KAREN R. MOBLEY
(509) 624-5764 home
(509) 499-0784 cell
(509) 625-6079 work

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
EMPLOYMENT:
CITY OF SPOKANE, SPOKANE ARTS COMMISSION (SAC)
Spokane, Washington

CITY ARTS DIRECTOR, June 1997 — present
Administrator of the City's program to promote the artistic and cultural development of the City of Spokane. Policy direction provided by Spokane Arts Commission (16 member advisory board). Reports to the Mayor through the Division Director of Economic Development. Directs all aspects of city arts program including public art, promotion and exhibitions, and extensive public relations projects. Works with many different artists, arts organizations, arts businesses, media and others with diverse and often conflicting community agendas. Maintains effective communication and relationships with City officials, community organizations, artists, citizens, visitors to the community and media representatives.
WHITWORTH COLLEGE
Spokane, Washington

ADJUNCT FACULTY, Fall Semester 2006
Taught ART 435I: Introductory Arts Administration course for visual art theatre, music and theatre students.

NICOLAYSEN ART MUSEUM AND DISCOVERY CENTER
Casper, Wyoming

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, March 1993 — May 1997
Chief Executive Officer for non-profit community art museum and art education facility. Administer museum program under the policy direction of a 15 member Board of Trustees. Direct all aspects of museum program with exhibitions, permanent collection, extensive art education programs and museum shop.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Las Cruces, New Mexico

DIRECTOR, June 1987 - March 1993
Responsible for all facets of the operation of 4,000 foot exhibition space with changing exhibitions and permanent collection.
FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, OK : GRADUATE ASSISTANT, 1985 - 1987

MORGAN GALLERY, Kansas City, MO: SALES ASSOCIATE, 1984

ART AND WRITING EXPERIENCE:
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