Resumé
Patrick Donmoyer
EDUCATION
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
B.F.A Studio Art/ Fine Crafts; PA German Studies Minor Graduated in Spring 2009
RESEARCH
Kutztown University Honors Thesis & Historic Hex Sign Survey Spring 2008-present
Photographic survey of historic hex signs throughout Berks county
Photographing all evidence of existing and previously existing signs and the barns they adorn. Information gathered to provide mapping of distribution, analysis of trends and patterns of frequency.
Kutztown Area Historical Society Spring 2007-Fall 2008
Restoration of Historic Berks County Carpet Loom
Oral history interviews, Photographic assessment & survey
To be carried through to completion of refinishing, cataloging, re-assembing, and exhibit development by Summer 2008
Kutztown Pennsylvania German Heritage Center January 2006 - December 2006
Volunteer Pennsylvania German Carpet Loom Restoration
Consulted local historical weaving expert to restore damaged historic loom components into fully operational carpet loom. Locating, cleaning and preparing damaged loom frame. Assembled, adjusted and fine-tuned complete mechanisms and structure. Demonstrated with loom at Heritage Center’s Harvest Festival. Compiled portfolio of complete research, procedures and information concerning the loom.
PRESENTATIONS:
Lebanon County Historic Preservation Trust May 2010
Pennsylvania German Barn Stars: Celestial Symbolism in Folk Culture
Intro to Pennsylvania German Studies, Kutztown University, PA April 2010 Pennsylvania German Barn Stars: Celestial Symbolism in Folk Culture
Parkland High School German Classes, Allentown, PA March 2010
Die Pennsylvaanisch Deitsche: Architecture and Spirituality
Friends of Historic Wallace Cross Mill, Cross Roads, PA March 2010
Lecture on the Folklore of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Abbington Hospital Auxillary, Abbington, PA March 2010 Lecture on the cultural implications of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Penn State Cooperative Extension, Northampton County December 2009
Lecture on the folklore of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, PA November 2009
Lecture on Historic origins of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Lebanon County Historical Society, Lebanon, PA November 2009
Lecture on the Folklore of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Weisenberg - Lynn Township Historical Society November 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
Kids Peace, Allentown, PA October 2009
Lecture on Pennsylvania German Barn Stars and local Folklore
Berks County Historical Society, Reading, PA September 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
The Goshenhoppen Historians at Redmen Hall in Green Lane, PA September 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
Kutztown University Honors Cultural Geography September 2009
Lecture to Kutztown Honors Cultural Geography Students on Barn Stars and local culture
The Mongomery County Mennonite Home June 2009
Lecture on historic origins of PA Dutch Barn Stars in conjunction with barn star painter Eric Claypoole
Slate Belt Historical Society at the Heritage Center June 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
New Hanover Historical Society June 2009
Lecture on historic origins of PA Dutch barn stars in conjunction with barn star painter Eric Claypoole
The Pennsylvania German Society Annual Meeting in Oley, PA June 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
The Peter Wentz Farmstead Society Spring Scholarship Ceremony April 2009
Lecture presentation of Albert T. and Elizabeth Gamon Scholarship research
Upper Morland Historical Society April 2009
Lecture on "A Photographic Survey of Berks County Barn Stars"
The PA German Heritage Festival, Harrisburg Area Community College March 2009
Lecture on "Barn Stars: A Necessary Re-evaluation of a Folk Tradition"
Albany Township Historical Society March 2009
Lecture on "A Photographic Survey of Berks County Barn Stars"
Three Sisters Center for the Healing Arts Guild Meeting October 2008
Lecture on religious and occult symbolism in Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Lower Macungie Historical Society October 2008
Lecture on historic origins of Pennsylvania German Barn Stars
Springfield Township Historical Society October 2008
Lecture on Pennsylvania German Folk Healing practice of Powwow
Kutztown University Honors Cultural Geography September 2008
Lecture to Kutztown Honors Cultural Geography Students on Hex Signs and local culture
Kutztown Historical Society Presentation September 2008
Lecture on Historic Daniel Boyer Carpet Loom
National Barn Alliance Annual Barn Conference, Kutztown University June 2008
Lecture on Historic Barn Stars and their cultural implications in Pennsylvania
Three Sisters Center for the Healing Arts Guild Meeting May 2008
Lecture on the influence of Kaballah and Judaic Mysticism in PA German Powwow
Three Sisters Center for the Healing Arts: Die Braucherei Weg April 2008
Lecture on the influence of Judaic Kaballa in PA German Braucherei practice
Kutztown University Honors Thesis Presentation Spring 2008
Lecture on Historic Hex Signs and the challenges they present to historians
Historic Carpet Weaving Demonstrations, Kutztown Folk Festival Summer 2007
Daily demonstrations and presentations of historic carpet loom throughout 9-day festival
Pennsylvania Printmaking Symposium, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA March 2006
Artist Talk: Selected works and techniques
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University February 2010
Historic Building and Site Conservator
Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University Fall 2007- present
Assisting with exhibit development, accessions of permanent collection, assisting with public events, demonstrations
Uptown Espresso Bar, Kutztown, PA June 2006- present
Barista
Specialty drink and food preparation. Responsible for closing store.
Kilgannon Property, Kutztown, PA February 2006 - January 2008
Groundskeeper
Turf and lawn Management. Arboreal Upkeep. Operation of equipment. Minor interior and Exterior Repairs.
Brunner Island Coal Plant, DQE Energy, Yorkhaven, Pa June 2005 - August 2005
Plant Utility
Maintained plant and office environment. Assisted in routine maintenance procedures.
AVI Golden Bear Food Court, Kuztown, PA January 2005 – February 2006
Receiver/grill cook
Maintained visual order of stock room. Received and unloaded food shipments. Weekends as short-order grill cook.
HONORS & AWARDS
Peter Wentz Farmstead Foundation: Albert T. & Elizabeth Gamon Scholarship Spring 2008
Kutztown University Honors Thesis Scholarship Spring 2008
Clarence
Schock Foundation
Fellowship
Fall 2007- Spring 2008
Deans List September 2004- 2009
Kutztown Honors Program Scholarship September 2004- 2009
Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship September 2004- 2008
TRI-M Modern Music Masters Society Lifetime Member
ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES
Gallery Exhibitions:
Uptown Espresso Bar, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Fall 2007
Bears Den Gallery, Kutztown University Fall 2006
Fibers Show
Hard Bean Café, Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA August-September 2006
October-November 2005
September-October 2004
Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts, York, PA
Local Faculty and Student Show Spring 2003
Design Work:
Pannebianco Farm Hex Signs, Kempton, PA; Restoration of sign, hand-painting of two new signs Winter 2008
Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA; Designed & hand-painted signs Fall 2008
The Pennsylvania German Society, Kutztown, PA; Designed and hand-painted signs Fall 2008
Mark McClatchy, CMT, Kutztown, PA; Logo & Business Card Spring 2006