Contact information:
Email: schoenbc@mail.gvsu.edu

Growing up in the small town of Coopersville, Michigan, I have always been actively involved in the community. Everyone knew eachother and going to a football game each week felt like a family reunion every Friday.This close-knit town encouraged my interest in community and interactions of people that has found its way into my artwork and into my teaching philosophy. Taking courses such as Civic Studio at Grand Valley, nourished this enthusiasm and allowed me to deepen my understanding of the implications of public and interactive art. As I move into my teaching career, these interests continue to motivate my work both in the studio and the classroom. Issues of the relationship between the public and art are means of constant investigation.

This website is meant to act as an informational tool that can be utilized not only to develop an understanding of my work, but also as a source to access information regarding issues relative to art and the classroom. The buttons to the left will lead you to the main pages of the site. Each page contains multiple links to information that can be used to teach, learn and inform.