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Maurice Moore is an Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Tennessee School of Art in Knoxville. Their academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Performance Studies from the University of California-Davis and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Moore’s work spans multiple disciplines within the visual arts, blending traditional and contemporary practices.
Education:
- PhD in Performance Studies, University of California-Davis
- MFA in Studio Art, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Research Interests: Maurice Moore’s creative and scholarly work engages with Painting & Drawing, Art History, Ceramics, Cinema Studies, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Time-Based Art. Their practice emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration, often integrating performance theory, cultural critique, and material experimentation. Exhibitions of their work have been featured at prominent venues such as the Centre for Recent Drawing (C4RD) in London, Calabar Gallery in New York, and the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in Davis, California.
Labs/Teams: Moore contributes to UT’s art resources including the Media Pool, smART Lab, Wood Shop, Letterpress Lab, and collaborates with institutional galleries like the Ewing Gallery, Downtown Gallery, and Gallery 1010. They are also involved in initiatives such as the MFA Exhibition Catalogs and ArtBox: Limited Edition Prints.
Advising & Grants: While specific advising roles or grants are not detailed here, the School of Art offers opportunities such as Undergraduate Scholarships, Graduate Assistantships & Aid, and Artist Residencies/Internships that Moore may support or oversee. Their exhibitions since 2011 reflect sustained engagement with artistic communities and professional practice.
