Professional Art Experience & Exhibits
1992 - present
Commissioned work for private collectors
Drawings, paintings, murals, hand-built pottery of a variety of subject matter
Pencil, Pen & Ink, Watercolor, Acrylic, Terra-Cotta Clay
See Gallery for examples
1992 - 2006, 2011 - present
Coordinating and Hanging Art Shows
Student, Faculty and Personal shows
1991 - 2000, 2011-present
Public Collections
2011 Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
3 paintings purchased
On display on the 2nd floor of the newly constructed Bed Tower
2012 Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
6 additional paintings purchased
On display in Lab Registration
Public Exhibits
1991 - 2000 Kaleidoscope School of Art, Faculty Shows, 1-2 times a year, Barrington, IL
2011 Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Glen Ellyn, IL - juried show
Kaleidoscope School of Art, "Celebrating 25 years", Barrington, IL
Wheaton Christmas Boutique, Wheaton, IL
Serenade, Wheaton, IL (prints and cards only)
2012 Southminster Presbyterian Church, Glen Ellyn, IL - solo show
Serenade, Wheaton, IL (prints and cards only)
Wilder Mansion, "An Afternoon in the Garden", Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, Summer Show, Elmhurst, IL
Burning Bush Gallery, "Ubuntu", Glen Ellyn, IL
Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst Artists' Guild, Fall Show, Elmhurst, IL
2017 to present Gianorio's Deli, Winfield, IL - solo exhibit
Online Presence
Artist's Website - dawneaton.com
Instagram - Art by Dawn Eaton
Facebook - Art by Dawn Eaton
Teaching Experience
2016 to present
Winfield Primary and Central Schools, Winfield, IL
Elementary and Middle School Art Teacher, Grades K-6
2014-2016
Heritage Lakes Elementary School
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades K-5
2012 - 2014
Studio, Winfield, IL
Art instruction in Drawing and Painting
2007 - 2011
Art classes for home schooled children
Volunteer art instruction in school classrooms
2004-2006
Community Unit School District 220, Barrington, IL
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades 1-5
2000-2004
Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades 1-6
1991-2000
Kaleidoscope School of Art, Barrington, IL
Art Instructor, age 4 thru high school
Schedule Coordinator, School Administration, Registrar
Winfield Primary and Central Schools, Winfield, IL
Elementary and Middle School Art Teacher, Grades K-6
2014-2016
Heritage Lakes Elementary School
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades K-5
2012 - 2014
Studio, Winfield, IL
Art instruction in Drawing and Painting
2007 - 2011
Art classes for home schooled children
Volunteer art instruction in school classrooms
2004-2006
Community Unit School District 220, Barrington, IL
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades 1-5
2000-2004
Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL
Elementary Art Teacher, Grades 1-6
1991-2000
Kaleidoscope School of Art, Barrington, IL
Art Instructor, age 4 thru high school
Schedule Coordinator, School Administration, Registrar
Formal Education
Saint Xavier/Skylight Field-based Program, 2003
Eight credit hours toward Master's of Curriculum and Leadership
Independent Classes and Workshops in Drawing and Painting, 1992-2001
Kaleidoscope School of Art, Barrington, IL
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education. 1992
K-12 Certification in Art
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Art major. 1987-1989
Eight credit hours toward Master's of Curriculum and Leadership
Independent Classes and Workshops in Drawing and Painting, 1992-2001
Kaleidoscope School of Art, Barrington, IL
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education. 1992
K-12 Certification in Art
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Art major. 1987-1989