Education
Graduate Coursework in Art History and German Studies – University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 2010
Graduate coursework in Arts and Humanities - University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 2007 Graduate Coursework in Visual Arts - Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 2005 - 2006
Bachelor of Fine Art, 2004 University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado BFA Thesis: Archaeometry
Emphasis
Visual artist using mixed media to explore the representation of memory and experience on the personal domestic level, and the macro level of portrayal of memory and experience as a cultural phenomenon. Currently transitioning to the academic study of related topics in the field of Art History.
Collection and Gallery Experience
Volunteer Gallery Assistant, Working with Artists - Lakewood, Colorado
Photo Archive Consultant, Grant Family Collection - Denver, Colorado
Photography Collection Intern at Idaho Springs Historic Society June-August
Photography Intern, Colorado Historic Society Photographic Archives, Denver, Colorado
Gallery Assistant, Emmanuel Gallery, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
Studio Intern with Debra Goldman, Ironton Studios, Denver, Colorado
Additional Employment Experience
Head Photographer, Lab Manager and Graphic Designer, Colorado State Patrol, Golden, Colorado
Document Imaging and Database Management Coordinator, Office of the Registrar, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
Photography Lab Technician, Auraria Center for Photography - Denver, Colorado
Photographic Assistant - Ambrosi & Associates, Troy, Michigan
Conferences, Committees, Presentations and Participation
2500 Years of the History of Art in 45 Minutes – Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program, PEAC Summer Bootcamp Lively Arts Guest Lecturer, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado July 2010
Guest Presenter – Intro to Art History, Professor Nathan Abels, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, Colorado November 2009
Architecture and Memory – Artist Presentation, Sliding Door Gallery, Denver, Colorado February 2009
Portfolio Reviewer, SPE National Conference, Denver, Colorado March 2008
Local Planning Committee – SPE National Conference, Denver, Colorado March 2008
Planning Co-Director – Denver Month of Photography, March 2008
Publisher, 303Photo.blogspot.com – Denver, Colorado, 2008 - 2009
Invited Critic “Inside the Studio” – PlatteForum, Denver, Colorado, December 2007
Peer Reviewer, Gender, Power and Authority – eSharp Online Journal, University of Glasgow April 2007
Portfolio Reviewer, SPE National Conference, Miami, Florida March 2007
Making Art and Getting Around: On Art and Community – SelfMade Artist Lectures, Double Daughters Salotto, Denver, Colorado, February 2007
Juror, ShowOff Art Exhibit, Capsule Gallery, Denver, Colorado February 2007
Panelist, Music & Visual Arts, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado January 2007
Co-Host, Americans For the Arts Creative Conversations, Denver, Colorado October 2006
President, Student Arts Alliance, University of Colorado at Denver - Denver, Colorado 2002-2004
Exhibitions
Solo and 2 Person shows
2009
Memory Houses (Solo) – Sliding Door Gallery, Denver, Colorado
2007
Between the Leaves (Solo) - Site Specific Installation, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 2006 Coney Island (Solo) - Double Daughter’s Salotto, Denver, Colorado
Shift_Context (2 person) - Edge Gallery/Colorado Photographic Arts Center, Denver, Colorado
Coney Island (2 person) - Revive Spa and Salon, Denver, Colorado
2004
Archaeometry (Solo Thesis Exhibition) - Denver Press Club, Denver, Colorado
Awards
2004 Student Travel Scholarship Recipient: for travel to National Conference - Society for Photographic Education, Newport, Rhode Island
2003 Kelley Travel Grant: Research Trip -“The Dawn of Photography - French Daguerreotypes 1839-1855” Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, New York, University of Colorado College of Arts and Media, Denver, Colorado
Publications
Web Portfolio Review Challenge with Alec Soth - June 2007
Book Review: Light in the Dark Room – Photography and Loss by Jay Prosser, Exposure Magazine Vol 39.2, Fall 2006
Cover and Feature Photography, Cairn Magazine, Fall 2006
Cover and Feature Photography, Cairn Magazine Spring 2006