EDUCATION:
2028 MAT in Secondary Education, Sharon Walker School of Education, Morningside University, Sioux City, IA, (Anticipated Graduation Spring of 2028)
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 - April 2026:
Retail and Floral Specialist - Everts Flowers • 329 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010
Decorated the store to create an inviting and visually appealing environment for customers to shop in. Entered all new and reordered merchandise into the system database and kept careful track of store inventory levels. Welcomed and assisted customers in store and handled floral orders in store, over the phone, and online with close attention to detail. Pitched in with daily tasks and various duties to keep the shop clean, running smoothly, and looking nice.
August 2024 - October 2024:
Ceramics Instructor - Ankeny Art Center • 1520 SW Ordinance Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Developed and taught comprehensive six-week courses covering hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques. Guided small groups of adult learners through step by step ceramic processes, fostering a welcoming creative studio environment.
August 2021 - May 2024:
Teaching Assistant - Iowa State University • College of Design
Studio Fundamentals (ArtIS 204) - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 - Supported Distinguished Professor Ingrid Lilligren with her Studio Fundamentals Course. Helped guide students through foundational hand-building and ceramic techniques, assisting students with assignments, and managing daily ceramic studio operations to have a productive and safe studio environment.
History of Art II (Art H 281) - Spring 2022 - Assisted Dr. Godbey with an online art history course by managing student attendance, facilitating student communication, and grading academic papers and assignments.
History of Art I (Art H 280) - Fall 2021 - Assisted Dr. Eisman with an online art history course by managing student attendance, facilitating student communication, and grading academic papers and assignments.
February 2018 - August 2021:
Maria’s Garden • 112 Wheeler St. SW, Ardmore, OK 73401
Designed custom floral arrangements and floral processing, managed inventory and product ordering, assisted customers both in person and on the phone with floral orders and retail needs, and daily brick and mortar retail operations.
July 2019 - March 2020:
Goddard Center Studios • 425 1st Avenue SW , Ardmore, OK 73401
Instructed elementary-aged students in foundational hand-building ceramic techniques through a specialized six week course.
Instructed engaging handbuilding clay projects for elementary students during their seasonal summer art camp program.