Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors in Painting
Concentration in Theory and History of Art Design June
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
2022
RISD European Honors Program
Rome, IT
Semester-long study abroad program in Rome, Italy
2020
Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive
New York, NY
Pre-college fine arts program for high school students
2016
RESIDENCIES
Peter Bullough Foundation
Winchester, VA
Fully-funded 4 week studio residency
Byrdcliffe Communal Residence
Woodstock, NY
3 ½ week studio residency
2023
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
Richmond, VA
6-month studio access residency
2022 – present
EXPERIENCE
The Kitchen, New York, NY
House Manager, September 2023- present
Provide educational support for visitors to The Kitchen.
Field visitor questions and concerns and make recommendations to improve guest experience and improve communication.
Monitor artwork and gallery attendance.
Provide front-of-house support for performance events.
Profession Art Handling, Richmond, VA
Art Handler 2022-2023
Packed numerous objects at University of Richmond’s Lora Robbins Gallery.
Created adequate and safe temporary storage for objects.
Applied proper art handling techniques to safely transport all objects.
Guided colleagues through packing and storing objects that were particularly large, fragile or were in poor condition.
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport, RI
Conservation Intern 2021
Assisted on large-scale condition assessment of historic properties.
Researched manufacturing techniques, materials, and treatment histories
Made treatment and cleaning recommendations.
Performed care for antique furniture and art, large outdoor sculptures, and various architectural elements.
Developed expertise in exhibition upkeep and art handling as well as an understanding of conservation etiquette and ethics.
RISD European Honors Program, Rome, IT 2020
Art History Teaching Assistant
Assists Professor Ezio Genovese in planning of slides and assignments for class
Coordinated with museums and historic sites to plan trips and lecture activities
Managed the transition from in-person to remote learning
Coordinated with students and administration to provide extra support
Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Providence, RI
Theory and History of Art and Design Objects Conservation Fellow 2019
Assisted sculpture conservator Ingrid Neuman
Cleaned, mended and in-painted many different surfaces and materials including wood, ivory, glass, ceramic and metals.
Wrote condition reports and took photos to document the stages of restoration and conservation.
Rhode Island School of Design Memorial Hall Gallery, Providence, RI
Gallery Monitor 2019
Assisted with the installation and de-installation of shows in student-run gallery.
Monitored artwork on display.
Maintained a tidy and quiet atmosphere.
Katonah Art Center, Katonah, NY
Kiln Technician and Teaching Assistant 2015 – 2017
Assisted teachers with class planning, organization and clean up.
Maintained a clean and safe environment in kiln room and rotation of student work.
Loaded and unloaded kiln, mixed glazes, fired pottery.
AWARDS AND PUBLICATION
Florence Leif Award
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Juried award and travel stipend for graduating RISD Painting seniors
2022
The Round Magazine Issue XXII
Brown University, Providence, RI
Cover art and four published paintings and prints
2022
EXHIBITIONS
Studio Access Residency Exhibition
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
Richmond, VA
April 2023
The Story Objects Tell
Joukowsky Institute for Archeology and the Ancient World, Brown University
Providence, RI
Juried show reflecting on the relationship between archeology and fine art
March 2022