EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
MASTERS OF ART AND HUMANITIES | SEPTEMBER 2017
HONORS: SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIP
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY, SAINT JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, USA
BACHELOR OF ARTS, FINE ART | MAY 2011
HONORS: DEAN'S LIST, PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP, ART SCHOLARSHIP
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EXHIBITIONS
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FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITION, SJU Art Center Gallery, St. John's University, MN | 2023
SALUTE TO THE ARTS, Crossing Arts Alliance, Brainerd, MN | 2023
FAME, Ivy League Gallery Online Exhibition | 2021
SATELLITE, Alma College, Alma, Michigan | 2020
MOURNING GLORY, Rogue Buddha Gallery, Minneapolis, MN | 2019
CLOSE - SOLO EXHIBITION, Gorecki Gallery, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2019
BEING HUMAN, Gallery 427, Minneapolis, MN | 2019
CLOSE, A PREVIEW - SOLO EXHIBITION, Future Tense Gallery, Minneapolis, MN | 2018
BECKONING, Leeds Arts University, Leeds, West Yorkshire | 2018
ART & HUMANITIES MASTERS EXHIBITION, Dundee, Scotland | 2017
THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY OPEN EXHIBITION, Edinburgh, Scotland | 2017
GENERATOR PROJECTS MEMBER SHOW, Dundee, Scotland | 2017
DEJA VU CONFERENCE EXHIBITION, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland | 2017
SOLO EXHIBITION, Pizza Luce Downtown, Minneapolis MN | 2016
ARTS IN HARMONY MEMBER SHOW, Elk River, MN | 2015
SOLO EXHIBITION, Pizza Luce, Minneapolis MN | 2013
SOLO EXHIBITION, Dunn Brothers, Minneapolis MN | 2013
AD HOC ART GALLERY OPENING EXHIBITION, Ad Hoc Art Gallery, Minneapolis, MN | 2012
4REAL, Rosalux Gallery, Minneapolis, MN | 2012
SOLO EXHIBITION, Dunn Brothers, Minneapolis MN | 2012
INTERSECTIONS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN | 2012
TO THE ROOTS: SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2011
CLEMENS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION- First Place, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2011
ARTS IN HARMONY JURIED EXHIBITION, Arts in Harmony, Elk River, MN | 2011
CLEMENS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION- First Place, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2010
SENIOR THESIS PREVIEW, Gorecki Gallery, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2010
IN CONFIDENCE, Student Gallery of the Benedictine Arts Center, St. Joseph, MN | 2009
CLEMENS ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION- Honorable Mention, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | 2009
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BIBLIOGRAPHY/PUBLICATIONS
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CREATIVE DUNDEE - Interview with the Artist | 2017
SPRUCE MINNEAPOLIS - Interview with the Artist | 2015
FAITH IS TORMENT ART & DESIGN BLOG | 2013
STUDIO VISIT MAGAZINE, Vol. 19 | 2013
VITA.MN' BEST ART EVENTS | 2012
WEEKEND WHAT'S WHAT: 5/3-5/6 - L'ETOILE | 2012
FLY OVER ART BLOG | 2012
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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PROFESSOR OF ART | College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | Spring 2023
Taught Painting, Drawing and 3D/Drawing to students of varying degrees for the Spring semester.
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PROFESSOR OF ART | College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN | Spring 2018
Taught Painting and 3D/Drawing to students of varying degrees for the Spring semester.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | Cannes, France Study Abroad Program | Fall 2017
On-site in Cannes, France for four months, assisted with pre-departure orientations, group activities and excursions; arranged student recreational activities and celebrations on-site; provided guidance with personal and academic needs as well as planning effective and enjoyable use of free time on-site.
PAINTING INSTRUCTOR | Arts Alliance, Elk River, MN | Summer 2014
Taught oil painting to both beginner and skilled painters - focusing primarily on portraiture and the figure.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | Rome & Athens Arts Study Abroad Program | Fall 2013
On-site in Italy and Greece for four months, assisted with pre-departure orientations, group activities and excursions; arranged student recreational activities and celebrations on-site; provided guidance with personal and academic needs as well as planning effective and enjoyable use of free time on-site.
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GALLERY INTERN | Rosalux Gallery, Minneapolis, MN | 2011-2013
Primary photographer at all gallery openings and events, as well as photo correcting and editing; assisted with all gallery installations and de-installations; coordinated partnership with MNKINO film festival; primary archival assistant.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT - PAINTING I & II | College of Saint Benedict, Saint Joseph, MN | 2010-2011 Assisted in all classes, held group critiques and lectures, and lead class demonstrations. Occasionally taught classes solely. Met with students one on one for private lessons and critiques, giving feedback and guidance.
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GALLERY INTERN | Handmade in Britain, London, UK | Fall 2009
Managed the online presence of Handmade in Britain as well as general gallery operation. Conducted research for the gallery on a daily basis. Corresponded with artists associated with Handmade in Britain, working together on artist statements and strategies for art fairs. Worked at art fairs throughout Britain, selling local artist’s work.