MEET
THE ARTIST
PHOTO TAKEN BY KIRA WILLIAMS
THUONG HOAI TRAN
CURRICULUM VITAE
. Restorative . Input . Learner . Achiever . Futuristic .
EDUCATION
Fall 2015 - Spring 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Concentration in Painting & Printmaking, Minor in Art History
Fall 2011 - Spring 2015
High School Diploma, Graduated with Honors. Emporia High School, Emporia, KS
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017- Present
Lead Graphic Designer, Part Time Job, Emporia State University, Center for Student Involvement, Emporia, KS
2016
Graphic Designer, Part Time Job, Emporia State University, Diversity Student Programs, Emporia, KS
Multicultural Student Assistant, Part Time Job, Emporia State University, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Emporia, KS
OTHER RELATED OPPORTUNITIES
2019
Studio Assistantship at Frogman’s Printmaking Workshop, Omaha, NE
- Primary Studio Assistant for Brad Vetter’s Letterpress Class
- Secondary Studio Assistant for Brett Anderson in Wonderful Color Woodcut Class
Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony, Frogman’s Staff Printmaking Portfolio Exchange, Organized by Jeremy Menard
Video Games, Printmaking Portfolio Exchange with University of North Texas, Organized by Jeremy Pederzani
2018
Pronto Plate Demonstration for Projects in Printmaking Class, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Plein Air at Peter Pan Park,” event host and planner, Emporia, KS
Artist Residency: New York Academy of Art’s Summer Undergraduate Residency, New York, NY
(Un)Necessary Duplicates, Printmaking Portfolio Exchange, Organized by Meghan O’Connor
Oh, There Will Be Ink, Printmaking Portfolio Exchange between Wayne State College and Emporia State University
Commission: Custom Screenprinted T-shirts, Recruitment Event, Emporia State University Admissions, Emporia KS
Commission: Custom Hard Cider Label Design, Emporia Main Street & Twin Rivers Winery, Emporia KS
2017
Printmaking Portfolio Exchange, East Central Oklahoma University and Emporia State University
Studio Assistant for printmaking professor Tressa Jones, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Studio Assistant for resident artist Meghan O’Conner, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Engraving Demonstration for GRS tools at the 2017 Dirty Kanza, Emporia Arts Council, Emporia, KS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018
“First Friday in March, April & May,” Maud’s Tattoo Company, Emporia, KS
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019
“Frogman’s Assistants’ Exhibit,” Organized by Jeremy Menard, Omaha, NE
“Frogman’s Staff Portfolio - Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony,” Organized by Jeremy Menard, Omaha, NE
“Undergraduate College Student Exhibition,” Juried by Philipp Eirich, Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City, MO
“Annual Juried Student Show,” Juried by Ron Michael, Eppink & Gilson Gallery, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Salon des Refusés,” Emporia Arts Council, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2018
“(Un)Necessary Duplicates, Volume VI,” Portfolio Exchange Curated by Meghan O’Connor -- on the occasion of the Mid America Print
Conference, Albany County Public Library, Laramie, WY
“First Friday in September,” Curated by Kolby Newton, Escapist Skateboarding, Kansas City, MO
“Undergraduate Summer Residency’s FInal Exhibition,” Cast Hall, New York Academy of Arts, New York, NY
“Annual Juried Student Show,” Juried by Andrzej Zieliński, Eppink & Gilson Gallery, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2017
Mid-Program Portfolio Review Student Exhibition, Eppink Gallery, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Painting III, Staton Gallery at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
First Friday in November, Mulready's Pub, Emporia, KS
Percolator’s Print Show 3 during Print Week, Curated by Paul Punzo, The Lawrence Percolator, Lawrence, KS Annual Juried Student Show, Juried by Mark Cowardin, Eppink Gallery, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2016
First Friday in May, Mohn Standard, Emporia, KS
RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS
2019
TRIO McNair Summer Research Internship, Emporia State University, KS
Extended Artist Statement: An Exploration of Influential Factors in My Body of Work, Poster Presentation, 27th Annual Pacific Northwest
McNair Research Conference, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Eurocentrism and Lack of Diversity in Fine Arts, Oral Presentation, Great Plains Honors Conference, The University of Texas at Tyler,
Tyler, TX
2018
Extended Artist Statement: An Exploration of Influential Factors in My Body of Work, Oral Presentation, MKN McNair Heartland
Research Conference, Kansas City, MO
Extended Artist Statement: An Exploration of Influential Factors in My Body of Work, Poster Presentation, McNair Proposal
Presentation, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
TRIO McNair Summer Research Internship, Emporia State University, KS
AWARDS, HONORS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS
2019
Banner Carrier, Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Ceremony, Emporia, KS
“Kasitz Engraving Arts Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2018
Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Drawing Masterclass with Steven Assael and Michael Grimaldi, New York Academy of Art, New
York, NY
Faculty Mentoring/Collaboration Grant, Honors College, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Artist Residency - Summer Undergraduate Residency Program, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
“Academy Merit Scholarship,” New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
“Roe. R. Cross Distinguished Professor Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
- Awarded to the top applicant among the twelve Shepherd Scholars
“Shepherd Scholar & Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
- Awarded to Emporia State’s top twelve most outstanding students through a competitive application process
“Art ‘96 Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
- Top Art Department Scholarship
“Honors College Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2017
“Art ‘96 Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Russell Davis Art Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Kasitz Engraving Arts Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Lyon County Scholarship Grant,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2016
First Year Scholar, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
“Kasitz Engraving Arts Scholarship,” Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
WORKS PUBLISHED
2016
“A mural for all”, Emporia Gazette, Emporia, KS
“Feel Good Friday - To Protect and Serve All”, KVOE Radio interview, Lyon County, KS
“Emporia State art students paint mural for police department”, Topeka Capital-Journal, Cjonline.com, Topeka, KS
“ESU Engraving Art.” GRS Training Center, July 20, 2016, https://www.grstc.com/esu.
Tittynope Zine, 1st edition, Emporia, KS
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Honors College, member, Honors College, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2018-2020
McNair Scholar, member, Trio’s Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, 2018
-Emporia State University, Emporia, KS .
Student Advisory Board, member, Art Department, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2016-2018
Visual Arts Board, Student Representative, Campus Wide Committee, Emporia State University, 2016-2017
Emporia, KS
URGE (Unite for Reproductive Justice and Gender Equity), Member, President: 2016-2017, 2015-2017
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Philosophy Club, member, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2016
SPURS, member, Emporia State Honor and Leadership Society, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2016
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, member, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2016
Spanish Club, member & secretary, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2016
Diversity Book Club, member & student assistant, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2015-2016
VOLUNTEERISM
2018
Emporia State Grand Tour, Student Assistant, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2017
Sesquicentennial Foundations Gala, Student Ambassador, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Event, Face Painting, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
2016
Emporia State Grand Tour, Student Ambassador, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Expanding Your Horizons Conference, Tour Guide, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Circle K International, Created Halloween cards for the local homeless shelter, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Emporia High School Debate Home Tournament, Debate Judge, Emporia High School, Emporia, KS
Emporia High School Forensics Home Tournament, Forensics Judge, Emporia High School, Emporia, KS