Philip Muzi Branch, a Native of Richmond, Virginia, received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and his Master of Art Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His award winning paintings have been exhibited at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, PANAFEST, Ghana, West Africa, The Banneker Douglass Museum, Annapolis, Maryland and The Daura Gallery. His work is included in the collections of SunTrust Bank, Richmond Community Hospital, Lynchburg College and First Market Bank.
While participating in the Virginia Commission for the Arts “Artists in Education" Program, Branch completed over 20 mural-painting residencies in public schools. He has taught at Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College and Virginia State University. Currently, he is Director of Cultural Programs for the VCU Health System in Richmond.
Philip, also known as Muzi, is an accomplished bassist and song writer. He performs with the internationally acclaimed musical group, Plunky and Oneness.
Director of Cultural Programs|
VCU Health System
From January 2005 to Current • 21 year(s)
Implement and manage fine arts program including supervision of art instructor, music therapist, acupressure therapist, dance therapist and volunteers.
Resident Artist|
Virginia Commission for the Arts
From January 1993 to January 2006 • 13 year(s)
Served as artist in education at numerous elementary, middle and high schools throughout Virginia.
Art Instructor|
Virginia State University
From January 2001 to January 2005 • 4 year(s)
Prepared syllabi and taught Basic Art, Watercolor Painting, and Drawing classes as adjunct faculty.
Assistant Director/Arts Coordinator|
Appomattox Regional Governor's School for The Arts and Technology
From January 1999 to January 2001 • 2 year(s)
Assisted Director in administration, supervision and fiscal operation of the School, supervised fine and performing arts faculty, developed curricula.
Associate Professor|
Virginia State University
From January 1997 to January 1999 • 2 year(s)
Prepared syllabi and taught Fine Art Survey, Basic Art, and Art for Teachers classes.
Art Specialist|
Virginia Union University
From June 1998 to August 1998 • 0 year(s)
Developed visual art curriculum for Upward Bound program and conducted hands-on workshops in variety of art media.
Interim Coordinator of Museum Operations|
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
From January 1997 to January 1998 • 1 year(s)
Assisted Director in administration and fiscal operation, supervised staff and coordinated museum operations.
Art Specialist|
Richmond Technical Center
From January 1994 to January 1995 • 1 year(s)
Developed humanities curriculum for pilot program Career Pathways Academy and responsible for daily instruction.
Executive Director|
Arts On The Square, Inc.
From January 1992 to January 1995 • 3 year(s)
Administration and fiscal operation of gallery, gift shop and studios, wrote grant proposals and supervised staff.
Art Instructor|
Virginia Union University
From January 1992 to January 1993 • 1 year(s)
Facilitated evening course in Fine Art Survey as adjunct faculty.
Art Specialist|
College Of William & Mary
From January 1991 to January 1993 • 2 year(s)
Developed and implemented visual arts curriculum for Project Mandala gifted and talented program.
Faculty|
Saint Paul's College
From January 1990 to January 1991 • 1 year(s)
Taught Survey of Fine Arts, Methods in Art Education, Drawing, Watercolor Painting, and Intro to African American Art.
Art Teacher|
Elkhart Middle School
From January 1989 to January 1990 • 1 year(s)
Performed all classroom duties as art teacher.
Resident Artist|
Garfield F. Childs
From January 1987 to January 1989 • 2 year(s)
Provided art experiences for school-aged children, developed musical theater performances and created storybooks.
Assistant Director|
Y.W.C.A. Children's Center
From January 1980 to January 1984 • 4 year(s)
Coordinated staff schedules, evaluated teachers, administered student personnel program and maintained facility operations.
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