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Shawn Ryan Mayer 

ShawnRyanMayer@gmail.com
816.678.3449

EDUCATION
2014         M.F.A., Arts and Technology. University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2008         B.F.A., Drawing. University of Missouri,Columbia, MO.
2008         B.A., Music. University of Missouri,Columbia, MO.


WORK EXPERIENCE

2018-present 3D Printing/Scanning Coordinator and Technician Laika, Hillsboro, OR.
2014-2018     Application Engineer/3D Designer SculptCad/MedCad. Dallas, TX.
2013              Research Assistant. University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2009-2011     Substitute Teacher, Kansas Public Schools
2009-2010    Assistant to Executive Producer/ Coordinator. Substation K, Kansas City, MO.
2008              Intern.World Leaders Entertainment, New York, NY.


LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
2015          Guest Lecturer. Art and Technology Kyle Kondas' Digital Imaging course University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2014          Guest Lecturer. Appropriation and the Animated GIF Sally Glass’ Digital Imaging course.University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2014          Guest Lecturer. DigitalPlaygrounds Dr. Evans’ Issues in Games course.University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2013          Presenter and Panelist. Take One Down and Pass it Around: Modern Folk Gaming Practices RAW Symposium. University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2012          Presenter and Panelist. Ratings Exchange: A New Currency Flow Conference. University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.


RESIDENCIES
2013-2014     CentralTrak the University of Texas at Dallas Artist Residency, Dallas, TX.


SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024          Customized CONTENTment. Liliana Bloch Gallery, Dallas, TX. 
2020          Failed Perfection.  Liliana Bloch Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2019          Prone Anxiety. Liliana Bloch Gallery/Sweet Pass Sculpture Park, Dallas, TX. 
2016          Preteen Visions and Rituals *As Recalled by a Full Grown Adult.  Liliana Bloch Gallery. Dallas, TX.
2014          If You REALLY Want to Know. CentralTrak, Dallas, TX.
2014          Just Can’t Help But. Deep Ellum Windows, Dallas, TX.


SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023        Pain & Pleasure. Pop-up, Portland, OR.
2021         Genesis Art Show. River City Methodist Church , Lawrence, KS. 
2020        A Posteriori. Liliana Bloch Gallery. Dallas, TX. 
2016         Art Smarter Prize: What Would You Do For Love?.  Cris Worley Fine Arts, Dallas, TX.
2016         BeeFlix presents:Short Films. Beef Haus, Dallas, TX.
2016         Drawing Quote Unquote. University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
2015         co | action. 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2015         And They Papered The Walls. Liliana Bloch Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2015         Bird. Art: The Artist’s Eye View of Birds. Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas,TX.
2015         Who’s Afraid of Chuck and George?. CentralTrak, Dallas, TX.
2014         Domestic Partnership. Lillian Bloch Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2014         Chaos!. RO2 Art, Dallas, TX.
2014         Hot and Sweaty 3: The Open Show. 500X. Dallas, TX.
2014         Residency Exchange. Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX.
2014         The Paintings of *George W Bush. CentralTrak, Dallas, TX.
2014         The Function Of Attention. Houston Art League, Houston, TX.
2013         CentralTrak Open Studios. CentralTrak,Dallas, TX.
2013         Video Group Exhibition Fundraiser. The Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, TX.
2008        Game Over. Continue?. University Of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
2008        Undergraduate Juried Art Excellence.University Of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
2007        Undergraduate Juried Art Excellence.University Of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
2007        Casual Orchestration. True/False Film Festival, Columbia, MO.


SELECTED PERFORMANCES
2009         In This Hid Clearing… University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Naxos Records, Columbia, MO.
2008         MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, InternationalTuba Euphonium Conference, Cincinnati,OH.
2008         MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, InternationalTuba Euphonium Conference, Cincinnati,OH.
2008         MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Missouri Music Educators Association Convention, OsageBeach, MO.
2008         MMTA Collegiate Upper Division Competition.Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
2007         Senior Recital. University of Missouri,Columbia, MO.
2007         MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Mid-South Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference,  Memphis, TN.
2007         MMTA Collegiate Upper Division Competition. William Jewell College, Liberty, MO.
2007         Euphonium Duet Recital. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
2006         MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble International Tuba Euphonium Conference Denver,CO.


ENSEMBLES
2013 - 2018   Kleine Blasmusik ensemble
2012 - 2018   Richardson Community Band
2007 - 2008      University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble
2003 - 2007      University of Missouri Symphonic Band
2003 - 2008  MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
2004                   Marching Mizzou
2000 - 2003      Brass with Class


ORGANIZATIONS
2014          Founding Member of Art Appreciation Student Organization
2013          Organizer of “THE”Drawing Sessions
2012          Animation GuildMember
2012          Student Game Developer Alliance