Exhibitions

  • 2022
    An Itchy Sorrow, The Nectar of Dreams
    Hampden Gallery, UMASS Amherst, MA
    Curator: Sally Curcio

    2017
    Sweet Veil of the Night
    Hampden Gallery, UMASS Amherst, MA
    Curator: Anne Laprade 

    2011-2020
    Open Studio Exhibitions
    Arts & Industry Bldg., Florence, MA

    2011
    The Swell
    Renew Studio, Eastworks Bldg., Easthampton, MA
    Curator: Nicole Kutcher

    2009
    MFA Thesis Exhibition
    Clifton Cultural Arts Center, University of Cincinnati, OH

    2009
    Dixie Highway
    Reed Gallery, University of Cincinnati, OH
    Curator: Evan Commander

    2008
    On the Fly
    Meyer Gallery, University of Cincinnati, OH
    Curator: Evan Commander, Gallery Director

    2006
    Contemporary Collective of Women Artists
    TK Gallery, Northampton, MA
    Curator: Faith Johnson

    2005
    Amalgamation
    The Last-Minute Gallery, Northampton, MA

    2002
    BFA Thesis Exhibition
    Herter Gallery, University of Massachusetts, MA

  • 2021
    HCC Faculty Show
    Taber Gallery, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
    Curator: Amy Johnquest

    2019
    Connect with Art - Weaving Workshop
    Guest Artist Invitation from Plunge Arts Collective
    Worked with students from Girls Inc. in Holyoke Massachusetts
    Work Exhibited at Girls Inc. In Holyoke, MA in 2019

    2017
    Second Connect with Art - Collage Workshop
    Guest artist invitation from Plunge Arts Collective
    Worked with students from Girls Inc. in Holyoke Massachusetts
    Workshop culminated with an exhibition at Paper City Studios Gallery in Holyoke, MA 

    2016
    Connect with Art: Group Exhibition
    Collaborative works with Girls Inc. of Holyoke
    Paper City Studios, Holyoke, MA
    Curator: Bruce Fowler

    2014
    HCC Faculty Show
    Taber Gallery, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA 
    Curator: Amy Johnquest

    2010
    SCC Faculty Exhibition
    Donald Shook Fine Arts Bldg. Gallery, Cottleville, MO

    2009
    Dixie Highway
    Reed Gallery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
    Curator: Evan Commander

    2008
    The Big Show
    Collective show of MFA candidates at DAAP, Carl Solway building, Cincinnati, OH

    2006
    Contemporary Collective of Women Artists
    TK Gallery, Northampton, MA
    Curator: Faith Johnson 

  • 2018
    This World is on the Move: Group exhibition of Contemporary ceramic artists confronting issues of immigration shown alongside work from students from Girls Inc. of Holyoke.
    Co-curator: Adero Willard
    Race Street Gallery, Holyoke, MA
    Artists Included: Salvador Jimenez-Flores, Nora Valdez, Cynthia Consentino, Daniel Ricardo Teran, Ahrong Kim

Resume

  • 2013 – Present
    Adjunct Instructor & Ceramics Technician, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
    Teach Ceramics, 2D and 3D Design, Sculpture, Basic Drawing and Drawing Composition.

    2021-2022
    Adjunct Instructor, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
    Taught Ceramics

    2016-2020
    Guest Artist, Workshop Instructor, Girls, Inc., Holyoke, MA
    Connect with Art Workshops. Taught several workshops as a guest artist with students at Girls. Inc. afterschool program in conjunction with Plunge Arts Collective, POW and Holyoke Community College.

    2009-2010
    Adjunct Instructor, Saint Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO
    Taught ceramics and basic drawing.

    2007-2009
    Teaching Assistant (Instructor of record), College of Design, Art, Architecture and Design University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
    Taught Methods and Concepts I, II & III. Served on Review to Candidacy Committee for MFA program.

    2003
    Art Teacher, Springfield Library & Museums, Springfield, MA
    Taught parents and children introductory ceramics. Participated in Museum Studies planning meetings for the summer arts program.

    2002
    Art Teacher, Guild Studio School, Easthampton, MA
    Taught “3-D Extravaganza” course to elementary school children.

  • 2020 – Present
    Product designer, Seamstress, Naughty Sun LLC, Florence, MA
    Design and manufacture tie holder products. Cut men’s ties out of silk sari fabric.

    2011- 2020
    Pattern drafter & Seamstress, Jane Herzenberg Design, Florence, MA
    Created patterns for designers, altered existing garments.
    Made production garments.

    2010
    Costumes Chief, 24-Hour Theater Project, Northampton, MA

    2006-2007
    Preparator of Costumes and Textiles, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH
    Worked on all major textile restoration projects for exhibitions.

  • 2009
    University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, Cincinnati, OH
    Master of Fine Arts, Concentration in Painting

    2002
    University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
    Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude, Painting

    1993-1995
    Alfred University, Alfred NY
    Undergraduate work, Ceramics