Born in 1984 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Education:
2019 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
MFA in Painting/Printmaking
2013 Kalamazoo Institute of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
2011 Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, ID
BFA in Illustration
Teaching and Professional Experience:
2018 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Instructor of Record FOU 110 - Structural Drawing
2018 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Instructor of Record FOU 241 - Color, Form and Space
2017 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Instructor of Record FOU 120 - 2d Form and Structure
2017 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Teaching Assistant FIA 242 - introduction to Painting
2016 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Teaching Assistant FIA 342 - intermediate Painting
Academic and Professional Honors
2018-2019 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Center for Visual and Performing Arts Teaching Assistantship
2017-2018 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Center for Visual and Performing Arts Teaching Assistantship
2017 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Alumni Scholarship
2016 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Collaborative Aggregates Art Scholarship
2016 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Dean’s Award
2016-2017 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Fine Art, Dartmouth, MA
Center for Visual and Performing Arts Graduate Assistantship
Solo Exhibitions
2017 Birds of the World, Culture of Brooklyn, New York City, NY
2016 Birds of the World, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Gallery 244,
Dartmouth, MA
2016 The Search for the Familiar, Public Space One, Iowa City, IA
Group Exhibitions
2018 Conversations: Students - Faculty Pairs Exhibition, University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth, University Gallery, Dartmouth, MA
2018 Small Works Show, The Marion Art Center, Marion, MA
2018 The Gilda Snowden Exhibition, The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI
2017 Tapped, 8th annual exhibit of Paired Works by Artists and their Current or
Former Professors The Manifest Creative Research Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2017 Small Works Show, The Marion Art Center, Marion, MA
2017 And Then There were Three, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Gallery
244, New Bedford, MA
2017 Small Works Show, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Gallery 244,
New Bedford, MA
2017 The Silver Medal Exhibition, The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI
2017 Black and White Show, The Marion Art Center, Marion, MA
2016 Collaborative Aggregates Art Scholarship Exhibition, University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth, University Gallery, Dartmouth, MA
2016 The Glimpse Show, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Gallery 244,
New Bedford, MA
2015 Small Works Show,, The Chait Galleries, Iowa City, IA
2015 UICCU Benchmarks - Bench Projects, Iowa City Downtown Pedestrian Mall,
Iowa City, IA
2013 Hats off to the Arts, Humane Society Benefit Show, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2012 Hats off to the Arts, Humane Society Benefit Show, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2012 West Michigan Area Show, Kalamazoo Institute of Art, Kalamazoo, MI
2013 Banned Books Art Show, Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo, MI
2011 Brigham Young University - BFA Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
2010 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
2009 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
2009 Society of Illustrators Annual Student Show, Society of Illustrators, New York City, NY
Awards:
2015 Small Works Show, The Chait Galleries, Iowa City, IA
Honorable Mention for Variations on Ashleigh
2015 Small Works Show, The Chait Galleries, Iowa City, IA
Honorable Mention for Cassie in Orange
2015 Small Works Show, The Chait Galleries, Iowa City, IA
Honorable Mention for Ashleigh
2015 UICCU BENCHMARKS –BENCH PROJECT, Iowa City, IA
1st Place Juror’s Choice for The Spectrum
2010 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
1st Place in Printmaking
2010 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
3rd Place in Printmaking
2010 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
Honorable Mention in Painting
2009 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
1st Place in Illustration
2009 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
Honorable Mention in Printmaking
2009 Brigham Young University - Idaho Annual Student Show, Spori Gallery, Rexburg, ID
Honorable Mention in Printmaking
Selected Public Collections:
Brigham Young University - Idaho, Spori Gallery Permanent Collection, Rexburg, ID
Relevant Art Experience
2014 Midas Whale, Salt lake City, UT
freelance illustration
Album cover painting for national release of music album
2013 Converse, Boston, MA
Freelance illustration
T-shirt design for the national and international markets
2013 Manhattan repertory theatre, New York city, NY
Freelance design
Poster design, logo design, brand treatment
2009-2011 Jacob Spori Gallery - Brigham young university - Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Gallery Assistant
Curator of art exhibits and shows
Conservation of artwork including repair and restoration
Maintain inventory and records of rotating collection
Tour guide and lecturer to groups of 40+ visitors
Assist in purchasing and selling collection
Responsible for art education and promotion
Graphic Design
Lighting for shows
Organize gallery openings and receptions
Assist with visiting and local artists
Organizations
2018 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
President of the Painting and Printmaking student organization
2017 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Secretary of the Painting and Printmaking student organization
2016 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Vice President of the Painting and Printmaking student organization
2016-. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Graduate representative for the Fine Arts Department