Educational Background

Longwood University (Farmville, VA) - Bachelor of Arts, Art Education

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN)

   Instructor: Arthur Gonzalez, tenured professor at CCA in Oakland, CA

• Introduction to the World of Poetic Imagery and the Realm of Duality  
• Plaster mold making, printmaking and presentation of art ideas
• 2012 Utilitarian Clay VI  
• Celebrate the Object Symposium

Professional Experience

Owner, Atelier (J. Collin Keys Studio) (Manassas, VA 1992-2008)

Framer and Gallery Director, Anne's Place (Woodbridge, VA 1988-92)

Graphic Artist and Art Director, NAPCO (Fairfax, VA 1975-77)

Graphic Artist, John Hoskins & Associates (Fairfax, VA 1973-74)

Commercial Watercolor Sales

Art Classics, Ltd. (Treton, IL 2000-present)

Atelier (J. Collin Keys Studio) (Manassas, VA 1992-2008)

Nordstrom Department Stores (Nationwide 1990-2003)

Southern Accessories Showroom (Atlanta, GA 1995-99)

225 (New York, NY 1995-97)

Publications

Elan Magazine - Cover (2004)

Potomac News/Manassas Journal Messenger (1995-98)

Fredericksburg Times (1989-1993)

Atlantic Richfood Calendar (1991)

Dundas News (1987)

Private Collectors

Dundas Museum (Dundas, Ontario 1987)

Oprah Winfrey (1991)