Esin Değirmencioğlu

Teaching Artist & Creative Facilitator
Founder, Drawn Together Kids
Recognized Teaching Artist, Middlesex County Culture

Highland Park, NJ
917-808-9906
info@drawntogetherkids.com
drawntogetherkids.com | drawntoher.art

Teaching Artist Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Teaching artist and creative facilitator with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and 20+ years of leadership experience across creative operations, branding, and community engagement. Founder of Drawn to Her and Drawn Together Kids, delivering structured youth programming, adult workshops, and community-based art experiences across educational and nonprofit settings.

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY – BFA, Graphic Design & Advertising
Sullivan County Community College – AAS, Commercial Art & Photography
Strayer University – Graduate Coursework, Human Resources Management

TEACHING & CREATIVE FACILITATION

Founder & Creative Facilitator | Drawn Together Kids (NJ, 2026–Present)

Design and facilitate structured art programs for preschool through middle school
Develop adaptable curriculum for schools, libraries, and community centers
Lead teen groups, family workshops, and community art events
Drawn Together Kids is recognized on the Middlesex County Culture platform, a regional hub highlighting artists and cultural programming.

Founder & Artist | Drawn to Her (NJ, 2024–Present)

Produce original oil pastel artwork and commissioned pieces
Facilitate adult creative workshops and collaborative art and wellness sessions
Direct brand development and creative programming initiatives

Teaching Artist | Young Rembrandts

Delivered standardized drawing curriculum for Pre-K through elementary students

Workshop Facilitator | Yaymaker (formerly Paint Nite)

Led high-volume adult acrylic painting workshops

CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

Customer Service Manager & Creative Brand Liaison | Apparel Industry (2018–2025)

Managed multi-million-dollar branded merchandise accounts
Served as SME for logo execution, licensing, and brand compliance
Partnered with internal art teams to align visual identity and production standards
Oversaw projects from concept through launch

Multi-Unit Studio Manager & Photography Trainer | Photography Industry (1998–2018)

Trained photographers and managers in visual standards and brand execution
Built school and community partnerships to expand programming visibility
Led hiring, training, and team development initiatives

COLLABORATION

Empower Soul Path (ESP)
Co-develop art and mindfulness-based workshops integrating guided reflection with visual art practice for youth and adult audiences.

SKILLS

Curriculum Development • Teaching Artist Programming • Youth & Adult Workshop Facilitation • Community Programming • Visual Arts Instruction • Creative Direction • Visual Branding & Logo Application • Team Leadership