EDUCATION
2023 - 25 Master of Fine Arts Candidate Rhode Island School of Design
2019 - Bachelor of Fine Arts with Emphasis in Sculpture University of Central Oklahoma
2018 - Minor in Global Art & Visual Culture University of Central Oklahoma
EXPERIENCE
2023
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Contracted Art Handler for True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism, OKCMOA & LACMA, OK.
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Contracted Art Handler for Art and Activism at Tougaloo College, OKCMOA, OK.
2022-23
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Curator of Museums and Collections, College of Fine Arts and Design at University of Central Oklahoma
2022
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Contracted Art Handler for Oklahoma State Capitol Collection, Oklahoma Arts Council, OK.
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Selected Spotlight Artist, Momentum '22, TAP Architecture, OK.
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Contracted Art Handler for Super Natural Exhibition, 21C Museum Hotels
2021
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Contracted Art Handler for College of Fine Art and Design Dean's Exhibition at University of Central Oklahoma
2020-22
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Studio Tech/ Melton Gallery Assistant for the College of Art and Design at the University of Central Oklahoma
2019
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Guest Instructor at High school Days event at the University of Central Oklahoma
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Collaborating artist in Symbiotic, Mid America Arts Alliance
2015 -19
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Assisting Installations at T, an Urban Teahouse
2018
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Sculpture Studio Technician University of Central Oklahoma
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Contracted Art Handler for Pop Stars Exhibition 21 C Museum Hotels
2017
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Collaborating artist in Feather in a Glass Fresh Paint Performance Lab
Exhibitions
2023
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ArtHouse Tulsa, X, Group Exhibition, Tulsa, OK
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Solo Exhibition, DNA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK.
2022
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12x12 Exhibition, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Local Guest Artist at 21C Museum Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Momentum '22 Spotlight Artist, TAP Architecture, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Momentum '22 Spotlight Preview 21C Museum Hotel Oklahoma City, OK.
2021
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Art Now 2021, Oklahoma Contemporary Exhibition, OK.
2020-22
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24 Works on Paper, Traveling Exhibition by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, OK.
2019
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What is Progress? - Solo Collaboration with 1984 Studios, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Solo Exhibition, Coffee Slingers, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Group Exhibition, Art Hall Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Senior Capstone Exhibition, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
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Solo Exhibition, T, an Urban Teahouse, Oklahoma City, OK.
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W.A.V Festival, ACM@UCO in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Symbiotic, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
2018
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NSAD Student Exhibition, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
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Solo Exhibition, T, an Urban Teahouse, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Texas Sculpture Conference, 5&J Gallery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
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Collaboration, Gimme Shelter with Elizabeth Gerdeman, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
2017
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Plaza Festival Artist, Plaza District, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Fresh Paint Performance lab, Oklahoma Contemporary, Oklahoma City, OK.Feather in a Glass
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Momentum '17, DNA Gallery, Oklahoma City, OK.
2016 - 18
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Nursery Gallery Exhibition, The Nursery, Oklahoma City, OK.
2014 -15
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Tour De Quartz, Gilcrease Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK.
Curated Exhibitions
2023
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Meriem Wakrim: Moments of a Scene, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Eric Perry: Takes of Village, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Senior Capstone Exhibition Spring 2023, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
2022
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Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Shelby Head: Am I that Name?, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Intimate Gestures of Gender in Dance, Collaboration with Shelby Head and the UCO School of Dance, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Dia de Los Muertos: Celebration, Krottinger Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
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Senior Capstone Exhibition Fall 2022, Melton Gallery, University of Central Oklahoma
AWARDS & GRANTS
2022- Viewers Choice Award, Momentum '22
2020- Creative Project Grant - Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
2019 - College of Fine Arts and Design Class Marshall at The University of Central Oklahoma
2014 - 19 President’s Honor Roll, UCO
2018 - College of Fine Arts and Design Dean’s Recognition Recipient, UCO
2018 - Dale McConathy Scholarship for the Arts, UCO
2017 - Freda J. Cross Scholarship for the Arts, UCO
RELATED SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
2019
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Presentation of Art Historical Research, "Stolen Identity: Filipino Colonial Mentality Seen Through Contemporary Artwork", Asian Studies Conference at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
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Poster Presentation of Art Historical Research, "Stolen Identity: Filipino Colonial Mentality Seen Through Contemporary Artwork" National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
2018
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Presentation of Art Historical Research, "Taking the Veil: A Comparative Exploration of French Veiling Customs...", Library Research day at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
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Poster Presentation of Art Historical Research, "Taking the Veil: A Comparative Exploration of French Veiling Customs", National Conference of Undergraduate Research at University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
2017
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Presentation of Art Historical Research, "An Exploration of Gender and Sexuality: The Surrealistic works of Leonor Fini", University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
RELATED AFFILIATIONS / VOLUNTEER SERVICE
2022 - Steam Roller Print Fest, Ink rolling Teammate, ArtSpace at Unititled
2021 - OK Art Crawl, Participating Artist, Artspace at Untitled
2020- Guest Artist on Oklahoma Critique Night Event, Hosted by Curators Jarica Walsh and Jennifer Scanlan
2019 - Membership in UCO Student Art Association
2018 - 19 Dean's Student Advisory Council member for the College of Fine Arts & Design
2018 - Volunteer Sculpture Assistant High School Art Day at UCO
2017 - Volunteer Sculpture Assistant High School Art Day at UCO
2011 - Volunteer Arts Instructor for LeaderTreks Youth Ministry in the Dominican Republic