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Sunni Mercer holds a Liberal Arts degree in Communication, and a BFA and MFA in studio art. Ms. Mercer is an NEA Regional Follow and has been exhibited in galleries and museums in the U.S. and abroad. She has designed and installed multiple art and educational installations. Her work is archived at the Smithsonian Institution and she is certified with the National Parks Service in Interpretive Planning. Over the past 10 years, Ms. Mercer has received numerous awards and grants in both art/design and business. She has designed, and installed multiple interpretive installations and exhibits. Recently, the Federal Employees Credit Union Remembrance Garden earned Ms. Mercer a national award for interpretive design. She has extensive experience in the area of community and multi-interest group projects.
Ms. Mercer served as the Director of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Center overseeing the design phase of the museum. She coordinated staff, hundred of volunteers and worked with the National Parks Service, design team, family members, survivors and rescue workers to develop the museum design.
She has taught Advertising, Promotional and Marketing Strategies, Art History, Sculpture and Painting at the University level. She has been a visiting lecturer and presenter at numerous Universities, businesses and conferences including the American Association of Museums National Conference. She directed a non-profit organization and worked to establish community/artist partnerships. Throughout her career, Ms. Mercer has developed, written and adjudicated many grants. Her personal studio, interpretive design and installation work have been the subject of over 40 articles in a variety of national periodicals and publications.
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