Lori Morrell Whitaker
@Loriwhitaker_art • LoriWhitaker.com
lmorrellwhitaker@gmail.com • (972)754-9857
Artist Statement:
As a professional artist, I call on memories and experiences to evoke mood and
narrative in my artwork. Artistic inspiration comes from childhood memories and the
desire to capture sacred moments. I enjoy connecting with people by creating universal
human experiences using mixed media, oil painting, and figurative drawing.
In my work I explore the delight of discovery and its relationship to identity.
Exhibitions:
2025 For the Love of Art
ArtCentre of Plano; Plano, Texas
2025 Dia de Muertos- The Happiest Memories
Bath House Cultural Center; Dallas, Texas
2025 Sheltering-A sense of place
Art on Main; Dallas, Texas
2025 Women in Art-Letting in the Light
Art on Main; Dallas, Texas
2024 Community Potluck: The Cedars Union All-Member Exhibition
Arts Fort Worth; Fort Worth, Texas
2024 Women in Art - A Joyful Journey
Art on Main; Dallas, Texas
2022 A Journey in Line and Color
Bath House Cultural Center; Dallas, Texas
2021 8th Annual Texas Juried Show
Art Space 111 online exhibit
2019 First Come First Served
Fort Works Gallery; Fort Worth, Texas
2018 Dia De Los Muertos
Bath House Cultural Center; Dallas, Texas
2018 Convergence, A Group Exhibition
Art Space; Dallas, Texas2017, 2016 Fall Studio Exhibition
O'Keeffe Studio; Richardson, Texas
Skills:
Art Instructor
Certified Art Education Teacher K-12 grades
• Certified Advanced Placement 2D Design Teacher
• Certified Advanced Placement Drawing Teacher
• Certified International Bachelorette Art Teacher
• Curriculum Development
• Teacher training
• Museum education field trip coordination
• Workshops for artists and teachers
• Organizing end of year art show
• Parent Conferences
High School Visual Art Department Head
• Hiring and scheduling teachers and substitutes
• Securing funding for teacher workshops at National Conferences
• Budget and art supply inventory
• Coordinating and scheduling Art School Visits
• Writing College Recommendation letters
• Lead Teacher for O’Donnell Foundation AP Art Grant for Plano East Sr.
High
Figure Drawing Group Facilitator
• Coordinate schedule and collect funds for models
• Hire and provide guidance for models• Acquire venues, furniture, easels, tables and
chairs
Memberships:
• The Cedars Union Community Member
• Local Arts Clubs:
o Dallas Art Club, Artists Out and About, Urban Sketchers
• Museums:
o Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Meadows Museum
Education:
• Master of Art Education, University of North Texas
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University