Katherine A. Osenga, PhD
5636 San Jose Avenue • Richmond, CA 94894
(510) 374-8895
Education
PhD, Art History and Theology,Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (2009)
Dissertation: The Veil: The History of the Marian Veil from Early Christianity to the Reformation
MA, Art and Theology,Dominican School of Theology and Philosophy, Berkeley, CA (1998)
Thesis: Fra Angelico and San Marco
Studies in Art and Theology, University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome, Italy (1996 - 1997)
Semester of work for Masters in Fine Art, Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy (1992)
BFA in Painting, Minors in English Literature and Philosophy, Great Books Program Certificate from the Saint Ignatius Institute, Art Academy University/University of San Francisco, CA (1991)
Studies in English Literature and Philosophy,Blackfriars, Oxford, England (1989 – 1990)
Experience
Salesian College Preparatory; Richmond, California2000 to Present
Visual and Performing Art Department Chair (2007-2010) Developed curriculum, supported growth of department by instituting school wide art show that offered a generous prize; created a space for students to highlight their musical, artistic, and dramatic talents for the school; instituted the celebration of California Art Day that encourages students to express themselves artistically.
Visual & Performing Art Courses
Advanced Placement Art History –Prehistoric to Gothic / Gothic to Contemporary (2001 to 2015)
Academically challenged high-achieving students with college-level coursework in Art History ranging from Prehistoric to Post Modern Art, with focus on viewing original artwork and creating art. Two semesters.
Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing and Painting (2002 to 2014)
Guided students in creation of art portfolios consisting of twelve images based on a subject concentration, and twelve on creative and technical ability; facilitated fieldtrips to draw in parks and museums.
Art Appreciation / Art I - (2000 to present)Led hands-on interactive classes that introduce students to a variety of art styles and periods; helped students understand a range of artistic mediums and techniques; introduced the many art careers available.
Student Travel toItaly, France, Greece, Costa Rica,Iceland, and Ecuador (2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017)Created and organized all aspects of travel for students to study Art History in a variety of European countries. Accompanied our Science Department to Costa Rica, Iceland and Ecuador.
Religious Studies Courses
Ethics(2012 to present)Enhanced curriculum, encouraged student led discussions while inspiring consideration of issues such as human nature, God’s existence, free will, morality, vice, virtue, and religion.
Social Justice(2007, 2012 to present)Taught about past and present injustices and encouraged students to respond in a positiveand active way. Studentsare required tocomplete a justice project incorporating: research, presentation, writing of a newsletter, and completionof a community project.
Religious Studies I (2010) Discussed the essential elements of Catholic Christianity and discovered the richness of the Bible, itsorigins, historical foundations and spiritual message.
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Other Experience
Tauber FellowshipSummer 2016
Art and Artifacts of the Holocaust:Two-week course. The fellowship was received to participate in Holocaust studies at Vad Vashem in Jerusalem, travel throughout Israel, and develop and implement a high school curriculum on the art and artifacts of the Holocaust.
Lecturer: UC Berkeley Extended Education; Berkeley, CaliforniaFall 2000
Italian Renaissance Art History from Giotto to Michelangelo: Semester course on Italian Renaissance from Giotto to Raphael. Adult students gained a new appreciation for the Renaissance enhancing their education and enriching their Italian travel experience.
Lecturer: Saint Mary’s College; Moraga, CaliforniaSummer 2008
Byzantine Art: Summer classon the history and symbolism of Byzantine Art.
Lecturer: Parish University; Alameda, California1999 to 2000
Christian Symbolism: Lectures on Christian Symbolism in Art History: Taught six-week course on symbolism of Christian art, focusing on religious attributes, and identification of individuals within religious paintings in Christian art.
Conferences
Conference co-organizer for American Maritain Association; participation in panel: “Letter to Artists”
International American Maritain Association, Berkeley, CA 1999
Paper, Medieval Congress of Kalamazoo; The Silent Perspective: The Marian Image of Fra Angelico in San
Marco, Medieval Congress; Kalamazoo, MI 1999
Chair; Maritain and Politics
American Maritain Association; Colorado Springs, CO 1998
Paper, American Maritain Association; Incarnate Beauty: Maritain and the Aesthetic Experience of
Contemporary Icons American Maritain Association; Newton, MA 1997
Selected Exhibitions
2009University of Dayton, Mary in the Electronic Age, One-Person Show - Dayton, OH
2005Saint Mary’s College, Marian Seminar & Art Show - Orinda, CA
2003Saint Mary’s College, The Many Images of Mary - Orinda, CA
2002Open Studios: December 7, 14, and 21 - Oakland, CA
2001Thatcher Gallery Group Show, USF: Bringing the Dark Madonna to Light, USF - San Francisco, CA
2000Group Show: Partially Nude - Emeryville, CA (Taking the Leap)
1999Concordia University: 20/20 Vision, Christians in the Visual Arts Group Show - Madison, WI
1998Saint Nicholas Church: Omega, One-Person Show - Anchorage, AK
The University of Canton Ohio: The Face of God, One-Person Show - Canton, OH
1997The Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology: Master’s Concentration - Berkeley, CA
Academic and Art Affiliations
CAACollege Arts AssociationAMAAmerican Maritain Association
CUEComputer Using EducatorsTMIToastmasters International