buffalo, N.Y., Special Projects Director, 1977-78
PeopleArt Buffalo, Board of Directors, 1977-78
Arts Development Services, Buffalo, N.Y., Grant Writer/Consultant, 1977
Buffalo High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Advisory Panel, 1977
Essex Arts Center, Buffalo, N.Y., Director of Visual Arts, 1976-77
Buffalo-Dortmund Sister City Cultural Exchange, Germany, Exhibition Curator, 1976
National Artists Organizing Committee, Western N.Y. Delegate, 1975-76

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
College Art Association, New York, N.Y.
Center for Photography at Woodstock, N.Y.
Campos Photography Center, Buffalo, N.Y.
C.E.P.A. Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y.
Photographic Resource Center, Boston, Mass.
The Print Club, Philadelphia, Pa.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo Choir, Recordist and Choir Member, 1989-present
U.S. Tibet Committee of Western N.Y., Member, 1993-present
Episcopal Charities of Western N.Y., Media Advisory Board Member, 1983-1994

MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. Air Force, Sergeant, Radio/Radar Technician, 1966-70


References and portfolio review upon request
Commercial Portfolio on Line
Fine Art Portfolio on Line
Web Development Projects