three and one half years. Originally, I was hired to be on a
team to research and present a major exhibition on the
subject of Earthquakes. Because I had part of an engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota, I had the
responsibility to create the section on structures and design.
It took us about a year and a half to bring this exhibition
together. See: Commendation:City of Oakland, CA.
After that, I researched and curated a variety of additional
exhibitions such as: Francisco Zuniga the Mexican scuptor
and printmaker; I called it "Touching the Earth," and a
presentation of Susan Dysinger's prints featuring
African-American musicians. I named it, "The Music Is The
Message," And there were others, like "The Invisible City"
where I designed the wood and bolt structure of the exhibit.
It was a good job, but most of all, my most enjoyable and
meaningful activity was making art on my breaks and at
lunch-time until Ben Hazard, the curator wouldn't allow me to
make my art in the department office anymore.
Our department in the museum was called Culture and Ethnic
Affairs at first, and then changed to the Education
Department.
Our basic direction was to enhance and celebrate the art,
music and culture of the Asian, Hispanic, Native American and
Afro-American cultures. And this we did.
2. Susan Dysinger-"The Music Is The Message."
3. Francisco Zuniga- "Touching The Earth."
4. "The Invisible City."
5. Ethnic festivals.
6. Additional Exhibitions.