Dora Obuobisa

1813 Regency Blvd
Moore, OK 73160
405.790.0215

E-mail: dobuobisa@cox.net

Discipline: Traditional Arts/Visual Arts - African

Participants: Childhood, Adolescents, Adults and Elders

Settings: Elementary schools, libraries, parks and recreation centers

Availability: OKC metro; year-round

Dora Obuobisa is an inspiring artist with unique talents in leatherwork, batik, tie and dye, and traditional African crafts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in painting, a postgraduate diploma and masters degree in art education from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Dora was a lecturer at the University College of Education in Ghana and also has over 12 years experience in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels. A recent immigrant, she has worked as an art instructor in a number of Oklahoma City Public Schools. A residency with Dora enables participants to unearth talents in design and creativity, and to gain an appreciation and understanding of diversified art forms.

Arts and Learning Goals:

• Experience innovative use of different art media
• Learn to appreciate art from different cultures
• Learn skills in designing, developing and creating traditional art
• Develop self-expression and experience a sense of achievement through art