CURRICULUM VITAE
UPCOMING + CURRENT
‣ *New Body of Work coming Summer of 2026. [pre-lims coming soon!]
EDUCATION
‣ School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Continuing Studies Courses.
Chicago IL. 2015—2025. Conceptual Painting Courses + Frame Loom Weaving + Fashion.
‣ Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.
Kalamazoo MI. 2014—2018. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. Graduated: Cum Laude.
‣ School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Early College Program.
Chicago IL. 2013 + 2014
‣ University of Illinois at Chicago, Spiral Workshops.
Chicago IL. 2012 + 2013
‣ Oak Park River Forest High School, HS Diploma.
Oak Park IL. 2010—2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
‣ Associate Director of Admissions & Finaincial Aid at The Chicago Academy for the Arts.
Enrollment, Chicago IL. 01/2026—Current.
‣ Graduate + Post Bacc Studio Manager at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
IRFM, Chicago IL. 04/2025—1/2026.
‣ Midwest Admissions Counselor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Undergraduate Admissions, Chicago IL. 05/2023—03/2025.
‣ Social Media Manager Contractor for Transfigure Print Co.
Grand Rapids MI. 06/2023—Ongoing-ish.
‣ Social Media + Marketing Manager + Art Curator at The Shudio.
Chicago IL. 04/2022—05/2023.
‣ Vintage Apparel Photographer + Online Listings Contract for Some Like Us.
Chicago IL. 9/2022—11/2022.
‣ Video/Photographer at BRX Social Live Events.
Chicago IL. 07/2022—04/2023.
‣ Aty + Marketing Director for the Tavern Collective.
Chicago IL. 08/2019—03/2022.
‣ General Manager + Bartender at Lake St. Kitchen + Bar.
Oak Park IL. 08/2018—01/2022.
‣ Art Gallery Manager + Interior Design Assistant for JAG Gallery.
Glencoe IL. 02/2020—08/2020.
‣ Social Media Manager Contract for Anne Neilson Home.
Charlotte NC. 07/2019—12/2019.
‣ Art Gallery Staff for Anne Neilson Fine Art.
Charlotte NC. 06/2018—10/2019.
‣ Bartender + Barista at Smelly Cat Cafe.
Charlotte NC. 07/2018—08/2019.
‣ Bartender + Server at Martinis.
Kalamazoo MI. 01/2017—06/2018.
‣ Barista at Water St. Coffee Joint.
Kalamazoo MI. 10/2014—12/2017.
‣ Nanny to a Household of 4 children.
Oak Park IL. 10/2013—08/2014.
‣ Theatre Tech: Wig/Hair/Costume/Set. Illinois All-State Theatre Production of Memphis.
Illinois Traveling Production. 10/2013—01/2014.
‣ Server + Hostess at Lake St. Kitchen + Bar.
Oak Park IL. 10/2012—08/2014.
‣ Theatre Tech: Wig/Hair/Costume/Set/Light/Sound for various productions at Oak Park River Forest High School.
Oak Park IL. 09/2011—07/2014.
PERSONAL EXHIBITIONS
‣ Only the shallow know themselves, DeVries Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 01—03/2019
‣ Annual Small Works Show, Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery.
Charlotte NC. 11/2018
‣ Art Hop, solo exhibition, Blush Beauty Lounge.
Kalamazoo MI. 05/2018
‣ Ethereal Entities, DeVries Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 04/2018
‣ Gwen Frostic Student Show, Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art. Kalamazoo MI. 03/2018
‣ Art Hop, solo exhibition, Consumers Credit Union.
Kalamazoo MI. 02/2018
‣ Metals + Jewelry Student Showcase, DeVries Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 02/2018
‣ Art Hop, solo exhibition, Websters Prime.
Kalamazoo MI. 11/2017
‣ Art Hop, BFA Student Showcase, Websters Prime.
Kalamazoo MI. 10/2017
‣ Final Showing, School of the Alternative.
Black Mountain NC. 06/2017
‣ Art In The House, Michigan State Capitol.
Lansing MI. Year Long Show. 07/2017—2018
‣ Gwen Frostic Student Show, DeVries Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 03/2017
‣ Foundation Student Show, Albertine Monroe-Brown Gallery at the Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 04/2015
‣ Continuing Studies Student Exhibition, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Chicago IL. 12/2013 + 2014
‣ Illinois High School Student Art Exhibition, IHSSAE.
Chicago IL. Award Recipient. 10/2014
‣ AP Art Student Show, Oak Park River Forest High School.
Oak Park IL. 2014
‣ The Arts Showcase, Oak Park River Forest High School.
Oak Park IL. 2012—2014
‣ Spiral Student Show, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Chicago IL. 2012—2013
‣ The Wall, Oak Park River Forest High School.
Oak Park IL. 2012—2014
ART RESIDENCIES
‣ Artist in Residence *Awardee, Roger Brown Residency.
New Buffalo MI. 03/2026 [Forfeited — most unfortunately]
‣ Artist in Residence + Community Teacher, Azule Residency.
Hot Springs NC. 06/2019
‣ Artist in Residence + Workshop Teacher, School of the Alternative.
Black Mountain NC. 06/2017
CURATING + EXHIBITION-PREP EXPERIENCE
‣ Their Thresholds, Curator at Chicago Therapy Collective.
Chicago IL. Andersonville Arts Weekend w/ Exhibition Opening on 10/03/2025
‣ 3/4 of the Fall, Local Art Exhibtion at The Shudio.
Chicago IL. 09/29/2023
‣ Warmth + Weathered, Local Art Exhibtion at The Shudio.
Chicago IL. 06/16/2023
‣ Renewal…?, Local Art Exhibtion at The Shudio.
Chicago IL. 03/03/2023
‣ Terrain, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 09/05/2019
‣ Form Figure Gesture, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 05/30/2019
‣ Southern Accents, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 05/02/2019
‣ Olly Olly Oxen Free, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 03/14/2019
‣ William McLure Solo Show, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 02/07/2019
‣ Through The Lens, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 01/10/2019
‣ Annual Small Works Show, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 11/29/2018
‣ Renewed Wonder: John Beerman Solo Show, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 10/25/2018
‣ In Tandem, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 09/21/2018.
‣ McColl Center Alumni + Local Artists Showcase, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 08/02/2018
‣ Chromatic Shift, Exhibition at ANFA Gallery.
Charlotte, NC. 06/21/2018
‣ Painting Assistant, Muralist Tim Kerr.
Black Mountain NC. 06/2017
‣ Figure Model, Sculptor Joshua Diedrich.
Kalamazoo MI. 2016—2017
‣ Figure Model for Life Drawing course, Gwen Frostic School of Art.
Kalamazoo MI. 2016—2018
‣ Scenic Painter + Set Assembler for Illinois All State Production of “Memphis”.
Chicago IL. 2013
AWARDS + RECOGNITIONS
‣ Directors Choice Award from the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.
Kalamazoo MI. 2018
‣ Art Star Award for Painting from the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.
Kalamazoo MI. 2017
‣ Freshmen Art Scholarship from the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.
Kalamazoo MI. 2014
‣ Great Artistic Promise Award from IHSAE.
Chicago IL. 2013
‣ Outstanding Theatrical Achievement, Illinois All State Theatre Production of “Memphis”.
Chicago IL. 2013
‣ Certificate of Excellence for Artistic Achievement from Oak Park River Forest High School.
Oak Park IL. 2013 + 2014
LICENSES + CERTIFICATIONS
‣ Brand & Marketing Integration. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ Social Media Monitoring: Strategies and Skills. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ Serving Customers Using Social Media. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ Lead Generation: Social Media. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ Design Thinking, Social Innovation, and Complex Systems. LinkedIn. 02/2022.
‣ BASSET ServSafe Alcohol. 360 Training. Issued: 02/2022 / Expires 02/2025.
‣ ServSafe Allergens. 360 Training. Issued: 02/2022 / Expires 02/2025.
‣ ServSafe Food Hanlder. 360 Training. Issued: 02/2022 / Expires 02/2025.
PUBLICATIONS
‣ Artistic Impressions, in the September issue of The World of Interiors Magazine.
Conde Nast Publications. 09/2019
‣ Artistic Impressions, in the August issue of The World of Interiors Magazine.
Conde Nast Publications. 08/2019
‣ Artistic Impressions, in the July issue of The World of Interiors Magazine.
Conde Nast Publications. 07/2019
‣ Anne Neilson Fine Art, featured blog series. Charlotte NC. 2018—2019
‣ Artist Feature, Art Hop. Kalamazoo MI. 05/2018
‣ The Laureate, film photography. Kalamazoo MI. 2018
‣ Artist Feature, Art Hop. Kalamazoo MI. 02/2018
‣ Artist Feature, Art Hop. Kalamazoo MI. 11/2018
‣ ANNA Magazine, illustration. Online 2016
‣ Crest, illustration, and mixed-media work. Oak Park IL. 2013 + 2014
REFERENCES
For references and/or private contacts, please contact artist directly.