EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2014
Master of Fine Arts, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Art History, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH, 2006
Studio Arts College International, Florence, Italy, 2006
Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2014
Master of Fine Arts, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Art History, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH, 2006
Studio Arts College International, Florence, Italy, 2006
RESIDENCIES
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, 2023
Clamp Light Artists Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX, 2020-present
VCCA, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Amherst, VA, 2019
Ucross Foundation Residency, Clearmont, WY, 2011
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, 2023
Clamp Light Artists Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX, 2020-present
VCCA, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Amherst, VA, 2019
Ucross Foundation Residency, Clearmont, WY, 2011
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Rainbow Eyes, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, San Antonio, TX, 2023
Sketch: A Collection of Sketchbook Drawings, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery, San Antonio, TX, 2022
Coalesce, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX, 2021
Beautifully Apart, Mantle Space Gallery, San Antonio, TX, 2018
Cowboys, Indians & Cassie Clements, TAB Fine Art Gallery, Tabernash, CO, 2012
Outside: Inside: MFA Thesis Exhibition, Laura Mesaros Gallery, West Virginia University, 2010
BFA Thesis Exhibition, Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH, 2006
Rainbow Eyes, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, San Antonio, TX, 2023
Sketch: A Collection of Sketchbook Drawings, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery, San Antonio, TX, 2022
Coalesce, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX, 2021
Beautifully Apart, Mantle Space Gallery, San Antonio, TX, 2018
Cowboys, Indians & Cassie Clements, TAB Fine Art Gallery, Tabernash, CO, 2012
Outside: Inside: MFA Thesis Exhibition, Laura Mesaros Gallery, West Virginia University, 2010
BFA Thesis Exhibition, Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH, 2006
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2023
Introspections, Box 13 Gallery, Houston, TX
The Big Show, Avery Building Gallery, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX
2022
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival, San Antonio, TX
Luminaria Exhibition, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, San Antonio, TX
Salud-Arte: Art of Healing Collection, University Health Systems, San Antonio, TX
Red Dot Art Sale, Blue Star Contemporary, San Antonio, TX
New Texas Talent XXIX, Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
San Antonio Art League & Museum 92nd Juried Exhibition, juror Leah Hardy, San Antonio, TX
On and Off Fredericksburg Studio Tour, Clamp Light Studios and Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2021
Sam & Adele Golden Foundation, Golden Artists Colors, Educators Residency Finalist
National Juried Painting Exhibition, curated by Sue Palmisano, University of South Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (Upcoming)
30th Annual Juried Competition, curated Clintel Steed, Bowery Gallery, New York, NY
Elements of Expression, curated Raasin McIntos, ICOSA, Austin, TX
Paint 2021, curated Michelle Y. Loh, Silver Mine Galleries, New Canaan, CT
Dreams and Their Edges, curated by John Seed (Author of Disruptive Realism), I Like Your Work Podcast
Fresh From the Studio: Artist Talk, Women and Their Work Gallery, Austin, TX
Here’s to Hello, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX
2020
Alive in Memory and Spirit, City of San Antonio World Heritage Office, San Antonio, TX
Third Coast Biennial, Kspace Contemporary, Corpus Christi, TX
2D National Art, Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary, Dallas, TX
(People's Choice Award)
Dimension XLVII, The Art Center of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
2019
6th Annual Juried Exhibition, Artspace111 Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
Texas National Competition and Exhibition, Steven F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX (Michelle White, Senior Curator, The Menil Collection)
2019 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 47th International Art Show, Brownsville, TX
2018
CCAN 2018 National Juried Competition, The Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TX
Studio Visit Magazine, The Open Studios Press, Studio Visit Magazine, Lisa Crossman, Curator, Fitchburg art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
2016
Painting and Seeing, University North Caroline, Wilmington, NC
2013
2013 Collector’s Choice, Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura, CA
Schwa Show Juried Exhibition, Greenville, NC
Still Life Exhibit, The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs, AR
2012
Chowan University National Juried Exhibition, Murfreesboro, NC
(Award Second Place)
Mid-Atlantic New Painting Exhibition, University of Mary Washington Galleries, Fredericksburg, VA
(Award First Place)
2011
Washington Art Association Young Talent, Washington Depot, CT
43rd Annual National Visual Arts Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Denton, TX
Artist of the Week, Visual Overture Magazine
Inside Outside, GoogleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Juror Bruce Samuelson, Professor at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
Kentucky National, Clara M. Eagle Gallery, Murray State University, KY
2010
International Painting Annual Finalist, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
23rd Annual September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA
4th Annual Masterpieces, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, Agora Gallery, New York, NY
Juror Ms. Megan Fontanella, Assistant Curator at The Guggenheim Museum
Allied Artist of West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Clay Center, Charleston, WV
Small Wonders, The Art Store, Charleston WV
Pfeiffer University, Juried Exhibition, NC
2009
West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Huntington Museum of Art, WV (Catalog published)
Midsummer Saltations, Juried Exhibition, Charleston, WV
From Nature, Juried Exhibition, Chicago Institute of Art, IL
Women of West Virginia Collection: Permanent Collection, Erma Byrd Gallery, University of Charleston, WV
Solo Exhibition, Zen Clay, Morgantown, WV
Reflects Arts, Juried Finalist, New York, NY
2008
Monongalia Arts Center, group show, Morgantown, WV
Art Access Group Show, Columbus, OH
Wild and Wonderful, Juried group show, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2007
Bare Forms Exhibition, Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown, WV
2006
BFA Thesis Exhibition Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2023
Introspections, Box 13 Gallery, Houston, TX
The Big Show, Avery Building Gallery, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX
2022
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival, San Antonio, TX
Luminaria Exhibition, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, San Antonio, TX
Salud-Arte: Art of Healing Collection, University Health Systems, San Antonio, TX
Red Dot Art Sale, Blue Star Contemporary, San Antonio, TX
New Texas Talent XXIX, Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX
San Antonio Art League & Museum 92nd Juried Exhibition, juror Leah Hardy, San Antonio, TX
On and Off Fredericksburg Studio Tour, Clamp Light Studios and Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2021
Sam & Adele Golden Foundation, Golden Artists Colors, Educators Residency Finalist
National Juried Painting Exhibition, curated by Sue Palmisano, University of South Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (Upcoming)
30th Annual Juried Competition, curated Clintel Steed, Bowery Gallery, New York, NY
Elements of Expression, curated Raasin McIntos, ICOSA, Austin, TX
Paint 2021, curated Michelle Y. Loh, Silver Mine Galleries, New Canaan, CT
Dreams and Their Edges, curated by John Seed (Author of Disruptive Realism), I Like Your Work Podcast
Fresh From the Studio: Artist Talk, Women and Their Work Gallery, Austin, TX
Here’s to Hello, Clamp Light Artists’ Studios and Gallery Collective, San Antonio, TX
2020
Alive in Memory and Spirit, City of San Antonio World Heritage Office, San Antonio, TX
Third Coast Biennial, Kspace Contemporary, Corpus Christi, TX
2D National Art, Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary, Dallas, TX
(People's Choice Award)
Dimension XLVII, The Art Center of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
2019
6th Annual Juried Exhibition, Artspace111 Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
Texas National Competition and Exhibition, Steven F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX (Michelle White, Senior Curator, The Menil Collection)
2019 Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 47th International Art Show, Brownsville, TX
2018
CCAN 2018 National Juried Competition, The Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TX
Studio Visit Magazine, The Open Studios Press, Studio Visit Magazine, Lisa Crossman, Curator, Fitchburg art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
2016
Painting and Seeing, University North Caroline, Wilmington, NC
2013
2013 Collector’s Choice, Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura, CA
Schwa Show Juried Exhibition, Greenville, NC
Still Life Exhibit, The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, Hot Springs, AR
2012
Chowan University National Juried Exhibition, Murfreesboro, NC
(Award Second Place)
Mid-Atlantic New Painting Exhibition, University of Mary Washington Galleries, Fredericksburg, VA
(Award First Place)
2011
Washington Art Association Young Talent, Washington Depot, CT
43rd Annual National Visual Arts Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Denton, TX
Artist of the Week, Visual Overture Magazine
Inside Outside, GoogleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Juror Bruce Samuelson, Professor at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
Kentucky National, Clara M. Eagle Gallery, Murray State University, KY
2010
International Painting Annual Finalist, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
23rd Annual September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA
4th Annual Masterpieces, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, Agora Gallery, New York, NY
Juror Ms. Megan Fontanella, Assistant Curator at The Guggenheim Museum
Allied Artist of West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Clay Center, Charleston, WV
Small Wonders, The Art Store, Charleston WV
Pfeiffer University, Juried Exhibition, NC
2009
West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Huntington Museum of Art, WV (Catalog published)
Midsummer Saltations, Juried Exhibition, Charleston, WV
From Nature, Juried Exhibition, Chicago Institute of Art, IL
Women of West Virginia Collection: Permanent Collection, Erma Byrd Gallery, University of Charleston, WV
Solo Exhibition, Zen Clay, Morgantown, WV
Reflects Arts, Juried Finalist, New York, NY
2008
Monongalia Arts Center, group show, Morgantown, WV
Art Access Group Show, Columbus, OH
Wild and Wonderful, Juried group show, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, OH
2007
Bare Forms Exhibition, Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown, WV
2006
BFA Thesis Exhibition Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher, Texas Military Institute- The Episcopal School of Texas August 2014- present
Art Teacher, Texas Military Institute- The Episcopal School of Texas August 2014- present
- Develop course curriculum for Studio Art, Drawing and Painting I and II, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes
- Students have received sixty three Gold and Silver Keys and five national Scholastic Art Awards under my instruction
- State recognition and regional awards in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE)
- Search committee member for Associate Head of School and Middle School Fine Arts Teacher
- Contributing writer of the Institutional Philosophy Statement
- Mentored and collaborated with subject area teachers
- Led in the planning and set up of the end of year art show as well as curating art shows throughout the year
- Coordinate visual arts for ISAS Fine Arts Festival
- Academic advisor and mentor to Junior and Senior students
- Worked with students and staff from different countries.
- Lead and participated in all school excursions and activities on weekends and weeknights.
- This position required thorough organizational and communication skills that were necessary day and night.
- Instructor of Record in Figure Drawing, Drawing II, and Painting
AWARDS AND HONORS
People’s Choice Award, Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary, Dallas TX 2020
Founder’s Award for Innovation and Leadership, TMI The Episcopal School of Texas 2015
Dean’s Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver CO 2014-2013
Best in Show, Mid-Atlantic New Painting Exhibition, University of Mary Washington Galleries 2012
Second Place Best in Show, Chowan University National Juried Exhibition, Murfreesboro, NC
Certificate of Excellence, Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, New York, NY 2010
West Virginia University Travel Grant, College Art Association Conference, Chicago, IL
Excellence Award, West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Huntington Museum of Art, WV
Purchased for the West Virginia State Contemporary Art Collection
Herf Top Off Award, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2006-2010
Graduate Assistantship, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
President’s Scholarship, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH 2003-2006
People’s Choice Award, Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary, Dallas TX 2020
Founder’s Award for Innovation and Leadership, TMI The Episcopal School of Texas 2015
Dean’s Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver CO 2014-2013
Best in Show, Mid-Atlantic New Painting Exhibition, University of Mary Washington Galleries 2012
Second Place Best in Show, Chowan University National Juried Exhibition, Murfreesboro, NC
Certificate of Excellence, Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, New York, NY 2010
West Virginia University Travel Grant, College Art Association Conference, Chicago, IL
Excellence Award, West Virginia Juried Exhibition, Huntington Museum of Art, WV
Purchased for the West Virginia State Contemporary Art Collection
Herf Top Off Award, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 2006-2010
Graduate Assistantship, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
President’s Scholarship, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH 2003-2006