| EDUCATION | |
| 2006 | Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse, NY. Masters of Fine Arts in Painting, with honors |
| 2000 | University of Texas, Austin, TX. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, with honors Concentration in painting/drawing |
| 1995 | St. Agnes Academy, Houston, TX. High School diploma |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | |
| 2007-present | Texas State University San Marcos, TX Instructor – Basic Drawing Instructor for basic drawing class in studio art foundations department. Designed introductory drawing course which covers basic beginning drawing skills including sighting techniques, contour drawing, gesture drawing, perspective, and value. Responsible for all course content and grading for sections of 20+ students. Austin Community College Austin, TX Instructor – Introduction to Visual Arts, Art History I (Survey of Ancient to Medieval Art and Architecture), and Basic Drawing Lecturer for art history courses and basic drawing. Presented material in the form of slide-based lectures and lead class discussions. Introduction to visual arts covered variety of art historical topics and periods with an emphasis on the formal elements of art. Art history I encompasses Ancient – Pre-Renaissance art and architecture with a focus on the Western tradition. Responsible for all course content and grading for sections of 25+ students. |
| 2005-2006 | Syracuse University Department of Studio Art, Syracuse, NY Instructor – Figure Drawing Instructor for Intermediate Figure Drawing Class. Worked with live models teaching such concepts as basic anatomy and principles of proportion to a class of 13+ students. Lead both individual and group critiques of class work. Responsible for all course content and grading. Spark Contemporary Artspace, Syracuse, NY Co-Director In charge of programming, art installation, gallery preparation, and fundraising for the only local student-run, non-profit art exhibition space. www.sparkartspace.com |
| AWARDS/HONORS | |
| 2007 | Awarded 2nd place, Chapman Prize – 2007 Live Oak Art Center Juried Exhibition |
| 2006 | VanderSluis Award for Painting, Syracuse University Awarded to Outstanding Graduate Student in Painting Critical Studies Award Syracuse University Awarded to Outstanding Graduate Student for Critical Writing and Study of Contemporary Art Theory |
| 2005 | VanderSluis Award for Painting, Syracuse University Awarded merit-based departmental scholarships for 6 credit hours for academic year |
| 2003-2005 | Awarded merit-based full assistantship Included full tuition and annual stipend |
| SELECTED EXHIBITIONS | |
| 2008 | Annual People’s Gallery Exhibition, Austin City Hall Austin, TX, Juried group exhibition FACC08 (Annual Faculty Show), Austin Community College Austin, TX, group exhibition Annual Faculty Show, Texas State University San Marcos, TX, group exhibition |
| 2007 | Third Coast National Juried Exhibition, K Space Contemporary Art Center Corpus Christi, TX, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Ray Smith) Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Live Oak Art Center, Columbus, TX, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Melissa Miller) 5" x 7" Show, Arthouse Contemporary Arts Center, Austin, TX, Traveling group exhibition & auction |
| 2006 | Made in NY, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, NY, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Matthew Friday & Gerald Mead) Everson Biennial, Everson Art Museum, Syracuse, NY, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Claire Schneider) 5" x 7" Show, Arthouse Contemporary Arts Center, Austin, TX, Traveling group exhibition & auction Masters of Fine Arts Exhibition, Lowe Museum, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Layers, Company Gallery, Syracuse, NY, Group exhibition Premium Blend, Dean’s Gallery, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Group exhibition |
| 2005 | Recent Works, Company Gallery, Syracuse, NY Solo exhibition To Never Forget: The Faces of the Fallen, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Traveling Group exhibition Drawing Lives!, Lowe Museum, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Syracuse University faculty) |
| 2004 | Point of Convergence, Lightwork Gallery, Syracuse, NY, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Rebecca White) Works on Paper, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Traveling group exhibition Red Hot Red Dot, Women and Their Work, Austin, TX, Group exhibition & auction Den of Confession, Access Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Juried group exhibition (Curated by Ryan Tebo) In Situ, Syracuse University Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse, NY, Group exhibition |
| 2003 | Works on Paper, Ink Shop Printmaking Center, Ithaca, NY, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Patricia Hunsinger) 4th Annual Erotic Works, Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse, NY, Group exhibition Spark Open, Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse, NY, Group exhibition |
| 2002 | Opening Exhibition, Gallery at Guadalupe Arts Center, Austin, TX (Curated by Melissa Ladd) Contexture, Artists’ Coalition of Austin Gallery, Austin, TX, Juried group exhibition (Juried by Tom Druecker) |
| BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
| Rushworth, Katherine. “Niches of N.Y.,” Syracuse Post-Standard, July 9, 2006, 12. | |
| ACADEMIC SERVICE | |
| 2003-2004 | Graduate Association of Transmedia, Syracuse University Graduate Student Representative, Syracuse University |
| COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | |
| 2004-2006 | Executive Board, Spark Contemporary Art Space, Syracuse, NY |
| 2002-2003 | Intern, Lawndale Art Center, Houston, TX |
| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | |
| 2005-present | Member, College Art Association |
| SKILLS | |
| Proficient with graphic design software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Quark Xpress), Art media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, pastel, serigraphy, digital photography | |
