Krista L. Engelman was born in California, raised in New Mexico, and currently resides in Texas. After the passing of her father and grandfather, she allowed the grief to spur her into doing something she loved for a change. This led to her pursuing a degree in Art from Texas Lutheran University after two years studying psychology with another school. She is the first person in her immediate family to be receiving a higher education degree. She considers her education (as well as her dog, Jake) to be one of her most treasured possessions.

Education

2008–2010 Studied at Kaplan University, Online; Completed course work in Adolescent Psychology

2010–2011 Studied at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas

2011/ December Graduated Cum Laude from Texas Lutheran University; Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Art.

Academic Achievements

2008/ May Sigma Alpha Pi- The National Society for Leadership & Success; St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, TX

2008/ August National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Kaplan University

2008/ August Term President’s List: 4.0 GPA for single semester, Kaplan University

2010/ Fall Term Dean’s List: 3.75 GPA for single semester, Texas Lutheran University

2011/ Spring Term Dean’s List: 3.6 GPA for single semester, Texas Lutheran University

2011/ Fall Term President’s List: 4.0 GPA for single semester, Texas Lutheran University

Work Experience

2006 – 2010 High Mountain Homes, Inc.; Sandia Park, NM; Office secretary: answering phones, dealing directly with sub-contractors, clients, workers. Also completed assistant tile work: cutting , laying tile

2007 / Summer Marketplace Theater; New Braunfels, TX; Concessions: running cash register, stocking boxed snacks, preparing, serving fresh snacks

2009 – 2010 The Old Schoolhouse Gallery; Sandia Park, NM; Gallery assistant: sales, gallery openings

2009 / Fall Aspects of Clay; Sandia Park, NM;

General assistant: unloading kilns, assisting customers with glazing bisque ware, assisting instructor during group classes for children

2010 / Winter Hickory Farms; San Antonio, TX; Seasonal kiosk clerk: sales, sampling to customers, restocking kiosk

2011 / Current & Ongoing The Village Gallery; LaVillita Historic Arts Village, San Antonio, TX; Sales clerk, selling and discussing pottery to and with customers

Exhibitions

2004 New Mexico State Fair Student Art Show

2010 Texas Lutheran University Student Show

2011 Texas Lutheran University Senior Show, “Discover the Overlooked”

2011 Texas Lutheran University Student Show

2011 Texas Lutheran University hosts Empty Bowls

Sales Information

Some work is occasionally available from The Village Gallery, in the village of LaVillita in historic Downtown San Antonio, Texas. Currently available is a small collection of Christmas ornaments. Watch for hearts, Texases and more, coming soon!

Photo by Liz Clark