Jason Fronczek
Education
2020
MFA (pending), Studio Art and the Computer, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (expected May 2020).
2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, minor in Art History and Business, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Art and Emerging Media Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2013
Associates of Art, Fine Art, Valencia College, Orlando, FL.
2002
Basic Journalism Course, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD.
Experience
2020
Instructor, University of Central Florida / Florida Prison Education Project, Orlando, FL (Introduction to Art 2).
2019 - present
Graduate Print Lab Assistant, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2019
Instructor, University of Central Florida / Florida Prison Education Project, Orlando, FL (Introduction to Art and Photography).
2012 – present
Photographer, Fronczek Photography, Orlando, FL
2016 – 2019
Photographer, Mills Gallery, Orlando, FL.
2016 – 2017
Lead Designer/Senior Photographer, ARTBORNE Magazine, Orlando, FL. (Created corporate branding and design for monthly publication. Established submission guidelines/file structures to facilitate smoother workflows. Maintained monthly workflow keeping with established branding. Scheduled photo shoots and run production workflow. Offered final photo output for print and web. Established prepress workflow to ensure quality product from printer.)
2015 – present
Photographer & Photo-assistant, Med Meeting Images, Orlando, FL. (Photo-booth operator/photographer. Tethered shooting and on site emailing final photographs to client.)
2015 – 2016
Photographer, Marathon Foto, Orlando, FL.
2015
Photo-assistant, Ron Calamia Photography, Inc., Orlando, FL.
2015
Staff Photographer, The Odyssey at UCF, Orlando, FL
2001 – 2004
Petty Officer Third Class, United States Navy, San Diego, CA. (Ships Photographer, Designer and Assistant Editor of quarterly newsletter USS Antietam Family Gram. Boatswains Mate, 3rd class. Divisional Technical Representative. Divisional Training Petty Officer. Divisional Supplies Petty Officer. Divisional Office Clerk.)
Awards / Grants / Fellowships
2019
National Conference on Higher Education in Prison, Saint Louis, MO.
Graduate Presentation Fellowship, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2016
Awesome Foundation Grant Award for promoting the Arts in Orlando, Orlando, FL.
Orlando Weekly’s 2016 The Best of Orlando, Best New Arts Publication, Orlando, FL.
2015
UCF SURE Event, Peer Choice Award for best in show. Research promoting sustainable living, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Dean’s List recipient, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2014
Dean’s List recipient, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Dean’s List recipient, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2013
Invited to join Tau Sigma National Honor Society for earning 3.5 GPA in first semester at University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Dean’s List recipient, Valencia College, Orlando, FL.
Solo Exhibitions
2020
Compulsory: Annual MFA Exhibition, UCF Art Gallery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2019
Details from Life, The Nook, Orlando, FL.
2017
The Thin Line, Timucua Arts Foundation, Orlando, FL.
Gallery 245 presents: Jason Fronczek, Gallery 245 - Faith Arts Village Orlando (FAVO), Orlando, FL.
2015
A Focused Concentration, Downtown Information Center, Orlando, FL. (Sponsored by CityArts Factory).
Group Exhibitions
2020
Eclectic Knights XI, Orlando Museum of Art 1st Thursday’s event, Orlando, FL.
2019
Florida Showcase 2019, Snap! DOWNTOWN, Orlando, FL.
Installation - The Education of Useless Usefulness, Mills Gallery, Orlando, FL.
2018
Installation - Useless Usefulness, Mills Gallery, Orlando, FL.
Installation - Useful Uselessness, Mills Gallery, Orlando, FL.
2017
Resilience: Remembering Pulse, UCF Art Gallery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Gallery 245 presents: Matt Duke & Jason Fronczek, Gallery 245 - Faith Arts Village Orlando (FAVO), Orlando, FL.
2016
Eclectic Knights VIII, Orlando Museum of Art 1st Thursday’s event, Orlando, FL
Gallery 245 presents: Matt Duke & Jason Fronczek, Gallery 245 - Faith Arts Village Orlando (FAVO), Orlando, FL
33: Spring 2016 UCF Student BFA Exhibition, UCF Art Gallery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
STEAM 2016, Orlando Science Center, Orlando, FL (Sponsored by National Science Foundation)
Do It!, UCF Art Gallery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Otronicon 2016, Orlando Science Center, Orlando, FL
2015
Awakenings, CANVS!, Orlando, FL.
Heroes of Freedom, City Arts Factory, Orlando, FL.
Awakenings, The Gallery at Natura, Orlando, FL.
2014
2014 UCF Student Book Arts, UCF Library Special Collections, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2013
Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Media, The Anita S. Wooten Gallery, Valencia College, Orlando, FL.
2011
FLART, Peacock Room, Orlando, FL.
Bibliography
2019
Towards Effective Solidarity, National Conference on Higher Education in Prison, Saint Louis, MO.
College Behind Bars Screening and Panel Discussion, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (hosted by the Center for Law and Policy)
2017
Resilience: Remembering Pulse, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
ARTBORNE Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 1-6, Orlando, FL
2016
ARTBORNE Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1-6, Orlando, FL
2015
33: UCF BFA Exhibition Catalogue, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Bailes Bytes, quarterly newsletter, United Cerebral Palsy Charter School, Orlando, FL.
2014
The Odyssey at UCF, Online publication of feature stories. Photo assistant to news writers, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Downtown Confidential (e-publication), Featured artist profile, Downtown Orlando Information Center, Orlando, FL.
Just Look, Self-published photo essay, UCF Student Book Arts. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
2005
West Palm Hometown Newsletter, Summer edition, photo submission featured. West Palm Beach, FL.
2003
USS Antietam (CG54) Cruise Book, end of cruise book commemorating WESPAC 2003, Assistant Editor, Designer and Photo Editor. San Diego, CA.
USS Antietam (CG54) Family Gram, quarterly newsletter. Assistant Editor, Designer and Photo Editor. Cruise photos published. San Diego, CA.
1997
Short Story Compilations, Dié Fenster Press, NYC. Small upstart press featuring writings from Tim Hall, Charles Lewis, and Michael Morel. Editor, Designer, Publisher
Technical Abilities
Adobe Creative Cloud; Utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create and maintain monthly publication (ARTBORNE Magazine)
Work-flow Management; established submission guidelines and maintained communications with all team members to ensure smooth development and transitions between issues.
Printer Liaison; run PDF proofs and submit to printer, maintain correspondence to ensure color, copy, and placement are corrected for final run.
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
Florida Prison Education Project (FPEP)
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC)
Professional Photographers Association (PPA)
Society for Photographic Education (SPE)
Tau Sigma, National Honor Society
The Creative School for Children (volunteer event photographer)
Selected Work
United States Navy
The Odyssey at UCF
Creative School for Children
MFA Thesis Exhibition, 2020
Jason Fronczek, Details from Life, 2019. Inkjet prints on canvas, 12 x 18 inches (30.48 x 45.72 cm) each and 18 x 42 inches (45.72 x 106.68 cm)
Jason Fronczek, Compulsions, 2020. Shelves, jars, found objects, electronics. 72 x 10 x 84 inches (182.88 x 25.4 x 213.36).
Bits and Pieces, (left) 2020. Inkjet photograph, handmade book, developing tray, camera parts. 20 x 24 inches (50.8 x 60.96cm)
Jason Fronczek, Home, (right) 2020. Workbench, jars, found objects, electronics, 72 x 36 x 84 inches (182.88 x 91.44 x 213.36).
Jason Fronczek, Silver Linings, 2019. Inkjet on semi-gloss paper, 30.25 x 36.5 inches (76.835 x 92.71 cm) each.