Education
•2013-2017•
Bachelor of Arts, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa.
Major: Studio Art • Minor: Psychology
Graduated Cum Laude (GPA: 3.62)
President’s List: 1 Semester • Honors List: 4 Semesters • Dean’s List: 2 Semesters
•2013-2017•
Bachelor of Arts, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa.
Major: Studio Art • Minor: Psychology
Graduated Cum Laude (GPA: 3.62)
President’s List: 1 Semester • Honors List: 4 Semesters • Dean’s List: 2 Semesters
Scholarships & Awards
•2016•
Best of Show Award
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
Graceland University.
Juror: Victor Cicanski
•The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at Graceland University is held every Spring.
•The Juror decides on one piece to be named "Best of Show".
•Awarded to piece titled "Charred".
•$500 cash prize.
Shannon Scholarship Award
Graceland University Department of Art.
•Scholarship Award presented at The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
•All Studio Art, Visual Communication, and Art Education Majors are eligible to be considered for the scholarship.
•A minimum of two $1,000 scholarships are awarded at the Exhibition.
•Applicants must meet the following requirements:
•Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA for all University coursework.
•Have a 3.0 GPA in all Art courses (including Art History).
•Demonstrate a positive contribution to the Art Program through leadership and participation and have a passion for the visual arts in and outside of the classroom.
•2016•
Best of Show Award
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
Graceland University.
Juror: Victor Cicanski
•The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at Graceland University is held every Spring.
•The Juror decides on one piece to be named "Best of Show".
•Awarded to piece titled "Charred".
•$500 cash prize.
Shannon Scholarship Award
Graceland University Department of Art.
•Scholarship Award presented at The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
•All Studio Art, Visual Communication, and Art Education Majors are eligible to be considered for the scholarship.
•A minimum of two $1,000 scholarships are awarded at the Exhibition.
•Applicants must meet the following requirements:
•Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA for all University coursework.
•Have a 3.0 GPA in all Art courses (including Art History).
•Demonstrate a positive contribution to the Art Program through leadership and participation and have a passion for the visual arts in and outside of the classroom.
Exhibitions & Shows
• June 2020 •
Iowa Exhibited Annual Juried Show
Heritage Gallery (Digital)
Des Moines,Iowa
• May 2020 •
From A Distance, A Virtual Art Exhibition
Cultural Arts Alliance/Bayou Arts Center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
•November 1st & 2nd, 2019•
Kindred Spirits
Group Exhibition
The Barnum Factory
Des Moines, Iowa
•October 2018•
Untitled Solo Exhibition
DSM Brew Coffee Company
Des Moines, Iowa
•April-May 2018•
Untitled Solo Exhibition
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Ames, Iowa
•April 2017•
Parts Untold
Senior Art Exhibition
Graceland University
•March 2016•
“Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition”
Graceland University
•October 2015•
Fright Night
Group Student Exhibition
Graceland University
•March 2015•
Salon Des Refuses
Group Student Exhibition
Graceland University
• June 2020 •
Iowa Exhibited Annual Juried Show
Heritage Gallery (Digital)
Des Moines,Iowa
• May 2020 •
From A Distance, A Virtual Art Exhibition
Cultural Arts Alliance/Bayou Arts Center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
•November 1st & 2nd, 2019•
Kindred Spirits
Group Exhibition
The Barnum Factory
Des Moines, Iowa
•October 2018•
Untitled Solo Exhibition
DSM Brew Coffee Company
Des Moines, Iowa
•April-May 2018•
Untitled Solo Exhibition
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Ames, Iowa
•April 2017•
Parts Untold
Senior Art Exhibition
Graceland University
•March 2016•
“Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition”
Graceland University
•October 2015•
Fright Night
Group Student Exhibition
Graceland University
•March 2015•
Salon Des Refuses
Group Student Exhibition
Graceland University
Publications
• Spring 2020 •
Featured in the Inaugural Zine, “Gutsy”
Issued by Creative Guts Podcast
Exeter, New Hampshire
*link to Zine below
• Spring 2020 •
Featured in the Inaugural Zine, “Gutsy”
Issued by Creative Guts Podcast
Exeter, New Hampshire
*link to Zine below
• March 2019 •
Uplift Iowa- Artist Highlight
Des Moines, Iowa
“Uplift Iowa is a passion project aiming to highlight the voices of artists, advocates and organizations across a variety of mediums and genres in Iowa.“
*link to interview below
Uplift Iowa- Artist Highlight
Des Moines, Iowa
“Uplift Iowa is a passion project aiming to highlight the voices of artists, advocates and organizations across a variety of mediums and genres in Iowa.“
*link to interview below
Professional Experience
•2020•
Participant of the Des Moines Art Week Board
Selected Participant in the 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Partners Artist Workshops hosted by the Iowa Arts Council. Workshop lead by Strategic Planning Partners: Colleen Keegan, Aaron Landsman, Beverly McIver, Dread Scott, and Ela Troyano. One of 11 selected out of 81 total.
•2019-Present•
Security and Installations Team
Des Moines Art Center
•2020•
Participant of the Des Moines Art Week Board
Selected Participant in the 2020-2021 Strategic Planning Partners Artist Workshops hosted by the Iowa Arts Council. Workshop lead by Strategic Planning Partners: Colleen Keegan, Aaron Landsman, Beverly McIver, Dread Scott, and Ela Troyano. One of 11 selected out of 81 total.
•2019-Present•
Security and Installations Team
Des Moines Art Center
*Inquire for Resume/Full Job Experience*
Areas of Technical Experience
•Computer:
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop. Web Design, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
•Gallery:
Gallery installations and preparatory/repair skills.
•Studio:
Painting: Acrylic, Printmaking, Plaster, Ceramics, Metal Working/Soldering.
•Computer:
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop. Web Design, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
•Gallery:
Gallery installations and preparatory/repair skills.
•Studio:
Painting: Acrylic, Printmaking, Plaster, Ceramics, Metal Working/Soldering.
Skills
•Critical Thinking
•Communication
•Leadership
•Customer Service
•Collaborative Problem Solving
•Event Planning
•Teamwork
•Time Management
•Individual Problem Solving
•Peer Mediation
•Organizational Leadership
•Detail Oriented
•Fast and Accurate Learner
•Active Listening
•Critical Thinking
•Communication
•Leadership
•Customer Service
•Collaborative Problem Solving
•Event Planning
•Teamwork
•Time Management
•Individual Problem Solving
•Peer Mediation
•Organizational Leadership
•Detail Oriented
•Fast and Accurate Learner
•Active Listening