CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2019
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Emphasis: Ceramics, 2014
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Ash & Elm Cider Co., Indianapolis, IN
Front of House Restaurant Manager, 2021-Present
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis, IN
Guest Service Attendant and Museum Store Assistant, 2020-2021
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Sculpture Designer/Contract Artist, 2018-2020
University Museums, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Graduate Assistant, 2016-2019
McCutchan Art Center and Pace Galleries, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Gallery Attendant, 2012-2014
EXHIBITIONS AND RESIDENCIES
2019-20 300 and Under, group invitational exhibition, Gamut Gallery, IN
2019 Confluence, group invitational exhibition, Regional Arts Commission of St Louis, MO
2019 Fiber Focus, regional juried exhibition, Juror: Arturo Alfonzo Sandoval, Art St. Louis, MO
2019 Abstract Only!, national juried exhibition, Juror: Philippe F. Nault, Wailoa Center, HI
2019 Emotional Effluence, solo exhibition, Vernon, British Columbia
2019 Fresh AiR! Residency program, Caetani Cultural Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
2019 Surfacing: MFA Thesis Exhibition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art & Design Gallery, IL
2019 Friends of Art Annual Art Auction, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2019 Paper & Clay, national juried exhibition, Tippetts and Eccles Galleries, Utah State University, UT, Juror: Yoomi Nam
2019 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art and Design Gallery, IL, Juror: Robin Hirsch Steinhoff
2018 Merge, group exhibition, Surplus Gallery, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
2018 Free Association, group exhibition, Kranzberg Art Center, MO
2018 Friends of Art Annual Art Auction, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art and Design Gallery, IL
2017 Annual Holiday Show, Edwardsville Art Center, IL
2017 Graduate Pop-Up Show, Art and Design Building, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017 Small Works Art Show, juried, Wood River Museum and Visitors Center, IL, Juror: Barbara Nwacha
2017 Conductivity: The Many Faces of Copper in Ceramics, Companion Gallery, TN, Juror: Dick Lehman
2017 Friends of Art Annual Art Auction, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art and Design Gallery, IL
2017 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art and Design Gallery, IL
2016 Annual Holiday Show, Edwardsville Art Center, IL
2016 Small Works Art Show, juried, Wood River Museum and Visitors Center, IL, Juror: Joe Page
2016 Graduate Pop-Up Show, Art and Design Building, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2015 Art of the Table, group exhibition, Kirby’s Restaurant, IN
2014 44th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, juried, University of Southern Indiana, IN, Juror: Elizabeth Lisa Petrulis
2013 Senior Seminar Exhibition, juried, McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries, University of Southern Indiana, IN
2013 Not For Sale, group exhibition, Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, IN
2013 Functional Relationships, national juried exhibition, Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, IN, Juror: Mike Jabbur
2013 43rdAnnual Juried Student Art Exhibition, juried, University of Southern Indiana, IN, Juror: Josh White
2012-13 Ceramics Exhibition, group exhibition, Oak Lyn Branch Library, IN
2012 42nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, juried, University of Southern Indiana, IN, Juror: John Begley
2011 41st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, juried, University of Southern Indiana, IN, Juror: Beck Alley
2011 Microscopic, group exhibition, Storage Space Gallery, University of Southern Indiana, IN
COMMISSIONS
2019-20 University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN. USI Foundation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Art Commission
2016 Sycamore School, Indianapolis, IN. Donor Recognition Tiles
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
2021 "The Feast" Interior design curation and installation, Ash & Elm Cider Co., IN
2019 Curator, A Lasting Impression, University Museum, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Curator, Merge, group exhibition, Surplus Gallery, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
2018 Co-speaker for Guest Lecture About Living Arts Studio and Artists, The Monday Club, MO
2018 “A Selection of Favorites,” Display installation and curation, University Museum, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Artist Demonstration, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017 Visiting Artist, Linfield College, OR
MEDIA COVERAGE
2019 This Month in CAS, May Issue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2019 “USI alum awarded commission sculpture commemorating 50th anniversary of USI Foundation,” University Communications, University of Southern Indiana
2017 Copper: The Many Faces of Copper in Ceramics, Juried Exhibition Catalog
2013 “Clay Show Displays Far-Flung Artists,” Evansville Courier Press, July 13 2013, Functional Relationships Exhibit
HONORS AND AWARDS
2019 Honorable Mention, Fiber Focus 2019 exhibition, Art St Louis, MO
2019 Wendy Petit Gay Memorial Scholarship, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Research Grants for Graduate Students Recipient, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 John H. Pohlman Memorial Foundation Ceramics Scholarship, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Wagner Potter's Association Ceramics Award, Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art and Design Gallery, IL
2017 John H. Pohlman Memorial Foundation Ceramics Scholarship, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2016 Merit Award, Edwardsville Art Fair, IL
2012 Ceramics Merit Award, 42nd Annual Student Art Exhibition, University of Southern Indiana, IL
2012 Sophomore Scholarship Award, 42nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, University of Southern Indiana, IL
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Abigail Peacock, Vincennes, IN
Alise James, Detroit, MI
Andrew Snyder, West Chester, PA
Ashley Sloan, Kansas City, KS
Benjamin Kreuzman, McCordsville, IN
Brittany Rhodes, Montgomery, TX
Caetani Cultural Centre Society, Vernon, British Columbia
Derek Patterson, Memphis, TN
Eli Haddix, Louisville, KY
Eric Beavers, Nesbit, MS
Erin Vigneau-Dimick, Edwardsville, IL
Kara Sikorski, Wilmington, OH
Kathryn Martin, Indianapolis, IN
Kathryn Waters, Evansville, IN
Kodi Thompson, St. Petersburg, FL
Ian Childers, Columbus, MS
Laura Strand, Worden, Illinois
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Vincent Stemmler, St. Louis, MO
COLLEGE SERVICE
2019 “Pieced” Contemporary and historic quilt exhibition preparation and installation assistance, Edwardsville Art Center, IL
2019 Gallery Attendant, SIUE Art & Design Gallery, IL
2018 “Visions of an Educator 1956-1969, Dr. Orville Joyner,” Installation in partnership with The University Museum, Art & Design Gallery, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 “AISLE Project,” Site preparation, sculpture movement and installation assistance, Science Complex, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 “Twelve Around One” prints by Buckminster Fuller. Photography assistance for publication, and preparation for exhibition installment in the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2018 Volunteer, SIUE Art & Design Gallery, IL
2018 Webpage Content Assembly, University Museum, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017-18 President, Wagner Potter’s Association, IL
2017-18 Treasurer, Wagner Potter’s Association, IL
2017 “Gathered Resource: Curated from the Collection of the University Museum and Art and Design Faculty,” Exhibition preparation and installation assistance, Art and Design Gallery, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017 “Orientalia: The Art and Influence of East Asia,” Curatorial preparation and assistance to Erin Vigneau-Dimick, Schmidt Art Center, Southwest Illinois College, IL
2017 “Katherine Dunham: A Life of Dance, Activism and Anthropology,” Exhibition preparation and installation assistance to curators Cory Wilmott, PhD, and University Museums, Lovejoy Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017 “Louis Sullivan Architectural Ornaments” Conference, Exhibition preparation, Lovejoy Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2017 “Louis’s Legacy, Artists Respond to Louis Sullivan,” Curatorial preparation and assistance to Brigham Dimick, Edwardsville Art Center, IL
2016-17 Treasurer, Wagner Potter’s Association, IL
2012 “Sculpt EVV,” National Sculpture Exhibition team member and coordinator, IN
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Friends of Art 42nd Annual Art Auction Volunteer, IL, 2017, 2019
Living Arts Studio/VSA Missouri Board Secretary, MO, 2018-2019
Living Arts Studio Volunteer, MO, 2018
“Sculpture on Campus” Sculpture Walk Volunteer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, 2017
“Empty Bowls” Community Service Learning Participant and Volunteer, University of Southern Indiana, IN, 2012, 2015
“The Buddy Walk” Participant, IN, 2006, 2007, 2011
“Lose the Training Wheels” Disabilities Program, Volunteer, IN, 2008