EDUCATION:

2024   MFA in Integrated Visual Arts, College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA,

Graduated Spring of 2024

2021   BFA in Studio Art, Major in Sculpture, Minor in Global Art and Visual Design, College of Fine

Arts and Design, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, Graduated Spring of 2021

EXHIBITION HISTORY:

2024    Metamorphosis of Hope: A ceramic journey through imagination and wonder – Solo Thesis Exhibition – Gallery 181, ISU, Ames, IA

2024    Octagonal: The All Media Show – Juried National Exhibition (Juror- Jill Wells, 40 accepted) – Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA

2023    Studies in Creativity – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Sarah Grant, 32 accepted/88 total) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, ISU, Ames, IA

2023    The Post Card – Group (Juror- Boston Area MFA Students) – VanDernoot Gallery, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA

2023    The Secret Postcard Show – Group – The Old Lock Up Gallery, 19 the Hill, Swifts Hollow, Cromford Derbyshire, United Kingdom

2023    Iowa State Fair Art Exhibition – Juried Exhibition – Fine Art Exhibition, Patty & Jim Cownie Cultural Center, Des Moines, IA

2023    Home – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Maria Lux, 25 accepted/120 total) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, ISU, Ames, IA

2022    “Alternate Universe” the 22nd Annual Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition and Silent Auction – Group – ISU College of Design, Ames, IA

2022    Studies in Creativity – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Riva Navajo, 36 accepted/86 total) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, ISU, Ames, IA

2022    Iowa State Fair Art Exhibition – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Dina Bachman, Nick LaPole, Teri Templeton Cadman) – Fine Art Exhibition, Patty & Jim Cownie Cultural Center, Des Moines, IA

2022    Nostalgia – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Reuben Cheatem) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, ISU, Ames, IA

2021    “A Recipe For…,” the 21st Annual International Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition – Group – ISU College of Design, Ames, IA

2021    Postcard Perspectives – Group – Artspace at Untitled, Oklahoma City, OK

2021    Studies in Creativity – Juried Exhibition (Juror- Jim Wells) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, ISU, Ames, IA

2021    Senior Capstone Exhibition - Group – Melton Gallery, Edmond, OK

2021    5x5 Art Exhibition and Sale – Group – Edmond Fine Arts Institute, Edmond,OK

2020    Postcard Perspectives – Group – Artspace at Untitled, 1 NE 3rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK

2020    Art Exhibition and Sale – Group – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK

2017    Annual All Schools Exhibition – Group – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK

2016    Scholastic Art and Writing – Group – Alexandre Hogue Gallery, Tulsa, OK

2016    Annual All Schools Exhibition – Group – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK 

2015    Annual All Schools Exhibition – Group – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK

2014    Annual All Schools Exhibition – Group – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK


HONORS AND AWARDS:

2023  Merit Award, Studies in Creativity – Juried Show (Juror- Sarah Grant, 32 accepted/88 total) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA

2022  Merit Award, Studies in Creativity – Juried Show (Juror- Riva Navajo, 36 accepted/86 total) – Memorial Union Art Gallery, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA

2022  First Place Sculpture, Iowa State Fair Art Exhibition – Juried Show (Juror- Dina Bachman, Nick LaPole, Teri Templeton Cadman) – Fine Art Exhibition, Patty & Jim Cownie Cultural Center, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

2022  Valerie Kohnen Memorial Scholarship, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

2019-2020  President’s Honor Roll, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, (Spring 2019, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020) 

2020           Dean’s Honor Roll, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (Fall, 2020)

2018            Dean’s Honor Roll, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (Fall, 2018)

2020            Piper Family Scholarship for the Arts, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 

2020            Bob E. Palmer Scholarship for Visual Arts, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 

2019            Dr. Janet Jordan White Endowed Graduate Research Scholarship, 

                    University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

2018            Academic Award of Excellence in Drawing I, Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK

2018            Academic Award of Excellence in Ceramics I, Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK 

2016            Scholastics Art & Writing Award Honorable Mention Sculpture 

2016            Scholastics Art & Writing Award Gold Key Sculpture, Alexandre Hogue Gallery, Tulsa, OK 

2016            Valero Refinery Christmas Card Contest, 1st Place out of all the Valero refineries 

2015            Scholastics Art & Writing Award Honorable Mention Sculpture

2015            Academic Award for Eleventh Grade Sculpture 

2015          Scholastics Art & Writing Award Silver Key Sculpture, Alexandre Hogue Gallery, Tulsa, OK 

2015            Pre-AP Studio Art Award for Sculpture and Ceramics 

2014            Charles B. Goddard Center Art Studios, 3rd Place Ceramics Award – The Goddard Center, Ardmore, OK 

AFFILIATIONS:

NCECA - National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts

CAA - College Art Association

PUBLICATIONS:

Spring 2023 - Sketch Literary Journal - Iowa State University - Volume 87.2

Fall 2022 - Sketch Literary Journal - Iowa State University - Volume 87.1

Miller, P. T. (n.d.). Precious the Dog. In Art More: The Public Art of Ardmore, Oklahoma (p. 5). ISBN: 978-1-66355-340-9

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

August 2021 - Present:

Teaching Assistant - Iowa State University•

Spring 2024 - Studio Fundamentals - ArtIS 204 (Distinguished Professor Ingrid Lilligren)

Fall 2023 - Studio Fundamentals - ArtIS 204 (Distinguished Professor Ingrid Lilligren)

Spring 2023 - Studio Fundamentals - ArtIS 204 (Distinguished Professor Ingrid Lilligren)

Fall 2022 - Studio Fundamentals - ArtIS 204 (Distinguished Professor Ingrid Lilligren)

Spring 2022 - History of Art II - Art H 281 (Dr. Emily Godbey)

Fall 2021 - History of Art I - Art H 280 (Dr. April Eisman)

August 2021 - Present:

Everts Flowers • 329 Main Street • Ames, IA 50010

Decorate store, input all new inventory into our system database, inventory products, help customers, take flower order on the phone, and other duties at the store.

February 2018 - August 2021:

Maria’s Garden• 112 Wheeler St. SW• Ardmore, OK 73401

Design various types of floral arrangements, help customers and other duties at the store.

July 2019 - August 2019:

Goddard Center Studios • 425 1st Avenue SW • Ardmore, OK 73401

Taught hand-building clay techniques at art summer camp for elementary students.

September 2019 – March 2020:

Goddard Center Studios • 425 1st Avenue SW • Ardmore, OK 73401

Taught six-week, hand-building clay techniques for elementary students.