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| Trinity Professor Appointed Vice President of Texas Photographic Society |
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Established in 1985, the Texas Photographic Society (TPS) is a non-profit organization of amateur and professional photographers dedicated to supporting contemporary photography as a means for creative expression and cultural insight. TPS includes more than 800 members from 30 states and four countries. Professor Simonite received her bachelor's in fine arts, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 1984. She received her master's in fine arts from UTSA in 1987. She first came to Trinity as an adjunct faculty member in 1993. In 1999, she was appointed the Lennox Visiting Artist in the art department for the academic year. In 2000, she was hired as an assistant professor. Professor Simonite's photographic work has been shown in numerous exhibitions both here and around the world. Most recently, she had a solo exhibit titled “Images of Ios: Cycladic Form,” sponsored by the Municipality of Ios Island, Ios, Cyclades, Greece. In 2001, her work was included in an international traveling exhibition titled “10eme Rencontres Photographiques REGARDS,” from La Salle Haute, Mas del Padri, Villeneuve de la Riviere, Perpigan, France. In 2000, her work appeared in an exhibit titled “Itinerances,” at the International Photography Festival in Aries, France. Along with her membership in the Texas Photographic Society, Professor Simonite belongs to the Texas Fine Art Association, the Society for Photographic Education, and the Blue Star Contemporary Art Space. Trinity University is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences institution noted for its exceptional faculty and commitment to the comprehensive preparation of its talented student body. It is a learning community that has charted its course with a steadfast commitment to excellence since it was founded in 1869. |
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Last updated on February 11, 2003 by the Office of Public Relations |
Feb.
12, 2003 – Patricia Simonite, assistant professor of
art and art history at Trinity University, as been appointed vice president
of the Texas Photographic Society. Simonite teaches beginning, intermediate,
and advanced photography, as well as beginning and advanced digital
art at Trinity.