ALEXANDER NOVAK
B. 1997
Independent Art Production and Education Contractor
Education and Academics
2020 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelors of Fine Art
2015 University of Rochester, Pre-College Program, Bollex and Documentary
2014 University of Dayton, Dean’s List, Post-Secondary Enrolment Ohio
2013 American University, National Student Leadership Conference, Political Science
Awards and Grants
Penland School of Craft, 2023
Work Study Scholarship in Paper-Making, Access Specialist
Flat Earth Film Festival, 2020
Official selection, Filmmaker
NewBlood Festival (links hall), 2019
Official Selection, Choreography and Sound Design
Experimental Sound Station, 2018
SAIC Student Sound Festival
Berlin Nightclub, 2017
Rosebud Installation, Sculptor and Timebased Visuals
Professional History
Silicon Valley and Bay Area, California, 2022-2024
San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design (2023)
Programs Assistant and MakeArt Access Consultant
Exploratorium (2022-2023)
Gallery Educator
Gizmo Art Production (2022)
Art Fabrication and CNC Metalworking
Chicago, Illinois 2018-2022
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2020-2022)
Pre-College Workshop educator and Alumni Artist Presenter
One River School – Evanston (2021)
Youth Studio, Summer and After School Instructor
Arts of Life, Chicago (2018-2020,2022)
Studio Assistant, Volunteer and 1-to-1 Direct Support Professional