Naomi Oken
Hello,
My name is Naomi Oken, born in Bat-Yam, Israel. I’m a painter, muralist, graphic designer and a teacher. What drives me to create art is the exploration of my feelings that empowers me to grow. I enjoy the process of mixing colors to create a unique and arbitrary color palette illustrating the mood of the subject. As a teacher, I enjoy motivating my students to express themselves through the arts. Building their skills and opening their minds to new ideas.
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Exhibitions
May 4-31, 2019 El Dorado Nature
Center Art Gallery
Long Beach, California
July 2018-First Friday Art Walk Oceanside, California
May 2018, Las Laguna Gallery-Artwork was selected for inclusion Impressionism vs. Realism art exhibit. Laguna Beach, CA
April 7-25 Hungry Art Exhibit and Awareness Event. ShockBoxx Gallery. Hermosa Beach, CA
April 12-13 Beyond The Lines Gallery. Los Angeles, CA
March 2018-First Friday Art Walk Oceanside, California
March 2018, Fusion Art Gallery 2nd Annual Colors- Artwork was selected for inclusion in the exhibition
Education
B.A. in Commercial Art from The American College for the Applied Art. Los Angeles, CA
M.A. in Art Education from Alliant University, Los Angeles CA
Teaching Credential from Alliant University, Los Angeles, CA
Experience
Art Teacher
LAUSD
Jul 2022- Present
Art Teacher
2016-2022 Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Art Teacher
2009-2016 ICEF Public Schools
Computer Exploration Teacher
2008-2009 Immaculate Heart High School & Middle School
Product Designer/ Graphic Designer
2006-2009 Smart Planet
Graphic Design Instructor
2002-2006 Brooks College
Honors and Awards
ABC7 News Interview Los Angeles, CA 2022- Focus on the creation of school murals with my students.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Los Angeles, California
Nominated for the 2021 and for the 2022 Alliance Teacher of the Year award
Alliance College Ready Academy #8
Los Angeles, California
Turbine Award-Creating school murals with the students as a major part of school beautification and dedication. 2018
ICEF Public Schools Los Angeles California
Outstanding Service of 5 years to Inner City Education Foundation 2014
The Department of Cultural Affairs Los Angeles California
Certificate awarded after a continued success of competing and winning art contests 2013
ICEF- Frederick Douglass High School Los Angeles California
High School Teacher of the Year 2012
Brooks College Long Beach California
Retention Award 2005