Joy Ebel
@joyebel
Art educator and program lead in community arts who spearheaded the Young Artists Entrepreneurship Program.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At HeART of Justus youth, I spearheaded the Young Artists Entrepreneurship Program. My work has centered on developing community-based art programs that foster creativity, skill development, and inclusion.
At Neighborhood Housing Services, I developed the S.T.A.R. Freret Street Community Arts Program. I also executed the “Restore the Oaks” historical mural for the City of New Orleans/African America Museum.
As Owner/Curator of The Come Up Gallery and White Buffalo Gallery, I brought art to community spaces in New Orleans and Espanola. I’ve taught art to children and students across schools, festivals, galleries, and community programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner/Curator
The Come Up Gallery
Jan 2020 - Jan 2026 (6 years)
Owned and curated a gallery in New Orleans, overseeing exhibitions and operations.
Owner/Curator
White Buffalo Gallery
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Owned and curated a gallery in Espanola, New Mexico, managing exhibitions and operations.
Principal
White Buffalo Alternative Art School
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Served as principal of an alternative art school, overseeing educational programs and operations.
Art Teacher
Kha'Po Community School
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Taught art at a community school in Santa Clara Pueblo.
Talent Art Teacher
Helen Cox High School
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Taught art to talented students at a high school in Harvey, Louisiana.
Director
HeART of Justus youth
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Directed a youth art program and spearheaded the Young Artists Entrepreneurship Program.
Children's Festival Crafts Teacher
Orleans French Market Corporation
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Taught crafts to children at festivals in New Orleans.
Artist Residence
Vieux Carre' Merchants Association
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 (0 months)
Served as artist in residence in New Orleans.
Community Outreach Director
9th Ward Saint Paul Church of God In Christ
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 (0 months)
Directed community outreach for a church in New Orleans.
Children's Arts and Crafts Activities Teacher
Audubon Zoo
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Facilitated children's craft activities during the Soul Festival at Audubon Zoo.
Art Teacher
Crocker Arts and Technology Charter
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Taught art at a charter school in New Orleans.
Arts Instructor
Echoes Afterschool
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007 (0 months)
Provided arts instruction within Iowa Public Schools.
Ceramic Workshop Instructor
Girl Scouts
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007 (0 months)
Instructed ceramic workshops for Girl Scouts in Waterloo.
Arts Instructor
Waterloo Iowa Center for the Arts
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007 (0 months)
Provided arts instruction in Iowa.
Community Art Teacher
Xavier University
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Taught community art classes at Xavier University in New Orleans.
Art Teacher
Visual Jazz Art Gallery Summer Camp
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Taught art at a summer camp in New Orleans.
Historical Mural Claiborne Bridge
City of New Orleans/ African America Museum
Jan 1999 - Jan 2004 (5 years)
Executed the 'Restore the Oaks' (Claiborne St.) Historical Mural.
Community Outreach Coordinator
St. Paul Church of God In Christ
Jan 1999 - Jan 2004 (5 years)
Coordinated community outreach for St. Paul Church of God In Christ in New Orleans.
Mural
Junior League
Jan 1997 - Jan 2003 (6 years)
Created murals for Junior League in New Orleans.
Worship Through the Arts Coordinator for Children's Mural
Kingdom Building Ministries
Jan 1997 - Jan 2003 (6 years)
Coordinated children's mural projects for Kingdom Building Ministries in New Orleans.
Community Artist in Residence
Neighborhood Housing Services
Jan 1997 - Jan 2003 (6 years)
Developed the S.T.A.R. Freret Street Community Arts Program.
Community Arts Instructor
Charters Street Academy
Jan 2000 - Jan 2000 (0 months)
Taught community arts at Charters Street Academy in New Orleans.
Gallery Owner
Eye On Zion
Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 (2 years)
Owned and operated a gallery in New Orleans.
Arts Instructor
N.O.R.D./ Young Audiences
Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 (2 years)
Provided arts instruction in New Orleans.
Community Arts Workshop Instructor
Dunbar Community Center
Jan 1995 - Jan 1995 (0 months)
Instructed community arts workshops in Springfield.
Summer Camp Arts Instructor
Bethlehem Baptist Community Church
Jan 1995 - Jan 1995 (0 months)
Taught arts at a summer camp in Holyoke.
Community Arts Instructor
Neighborhood Gallery
Jan 1994 - Jan 1994 (0 months)
Taught community arts at Neighborhood Gallery in New Orleans.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Xavier University
Fine Art/Art Education, Arts Education
2002 - 2005
Pursued a degree in Fine Art/Art Education with a focus on Arts Education.
University of New Orleans
African American History
1996 - 2001
Studied African American History.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
African American History and Fine Art
1995 - 1996
Studied African American History and Fine Art.
College of Santa Fe
Fine Art, Fine Arts
1986 - 1989
Studied Fine Arts with a focus on Fine Art.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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