ABOUT
LIFE OBJECTIVE: As an artist, I explore the world with inquisitiveness and humor. Writing, drawing, and creating are the best ways I have found to process the simultaneous contrast of beauty and chaos in life. Art breaks down complex ideas and connects us all.
Art Shows
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Hometown Sensibilities - 2021
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Wandering to Find, An Artist’s Journey at the Owatonna Arts Center – Spring 2017
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Steele County Fair Fine Art Show– three works every year 2000 – 2016
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Steele County Art Exhibition – 2013
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12th Annual South Central Regional Art Exhibition – Merit Award – 2004
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“Art Works” 2004 Juried Show – 1st Place & Merit Awards
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Student Annual Juried Exhibition - 2003
Community Arts Engagement:
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council
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Board, President – 2019 – 2021, Vice President – 2018-2019, Panelist – 2014-2017
Owatonna Arts Center
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Board Member, Fundraising Committee Member / Designer & Photographer, Festival of the Arts Judge – 2009, 2011 & 2013, Printmaking / Drawing Instructor
Little Theatre of Owatonna
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Makeup Artist – 2013 – current, Photographer – 2014
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
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Member – 2017 – current
Education:
2001 – 2005 Minnesota State University - Mankato, MN
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Bachelor of Arts, Art History
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking / Drawing
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Minor: History
2014 – 2015 Riverland Community College - Austin, MN
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Web Design and Development
MCAD / Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Continuing Education Courses – Children’s Book Illustration, Intro to Graphic Design, Typography, Figure Drawing Co-op
Campus Organizations
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Student Art League – President 2004 -2005 / Treasurer 2003-2004
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National Art Education Associate – Lifetime Member