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Matthew Thorne
Artist | Art Manager | Educator
Matthew Thorne is a skilled people manager with a strong background in art department dynamics. His expertise lies in project management, stakeholder coordination, listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. He is dedicated to developing individuals in their creative and personal endeavors and has a keen interest in making the Arts accessible to all.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an Associate of Arts degree in Art Teacher Education from Central Piedmont Community College.
With a diverse professional background, Matthew Thorne has held positions such as High School Art Teacher at Dove Science Academy, Director of Media Arts at CCC Montreat, Head of Fine Arts Department / Instructor at International School of Qingdao (ISQ), Senior Education Specialist at Arkansas Arts Center, Regional College Readiness Specialist at Citizen Schools, and State Captain for the 8th Grade Academy at Citizen Schools.
Matthew's commitment to nurturing talent is evident in the close relationship he maintains with his former students, such as Jasmine Park, whose work he proudly showcases. You can explore Jasmine Park's art on Instagram @jasminecheyeonart.
