244 East LeGrand, Howell, MI 48843
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Education
2014
- Eastern Michigan University, BFA
Solo and Two Person Exhibitions
2013
- Salmagundi/Eclectic Visions
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
- Twin Brothers of Different Mothers
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
2011
- Intersections
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
Jurried Exhibitions
2013
- AJSS
Eastern Michigan University, Ford Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
Curator: Gary Grimshaw, Artist
2011
- AJSS
Eastern Michigan University, Ford Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
Curator: Carolyn Putney, Toledo Art Museum, Curator
- Stone Church Gallery
Saline, MI
Curator: Gregory Tom, EMU, Gallery Director
Group Exhibitions
2013
- Ypsi-Gypsies
Corridor Collective Gallery
Detroit, MI
- Ypsi-Gypsies Return
Corridor Collective Gallery
Detroit, MI
2012
- Friends & Family
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
- Furniture Design Exhibition
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
- Printmaking Exhibition
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
2011
- Photography Exhibition
Eastern Michigan University, Student Gallery
Ypsilanti, MI
Work Experience
2012
- Inter-Media Gallery Group, Brian Nelson, Faculty Advisor
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
President
As President of the Inter-Media Gallery Group I was responsible for all facets of the management of the Student Gallery. Duties included the curation of all shows held in the gallery, selection and scheduling of artists and artwork, interaction with Student Organizations Office, financial and budget oversight, development of social programs within the group, re-alignment of the board of directors.
2011
- Eastern Michigan University Galleries, Gregory Tom, Director
I completed a one year internship working under the Director of Galleries at Eastern Michigan University. I was responsible for reorganizing the Universities Art Archive, prepping the galleries (University and Ford) prior to exhibitions, hanging and lighting exhibitions, Packaging, shipping and storage of international and domestic artwork, construction of exhibition documents and logbooks, construction of gallery related furniture, implementation of exhibition promotional pieces and advertising.
- Inter-Media Gallery Group, Brian Nelson, Faculty Advisor
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Vice President
I was elected to the office of Vice President which included the management of staffing the Student Gallery and assisting the President in the process of coordinating the logistics of the Annual Jurried Student Show. Additional responsibilities included the recruitment and training of new members in the technical areas of gallery management.
2010
- Inter-Media Gallery Group, Brian Nelson, Faculty Advisor
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Member
As a member of the Inter-Media Gallery group I participated in the day to day operations of the Student Art gallery. Responsibilities included gallery guarding, gallery upkeep, exhibition hanging and lighting.
Curatorial
2013
- In June, July and August I was selected by Gary and Laura Grimshaw to curate three exhibitions at the Corridor Collective Gallery in Detroit, MI