About

Sr. Loretta Hoag, D.C., a Daughter of Charity of the Province of St. Louise, is a sculptor and art educator who resides in Albany, N.Y. She uses art as a way of gathering and sharing experiences in the Roarke Center, a social service agency. The art program is designed to involve and affirm independent adults with disabilities and chronic mental health issues.

As an accomplished sculptor for 30 years, Sr. Loretta designs images in wax and casts in bronze at the Pollich-Tallix Fine Art Foundry in Newburg, N.Y.

Education

2000
Weaving, Arts Center of the Capital Region,  Myra Dorman, Troy, NY

1991
Foundry, studied under Roger Mack, Chairperson of the Art Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Summers (1983, 1987-91)

1984
State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, MS in Studio and Art Education

1983
Introduction to Computer Graphics, C.W. Post, Long Island University

1982
Introduction to Computer Graphics, New York University

1976
Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, BFA equivalent

1966
St. Joseph College, Emmitsburg, MD, BA in Education

Experience

1997-2013
Roarke Center, Troy, NY, Coordinator of Art

1984-1997
St. Mark’s High School, Wilmington, DE, Art Educator, Grade 9-12, drawing, ceramics: hand building and wheel throwing, painting, printmaking, art appreciation, three dimensional design and introduction to art principles

1973-1984
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Utica, NY, Art Educator, Grade K-8, development of an elementary art curriculum centered on the artist and communication.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Utica, NY, Coordinator of Religious Education for children with developmental and handicapping conditions.
Elementary Art Education consultant for the eastern region of the Diocese of Syracuse

1972-1973
Joseph School, Holbrook, MA, Grade 6

1969-1972
John’s School, Albany, NY Un-graded middle school, teach the arts program

1967-1969
Joseph School, Petersburg, VA, Grade 3

1965-1967
Catherine Laboure School, Harrisburg, PA, Grade 3

Commissions

2010
St. Louise and St. Vincent: Collaborators in a Vision, Daughters of Charity for the  St. Louise Province

2008
Design the Logo for the Days of Enrichment for the Albany Diocese

2007
God’s Dream: Crucifix, bronze sculpture, St Mary’s Crescent Parish Chapel,  Crescent, NY

2006
Kateri Tekakwitha, bronze sculpture, St. Mary’s Crescent Parish Chapel, Crescent, NY

1997
Design the organization logo for the Roarke Center

Awards

2011
Presentation and unveiling of St. Louise and St. Vincent: Collaborators in a Vision at the Baltimore Convocation of the Daughters of Charity of the St. Louise Province

2009
Catholic Charities, Rensselaer County, Staff Person of the Year

2004
MacNamara Foundation, Residency Award

1992
AED, Art Educator of Delaware

1991
NAEA National Art Education Association Eastern Region Secondary Art Educator of the Year

1988
Elizabeth Kormedy Religious Small Sculpture, Washington, DC

1987
Elizabeth Kormedy Religious Small Sculpture, Washington, DC

1980
Outstanding Teacher, Diocese of Syracuse, Utica, NY