education
2014
- Bachelors of Fine Arts: Sculpture, Minor Art History, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2008
- Associates of Liberal Arts, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
exhibitions
2014
- 10th Annual Rites of Passage: Emerging Artists Exhibition, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
- Debris, EMU Ford Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
- Annual Juried Student Show, EMU Ford Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
- Solo Graduating Exhibition, EMU Student Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2013
- Ypsilanti Art Incubator: DEBUT, Riverside Off Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2012
- Ypsilanti Film Guild: Begin Again, Galleria Café Verde, Ann Arbor, MI
- Shaken, Not Stirred, EMU University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
- Ladies and Gentleman, EMU University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2011
- Memory: A Community Art Show, Riverside Art Center, Ypsilanti, MI
- Annual Juried Student Show, EMU Ford Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2009
- Annual Juried Student Show, EMU University Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
awards
2014
- Best in Show, 10th Annual Rites of Passage: Emerging Artists Exhibition, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
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Best in Show, Annual
Juried Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI(Juror: Alison Wong of Butter Projects, Royal Oak, MI)
studio abilities
2014
- Metal shopdie-grinder, plasma cutter, angle grinder, bench grinder, sandblaster, air compressor, propane torch, sheet metal roller, experience with MIG and TIG welding, oxy-acetylene tanksWoodshophand and power tools, drill press, band saw, table saw, disc sander, lathe, jigsaw, pneumatic nail gunGallery
installation, social media/promotion, scheduling/booking, hosting receptionsFoundrybasic gas kiln operation and up-keep, lost wax casting method (including plaster and polyurethane mold making), bronze pouring, applying finishing patinas
Printmakingmanual screen printing, etching/intaglioPhotographyfilm and digital
professional work experience
2022
- Creative Director, Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI
2020
- Director, Ypsilanti Art Incubator
2015
- Studio Assistant, Robotodd Industries, Ypsilanti, MI
2014
- Studio Assistant, Chris Schanck Studios, Hamtramck, MI
- Programs Curator and Interim Gallery Director, Ypsilanti Art Incubator
- (since 2008) Coordinator, Set-up and Strike Crew, Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park
- Sculpture Studio Technician, Eastern Michigan University Art Department
- (since 2012) Student Ambassador, Eastern Michigan University Art Department
2013
- Sculpture Studio Technician, Eastern Michigan University Art Department
- Assistant Photographer, Alex Mandrila Photography, Ypsilanti, MI
- Incubator/co-founder, Ypsilanti Art Incubator
2012
- (since 2010) Programs Curator & Gallery Director, Intermedia Gallery Group Student Gallery
2011
- Photographer and Event Coordinator, Live Learn Inspire Create Magazine
2010
- (since 2008) Exhibitions Preparator, Eastern Michigan University Art Department
2009
- Production Assistant, VG Kids, Ypsilanti, MI
2008
- (since 2005) Production Design Assistant, Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Top of the Park
exhibitions curated
2014
- HEX, Riverside Off Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
- Hush Fund, Riverside Off Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
- Six Artists, Riverside Off Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI
2013
- Festival of the Honey Bee, Various locations, Ypsilanti, MI
2011
- Silent Art Auction for FLY Children’s Art Center and L.L.I.C. Magazine, Vault of Midnight, Ann Arbor, MI
2010
- L.L.I.C. Magazine Art Battle, Savoy, Ypsilanti, MI
- The Laundromat: an artist and DJ showcase, Keystone Underground, Ypsilanti, MI