Julie is an American Artist & Naturalist. As a long time teacher of the Visual and Media Arts, Myers’ creative inspiration is generated from naturalistic phenomena observed in the everyday.
Carrying on centuries of tradition and knowledge handed down from family of land and life, Myers focuses study on ‘people and place’ across America.
Education
Post Master’s K-12 Principal Certification, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA - July 2019
Post-Graduate Coursework , Science Ed., Penn State World Campus and Shippensburg University, PA - May 2012
Master of Fine Art, Studio Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD - May 2005
Certified 4MAT Advanced Trainer, Cognitive Learning in Ed Planning and Assessment, Orlando, FL - May 1998
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Mansfield University, Magna Cum Laude, Mansfield, PA - May 1995
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts, Corning Community College, Graduate with Distinction, Corning, NY - May 1993
Professional Experience
Reader, College Board - AP Studio Art, Salt Lake City Utah, 2018 - Current
Gettysburg Area School District, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania High School Art Teacher, Coach & K-12 Chair Gettysburg Area High School, 1998 - 2024 : create web presence, professional development and curriculum writing, piloting, refining and redesign curriculum including Adobe certification program and Advanced Placement instructional design, support visual arts learning, athletics, S.T.E.A.M. and museum study, secure grant funding and founder of Gettysburg Chapter of National Art Honor Society, Mural Arts Program, Mudslingers Club.
Leadership Practicum January 2019 – July 2019: Analyze data, assist building discipline, administrative duties, formal & informal teacher observations, provided feedback, assist with the hiring, research topics, refine procedures, collaborate, write and submit grants to secure flexible furniture and accessible learning spaces for students in hybrid and dual enrollment students.
Grants and Awards
2022 IHOW - In the Halls and On the Walls STAR Grant - Adams County Arts Council
2022 Artist in Residence/Patterns in Community STAR Grant - Adams County Arts Council
2020/2021 IHOW - In the Halls and On the Walls Grant - Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust
2016, 2009 & 2008, Gettysburg Area School District, Nomination - The Unger Award For Excellence in Education
2007, NAEA Mary McMullan Grant for Art Educators – Animation and Poetry collaboration
2007 & 2008, The Adams County Arts Council, Literary Arts Magazine - Arts Meets Text – Star Grant, 2007; Narratives Computer Arts Meets Poetry & Fiction - Star Grant, 2008
Projects, Publications and Exhibits
Holding Ground: Examining People Perspectives of The America’s during Covid -19 as well as the Appalachian Basin Province, Marcellus Shale Region of Pennsylvania, Projects In Progress
2022 - current, Vistas in Covid-19, Observations in changing private and political landscapes in America
2014- current, Holding Ground, photo, voice and illustrative documentation of land use and culture in Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development on Farm communities in rural Pennsylvania
2009, Sharing Ground, response to Deborah Root’s ‘Cannibal Culture’ Performance with dirt, Penn State University,Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Mural Arts at GAHS, Student & Artist collaboration, Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 2000-2024
2008, The Founding of Emmitsburg Mural 28’ x 10’, Emmitsburg, Maryland
2008, Lake Heritage Mosaic 10’ x 14’, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2007, Lincoln Elementary and Baltimore Community Arts Partnership, A Single Shard Mural 12’ x 12’, Gettysburg
2006, Eisenhower Library Literacy Project Mural 8’ x 24’, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2005, High School Band Room 175th Anniversary 4’ x 12’, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2004, High School Auxiliary Gym Wrestlers 21’x 14’, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Interrobang Literary Arts Magazine, Collaborative project with English Teacher, Barbara Kingsley to bring the school magazine into the 21st Century with excellence in Design and Technology and in an effort to get it funded by the district, 2006- 2012 & Sparking the following publications:
2024, Book Cover Illustration, A Teen Named Coincidence: Book 2 (A Girl Named Coincidence) by Barbara Kingsley
2023, Book Cover Illustration, A Girl Named Coincidence by Barbara Kingsley
2022, Book Cover Illustration, Avon’s August by Barbara Kingsley
2025, Juried Show, Teravarna, Heirloom Rose, oil on board, Online
2023, Pop Up Art Show, Rural Art Exhibition with Artist Kevin Fahey, Athens PA
2021, Juried Show, Gettysburg College, Leon, oil on canvas Gettysburg PA
2015, Juried Show, Gettysburg College, Blazing Fire Departed, oil on canvas Gettysburg PA
2006, Juried Recent Graduate Exhibition, Environmental Safety Form Fox Gallery Baltimore MD
2006, Prodigal Summer, the Spot Baltimore MD, Consolumentum – Stone and Hair
2006, Gallery 30, Gettysburg PA, Invitational Faculty Exhibit -The Architectural Shape of Thought, Painting
2006, Heritage Trails concrete and clay, Environmental Installation, Lake Heritage, Gettysburg Pennsylvania
2005, MFA Thesis Exhibition, via Water: video, stone and harvested forms Gallery Installation,Meyerhoff Gallery, Baltimore MD
2005, Gwynns Falls Passageways, Environmental Installation, Baltimore MD Gwynns Falls Leakin Park, Dead Run Branch, Notion 2: set 40
2005, Sharing Ground words, hands and dirt, Environmental Performance, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore
2005, Macafee Stream- via Water, notion 3 set 44 concrete and clay, Environmental Installation, Macafee Road, Bradford County Pennsylvania
2005, Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center, Baltimore MD Evidence of the fire, Burn Markings on Paper
2004, Maryland Institute College of Art, Fox Gallery Baltimore MD Working Exhibit, Ceramic and encaustic forms
2004, Art Inside the Safety Lines paint, feet and video, Environmental Performance, Bank Building, Baltimore, Maryland
2003-2004 America’s Arts, Gettysburg PA Conceptual Contemplations -Paintings and Drawings , Solo Show
2003, Maryland Institute College of Art, Bunting Gallery, Baltimore MD Kambucha, wood and stone
2003, Window with a View carving through wall, Environmental Installation, Bank Building, Baltimore, Maryland
2002, Modern Eyes – Maryland Institute College of Art Self Portrait – Hidden, Mixed media
2001, Maryland Institute and College of Art Continuing Ed. Exhibit Invitational, The Seed of Life - Limestone
2000, The Blue Parrot , Gettysburg, Pa -Flora & Fauna Solo show
2000, Gallery 30, Gettysburg PA -Student/Faculty Show
2000, Gallery 30, Gettysburg PA , Invitational- Faculty Exhibit