Kenneth Lantz is a professional artist and instructional designer currently located in San Antonio, TX, experienced in team leadership and innovative design. His passion for design and technology drives his desire to continue learning and develop new ways to solve problems. He is a strong administrative professional experienced in many facets of art and design. His work attempts to blur the line between traditional craft and emerging technology using quirky and technical imagery. He has a wide range of technical skills ranging from graphics, 3D Printing, and digital modeling to welding, woodworking, printmaking and mold making. He has extensive experience in higher education as an instructor and administrator. He also has corporate industry experience in graphic and instructional design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MFA 2010 : Sculpture Louisiana State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BA 2007 : Studio Art\/Public History Texas Lutheran University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2002-03 : Computer Animation Collins College<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2020-Current: Instructional Designer, University Health, San Antonio, Texas. Curriculum analysis, modules, LMS administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2020: Adjunct Instructor, The Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, Texas. Mold making<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2018-20: Faculty Coordinator, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2016-18: Associate Program Chair of Design, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2014-16: Adjunct Instructor, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas. Interactive Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2013-15: Adjunct Instructor, Sanford Brown College, San Antonio, Texas. Web Design, Interactive Media, Graphic Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2010-16: Adjunct Instructor, The Art Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Observational Drawing, Perspective Drawing, Color Fundamentals, Design Fundamentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2012: Waterjet Operator and Design Specialist, Garces Designs, San Antonio, Texas. (CAD designs, Rhino 3-D renders, operate and maintain OMAX waterjet, fabrication and project management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2010-11: Studio Assistant, Christensen OKO Prototypes, John Christensen, Austin, Texas – Specific project: Go There, commission for University Physicians Hospital in Tucson, AZ, budget: $200K as well as art preparation, crating, transportation and installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2010: Opine Art Services, Seguin, Texas (custom fabrication, design, letterpress, 3-D modeling, and renders<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2010: Co-Instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Kinetic Sculpture, Spring 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2009: Metal Chaser, Deep in the Heart Art Foundry, Bastrop, Texas. (Welding and chasing bronze and stainless)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2008-10: Instructor of Record, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 3-D Design, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2007-08: Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Beginning Sculpture, Fall 2007, Kinetic Sculpture, Spring 2008, Rhinoceros 3-D, Fall 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2005-07: Studio Assistant, Opine Art, Kyle Olson, Seguin, Texas (maintained studio equipment and assisted with production)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2004-07: Gallery Assistant, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas (assisted with installation, removal, and preparation of artworks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2004: Intern, W139 Studio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (assisted with daily activities and organizing the group exhibition Global Tour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2003-04: Gallery Assistant, Stone Metal Press, San Antonio, Texas (assisted with installation, removal, and documentation of artworks and exhibitions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2004-07: Brent Bischoff Art Endowment, Texas Lutheran University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2002: Juried Art Scholarship, Collins College<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UptownFred<\/em>, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2018 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Currents,<\/em> Carver Community Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pathways: An Exhibition of Large-Format and Experimental Printmaking, <\/em>Baum Gallery Art Museum, Conway, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2017 <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Print Exchange<\/em>, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n UptownFred<\/em>, Mantle Art Space, San Antonio Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled VII, <\/em>Williams Tower, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Regional<\/em>, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled VI,<\/em> Williams Tower, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2015 <\/p>\n\n\n\n *Human Wishes<\/em>, The Mariago Collective, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled V,<\/em> Williams Tower, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Lutheran Faculty Show,<\/em> Annetta Kraushaar Gallery, Seguin, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled IV<\/em>, St. Arnold’s Brewery \/ Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled III<\/em>, St. Arnold’s Brewery \/ Peveto Fine Art Gallery, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Markers, Fl!ght Gallery, San Antonio, TX<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled II,<\/em> Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singularity Transmissions<\/em>, Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada. Part of a team of artists awarded an honorarium from Burning Man<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steamrolled,<\/em> Gallery M Squared, Houston, Texas (A special exhibition of the prints and carved blocks from the “Rockin\u2019 Rollin\u2019 Prints”)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n Automata,<\/em> The Cupcake Factory, New Orleans, Louisiana (invitational)<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Pensively<\/em>, Foster Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traffic Island Prison Farm<\/em>, Good Children Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana (collaborative works)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Pound For Pound,<\/em> Gallery 118, San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n Draw-A-Thon, <\/em>The Green Project, New Orleans Louisiana (invitational collaboration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything Must Go, <\/em>Good Children Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n SLOSS Open Exhibitions,<\/em> Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4484 Group Show,<\/em> Foster Hall Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group, invitational)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1.20.09: Second Line Funeral Procession<\/em>, Government St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n Streetview: Viewing Main,<\/em> Corner of Lafayette and Main St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (4484 Artist Group)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Grad Show: recent works by LSU School of Art students,<\/em> Foster Hall Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (invitational)<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Restive, <\/em>Black Box Theater, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excess and Denial: Give it up Give in,<\/em> 24B Gallery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (invitational)<\/p>\n\n\n\n * Denotes Solo Exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n 225 magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conferences and Lectures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baton Rouge Community College: Arts Fest Guest Artist, Baton Rouge, LA<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2009<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Conference on Cast Iron Art, Birmingham, Alabama (open exhibition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technical Abilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood working tools and processes, metal fabrication (MIG,TIG, ARC, Plasma, Oxy\/Acetylene), metal working, casting non-ferrous metals, clay body and glaze formulation, electric and gas kiln operations, Rhinoceros 3-D, photo and video editing, electronics and kinetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Netherlands, Ireland, North Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Austria, and extensive US travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kenneth Lantz is a professional artist and instructional designer currently located in San Antonio, TX, experienced in team leadership and innovative design. His passion for design and technology drives his desire to continue learning and develop new ways to solve problems. He is a strong administrative professional experienced in many facets of art and design.<\/p>\nBibliography:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n