Education
2005 Master of Fine Arts (Sculpture), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Teaching Experience
2015-Present Adjunct Professor, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
3D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
2015-2016 Foundation Drawing 1
Teach the fundamentals of drawing
Explore various mediums and techniques through experimentation
2006-Present Adjunct Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
3D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
Explore ideas of order, representation, chance, and concept
2D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in two-dimensions
Explore ideas of order, illusion of space/movement, color, and concept
Drawing I
Teach the fundamentals of drawing
Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, and conte
Drawing II
Teach the advanced fundamentals of drawing
Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, conte, and ink
2017 Intro to Visual Communication Design (Lecture)
Lecture on various aspects of design, including history, techniques and tools
2006-2011 Sculpture I
Teach the fundamentals of sculpture
Explore the mediums of clay, plaster, wood, steel, chipboard, and found object
Sculpture II
Teach the advanced fundamentals of sculpture
Explore the mediums of mixed media steel, carved wood, soft sculpture, and found
object
2009 Instructor, Mommy and Me ROC, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
Three day course teaching low cost art techniques to low income families
Instructor, Peace Builders Peace Camp, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
Taught theatrical arts to children at day camp
2006 Instructor, Action Art Family Workshop, Akron Art Museum, Akron, Ohio
Taught 6-12 year olds sculptural techniques involving plaster
Instructor, Creative Connections Contemporary Art and Popular Culture, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio
A weeklong course teaching advanced high school students contemporary art and popular
culture through lectures and art
2003-2005 Graduate Teaching Instructor, Sculpture I, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Taught fundamentals of sculpting in clay, plaster, wood, and steel
Exhibitions
2018 Home. Body. Soft. Texture., Gallery West, Parma, Ohio (Group)
Art From The Heartland, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana (Juried)
26th Emerald Coast National Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries, Niceville, Florida (Juried)
Waterloo Arts Festival Juried Exhibition, Waterloo Arts, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried)
Women's Works, Old Courthouse Arts Center, Woodstock, Illinois (Juried)
2017 Cheap Thrills, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2016 OHIO Regional, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio (Juried)
Pretty On The Inside, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia (Group)
2015 30th Annual Tallahassee International Exhibition, MoFA, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
(Juried)
Marshall University National Juried Exhibition, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia (Juried)
2014 Akron Arts Prize, Summit Artspace Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
A Feminine Touch, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
The 2014 Biennial Faculty Show, Kent State University School of Art Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2013 Foundations Faculty Exhibition, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2011 Pleasures of Matter, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
Fluid Forms and Fleshy Coats, Legation Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2009 Cozy, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
Faculty Show, Kent State University Main Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2008 Faculty Show, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2007 Fresh Art, Summit Art Space, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
“19,” Asterisk Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Group)
That’s Nice, Exit Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Solo)
Surfacing Sexuality, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Solo)
2006 Mis-Demeanor, SPACES Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Untitled, Bela Dubby, Lakewood, Ohio (Group)
International Art Exhibition “11”, Exit, A Gallery Space, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best in Show]
Open TANK, Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
New Artists in the Mix Machine, Heights Arts, Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Group)
Explorations, Millworks Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Group)
Collaborative Efforts, Gallery West, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2005 Untitled (We Carry More Weight Than We Owe), MFA Thesis Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio
Art Mart, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best
in Show Graduate]
2004 Raw Materials/Hotel Bruce, Cleveland Public Art, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
A Temporary Arrangement, Painting Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Group)
MFA Candidacy Review Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
The Sculpture Show, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
2003 BFA Thesis Exhibition, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio
Residencies
2007 Alternate, Sculpture Space, Utica, New York
Presentations
2008 Visiting Artist, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
2006 Ellen Johnson Visiting Artist, Oberlin College Mixed Media Class, Oberlin, Ohio
Guest Speaker and Demonstration, Oberlin College Sculpture I Class, Oberlin, Ohio
2004 Guest Speaker, Kent State University Video and Performance Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio
Guest Speaker, Kent State University Sculpture II Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio
Related Experience
2005 Volunteer/Donations Coordinator, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Coordinated volunteers for artist-in-residence collaboration with artist Steven Siegel
Solicited and obtained product donations for art piece
Worked alongside visiting artist, Steven Siegel, creating permanent sculptural installation
2003 Conservator, Midwest Conservation Services, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
Conserved sculptural mantelpiece for private residence
Assembled tools and instruments for conservation process
2002 Intern, Ann Hamilton’s Studio, Columbus, Ohio
2001 Intern, The Columbus Museum of Art
2005 Master of Fine Arts (Sculpture), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Teaching Experience
2015-Present Adjunct Professor, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
3D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
2015-2016 Foundation Drawing 1
Teach the fundamentals of drawing
Explore various mediums and techniques through experimentation
2006-Present Adjunct Professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
3D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in three-dimensions
Explore ideas of order, representation, chance, and concept
2D Composition
Teach the fundamentals of design in two-dimensions
Explore ideas of order, illusion of space/movement, color, and concept
Drawing I
Teach the fundamentals of drawing
Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, and conte
Drawing II
Teach the advanced fundamentals of drawing
Explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal, conte, and ink
2017 Intro to Visual Communication Design (Lecture)
Lecture on various aspects of design, including history, techniques and tools
2006-2011 Sculpture I
Teach the fundamentals of sculpture
Explore the mediums of clay, plaster, wood, steel, chipboard, and found object
Sculpture II
Teach the advanced fundamentals of sculpture
Explore the mediums of mixed media steel, carved wood, soft sculpture, and found
object
2009 Instructor, Mommy and Me ROC, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
Three day course teaching low cost art techniques to low income families
Instructor, Peace Builders Peace Camp, Skyland Terrace, Canton, Ohio
Taught theatrical arts to children at day camp
2006 Instructor, Action Art Family Workshop, Akron Art Museum, Akron, Ohio
Taught 6-12 year olds sculptural techniques involving plaster
Instructor, Creative Connections Contemporary Art and Popular Culture, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio
A weeklong course teaching advanced high school students contemporary art and popular
culture through lectures and art
2003-2005 Graduate Teaching Instructor, Sculpture I, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Taught fundamentals of sculpting in clay, plaster, wood, and steel
Exhibitions
2018 Home. Body. Soft. Texture., Gallery West, Parma, Ohio (Group)
Art From The Heartland, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana (Juried)
26th Emerald Coast National Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries, Niceville, Florida (Juried)
Waterloo Arts Festival Juried Exhibition, Waterloo Arts, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried)
Women's Works, Old Courthouse Arts Center, Woodstock, Illinois (Juried)
2017 Cheap Thrills, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2016 OHIO Regional, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio (Juried)
Pretty On The Inside, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia (Group)
2015 30th Annual Tallahassee International Exhibition, MoFA, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
(Juried)
Marshall University National Juried Exhibition, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia (Juried)
2014 Akron Arts Prize, Summit Artspace Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
A Feminine Touch, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
The 2014 Biennial Faculty Show, Kent State University School of Art Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2013 Foundations Faculty Exhibition, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2011 Pleasures of Matter, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
Fluid Forms and Fleshy Coats, Legation Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2009 Cozy, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Group)
Faculty Show, Kent State University Main Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2008 Faculty Show, Kent State University Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Group)
2007 Fresh Art, Summit Art Space, Akron, Ohio (Juried)
“19,” Asterisk Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Group)
That’s Nice, Exit Gallery, Tremont, Ohio (Solo)
Surfacing Sexuality, Kent State University – Stark Campus Main Gallery, Canton, Ohio (Solo)
2006 Mis-Demeanor, SPACES Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Untitled, Bela Dubby, Lakewood, Ohio (Group)
International Art Exhibition “11”, Exit, A Gallery Space, Cleveland, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best in Show]
Open TANK, Downtown Gallery, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
New Artists in the Mix Machine, Heights Arts, Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Group)
Explorations, Millworks Gallery, Akron, Ohio (Group)
Collaborative Efforts, Gallery West, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
2005 Untitled (We Carry More Weight Than We Owe), MFA Thesis Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio
Art Mart, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried) [Awarded Best
in Show Graduate]
2004 Raw Materials/Hotel Bruce, Cleveland Public Art, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
A Temporary Arrangement, Painting Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Group)
MFA Candidacy Review Exhibition, Sculpture Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
The Sculpture Show, Asterisk Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio (Group)
Annual Student Exhibition, School of Art Gallery, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (Juried)
2003 BFA Thesis Exhibition, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio
Residencies
2007 Alternate, Sculpture Space, Utica, New York
Presentations
2008 Visiting Artist, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
2006 Ellen Johnson Visiting Artist, Oberlin College Mixed Media Class, Oberlin, Ohio
Guest Speaker and Demonstration, Oberlin College Sculpture I Class, Oberlin, Ohio
2004 Guest Speaker, Kent State University Video and Performance Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio
Guest Speaker, Kent State University Sculpture II Class – Stark Campus, Canton, Ohio
Related Experience
2005 Volunteer/Donations Coordinator, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Coordinated volunteers for artist-in-residence collaboration with artist Steven Siegel
Solicited and obtained product donations for art piece
Worked alongside visiting artist, Steven Siegel, creating permanent sculptural installation
2003 Conservator, Midwest Conservation Services, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
Conserved sculptural mantelpiece for private residence
Assembled tools and instruments for conservation process
2002 Intern, Ann Hamilton’s Studio, Columbus, Ohio
2001 Intern, The Columbus Museum of Art