Zac Lawhon
303-819-7843 . [email protected]
3931 Frisby St. Baltimore MD 21218
http://zaclawhon.weebly.com

Objective: To share knowledge of art and the natural world to help people tend
their communities, see the magic of both human and non-human beings, and
create a world where every being is respected, sustaining balance, and thriving.

Education

Teaching Certification,
MSDE Maryland Educator Certificate
Advanced Professional Certificate, Art k-12, exp 6/30/21

Maryland Institute College of Art
Master of Arts in Teaching 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, General Fine Art – cum laude 2011
MICA Precollege Program 2006

Other:
Master Gardener Certification, Baltimore City, University of Maryland Extension,
2018-present

72 Hour Permaculture Design Certification, In progress, Starhawk and Earth Activists Online. 
To be completed in October. 

Exhibitions & Performances
​Ritual Arc, “Baltimore Wheel of the Year,” Baltimore Reclaiming Ritual Planning
Cell, 2019-2020.
Shadowfrost vendor - 2020
Winter Solstice vendor - 2019
Dr. Ellen McDaniel Memorial Garden design, Baltimore Lab School, 2018.
“The Hag who Stole the Starlight” — Self published book, 2018
Eye Candy Window, Bee theme, 2018
MICA Art Market Vendor — 2017
Eye Candy Window, Cactus theme, 2017
TETEA fundraiser exhibition — 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016.
1000 Goddesses Gathering, Washington DC — Sculpture Design, 2016.
Temporary Temple, WickerBurn 2016, Artemas, PA 2016
The Ocean We Inhabit — Curated by Manuela Reyes, National Aquarium
Baltimore, 2016 (Videographer, student performers).
Bear Puppet, Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, Baltimore, 2016.
Artist in Residence, Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, Baltimore, 2015.
Droplets exhibition, Artscape, 2015
Lantern Parade team leader, Patterson Park, 2014
Member of Horse Chorus, Equus, Annex Theater, Baltimore, MD 2013
Teacher, float assembly/caretaking, swan performer, Patterson Park Lantern Parade, Baltimore, MD 2012
XS September Exhibiton, XS, Baltimore, MD
MAT Graduation Exhibition, Fox Building 2nd Floor, MICA, Baltimore, MD

Slam Poet, Taylor Mali's Poem, “What Teachers Make” -Teachers of Promise Institute, Woodlawn, MD

MICA Graduation Exhibition, Decker Gallery, MICA, Baltimore, MD 2011
MAT Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, Fox 2nd Floor Gallery, MICA, Baltimore, MD
NAEA Juried Exhibition, MICA Chapter, Decker Gallery, MICA, Baltimore, MD
Played Francis Flute, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Rivals of the West, BBOX, Baltimore, MD 2010
MICA/BSO exhibition, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, MD 2009

Emcee and performer, Africana Storytelling Performance, BBOX, Baltimore, MD



Teaching Experience
Summer Arts and Learning Academy Artist Educator, Summers 2018, 2019,
and 2020 (6 week program).
Designed arts-integrated units for art classes in 1st-5th grades, collaborating with
classroom teachers in reading and math to do so. Planned an executed displays
of student art work. Organized art materials for responsible usage.
Art Educator, Brehms Lane Public Charter School, Baltimore City Public
Schools, Baltimore, MD 2018-2020
Designed units for art classes in PK-5th grades, while integrating themes from
the Reach for Reading program. Directed prop and backdrop design for
schoolwide performances, monitored children during school wide performances.
Modified lessons for students with diverse learning disabilities. Organized art
materials for display, and managed an art room that served 400 students per
year.
Art Educator, Baltimore Lab School, Baltimore, MD   2012-Present
Designed units for Art Fundamentals, Photography, Video Production, Yearbook,
and collaborative courses while integrating an annual school Theme. Directed
prop design and tech cues for schoolwide performances. Assisted students in
completing environmental action projects. Assisted outdoor educator with swim
program, Karen Noonan Center field trip, and designing materials and lessons to
raise environmental awareness. Integrated visual art with music, theater, dance,
and academic content. Modified lessons for students with diverse learning
disabilities.
Lantern Making Educator, Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
Engaged the community in upcycling plastic bottles for an annual community parade, designed outdoor space to suit the needs of 500+ people making lanterns in 3 hrs.
YPS Educator – Fibers Survey, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
Immersed students in the world of fiber arts through units on weaving, quilting, dyeing, and soft sculpture, structured half-day long lessons, imported raw materials and hands-on experience for students to learn from directly.
Student Teaching, River Hill High School, Clarksville, MD – Jacob Cecil, Mentor Teacher 2012
Designed units for Art Fundamentals and Photo I and III classes.
Differentiated instruction for different grade levels in the same classroom, maintained darkroom.
Encouraged personal exploration through open-ended tasks; clarified objectives using reviews and visuals.

Volunteer experience
Baltimore City Master gardener — 2018-present
Helped maintain garden spaces around city, supervised and assisted volunteers
in weed identification, mulch spreading, trash pickup, tool distribution, and plant
maintenance. Drove judges for the Charm City Farm and Garden tour. Engaged
public at “Ask a Master Gardener” tents around the city, answering questions
about pest management, plant diseases, plant identification, and how to grow
various types of gardens.

Baltimore Reclaiming — 2016-present. Organize community meetings and
events, use a consensus model to make community decisions, plan and implement rituals that follow themes and stories using art/poetry/meditation/music as media.

Swim Across America — 2014-2015.
Helped raise money with Millie’s Mermaids and participated in a mile long swim
in solidarity with cancer researchers.