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education

M.F.A. 2007 The City College of New York
B.A. 2000 History St. John’s University, MN [with honors - Phi Alpha Theta]

Independent Study/Painting 2004-2005 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Study Abroad 1998 University of Port Elizabeth South Africa

exhibitions

2008	“Poppies” World Culture Open Gallery Space - New York, NY Curator: Maria Fitzpatrick
2007	“temporary” City College Gallery - New York, NY (MFA Thesis) “Sustenance” Next Gallery - New York, NY Curator: Gina Fuentes Walker “Open For Critique” City College Gallery - New York, NY Curator: Rachel Jobe “Art Students’ Exhibition” Ise Foundation - New York, NY “Small(ish)” Society - New York, NY “A Common Bond: CCNY Biennial” Harlem Stage - New York, NY Curators: Stefan Stux, Randy Brozen “Transcending Illusions” IPTAR - New York, NY Curator: Corliss Parker “Expanding Perspectives” Postcrypt Gallery - New York, NY Curator: Joanna Siegel
2006	“Small Works Show” 440 Gallery - Brooklyn, NY Curator: Liz Koch, Cultural Liaison for the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office “Speed Limit” Redhead Project Space (LMCC) - New York, NY “Creation . Deterioration” Art In Chaos - Brooklyn, NY
2004	“New Work” Zens - Lincoln, NE

media

WKCR 89.9 FM NY Radio Interview

organizations