David Steele Overholt
Tinkering, trying, flying, installing, designing, watching,
connecting, playing, and mixing in Kansas City, USA
Professional Experience
Current
Freelance Artist and Designer 2002 – current
University of Missouri – Kansas City 2021 – current
Adjunct Instructor of Art
Past
Kansas City Art Institute 2010 – 2021
Kansas City, MO
Associate Professor
- Interactive Arts Program (2014 – 2021)
- Graphic Design Department (2019 – 2021)
- Digital Media Program (2015 – 2019)
- School of the Foundation Year (2010 – 2013, 2015, 2016. 2019, 2020, 2021)
New York University 2009 – 2010
New York, NY
Adjunct Professor
School of Continuing and Professional Studies:
Design, Digital Arts, and Film Program
Howcast Media, Inc. 2009 – 2010
New York, NY
Web Designer
TED Conferences 2008 – 2009
New York, NY
Design and Web Usability Internship
Point Loma Nazarene University 2005, 2008
San Diego, CA
Adjunct Professor
Department of Art and Design
Dodeci Incorporated 2003 – 2006
San Diego, CA
Owner, Art Director, Client Relations Manager
Education
New York University 2007-2009
New York, NY
Master of Professional Studies
ITP: Interactive Telecommunications Program
Point Loma Nazarene University 2001-2003
San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Art: Graphic Design
Summary of Technical Skills and Equipment
Hardware
Projection (multi-screen, mapping, etc.)
Microcontrollers and DC Electronics (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and physical sensors)
Drone Photo and Video (DJI Inspire 1 Pro, Mavic Pro, Phantom, 3DR Solo, Yuneec Typhoon G)
Smart Automation (home/business)
MIDI controllers (pre-made and custom)
DMX theater lighting
Wireless HDMI
FM transmission, FM headphones
Microsoft Kinect
XBox controller(s)
Ricoh Theta
6x GoPro
Printr Bot Jr, 3D Printers (premade and custom)
Laser Engraving/Cutting
XBee/ZigBee, XPort
LEAP sensor
Oculus Rift
Roku, FireStick (Kodi auto-launch)
Software
Mac and Windows Operating Systems
Adobe CC: Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, After Effects
Google: Sheets, Documents, Photos
Resolume Arena
Stencyl
Vezer
Keynote
GitHub
MyDMX3
BookWright
Visual Studio Code
TeamViewer
OBS
MindNode Pro
Coding
Processing: JAVA, p5.JS, R, REPL, Android
Arduino: C/C++
AI Prompting & Collab Notebooks
MaxMSP
TouchDesigner
Actionscript
Python
HTML/CSS
Scratch
Twine
Exhibitions & Events
Solo
TEDxKC Act III, 2016
MuTED: Silent Sing-a-long
Kansas City
Oklahoma Contemporary, 2016
In One Ear…
Oklahoma City
Sponsored by Mid America Arts Alliance and the National Endowment for the Arts
deadCenter Film Festival, 2016
Silent Rave
Oklahoma City
Group
ArtWalk KCK, 2021
August, September, and October featured artist
Local community arts and crafts event in Strawberry Hill, KS.
RubiX, 2019
Reckoncile
21c Kansas City Art Hotel
Kansas City, MO
Sponsored by Charlotte Street Foundation,
Warhol Foundation, Spencer Museum of Art, and 21c
Lineage and Impact: KCAI Faculty Past and Present, 2019
Kneon Knights
Haw Contemporary Stockyards
Kansas City, MO
Digitalfile, 2018
H&R Block Artspace
Kansas City, MO
Museum at Prairiefire, 2017
The Hobnobbing Prairie
Overland Park, KS
Sponsored by Museum of Prairiefire at Overland Park and
American Museum of Natural History
TEDxKC Act III, 2017
Smokey James and the Avalanche
Kansas City, MO
recordBar, 2017
Smokey James and the Avalanche
Kansas City, MO
Madison House Presents, 2017
Smokey James and the Avalanche
Kansas City, MO
Foundation 50th Anniversary, 2016
Searching for a Home
Kansas City, MO
Digitalfile, 2016
Water Studies 1-5 (2001)
Kansas City, MO
Faculty Show, 2016
Make ’em Sing, Boys
Kansas City, MO
ArtSounds, 2015
Song Birds in Winter
Kansas City, MO
newFOUR, 2014
On Godot
Awaiting Adjudication
ArtSounds, 2012
Absence and Presence
Kansas City, MO
Last Frontier, 2012
Charlotte Street Foundation
Kansas City, MO
KCAI Artspace Gallery, 2012
On Watch: USHAHIDI
Kansas City, MO
Narrow Margins: KCAI Faculty Show, 2011
Water Shredder (Waste Deep)
Kansas City, MO
Spring, Winter and Thesis Shows, 2007, 2008, 2008, 2009
New York University
Bitchy Bags
Pinformation
Robby the Racist Robot
Point Loma Nazarene Faculty Show, 2005
San Diego, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University Undergraduate Showcase, 2003
San Diego, CA
Residencies and Grants
RubiX: Reckoncile, 2019
21c Museum Hotels
Kansas City, MO
Rocket Grant, 2019
RubiX
Charlotte Street Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Faculty Development Grant, 2016
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
Faculty Development Grant, 2014
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
Urban Culture Project, 2011-2012
Charlotte Street Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Conferences
Makerbot: EDU Summit (Virtual, 2020)
Informative summit by Makerbot on creating in the classroom with 3D printers.
Particle: The State of Internet of Things (Virtual, 2020)
Product pitch and informative sessions on Internet of Things and the web.
The Connected Faculty Summit (Virtual, 2020)
Event discussing the effects of the COVID pandemic on teaching, new
methodologies, and applications for course and student retention.
Currents New Media (2019)
Annual creative technology event in Santa Fe, NM.
MakerFaire KC – Presenter (2017, 2018)
MakerFaire KC booth operator and presentations to potential students.
FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program – Webinar (2017)
Training for drone piloting.
KC Tech Week (2017)
Multiple events and seminars surrounding tech in the KC and midwest region.
SXSW Interactive (2015)
SXSW in Austin, TX with breakout rooms about VR with Oculus, non-linear
storytelling, Edward Snowden, and my first introduction to TouchDesigner.
Restoration Arts – Presenter (2014)
Breakout session on failure and the creative process.
Fate: Foundations in Art –
Theory and Education Conference (2011)
National conference for teachers of Art Foundations.
Ignite NYC by O’Reilly – Presenter (2010)
Pecha-kucha style event sponsored by O’Reilly Media, including Bre Petis
Community Involvement
ArtWalk Downtown Kansas City, KS
AKKA Westport Karate – Purple Belt
Processing Foundation Member
Schoology Champions Program
Open Source Hardware Association
FATE: Foundations in Art Theory and Education
AIGA
Salvation Army: San Diego, CA
Mid-City Weather Shelter: San Diego, CA
PLNU Center for Justice and Reconciliation
Floresta International (now Plant With Purpose)
Heart to Heart International
Tisch Graduate Student Organization ITP representative
Press
New York Magazine: Daily Intelligencer
Core77 .com
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Gazette
Kansas City Star
The Pitch KC
Ink KC
New York Magazine: Fulbright Academy
G. Taylor McKnight (Chime.TV, Podbop): Finding America
Create Magazine – featured designer
Client List (abridged)
21c Museum Hotel KC
Concrete Magazine
Confidential: Restaurant and Bar
EATON Corporation
Floresta International
General Electric
Heart to Heart International
Howcast
Kyocera
MEA Digital
Mercer Associates, Inc.
Milhaus Gallerie Luxury Apartments
National University
Open Source Hardware Association
Pfizer
Qualcomm
Siemens Mobile
Southern Nazarene University
Sulic Worldwide
Tony Robbins
WAXIE Sanitary Supply
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Curriculum Development
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design Department
Approved by National Association of Schools of Art and Design – 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interactive Arts Major
Approved by National Association of Schools of Art and Design – 2016
Author of curriuclum, coursework, learning objectives, and more
Program Management
Interactive Arts Major (2017 – 2021)
Major Assessment 2019:
Courses: 13 (54 credit hrs)
Enrollment: 49
Majors: 11
Inbound transfer: 1
Department change of major: 1
Attrition: 0%
Other majors enrolled in electives FA 2019: 10
Average class size: 8.005
Canceled due to low schoolwide enrollment (2019)
Digital Media Major (2015 – 2017)
Oversight of program during last two years after its cancellation.
Curatorial and Exhibition Direction
Faculty Exhibitions
Narrow Margins
Co-Curator (2013)
Biennial Show
Show that focused on the work of artists and the spaces in which they work
newFour
Curator (2011)
Faculty Biennial Show
Featuring KCAI faculty hired in the last 5 years
Personal Contributions: Touchscreen, Marketing, and Website
End of Semester Department Exhibitions
Senior Thesis Presentations
Interactive Arts (2019 – 2021)
Presentations by graduating Seniors given to the public at Artspace
Bi-Annual Winter and Spring Shows
Graphic Design (2020 – 2021)
Interactive Arts (2017 – 2021)
Digital Media (2015-2017)
Foundations (2010-2015)
Academic Committees
Ecological Sustainability Committee
Founding Member (2018 – 2021)
Helped compose application for $40k grant received from City to help offset
recycling, hire a staff coordinator position, and more
Oversaw signage and wayfinding for on-campus recycling areas
Communication with Dining Hall on use of alternative materials
Mobility Committee
Member (2016 – 2018)
Committee focused on encouraging and developing student applications to local,
national, and international residencies and grants
Education Outreach and Education Committee
Chair, Co-Chair, and Member (2010 – 2015)
Production committe of biennial faculty exhibitions, grant recipients, and more
Created Leedy-Volkous Undergrads Underground Gallery space in Crossroads (2012)
Oversight of Student Living Center space into on-campus student gallery (2013)
Additional Committees
Faculty Development Grant Committee
Member (2015)
Committee created to produce a professional artist lecture series
Visiting Artist Work Group Committee
Member (2014 – 2016)
Ad-hoc committee created to invite working artists to visit campus
School of the Foundation Year: 50th Anniversary Committee
Curation and documentation (2014)
Foundation committee created to steer the Department’s 50th anniversary
Search Committees
Animation Faculty (2016)
Sculpture Faculty Faculty and Chair (2014)
Foundation Faculty (2013)
Digital Media Chair (2010)
School Support and Services
Kansas City Art Institute
Interactive Arts Major Evaluation
Internal report combining data on the Major’s influence on students, the
institute, and community as well as areas for improvement (2018 – 2019)
Interactive Arts Major Inventory
Interactive Arts Inventory and Equipment Check In/Out System (2017)
Product Design Program Evaluation
Participated in discussions regarding creation of Product Design program, in
conjunction with Graphic Design faculty and EPC (2015 – 2018)
Library Resources
Assisted librarians in cataloging and selecting materials for purchase and
circulation to support Interactive Arts program and students (2014-current)
Media Center and Technology Consultant
New technology hardware purchases for projection, DMX, wireless HDMI, etc.
Drone Photography and Videogrpahy
Tony Jones Studios – Video of buildings renovated from old dormitories (2020)
Barbara Marshall Residence Hall, Nerman Cafe, and Wylie Dining (2020)
Vanderslice Hall – Reconstruction and additions (2019)
Viewbook and other promotional materials (2017)
Irving Infill development of layouts, technology needs, and drone videos for
architecture firms (2016-2017)
Master Plan – internal and external use (2015)
Beals Technology Studios
Collaborated with Vice President of Technology Services, handpicked faculty, and staff to select equipment and services (2015)
Foundations Departmental Grading
Spreadsheet Template (2014)
Foundations Department Inventory
Foundations New Media Technology List (2014)
Courses Developed and Taught
Kansas City Art Institute
Graphic Design
Creative Coding
Interactive Installations
Interactive Arts
Interactive Installations
Motion Graphics
Basics of Interactivity
Toolbox for Coding I & II
Rapid Prototyping
Dynamic Audio and Video Explorations
Junior Studio I & II
Senior Studio I & II
Digital Media
Movement by Gesture
Storytelling in the Fifth Dimension
Intermediate Game Design Studio
Game Art II
Game Design II
History of Technology in the Arts
School of the Foundation Year
Foundation Studio (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Foundation Spring Workshops (5 weeks each):
- Recoding Culture (2021)
- Analog to Digital
- M*A*S*H*U*P
- Alice’s Looking Glass (2016)
- Interactivity and Art
- 8-Bits
- Remix (2018)
- Brain Dump (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Electrothingamagadget (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- What’s in a Name
New York University
School for Continuing Education
Web Design One Week Intensive (2009)
Web Usability (2009)
Dreamweaver Fundamentals (2010)
Dreamweaver Intermediate (2010)
Point Loma Nazarene University
Department of Art and Design
A Blank Canvas (2008)
Web and New Media Applications (2005)
School Volunteer
Foundation Department Visual Symposia Presenter
Graphic Design (2020, 2021)
Interactive Arts (2014 – 2019)
make48 (2016, 2017)
KCAI National Portfolio Days Reviewer (2011 – 2019)
Dragon Boat Race – Participant at Brush Creek (2012 – 2014)
Diversity Days Departmental Presenter (2014 – 2017)
Early Application Days – Department Presenter (2014 – 2017)
School-Sponsored Public Events
ACLU Fundraiser, 21c Museum Hotel KC
Haunted Hotel (2019)
Sponsored by 21C Museum Hotel KC as a fundraiser for the ACLU, a coordinated event between the Interactive Arts and Sculpture Majors
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Burn Unit Prototypes (2018)
Nationally shown project simulating burn wounds for a test for emergency
responders, created by KCAI’s Rapid Prototyping course
MakerFaire KC
Interactive Arts Major Booth (2017, 2018)
Entranceway booth at MakerFaire KC introducing KCAI’s Interactive Arts
prototypes, projects, and students to the public
American Museum of Natural History: Museum at Prairefire
Hobnobbing the Prairie (2017)
A family-fun event created by the students in KCAI’s Toolbox for Coding class,
emulating a bug-catching experience with LEDs, audio, and geolocation
Alumni Job Placement (abridged)
Nintendo
Dimensional Innovations
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Barkley
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Haw Contemporary
DeMonte Pictures
VMLY&R
G-CADD
Openhouse
Charlotte Street Foundation
Peggy Noland
Michael Wickerson Studios
Hallmark Cards
Montalvo Arts Center
Amazon
Air
Yale University
Kansas University
REPLICA
Garmin
ArtsKC
Global Scholars
Kansas City Art Institute
University of Chicago
Linda Hall Library
Bridging the Gap
JNA Advertising
National Gallery of Art
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
New Roots for Refugees
Catholic Charities
GPSIMPACT
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Gaye Mag
JCC Chicago
Nike
Herff Jones
MADE Makerspace
Roland Corporation
Loving Laser
Humble Bundle