Education

Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA in Illustration 2022
MFA Fine Arts Studio 2024

EXPERIENCE

September 2024- July 2025
 Artist in Residence
Flower City Art Center

  • Residency with a focus in Printmaking and Book Arts which includes a group show with the artists in residence at the end.

2024
Visiting Artist
University of Rochester

  • An artist talk about the body of paintings I created for my MFA Thesis Show.

2023 - 2024
Collections Assistant
Cary Graphic Arts Collection at the Rochester Institute of Technology Library

  • Handled archival materials.

  • Cleaned and organized collections within the archives.

  • Assisted in maintenance of letterpress machinery.

  • Created an illustration and photopolymer plate for the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on behalf of the Cary Collection.

2023
Illustrator
National Portfolio Day Promotional Campaign

  • A campaign for the College of Art and Design Marketing department at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

  • Illustrated and designed a multi-use graphic for posters, shirts, stickers, and a highway billboard.

  • Created a limited edition multi-layer print based on the poster using screen printing, block printing, and letterpress.

2023
Teaching Assistant (Letterpress, Introduction to Printmaking)
Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Supported and critiqued student’s work.

  • Aided the professor in class materials and instruction.

2022 - 2023
Department Liaison
Art Experience Program

  • Taught introductory workshops in bookbinding and printmaking to STEM freshmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

2019 - 2024
Retail Manager
Shop One at the Rochester Institute of Technology

  • This RIT affiliated shop sells artwork and products created by alumni, students, and local Rochester artists.

  • Supervised store inventory and shop organization such as arranging displays. 

  • Managed student workers and delegated tasks.

  • Communicated with artists and vendors.

2022
Artist Assistant
Artist Print!

  • Assisted visiting artists from around the world who participated in  a week-long printmaking workshop at RIT, which included a final auction/exhibition.

2021 - 2023
Production Assistant
Beyond Fashion

  • Assisted producers in preparing for dress rehearsals and the fashion show.

  • Directed crew on presentation of lights, sound, and background graphics for the fashion show.

2019 - 2020
Gallery Ambassador
University Gallery at the Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Handled administrative tasks such as talking with clients, scheduling events, and managing the email list.

  • Communicated with artists, buyers, and guests pertaining to events and exhibitions.

  • Oversaw events hosted by clients for the event venue.

  • Installed gallery exhibitions with the director and featured artists.

AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS 

2025

  • Perfectly Imperfect: The Flawed Beauty of the Human Form Juried Art Show at WomensWork.Art, Poughkeepsie, NY

2024

  • Outside the Box Juried Art Show at LACA Gallery, Ludington MI

  • MFA Thesis Show at the Bevier Gallery

  • Wallace Archives Purchase Prize Permanent Collection

  • Visiting Artist Talk at the University of Rochester 

2022

  • Art Out Juried Art Show at RIT

2021

  • Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival Illustration Show

2018

  • NYSTAA (New York State Art Teachers Association)  Choice Award

  • RIT Creativity Award and Scholarship

  • RIT Start Here Interior Design Award (Juried Show)