2023 Artist in Residence, Skoparts: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts, Greece
2023 New York Academy for Sciences Open House, NYAS Head Quarters in Financial District, NYC
2021 Sprouting Resilience, Monarch Joint Adventure
2022 Recharge the Arts, Call For Entry, Virtual
2022 Artsy Shark, Featured Artist
2021 Like Clockwork, Vestige Concept Gallery, PA
2021 Small Works, The Contemporary at Northern Waters Resort, MI
2020 Art on the Walls, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, PA
2019 Visit Pittsburgh, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, PA
2017 Featured in Powerful Women, Vango Art Gallery, Honorable Mention
2017 The Portrait and Self Portrait, Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery, Award for Excellence
2015 29th Annual Women’s Works, The Northwest Area Arts Council, IL
2015 2 Minute Film Festival, Carnegie Museum of Art, PA
2015 Nine Dots Art Gallery, CO
2012 Wildcard Gallery, PA
2010 Yoga Loft, PA
2010 Spa 54, PA
2009 Center Ave and Spa, PA
2009 Mendleson Art Gallery, PA
2008 Boxheart Gallery, PA
2008 Schenley Park Café, PA
2007 Yoga Flow, PA
2000 Soul Art Gallery, PA
1999 Style & Substance Art Gallery, PA
1998 Outstanding Achievement in Art, North Huntingdon, PA
Residencies, Awards & Exhibits
Set Specific Artwork
2020 Archive 81, Television Series, Set Specific Paintings
2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Feature Film, Set Specific Artwork
2018 Mindhunter, Netflix Series, Set Specific Props Artwork
2018 Mindhunter, Netflix Series, Set Specific Artwork
2018 Unsinkable, Feature Film, Set Specific Props Painting
2015 Disgraced, Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Set Specific Artwork
2015 Outsiders, Television Series, Set Specific Props Painting
2014 Fences, Feature Film, Set Specific Artwork
2014 Bulova II Watch,Commercial, Set Specific Painting, Lead Artist
2009 Love & Other Drugs, Feature Film, Set Specific Artwork
Specialty Scenic & On Set Scenic
2022 Drive Away Dolls, Focus Features/Universal, On Set Scenic
2021 Rustin, Washington D.C. Location, Netflix Productions, On Set Scenic
2021 A League of Their Own, Amazon Series, On Set Scenic
2021 Rustin, Netflix Productions, Speciality Scenic On Set for Props
2020 Sweet Girl, Netflix Series, On Set Scenic
2020 Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Netflix, On Set Scenic
2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Tri Star Pictures, On Set Scenic
2018 An American Pickle, Sony Pictures, On Set Scenic
2014 UPMC Commercial, Speciality Scenic On Set
2014 Highmark Commercial, Speciality Scenic On Set
2014 Highmark Greater Hand, Commercial, Speciality Scenic On Set
2014 T-Mobile with Andrew McCutchen Commercial, Speciality Scenic On Set
2014 Gatorade with Sidney Crosby-US Commercial, Speciality Scenic On Set
2012 Supah Ninjas Television Series, Nickelodeon, Speciality Scenic
2011 The Avengers, Speciality Scenic
2010 I Am Number Four, DreamWorks, On Set Scenic
2009 Love and Other Drugs, 20th Century Fox, On Set Scenic
2009 Prince of Motor City, FTP Prod., On Set Scenic
2008 She’s Out of My League, DreamWorks, On Set Scenic
2008 The Road, 2929 Productions, On Set Scenic
2008 Homecoming, Animus Films, On Set Scenic
Set Designer & Key Positions
2020 Set Decorator, The Bachelor Season 25, Reality Show
2018 Set Designer, Land O Lakes, Music Video
2010 Set Designer, Coyotes in B Major, Punchline, Music Video
2009 Set Designer, Lights in the Dark, Web Commercial
2020 Key Art Asst., Animal Wellness, Commercial
2018 Art Lead, Giant Eagle Commercial
2021 Charge Scenic, The Chair, Produced by The Game Thrones team
2015 Charge Scenic, L’Hotel, Theater, Props Dept, Theater
2014 Charge Scenic, Those Who Kill Television Pilot (Restoration)
2014 Charge Scenic, Candida, Theater, Props Dept, Theater
2014 Charge Scenic, True West, Theater, Props Dept, Theater
2014 Charge Scenic, Noises Off, Theater, Props Dept, Theater
2011 Charge Scenic, Freuds Last Session, Theater
2009 Paint Gang Boss, Three Rivers, Television
2009 Scenic Foreman, Unstoppable, Feature Film
2006 Charge Scenic, Capital Scenic, Scene Shop
2006 Charge Scenic, Bhutan, Theater
2006 Charge Scenic, Alice in Wonderland, Theater
2006 Charge Scenic, A Steady Rain, Theater
2006 Charge Scenic, Go Diego Go, Touring Set
2006 Charge Scenic, Man of La Mancha, Touring Set
2006 Charge Scenic, Albany News, Television
2007 Charge Scenic, Atilla, Touring Set
2007 Charge Scenic, Romantic Poetry, Theater
2005 Charge Scenic, Wausau Dance Theater
2005 Charge Scenic, Oklahoma Philharmonic
2005 Charge Scenic, Westport County, Theater
2002 Charge Scenic, Monkey Business, Theater
2001 Charge Scenic, Peter Pan, Theater
2001 Charge Scenic, A Living Christmas Tree, Theater
Set Decoration & Props
2018 Set Decoration Buyer, Mindhunter, Netflix Series
2017 Set Decoration Buyer, Where’d You Go, Burnadette, Feature Film
2015 Set Dresser, Outsiders, Television
2014 Set Decoration Buyer, Concussion, Feature Film
2014 Set Decoration Buyer, Meet the Coopers, Feature Film
2012 On Set Props Asst., Promised Land, Feature Film
2011 On Set Props Asst., Super Eight, Feature Film
2010 Set Decoration Swing Gang, Justified, Television
2009 Set Decoration Buyer, My Bloody Valentine, Feature Film
Scenic Artist
2022 Scenic Artist, Tait Global Head Quarters
2017 Scenic Artist, Thoroughly Modern Mille, Theater
2014 Scenic Artist, Me, Earl and the Dying Girl, Feature Film
2014 Scenic Artist, South Paw, Feature Film
2014 Scenic Artist, Our Town, Theater
2013 Scenic Artist, Born Yesterday, Theater
2013 Scenic Artist, Good People, Theater
2013 Scenic Artist, 1776, Theater
2013 Scenic Artist, Clybourne Park, Theater
2013 Scenic Artist, Other Desert Cities, Theater
2012 Scenic Artist, Don Giovanni, Opera
2012 Scenic Artist, Around the World in 80 Days, Theater
2012 Scenic Artist, As You Like It, Theater
2012 Scenic Artist, Red, Theater
2012 Scenic Artist, Jack Reacher, Feature Film
2011 Scenic Artist, Avengers, Feature Film
2011 Scenic Artist, Dark Knight Rises, Feature Film
2011 Scenic Artist, Camelot, Theater
2011 Scenic Artist, Private Lives, Theater
2010 Scenic Artist, How to Succeed in Business, Theater
2010 Scenic Artist, Superior Donuts, Theater
2010 Scenic Artist, Mid-Summer Nights Dream, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, Art, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, Moon for Misbegotten, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, World Goes ‘Round, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, Big River, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, 42nd Street, Theater
2009 Scenic Artist, Sorority Row, Feature Film
2008 Scenic Artist, Zack and Miri, Feature Film
2008 Scenic Artist, Pirates of Penzance
2008 Scenic Artist, Radio Golf, Theater
2008 Scenic Artist, Amadeus, Theater
2008 Scenic Artist, High Button Shoes, Theater
2008 Scenic Artist, Singin’ In the Rain, Theater
2007 Scenic Artist, World Goes Round, Theater
2007 Scenic Artist, Metamorphoses, Theater
2007 Scenic Artist, The Chief, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, Lil’Abner, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, Pirates of Penzance, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, Pippin’, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, A Streetcar Named Desire, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, Things of Dry Hours, Theater
2006 Scenic Artist, ESPN, T.V.
2005 Scenic Artist, Johnny and the Sprites, T.V.
2005 Scenic Artist, Broadway: The Play, Theater
2005 Scenic Artist, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Theater
2004 Scenic Artist, Things of Dry Hours , Theater
2001 Painter Utility, Mothman Prophecies, Movie
2000 Scene Shop Mgr., The Diary of Anne Frank, Theater
2000 Scene Shop Mgr., The Miser, Theater
2000 Scene Shop Mgr., Little Shop of Horrors, Theater
Independent Filmmaker
2015 Saints Tour, Videographer, Editor and Creative Consultant, Bricolage Immersive Theater, PA
2014 Ojo, Videographer, Editor and Creative Consultant, Bricolage Theater , Immersive Experience, PA
2010-16 The Globe Squatters, Writer & Editor, Artistic Director, House sitting Series, International
Notable Related Industry Work
2023 Escape Rooms, Lead Scenic, CA
2012 Exhibit Painter, The Rainbow Room, Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, PA
2011 Exhibit Painter, Dora the Explorer, Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, PA
2011 Exhibit Painter, Mister Rogers, Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, PA
2010 Photojournalist, Tanzania Africa
2009 Lead Painter for Scarehouse, Halloween Attraction, PA
2007 Exhibit Painter, Tradeshows, NY
Media & Podcast Interviews
2023 Episode 20 Jolene Dames, The Ruins Podcast, Sager Mosaics
2022 Creating for Yourself and for Your Audience with Jolene Dames, Scenic Route Digital, Podcast Series
2020 Jolene Dames: Insight Into Creative Process, Sequestered Studio Tours, YouTube Series
2021 Interview with Jolene Dames, Live Like Fred, YouTube Series
2016 A New Dream, Living the Dream Online Publications
Lectures & Panels
2020 Media Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed, Panel Discussion, Sponsored by SMPTE, PA
2020 Beyond the Frame, Film Panel Discussion, Community College of Allegheny County, PA
2015 Scene Painting, Workshop, Community College of Allegheny County, PA
2015 Working as a Scenic Painter, Lecture, Carnegie Mellon University, PA
2015 Working as a Scenic Painter, Lecture, Community College of Allegheny County, PA
2012 How to Make Mandalas, Workshop, NY
2009 How to Feng Shui, Workshop, PA
2006 Working in Movies, Lecture, Gateway Middle School, PA
Teaching & Workshops
2018 Adjunct Faculty: Art Direction/Production Design, Point Park University, PA
2018 Adjunct Faculty: Scene Painting for Film, Community College of Allegheny County, PA
2018 Fundraiser for Homeless Education Fund, PA 2017 Art Director (ages 5-18), Summer Camp, NY
2005 Art Director (ages 5-16), Summer Camp, NY
2004 Camp Haze, Art Director for children (ages 5-16) who lost family in 911
01-04 Art Instructor ages 5-16, Various Summer Camps, NY,MA,PA
2015 Scene Painting, Workshop, Community College of Allegheny County, PA
2012 How to Make Mandalas, Workshop, NY
2009 How to Feng Shui, Workshop, PA
Bibliography
2017-19 Red on the Road, Tall tales from a short red head while on the road, blog
2016 Panic Quietly, A journey through cancer with a spouse, blog
2014 Maps: The Adventure of a Soul, Photography book from a series of mixed media artwork, self-published
2012 Out of the Silence, A series of collected poems, self-published
2012 30 Alternate Routes, non-fiction book of traveling the world, self-published
2010-16 The Globe Squatters, two artists, on a little adventure, house sitting their way around the world, vlog
2010 Over Exposed, Photography book based on the concept of seeing life through a kaleidoscope, self-published
Non-Profit Contributions
2016 Children’s Hospital, Light of Life Mission, Commissioned painting, PA
2012 Heritage Community Initiatives, Painting Project with Children (ages 5-12), PA
2010 Fundraiser for Nursing Students, Tanzania, Africa
2010 Fundraiser for local filmmakers in need, PA (Ongoing)
2009 Photographer, NHT Special Needs School, PA
2009 Girls Hope, Painting project for children (ages 6-12), PA
2008 Fundraiser, Art Gallery Event for Autism, PA
2008 Autism Society, Painting projects with children (ages 7-9), PA
2005 Poughkeepsie High School, Scene painting for theater performance, NY
2002 Muralist, Association for Retarded Citizens, PA
Education & Certifications
2022 Certificate Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance
2018 Certificate in Art Therapy
2015 TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certified
2010 BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Grand Canyon University, Arizona
2009 Life Coach Certified
2008 Certified Feng Shui Consultant
1998 Associate in Arts, Technical theater with focus on Studio Arts, IUP