Arts & Humanities Council : Ken Busby ’85 Still from Stephania’s short film Paradise
Film & New Media : Stephania Dulowski ’10 "I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Film, Video and New Media at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as directing my first short film to be screened upon my graduation in the spring. Outside of school, I am interning as a film distribution assistant, where I help with acquisitions and marketing for home video and theatrical releases. I have always noticed my attraction towards the photographic image, but my in-depth understanding of imagery developed through photography courses at Holland Hall with Mr. Mazen Abufadil. My greatest inspirations came from my time working with Mr. Abufadil, who has become my mentor. He encouraged a more expansive form of thinking that challenged my style of working. Today, I still truly appreciate having learned under Mr. Abufadil’s guidance, as he taught me that this creative and critical way of analyzing is not applied solely to the arts. One of my most cherished memories of Holland Hall was preparing for the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Arts Festival in 2010. I was working on a photography project, as well as rehearsing with the Modern Dance ensemble directed by Mrs. Dyer. I remember Mrs. Dyer helping me sew together sections of my artwork for exhibition before our evening dance rehearsals. I felt a great sense of community among the professors and the students. At Holland Hall, teachers help their students achieve their visions, whether it is for their class or not. For this, I was always thankful, and I still am."
"I am currently the Executive Director and CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa. I’ve spent my career in nonprofits, first as Membership Director then Communication Director at Gilcrease Museum, then Development Director at Tulsa Zoo Friends, then my position at the Arts and Humanities Council, where I’ve been for over 11 years. I’ve always enjoyed the arts, thanks to my parents sending me to classes at Philbrook Museum when I was younger, and taking me to the Tulsa Symphony and Tulsa Opera. When we would visit other cities, we would always try to visit area museums. I knew that I always wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. And I knew that a career in the nonprofit community would allow me to see the fruits of my labor. I wanted the ability to see first hand the results of my actions to make a difference in the community. I have many fond memories, but the best ones are one-toone interactions with faculty in their offices. The chance to express yourself without judgment; to be able to ask serious questions and have meaningful discussions; those are the things I remember most. Great faculty like Carlos Tuttle, Eleanor Carmack, and Ed Hooker all had major influences on me and who I am; how I see myself. My Holland Hall experience really allowed me to build self-confidence and learn to think critically and analyze situations - and those traits have served me well throughout my career."
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Jewelry Maker : Stephanie Collins Furqueron ’89 "I am living in Indianapolis with my husband (also an artist - he teaches at the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University) and two girls, ages 7 and 8. During the day, I am the Director of Giving at the International School of Indiana and nights and weekends I find some time to make my jewelry. In Middle School I felt so special when Mr. Rives hung my drawing up at a local bank. Mrs. Carmack was of course a big inspiration and her encouragement meant a great deal to me. College and Graduate school was where the focus and dedication really settled, but all of it together made it happen. As a whole, just being in the Commons is the fondest memory. I think all work places should have a similar atmosphere as the commons! Sports were a big part of my time at HH and the faculty made the difference. It was a happy place and time for me." 34