CV

Matthew Slaats
18 Underhill Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845.454.0313
mbslaats@hotmail.com
www.matthewslaats.com

Education
M.F.A 2005 Integrated Media - University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. 2005 Art - University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. 1999 Archaeology and Art - University of Evansville
Area(s) of Specialization: Interactive Art, Performance, Installation Art, Video, Sound, Gaming

Professional Experience

2007 – Westchester Community College – Valhalla, NY
Adjunct Faculty – Game Design, Dreamweaver

2006 – Dia:Beacon – Beacon, NY
Gallery Assistant

2006 – Theatreworks Singapore
Assitant Project Manager - Singapore Arts Festival – Video

2002 – 2006 - University of Wisconsin Theatre Department - Madison, WI
Teaching Assistant - (instructor of record)
Backstage Laboratory - Fundamentals of Stage Craft

2003 - University of Wisconsin Art Institute - Madison, WI
Production Assistant/ Technical Coordinator - The Last Supper –Richard Gough

2001 - 2002 - Virginia Commonwealth University Theatre Dept. - Richmond, VA
Scene Shop Foreman/Facilities Manager
Technical Laboratory - Basic Scene Design Lab - Facilities Manager

2000 – 2001 - Wisconsin State Historical Society Museum - Madison, WI
Assistant Exhibit Technician/ Visitor Service Representative

2000 – 2001 - Kings Foot Gallery - Madison, WI
Gallery Technician/Assistant

1999 - 2000 - Franklin College - Lugano, Switzerland
Residence Director/Admissions Assistant/Sports Director

1997 - Arista Story Editor Workshops - London, England
Intern – Logistical Assistant

1997 - Imagine Films Limited - London, England
Intern
Teaching Experience
2007
Adjunct Faculty - Westchester Community College – Media Arts
Game Design and Quick Start Dreamweaver
2006
Visiting Artist – University of Wisconsin – Non Static Forms
2002 - 2006
Teaching Assistant - (instructor of record) - University of Wisconsin Theatre Department
Backstage Laboratory - Fundamentals of Stage Craft
2004
Drawing 1 - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison
Art Survey 208 - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison
2003
Two Dimensional Design - Teacher Substitute - UW-Madison

Grants/Fellowships
2003 Alfred K. Murray Grant

Research
Augmented Reality Gaming - University of Wisconsin
Department of Curriculum and Instruction - Prof. Kurt Squire - advisor
Development and Implimenation of Gaming technology in Learning environment

Commissions
2005 Campus Art Collaborative - University of Wisconsin Madison


Publications and Writing
2006
N-Media – Art in the Right Place: Singapore Biennale 2006
Wisconsin State Journal - Games Learning and Society Conference
Capital Times - Doug Moe – My Name is Madison Project
2005
Shaken Naked Arts Journal – contributing writer
Con Art Zine – www.conart.org - Word Games and Lil Bo Peep Game
Isthmus - Breese Stevens Field Projcect
The Daily Page – www.thedailypage.com - 1v1
Wisconsin State Journal - 1v1

Conferences
Games, Learning and Society 2006
Topic - Augmented Reality Gaming - Designing in Context

Presentations
2006
National University of Singapore – Mixed Reality Lab
Interactivity and Context



Exhibition, Performance, Screening Record (*solo shows marked by asterisk)
2006
A Response to Tatlin’s Tower – Flux Factory – New York, NY
My Name is Madison - GLS Conference – Madison, WI
2005
Matthew Slaats - 1v1 - MFA Exhibition/Performance - 7th Floor Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
Con Art - Little Bo Peep Game and word game - Madison Zine Fest - Madison, WI
Ancient Technologies, Dramaturgy, and Games - The Kitchen - New York, NY - Artistic Director - Ong Keng Sen
*Breese Stevens Field Project - MA Thesis Exhibition - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Audio Tour - 7th Floor Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bocon – Sound Designer - University Theatre Productions - University of Wisconsin – Madison
Campus Art Collaborative - University of Wisconsin – Madison
2004
*Games of Irrationality - 734 Gallery - Madison, WI
Ironworks Group Art Show - Ironworks LLC - Madison, WI
Nothing At All - Bogdan Achimescu - Madison, WI and Charlottesville, VA
UW Light Show - University of Wisconsin Glass Department– Madison, WI
Art Happens - NE Wisconsin Art Council - Green Bay, WI
2003
The Last Supper – Richard Gough - Cast member - University of Art Institute UW Art and Theatre Department
UW Student Art Show - Porter Butts Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
*In Between Spaces - UW Graduate Student Council Gallery - University of Wisconsin - Madison
2002
UW Light Show - University of Wisconsin Glass Department - Madison, WI
Art’s Night Out - City of Madison - Madison, WI
2001
So Heavenly Minded (viewing) - WYOU – Public Access TV - Madison, WI
Electronic Media Digital Bazaar - University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
2000
UW Student Glass Show - King’s Foot Gallery – Madison, WI
Student Art Show - Franklin College - Lugano, Switzerland
1999
Student Show (juried) - University of Evansville - Evansville, IN
1998
Fall Student Show - University of Evansville - Evansville, IN

Artist Workshops
2005 The Kitchen Summer Institute Program, New York, NY
Ancient Technologies, Dramaturgy, and Games
Artistic Director - Ong Keng Sen
2004 Urban Glass - Hot Casting - Gene Koss





Professional Service
Participant in Study Circle on Race by the City of Madison and Urban League of Greater Madison
Member of the College Art Association and Glass Art Society
WUEV – radio DJ for blues and jazz segments
VP of University of Evansville Habitat for Humanity Chapter
Student Art Association
Volunteered with Wisconsin Public Radio, WCVE Richmond Public Radio
Volunteer for College Art Associations 2002 Conference
Organizer and Writer for Richmond Independent Media Center
Participant in UW-Madison Visual Culture discussions
Graduate Student Representative –UW Art Dept.
Writer/Columnist for Shaken Naked Arts Journal

Technical Abilities
Video
Editing with Adobe Premiere, Sphereous, Final Cut Pro and Avid
Vast knowledge of all video equipment and peripherals
Sound
Knowledge and experience with vast array of materials and equipment
Editing with Sound Forge and Pro Tools
Sculpture
Knowledge and repair experience with various wood working tools
Experience with metal casting and plastic casting techniques
Skill to work in metal fabrication and carpentry
Computer Knowledge
Auto CAD, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver MX, Director, Max, Jitter
Printing
Basic knowledge of seriagraphy and etching processes
Knowledge of computer printing processes