Education
New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM
Master of Fine Arts, May 2015
University of Dayton – Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Photography, May 2010
Exhibitions
littleSCULPTURE Show – Tribeca Three-Sixty, New York, NY, 2016
To Know Through Movement Show – Camino Tattoo and Fine Art, Las Cruces, NM, 2016
Closing Show – West End Art Depot, Las Cruces, NM, 2015
littleSCULPTURE Show – International Sculpture Convention, Phoenix, AZ, 2015
Minute Meditations [Solo Show] – Art Obscura, Las Cruces, NM, 2015
Project: Postcard Show – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2015
30 Under 30 Show – The Community Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, 2015
Beyond Borders Show – Towson University / New Mexico State University MFA exchange, Towson, MD, 2015
In Between [MFA Thesis Show] – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2015
Tiny Show – Art Obscura, Las Cruces, NM, 2014
Palette [Juried] – Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, 2014
Annual Student Exhibition [Juried] – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2013, 2014
Best in Show, 2014
Babey Encourage Young Artist Award, 2013
Dynamic Institution [Graduate Group Show, Director] – West End Art Depot, Las Cruces, NM, 2013
Project: Postcard Show – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2013
Spring Fling Exhibition [Juried] – Springfield Arts Council, Springfield, OH, 2011, 2012
2nd Place – 3D Works, 2012
Gateway Art’s Council 21 under 31 Art Exhibit [Juried]- Sidney, OH, 2011
Solo Exhibition – Olive’s, Dayton, OH, 2011
Solo Exhibition – Expressions Coffee House, Fairborn, OH, 2011
Activated Spaces [Juried] – Downtown Dayton Partnership, Dayton, OH, 2011
Holiday Show – Dayton Visual Arts Center, Dayton, OH, 2010
Group Show – Link Gallery, Dayton, OH, 2010
Annual Horvath Student Exhibition [Juried] – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2008, 2009, 2010
Horvath Finalist, 2009
M Fest – Dayton, OH, 2010
Senior Exhibition – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2009
Farbe, Couleur, Kleur Exhibition – Dayton, OH, 2006
Projects
‘Unifying the Divide’ Bridge Design Competition and Execution [Team Project], 2012
Gathered and led the artist team, drafted winning design
Directed the day-of painting of 2,800 sq. ft with 70 volunteers in one day
Presentations
“Journeys in Collaborative Art” – bi-national PechaKucha with PechaKucha El Paso, TX, United States, and PechaKucha Juárez, México, 2016
“Guest Artist Lecture / Collaborative Art Event with Lea WiseSurguy-Sophiliazo” – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2016
“Artist Lea WiseSurguy-Sophiliazo and Biologist Ruben Zapata Collaborative Lecture” – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2015
Presentor at Graduate Research and Arts Symposium – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2014
Collection
Kennedy Union – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2009
Teaching Experiences
Instructor of Record for Introduction to Sculpture – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Sculpture – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
Teaching Assistant for Alternative Photography 1 – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2010
Teaching Assistant – Miami Valley Family Care Center, Dayton, OH, 2008
Conducted art projects and provided care to children ages 10-12
Teaching Volunteer – Brownie’s Campground, Versailles, IN, 2008
Designed and ran an art program for under-privileged children
Teaching Volunteer – Clubhouse, Parkside; Dayton, OH, 2004, 2005
Taught at an afterschool program for under-privileged children
Publications
UD Magazine – Dayton, OH, Fall 2014
DIN Magazine Online – Las Cruces, NM, 2014
Photography Publications
Dayton Daily News Online – Dayton, OH, 2011
Living Arts Magazine – Dayton, OH, 2011
University of Dayton Yearbook – Dayton, OH, 2010
Flyer News – Dayton, OH, 2008, 2009
Selected Experiences
Shop Technician – Sculpture Department, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2012-2015
Committee Member and Organizer – Visiting Artist Selection Committee, Art Department, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2013-2014
Development and Office Associate – Culture Works, Dayton, OH, 2010-2011
Maintained organizational information system with Raiser’s Edge software
Conducted general office management
Served as event photographer
Office Intern – Culture Works, Dayton, OH, 2010
Lithography Print Assistant – Artist John Driesbach, Dayton, OH, 2010
Lab Monitor – Photography Lab, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2006-2010
Supervised facility, changed chemicals, maintained equipment, and assisted students
Gallery Attendant Intern – Link Gallery, Dayton, OH, 2009-2010
Tattoo Shop Intern – The Dragon’s Cachet, Bellefontaine, OH, 2009
Yearbook Photography Editor – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2008-2009
Worked as photographer, editor, and manager of assistant photographer
Flyer News Staff Photographer – University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2008-2009
Handled solo photo assignments and editing
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