EDUCATION
Pratt Institute M.F.A. Painting, 2008
Kent State University B.F.A. Painting, 2004
EXHIBITIONS
· 89th Midwest New American Paintings,
Boston, MA 2010
· 19 Exhibition
Boston, MA 2010
· 19 Exhibition
Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, OH, July 2010
· [After]life
Visual Aid, San Francisco, CA, August 2009
· Small Works, March 1, 2008
Lucky Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, curated by
Riany Lehrman
· Pratt/VCU Exchange Show, Spring 2008
Plant Zero Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, Virginia
· Undercurrent, September 2007
White Box Annex Gallery, New York, New York
· Pratt Institute MFA Student Show, Fall 2006
Steuben South Gallery, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn,
New York
· Pratt Institute Open Studios, Fall 2006
Steuben Studios, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn,
New York
· Products of War, 2005
Kent State Student Center, Kent, Ohio
· Enthalpy Studios December
Art Exhibition, 2005
Enthalpy Studios, Kent, Ohio
· Enthalpy Studios Group Exhibition, 2005
Enthalpy Studios, Kent, Ohio
· Kent State Art Conference, 2004
Kent State Lobby, Kent, Ohio
· Hear Jane Speak, 2004
Group Show, Millworks Gallery, Akron, Ohio
· Kent State Art Conference, 2003
Kent State Painting Gallery, Kent, Ohio
· Collaborations, Kent State Art Club
Annual Exhibition 2003
Group Show, North Water Street Gallery,
Kent, Ohio
PUBLICATIONS
· 89th Midwest New American Paintings,
Boston, MA 2010
CURATION
· ENTHALPY STUDIOS Grand Opening, 2005
Enthalpy Studios, Kent, Ohio.
Coordinated selection of artists to participate in
exhibition of printmaking, painting, and drawing.
· 85 PERCENT CLOUD COVERAGE, 2005
Enthalpy Studios, Kent, Ohio.
Work by young artists attempting to emerge in the
Ohio area where they achieved an undergraduate degree
and formed an identity as an artist.
PROFESSIONAL
· Cappo Enterprises, LLC
Graphic Designer 2009 - 2010
-All branding and company literature
Graphic Designer 2009 - 2010
-All branding and company literature
· Hattie Larlham,
Mantua, OH
Freelance Graphic Designer, June 2009 – December 2009
-Commitment to Creativity
- Full re-design of Creative Program literature
-Hattie Larlham Presents Moulin Rouge
- Fundraiser Event Signage
-Hattie Larlham Presents Hollywood
- Event Signage
-Cleveland Indians Spring Training
- Save-the-date postcards
· Studio Assistant for Jean Shin, Brooklyn, NY
Sculpture Studio, Summer 2007
· Schaffler Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Gallery Attendant, Spring 2007
· Enthalpy Studios, Kent, Ohio
Gallery & Painting/Sculpture/Recording Studio
- Co-Founder, Co-Curator, and Resident Artist,
2004 – 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
· Hunter College Guest Critic, New York, NY
Introductory Painting, Prof. Michael Brennan, Spring 2007
· Pratt Institute Teaching Assistantship, Brooklyn, NY
Observational Painting, Prof. Chris Wright, Fall 2006 &
Spring 2007
Spring 2007
EXTRACURRICULAR
· ACTIVE ARTIST ALLIANCE, Fredonia, New York
Member 2005 - Present
Purpose: To develop a network between artists and creative communities venues for the production and display of art. To raise social consciousness and political awareness throughout the greater arts community and the communities in which we live. To make artists and students aware of education, employment, funding opportunities, arts related services, and events in their respective areas, and to eventually provide funding for artists and other organizations in the form of grants.
· PRATT ARTIST’S LEAGUE
2006 - 2008
Purpose: The Pratt Artist’s League serves as a liaison between the administration, faculty, and student body of Pratt Institute. We provide opportunities for students to establish and further their careers in the New York art world through such events as open studios, on-campus and off-campus shows. In addition, we have a website that contains featured student work and profiles, valuable links, faculty-chosen notable exhibition lists, and a calendar of events. We also work with other Pratt fine art activities, such as the Visiting Artist Series.
· Member of leadership committee representing
The Pratt Artist’s League.
- Elected Fall 2007 & Spring 2008 Open Studios Coordinator.
· KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ART CONFERENCE
2003 & 2004
Purpose: To provide a forum for the exchange of theories, ideas, lectures, papers, and demonstrations for the purpose of educating, enlightening and encouraging the personal and professional advancement of those in the arts.
The Art Club at Kent State extended a nationwide invitation for those interested in presenting papers, demonstrating, lecturing and sharing theories and/or techniques with others in their field, the public, students, and faculty.
Other workshops included resume writing with Christine Havice, KSU Director of School of Art, and panel discussions included professionalism in the field of art, with question and answer formats.
· Member of organizational committee representing
The Art Club at Kent State.
The Art Club at Kent State.
· Handled logistical planning of the event.
· Organized format of the programs and presentations.
· Coordinated faculty participation.
· Secured Rentals & Equipment.
· Demonstrator of Serigraphy, & Exhibitor of
Paintings and Drawings.
Paintings and Drawings.
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS
· Pratt Institute Symposium, Juror: Jerry Saltz, 2008
· Recipient of Senior Studio Space, 2003 & 2004
· Schock Memorial Art Scholarship, Recipient of
$500 Prize, 2000
$500 Prize, 2000
Juried show open to graduate and undergraduate level
painting and drawing students.
painting and drawing students.
· Kent State University Honors College, Recipient of
Honors Scholarships, 1999
· Scholastic Art Awards Freshman Honors Scholarship,
Akron University, 1999
CHARITY WORK
· CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART, Charity Horse Auction, 2004
Participating artists paint/embellish the provided, unpainted, wooden rocking horse to be auctioned at a fundraiser benefiting Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
