ART EDUCATION
1985-1987 University of Michigan, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, Ann Arbor, MI, Master of Fine Art degree (MFA)
1983-1985 Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD, Bachelar of Fine Art degree (BFA)
1983 California College of the Arts (then, California College of Arts & Crafts), Oakland, CA, Summer Courses
1980-1983 Osaka Art University, Osaka, Japan
1978-1980 Nakanoshima College of Art, Osaka, Japan
1978 Atelier Libera (cram school), Osaka, Japan
1970-1972 Yamamoto Painting Class, private oil painting lesson by a local college's art teacher, Osaka, Japan.
AWARDS & HONORS
2019 One of the Judges. Annual Pumpkitecture pumpkin art competition, AIANY School of Architecture, Manhattan, NY (Oct. 25)
(Yamada also awarded the team for the Best of the Show)
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement recipient, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who's Who, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
2015 One of the Judges, The 25th Anniversary Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest at the Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, NY (8/15)
2014 Best in the Show, award and trophy, taxidermy competition, "Carnivorous Nights: taxidermy contest, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY (4/6)
2013 Grand Champion Immortalizer with the highest scores for the Season 1, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los Angels, CA
Champion taxidermist of the Season 1 - Episode 3, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los Angels, CA
Champion taxidermist of the Season 1 - Episode 8, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los angels, CA
2011 Award, trophy and prize, quasi annual taxidermy competition at “Carnivorous Night: Taxidermy Contest”, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
2010 One of seven finalists of the 2010 Mr. Cyclone, award and prize, Brooklyn, New York
2009 Award, trophy and prize, annual taxidermy competition at “Carnivorous Night: Taxidermy Contest”, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
2007 Award and prize, annual taxidermy competition at “The Great Autumnal Taxidermy Get Together”, Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
Second Place, “Brooklynature” sculpture art exhibition, St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship, BAC-2007 Community Arts Regrant Program (DCA), Brooklyn, NY
“The Best of 2007” for his “Cabinet of Curiosities show, Timeout New York magazine, New York, New York
2006 Grand Champion Prize, annual taxidermy competition, “The Great Autumnal Taxidermy Get Together”, Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
International Who’s Who of Professionals, 2006-2007 edition, nomination, International WHO'S WHO, Washington, D.C.
1st prize Winner, Annual Photo Hoax Contest, sponsored by www.paranormal.about.com
2005 Dictionary of International Biography, 33rd edition 2006, International Biographical Centre, England
Marquis Who’s Who in American Education, Biographical record, 7th Edition, 2006-2007, Marquis Who’s Who
2004 2004 Excellence in the Estuary Award for “Artistic Impression” (091404), Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Inc.,
celebration at Bellevue State Park, in Wilmington, Delaware.
2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, 2004, International Biographical Centre, England
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 59th Edition, 2005, Marquis Who’s Who
2003 International Educator of the Year 2003, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, Biographical record, 34th Edition, 2004-2005, Marquis Who’s Who
King Neptune Award, Medallion, The 21st Annual Mermaid Parade, Coney Island USA, Brooklyn,NY
Living Legends, 2003, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
The Worldwide Honours List, 2003, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the World, Biographical record, 21st Edition, 2004, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 58th Edition, 2004, Marquis Who’s Who
Fellowship, BAC-2003 Community Arts Regrant Program (DCA), New York, New York
21st Century Award for Achievement, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
2002 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, 1st Edition, 2003, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 57th Edition, 2003, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in the World: Biographical record, 20th Edition 2003, Marquis Who’s Who
One Thousand Great Americans, 2nd Edition, 2003. Nomination, International Biographical Centre, England
2001 Fellowship, Artists’ Fellowship Inc., New York, New York
21st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the 21st Century, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Biographical record, 28th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 19th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 56th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
2000 Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 18th Edition, 2001, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 55th Edition, 2001, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Millennium Edition, 2000-2001, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
1999-2000 Prize (a bottle of Champaign), Champion for over 6 consecutive months for the weekly "Ramp Shaking Contest"
(Male Dance Contest), Excalibur Night Club, Chicago, ILstraight 9months
1999 Slide Juror, 42nd Annual North Shore Art League National Art Festival, Winnetka, IL
International Man of the Year, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, 2000/2001
2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, Biographical record, International Biographical Centre,
Cambridge, England,
2000 Outstanding People of the 20th Century, Biographical record, Second Edition, 2000, International Biographical Centre,
Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 17th Edition, 2000, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 54th Edition, 2000, Marquis Who’s Who
1998 Key to The City of Gary from the Mayor, Gary, IN
Plaque of Recognition from the Gary Community School Corporation, Gary, IN
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Biographical record, 26th Edition, 1998/1999, Marquis Who’s Who
1990 Honorary Citizenship of New Orleans from the Mayor, New Orleans, LA
Key to The City of New Orleans from the Mayor, New Orleans, LA
1989 Holbein Acryla Grant, Holbein Arts Inc., Tokyo, Japan
1988 Award, Plymouth Community Art Council, Art Competition, Plymouth, MI
1987 Award, Detroit Institute of Art (Museum), Art Competition, Detroit, MI
Master of Fine Art Degree (MFA), University of Michigan, School of Art, Ann
Dean’s Commission for the University of Michigan Art Collection, Ann Arbor, MI
1985-87 Full-Tuition Scholarship, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
Dean’s List, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1986 First Prize, Art Competition, University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, MI
First Prize, Endowment Competition, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1985 Bachelor of Fine Art Degree (BFA), Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
1983 Completion of the Summer Courses, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
1984 First Prize, Scholarship Exhibition, Morgan State University, Ann Arbor, MI
1983 The Best Student, US-Japan University Exchange Program, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka, Japan
Completion of the three year programs, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka, Japan
1980 Completion of the two year programs, Nakanoshima Art Institute, Osaka, Japan
Recognition of the Excellence, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, "Gugenten", Osaka Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan
1979 Second Prize, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Completion of the Winter Courses, Atorie Libela School of Art, Osaka, Japan
1978 Award, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Designed the front covers for the class book and brochures for its graduation trip (12th grade)
1977 Fifth Prize, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
1976 Award, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Eagle Scout, Boy Scout, Osaka, Japan
1975 Award, Youth Speech Contest, Kamikokasa Junior High School, Osaka, Japan.
1974 Mural sign board (cheering squad), received the Best Artwork at the annual school sports festival, Kamikosaka Middle School, Osaka, Japan (8th grade)
Being elected as the Vice President of the Student Council of the Kamikosaka Middle School, Osaka, Japan (8th grade)
1973 Second Prize, Annual Juried Exhibition, “Art of Higashi Osaka”, Osaka, Japan
1972 Second Prize, Annual Juried Exhibition, “Art of Higashi Osaka”, Osaka, Japan
1971 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
Award at the Science Fair, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, the Osaka, Japan
1970 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1969 Trophy and Award, Science Fair, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, the Osaka, Japan
Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1968 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1967 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1966 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1965 "Farewell Speech". Yamada was selected for reading the "Farewell Speech" at his attended kindergarten in Osaka, Japan.
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
(VOLUNTEER WORKS)
2014-present Volunteer Contributing Member of small art group called Brooklyn Streetcar Artists Group (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY: Website building and managing JPEG images of member's artworks & events from teh scratch. When the BSAG's main old website faced the problem, nobody could fix it for over two year. So, Yamada volunteered producing the completely new website for them.
2013-Present Volunteer Contributing Member of Brooklyn Streetcar Artists' Group (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY:
Periodically provided opportunities for artists of Brooklyn Streetcar artists' Group. Thye included information of public art projects and grants for artists.
2007-2012 Volunteer Board Member of Brooklyn Streetcar Artists Group (501c3 non-profit organization) in Brooklyn, NY.
Attended boar members' meetings and events for producing and preparing art events and shows for members.
2008 Yamada invited Brooklyn Auxiliary members of Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists (MART) and set up the booth for display their official organization flag and artworks at the "Coney Island Art Festival" at the Keyspan Park (baseball stadium) in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York on June 8, 2008. (Note: The success of this art exhibition and music performance event gave birth to the Brooklyn Streetcar Artists' Group).
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Lecturor
Free Public Art Lecture with slides and videos for public at the Brooklyn Public Library - Coney Island Branch.
2006 Yamada producer the first Manhattan art exhibition for the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC, 501c3 non-profit) at the Van der Plus Gallery. Yamada personally contacted, megociated & signed the business contract, recorded, managed, documented this new group art exhibition for FREE for BWAC. One of the BWAC member sold his painting and made money. (See the NEWS of May 2007 about why Yamada left BWAC in the middle of their show.)
2003 Donated over 200 fine art books (Over $200 value) for the library of BWAC Pier Gallery (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY.
2002-2007 Board Members of BWAC Pier Gallery (501c3 non-profit organization) in Brooklyn, NY. As a Community Outreach Programs Director, contacted Japanese community and media outlet for informing each art exhibitions and art events. (listed in their publications)
2002-2003 Board Member, cultural liaison, for Ecological Research and Development Group (501c3 non-profit) in Delaware. Translated Japanese documents related to the research of the horseshoe crab for the organization.
1986-1987 Activity Consultant for Boy Scout Troop, Ann Arbor, MI (listed in their publications)
1985 Producer of International Cultural Exchange Programs' Art Exhibitions in Baltimore, MD and Osaka Japan:
Produced the group art exhibition of artworks created by the students of Elkridge Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland and the Kyuuhouji Elementary School in Osaka, Japan at each school and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD.
1984 Producer of the International Cultural Exchange Programs in Baltimore, MD and Osaka, Japan:
Produced the cultural exchange programs between the Elkridge Elementary School in Baltimore Maryland and Kyuuhouji Elementary School in Osaka, Japan. Founded, organized and managed the educational project "The Culture Box (文化の箱)" between these two schools. It contained students' artworks produced at their art classes and small everyday items used at school classes at each schools.
1983-1985 One of Organizers of the International Students' Parties and Cultural Events.
Organized/assisted the numbers of International Students Parties and Cultural Events, representing Japan for all the students to enjoy the cultural diversity and foods from different countries at the campus of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, MD .
1985-1987 University of Michigan, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, Ann Arbor, MI, Master of Fine Art degree (MFA)
1983-1985 Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD, Bachelar of Fine Art degree (BFA)
1983 California College of the Arts (then, California College of Arts & Crafts), Oakland, CA, Summer Courses
1980-1983 Osaka Art University, Osaka, Japan
1978-1980 Nakanoshima College of Art, Osaka, Japan
1978 Atelier Libera (cram school), Osaka, Japan
1970-1972 Yamamoto Painting Class, private oil painting lesson by a local college's art teacher, Osaka, Japan.
AWARDS & HONORS
2019 One of the Judges. Annual Pumpkitecture pumpkin art competition, AIANY School of Architecture, Manhattan, NY (Oct. 25)
(Yamada also awarded the team for the Best of the Show)
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement recipient, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who's Who, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
2015 One of the Judges, The 25th Anniversary Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest at the Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, NY (8/15)
2014 Best in the Show, award and trophy, taxidermy competition, "Carnivorous Nights: taxidermy contest, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY (4/6)
2013 Grand Champion Immortalizer with the highest scores for the Season 1, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los Angels, CA
Champion taxidermist of the Season 1 - Episode 3, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los Angels, CA
Champion taxidermist of the Season 1 - Episode 8, AMC television unscripted series “Immortalized”, Los angels, CA
2011 Award, trophy and prize, quasi annual taxidermy competition at “Carnivorous Night: Taxidermy Contest”, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
2010 One of seven finalists of the 2010 Mr. Cyclone, award and prize, Brooklyn, New York
2009 Award, trophy and prize, annual taxidermy competition at “Carnivorous Night: Taxidermy Contest”, Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
2007 Award and prize, annual taxidermy competition at “The Great Autumnal Taxidermy Get Together”, Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
Second Place, “Brooklynature” sculpture art exhibition, St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship, BAC-2007 Community Arts Regrant Program (DCA), Brooklyn, NY
“The Best of 2007” for his “Cabinet of Curiosities show, Timeout New York magazine, New York, New York
2006 Grand Champion Prize, annual taxidermy competition, “The Great Autumnal Taxidermy Get Together”, Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
International Who’s Who of Professionals, 2006-2007 edition, nomination, International WHO'S WHO, Washington, D.C.
1st prize Winner, Annual Photo Hoax Contest, sponsored by www.paranormal.about.com
2005 Dictionary of International Biography, 33rd edition 2006, International Biographical Centre, England
Marquis Who’s Who in American Education, Biographical record, 7th Edition, 2006-2007, Marquis Who’s Who
2004 2004 Excellence in the Estuary Award for “Artistic Impression” (091404), Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Inc.,
celebration at Bellevue State Park, in Wilmington, Delaware.
2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, 2004, International Biographical Centre, England
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 59th Edition, 2005, Marquis Who’s Who
2003 International Educator of the Year 2003, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, Biographical record, 34th Edition, 2004-2005, Marquis Who’s Who
King Neptune Award, Medallion, The 21st Annual Mermaid Parade, Coney Island USA, Brooklyn,NY
Living Legends, 2003, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
The Worldwide Honours List, 2003, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the World, Biographical record, 21st Edition, 2004, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 58th Edition, 2004, Marquis Who’s Who
Fellowship, BAC-2003 Community Arts Regrant Program (DCA), New York, New York
21st Century Award for Achievement, Nominee, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
2002 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, 1st Edition, 2003, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 57th Edition, 2003, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in the World: Biographical record, 20th Edition 2003, Marquis Who’s Who
One Thousand Great Americans, 2nd Edition, 2003. Nomination, International Biographical Centre, England
2001 Fellowship, Artists’ Fellowship Inc., New York, New York
21st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the 21st Century, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Biographical record, 28th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 19th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 56th Edition, 2002, Marquis Who’s Who
2000 Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 18th Edition, 2001, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 55th Edition, 2001, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Millennium Edition, 2000-2001, Biographical record, Marquis Who’s Who
1999-2000 Prize (a bottle of Champaign), Champion for over 6 consecutive months for the weekly "Ramp Shaking Contest"
(Male Dance Contest), Excalibur Night Club, Chicago, ILstraight 9months
1999 Slide Juror, 42nd Annual North Shore Art League National Art Festival, Winnetka, IL
International Man of the Year, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, 2000/2001
2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, Biographical record, International Biographical Centre,
Cambridge, England,
2000 Outstanding People of the 20th Century, Biographical record, Second Edition, 2000, International Biographical Centre,
Cambridge, England
Marquis Who’s Who in The World, Biographical record, 17th Edition, 2000, Marquis Who’s Who
Marquis Who’s Who in America, Biographical record, 54th Edition, 2000, Marquis Who’s Who
1998 Key to The City of Gary from the Mayor, Gary, IN
Plaque of Recognition from the Gary Community School Corporation, Gary, IN
Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, Biographical record, 26th Edition, 1998/1999, Marquis Who’s Who
1990 Honorary Citizenship of New Orleans from the Mayor, New Orleans, LA
Key to The City of New Orleans from the Mayor, New Orleans, LA
1989 Holbein Acryla Grant, Holbein Arts Inc., Tokyo, Japan
1988 Award, Plymouth Community Art Council, Art Competition, Plymouth, MI
1987 Award, Detroit Institute of Art (Museum), Art Competition, Detroit, MI
Master of Fine Art Degree (MFA), University of Michigan, School of Art, Ann
Dean’s Commission for the University of Michigan Art Collection, Ann Arbor, MI
1985-87 Full-Tuition Scholarship, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
Dean’s List, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1986 First Prize, Art Competition, University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, MI
First Prize, Endowment Competition, University of Michigan School of Art, Ann Arbor, MI
1985 Bachelor of Fine Art Degree (BFA), Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
1983 Completion of the Summer Courses, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
1984 First Prize, Scholarship Exhibition, Morgan State University, Ann Arbor, MI
1983 The Best Student, US-Japan University Exchange Program, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka, Japan
Completion of the three year programs, Osaka University of Arts, Osaka, Japan
1980 Completion of the two year programs, Nakanoshima Art Institute, Osaka, Japan
Recognition of the Excellence, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, "Gugenten", Osaka Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan
1979 Second Prize, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Completion of the Winter Courses, Atorie Libela School of Art, Osaka, Japan
1978 Award, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Designed the front covers for the class book and brochures for its graduation trip (12th grade)
1977 Fifth Prize, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
1976 Award, Annual Juried Art Exhibition, “Shiten”, Osaka, Japan
Eagle Scout, Boy Scout, Osaka, Japan
1975 Award, Youth Speech Contest, Kamikokasa Junior High School, Osaka, Japan.
1974 Mural sign board (cheering squad), received the Best Artwork at the annual school sports festival, Kamikosaka Middle School, Osaka, Japan (8th grade)
Being elected as the Vice President of the Student Council of the Kamikosaka Middle School, Osaka, Japan (8th grade)
1973 Second Prize, Annual Juried Exhibition, “Art of Higashi Osaka”, Osaka, Japan
1972 Second Prize, Annual Juried Exhibition, “Art of Higashi Osaka”, Osaka, Japan
1971 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
Award at the Science Fair, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, the Osaka, Japan
1970 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1969 Trophy and Award, Science Fair, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, the Osaka, Japan
Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1968 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1967 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1966 Award for the Annual School Poster Competitions, Hishiyanishi Elementary School, Osaka, Japan
1965 "Farewell Speech". Yamada was selected for reading the "Farewell Speech" at his attended kindergarten in Osaka, Japan.
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
(VOLUNTEER WORKS)
2014-present Volunteer Contributing Member of small art group called Brooklyn Streetcar Artists Group (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY: Website building and managing JPEG images of member's artworks & events from teh scratch. When the BSAG's main old website faced the problem, nobody could fix it for over two year. So, Yamada volunteered producing the completely new website for them.
2013-Present Volunteer Contributing Member of Brooklyn Streetcar Artists' Group (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY:
Periodically provided opportunities for artists of Brooklyn Streetcar artists' Group. Thye included information of public art projects and grants for artists.
2007-2012 Volunteer Board Member of Brooklyn Streetcar Artists Group (501c3 non-profit organization) in Brooklyn, NY.
Attended boar members' meetings and events for producing and preparing art events and shows for members.
2008 Yamada invited Brooklyn Auxiliary members of Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists (MART) and set up the booth for display their official organization flag and artworks at the "Coney Island Art Festival" at the Keyspan Park (baseball stadium) in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York on June 8, 2008. (Note: The success of this art exhibition and music performance event gave birth to the Brooklyn Streetcar Artists' Group).
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Lecturor
Free Public Art Lecture with slides and videos for public at the Brooklyn Public Library - Coney Island Branch.
2006 Yamada producer the first Manhattan art exhibition for the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC, 501c3 non-profit) at the Van der Plus Gallery. Yamada personally contacted, megociated & signed the business contract, recorded, managed, documented this new group art exhibition for FREE for BWAC. One of the BWAC member sold his painting and made money. (See the NEWS of May 2007 about why Yamada left BWAC in the middle of their show.)
2003 Donated over 200 fine art books (Over $200 value) for the library of BWAC Pier Gallery (501c3 non-profit) in Brooklyn, NY.
2002-2007 Board Members of BWAC Pier Gallery (501c3 non-profit organization) in Brooklyn, NY. As a Community Outreach Programs Director, contacted Japanese community and media outlet for informing each art exhibitions and art events. (listed in their publications)
2002-2003 Board Member, cultural liaison, for Ecological Research and Development Group (501c3 non-profit) in Delaware. Translated Japanese documents related to the research of the horseshoe crab for the organization.
1986-1987 Activity Consultant for Boy Scout Troop, Ann Arbor, MI (listed in their publications)
1985 Producer of International Cultural Exchange Programs' Art Exhibitions in Baltimore, MD and Osaka Japan:
Produced the group art exhibition of artworks created by the students of Elkridge Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland and the Kyuuhouji Elementary School in Osaka, Japan at each school and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD.
1984 Producer of the International Cultural Exchange Programs in Baltimore, MD and Osaka, Japan:
Produced the cultural exchange programs between the Elkridge Elementary School in Baltimore Maryland and Kyuuhouji Elementary School in Osaka, Japan. Founded, organized and managed the educational project "The Culture Box (文化の箱)" between these two schools. It contained students' artworks produced at their art classes and small everyday items used at school classes at each schools.
1983-1985 One of Organizers of the International Students' Parties and Cultural Events.
Organized/assisted the numbers of International Students Parties and Cultural Events, representing Japan for all the students to enjoy the cultural diversity and foods from different countries at the campus of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, MD .
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