Education
NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University
- Master of Fine Arts, May 2020, Concentration in painting
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2018 Concentration in painting and photography
Teaching Experience
Instructor, Beginning Drawing
Alfred University, Alfred, NY (January-May 2020)
Entry-level liberal arts class open to all students
Planned drawing exercises to introduce 16 students to basic elements of drawing (line, form, shape, perspective, and value), conducted
Teaching Assistant, Mixing Materials with Kevin Wixted
Alfred University, Alfred, NY (January-May 2018)
Junior-level painting class for BFA students
Demonstrated techniques for using different materials in painting, set up classroom, facilitated critiques for 20 students
Teaching Assistant, Junior Painting with Stephanie McMahon
Alfred University, Alfred, NY (August-December 2017)
Junior-level class for BFA students
Prepared classroom, facilitated critiques for 20 students, co-taught course for two weeks while Prof. McMahon traveled
Professional Experience
Gallery and Front Desk Attendant, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred, NY (Summer 2019)
Front desk reception, answered guest questions, sold tickets and merchandise, provided security for artwork
Open Draw Model Coordinator, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (Fall 2018)
Studio Assistant for Mark Schatz, Kent, Ohio (Summer 2018)
Built custom crate, cut metal, managed project deadlines, packaged metal and wood sculpture
Gallery Co-Director, Robert C. Turner Student Gallery, Alfred University, Alfred, NY (August 2016-May 2017)
Facilitated smooth and successful operation of the gallery; created and maintained an effective link between artists, curators, and the audience; coordinated exhibition design; managed public relations
Arts and Crafts Instructor, Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls Nursing Home, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44236 (Summer 2017)
Lead Alzheimer's and Dementia in weekly arts and craft sessions, helping patients to work with polymer clay and water color paints.
Skills
- Painting: Building stretcher bars, Stretching canvases, Priming canvas, Building panels, Experience in water and oil-based mediums
- Photography: using a DSLR camera to document work and events, Black and white darkroom processes, cutting and matting work, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing
- Gallery: Writing show proposals and press releases, Curating works in an exhibition, Gallery maintenance and wall repair, Handling and moving work, Hanging vinyl lettering, Lighting work,Building creates
Exhibitions
SPACES 2021 Season Pass Members’Exhibition
January 2021
Spaces Gallery, Cleveland, OH 44113
In Through the Out Door
November 2020
Fosdick Nelson Gallery, Alfred, NY
Group MFA Thesis Exhibition
Art Prof Graduation 2020: A Global Exhibition for Art & Design Students
June 2020
Online Exhibition
ArtProf.org
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MFA Thesis Exhibit 2020
May 2020
Online Exhibition
Alfred.edu
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Confluence
January 2020
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Breakfast In America
November 2019
Schloss Jägerhof Altier
Group Exhibition
Kunst Punkte
September 2019
Mindinerstraße 33a, Dusseldorf, Germany
Group Exhibition
Open Studios
April 2019
Mindinerstraße 33a, Dusseldorf, Germany
Group Exhibition
Interdisciplinary
January 2019
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Text Duet
January 2019
Curator and artist
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Shelf Show
October 2018
Harder Hall , Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
New Kids on the Block
August 2018
Terracotta Coffee House
34 N Main St, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
You Look Like a Snack
May 2018
Harder Hall , Alfred, NY
BFA Thesis Show
Alfred Art Walk
April 2018
45 West University, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Behold, A Lady
January 2018
Curator and artist
Rosebush, 11 N Main St, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
PAINTING♥PHOTOGRAPHY
February 2017
Curator and artist
Robert C Turner Gallery
Group Exhibition
Rolling Papers
November 2016
Curator and artist
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
Negotiating The Perceived
March 2016
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
14802 Group Exhibition
Ink All Over the Goddamn Carpet
November 2015
Robert C Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Alfred Foundations Class of 2018
May 2014
Alfred University, 1 Saxon Dr, Alfred, NY
Group Exhibition
Summit Art Space Artwalk
October 2013
Summit Art Space,140 E Market St, Akron, OH
Group Exhibition