EDUCATION
2009
M.F.A Washington State University
Pullman, WA (summa cum laude)
* Areas of Specialization: Painting, Sculpture, Digital Media
2007
B.S. Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD
* Areas of Study: Fine Art and Commercial Art
2004
Studio Arts Center International
Florence, Italy
* Areas of Study: Paint Restoration and Advanced Figure Drawing
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2009
Instructor of Record
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Figure Drawing, Spring 2009
2008
Instructor of Record
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Drawing 110, Fall 2008
2008
Instructor of Record
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Foundations 3-D, Summer 2008
2008
Instructor of Record
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Drawing 110, Spring 2008
2007
Instructor of Record
Washington State University Pullman, WA
Foundations 2-D, Fall 2007
2007-2009
Teaching Assistant
Washington State University Pullman, WA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009- Current
Gallery Director /Curator
Gallery Gray
www.gallery-gray.com
Mankato, MN
2009- Current
Resident Artist
Carnegie Art Center Mankato, MN
2007-2009
Installation Technician
Museum of Art at WSU Pullman, WA
2001-2006
Assistant Gallery Director
Ruddell Gallery Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2005
Gallery Intern
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Gallery Spearfish, SD
AWARDS AND HONORS
2009
Jentel Artist Resident Award Jentel Artist Residency Program Banner, WY
2009
"World Web Award of Excellence" Artspace 2000
2007-2009
Graduate School Scholar Award Washington State University Pullman, WA
2007-2009
Tuition Waver Washington State University Pullman, WA
2007-2009
Instructor of Record Position Washington State University Pullman, WA
2007-2009
Teaching Assistantship Washington State University Pullman, WA
2005
Marion Hicks Memorial Scholarship Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2004
Marion Hicks Memorial Scholarship Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2004
Grace K. Warring Scholarship Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2004
First Place Student Juried Art Show Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2004
First Place Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Winter Show Spearfish, SD
2003
Second Place Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Winter Show Spearfish, SD
2003
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Gallery Scholarship Spearfish, SD
EXHIBITION RECORD
(*Solo Shows)
2011
Histories of Things to Come* The Presidents Gallery Northern State University Aberdeen, SD (forthcoming)
2010
Fall* The FIVETWOSIX Gallery St. Paul, MN (forthcoming)
2010
Fall* The 410 Project Mankato, MN
2010
Projected Fictions Carnegie Arts Center Mankato, MN
2010
Tilting at Windmills Gallery Gray Mankato, MN
2009
Vital Culture Gallery 13 Minneapolis, MN
2009
How We Are Seen Ciao Gallery Jackson Hole, WY
2009
Show and Tell Desotorow Gallery Savannah, GA
2009
A Discourse in Stillness: The Language of Silence* The Apex Gallery South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD
2009
Current Exhibit* Captive Werewolf Online Gallery
2009
Snap to Grid Los Angeles Center For Digital Art Los Angeles, CA
2009
Where Do We Draw The Line Carnegie Arts Center, Mankato, MN
2009
Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition Museum of Art at Washington State University Pullman, WA
2009
The Tent Show Washington State University Pullman, WA
2008
Exit Show Gallery II Washington State University Pullman, WA
2008
Infinity Ridenbaugh Gallery Moscow, ID
2007
The Tent Show Washington State University Pullman, WA
2007
Hello My Name Is… Joliet Junior College Gallery Joliot, IL
2006
Black Hills State University Annual Alumni Exhibition Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2006
Matthews Opera House Senior Exit Show MOH Gallery Spearfish, SD
2006
Hazardous Materials Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2006
Black Hills State University Juried Art Show Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2005
Black Hills State University Juried Art Show Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2005
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Winter Art Show MOH Gallery Spearfish, SD
2005
The Bay Leaf Exhibition * Bay Leaf Spearfish, SD
2005
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Gallery Show MOH Gallery Spearfish, SD
2004
Recent Memories* Cheisman Foundation for Democracy Rapid City, SD
2004
Wet Edge Exhibition Wet Edge Gallery Lead, SD
2004
Black Hills State University Juried Art Show Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2003
Black Hills Art Association Exhibition Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2003
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Gallery Show MOH Gallery Spearfish, SD
2002
Black Hills State University Winter Art Show Ruddell Gallery Spearfish, SD
2002
Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities Winter Art Show MOH Gallery Spearfish, SD
2001
Artists of the New Millennium Smatterings Gallery Rapid City, SD
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & CRITIQUES
2010
Artist Lecture, Fine Art Dept. Sheridan College Sheridan, WY (forthcoming)
2010
Artist Lecture, Fine Art Dept. Minnesota State University Mankato, MN (forthcoming)
2009
Visiting Artist/Guest Lecturer (Drawing 101), South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD
2009
Artist Lecture, "A Discourse in Stillness" The Apex Gallery SDSMT Rapid City, SD
2009
Lecturer, "Language and Image" English Dept. Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2009
Guest, FA 381 Beginning Photography Critique, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2008
Guest, FA 110 Beginning Drawing Critique, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2005
Lecturer, "Advanced Printmaking Techniques" Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
2004
Artist Lecture, "Recent Memories" Cheisman Foundation for Democracy Rapid City, SD
2002
Artist Workshop, After School Program, Girls Inc. Youth and Family Services of Rapid City, SD
