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- Title
- Museum Curator, Education
- Location
- Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU
- Room
- 106
- Bio
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Jennifer McLarty is a versatile artist and educator with over 27 years of experience in public education and a lifelong passion for the arts. Her creative practice spans oil painting, printmaking, and ceramics, and her work reflects a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and creative expression.
Throughout her teaching career, Jennifer has inspired students of all ages across North Texas to explore their artistic potential, guiding them in exhibitions at local museums, community art events, and fundraisers such as Empty Bowls. She also contributed to museum programming and nature education, integrating art into broader community learning.
Now focusing on her own studio practice, Jennifer is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University (anticipated May 2026). She continues to create art that brings joy and connection, with a growing interest in exhibiting and collaborating within university and museum settings.
Other Positions
Museum Curator, Education
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art University | Master of Fine Art | 2026 |
| Midwestern State University | Bachelor Degree | 1996 |
| Lon Morris College | Associate Degree | 1993 |
| Robert E. Lee High School | High School Diploma | 1991 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls ISD/McNiel Middle School | Art Instruction | 08/24/2018 | 05/24/2024 |
| Riverbend Nature Center | Nature & Art Education | 02/04/2018 | 08/24/2018 |
| Denton ISD/Paloma Creek Elementary | Art Education | 08/24/2014 | 05/24/2017 |
| Stonebridge United Methodist Church | Communications Coordinator | 08/24/2013 | 08/24/2014 |
| Denton ISD/Frank Borman Elementary | Art Education | 08/24/2011 | 05/24/2013 |
| Denton ISD/Ronald E. McNair Elementary | Educator | 08/24/2002 | 05/24/2011 |
| Wichita Falls ISD/West Foundation Elementary | Educator | 01/05/1997 | 05/24/2002 |