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