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Solo and Two-Person Exhibitions
2009
Untitled. Worthington Community Center, Worthington, Ohio. (December 2008)
2008
Untitled. Haiku Poetic Food and Art, Columbus, Ohio.
Mates of State. With Adam Brouillette. Root Art Center, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Infographics. BFA Thesis Exhibition. Beaton Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
Group Exhibitions
2008
Agora Fall 2008. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
Faculty Biennial. Canzani Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. Cox Fine Arts Building, Columbus, Ohio.
Couchfire Collective: Integrate. Concourse Gallery, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
129th Annual Student Exhibition. Canzani Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
Rites of Passage. Manifest Creative Research Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ohio Art League Spring Juried Exhibition. Juror: Migiwa Orimo. Springfield Museum of Art, Springfield, Ohio.
Agora Spring 2008. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
C-Note Art Show. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
Couchfire Collective: Small Works. Ross Art Museum Gallery 2001, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio.
2007
Thumb Box Exhibition. Ohio Art League Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio Art League Fall Juried Exhibition. Juror: Megan Lykins Reich. Zanesville Art Center, Zanesville, Ohio.
The Sketchbook Project. Art House Co-Op Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Agora Fall 2007. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
Contemporary Media. Terra Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
128th Annual Student Exhibition. Canzani Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
Agora Spring 2007. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
2006
Thumb Box Exhibition. Ohio Art League Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Members Small Works Exhibition. ROY G BIV Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Agora Fall '06. Junctionview Studios, Columbus, Ohio.
Inside the Artist's Studio. Mahan Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
127th Annual Student Exhibition. Canzani Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
2005
Major/Minor 2. Ursus Art Space, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Elastik Scholastik. With Chip Hughes, Dan Wickerham, and Travis Hinkle. Mahan Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
126th Annual Student Exhibition. Canzani Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio.
2004
Major/Minor. Ursus Art Space, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. CCAD Canzani Gallery, Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. Rhoades Tower Atrium, Columbus, Ohio.
2003
Focus on Four. Worthington Gallery, Worthington, Ohio.
Benefit Exhibitions
2008
One Night: High. Benefitting the Ohio Art League. 90 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Art for Life. Benefitting the Columbus AIDS Task Force. City Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Something on the Inside. Benefitting the Ohio AIDS Coalition. East Village, Columbus, Ohio.
2007
One Night: Suite'r. Benefitting the Ohio Art League. Huntington Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Dining by Design. Benefitting the Columbus AIDS Task Force. Columbus, Ohio.
2006
One Night: Suite. Benefitting the Ohio Art League. Huntington Center, Columbus, Ohio.
2005
One Night: Raw Materials. Benefitting the Ohio Art League. Maier Place, Columbus, Ohio.
Awards and Honors
2008
City of Upper Arlington Award. Professional Division, Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition.
Ohio Art League Member's Award. 97th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition. Ohio Art League.
Nominee, Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts. Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Ohio.
2007
Honorable Mention, Lowell Tolstedt Drawing Competition. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Gregory W. Blum Memorial Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
2004
Trustees' Full Tuition Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Battelle Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition Scholarship. Columbus College of Art and Design.
Donald C. Boyer Memorial Scholarship. Thomas Worthington High School.
Worthington Arts Council Scholarship. Thomas Worthington High School.
Linworth Parent Board Community Service Scholarship. Linworth Alternative Program.
Award of Excellence (Top 25). Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition.
Portfolio Award, Silver Key Award, and Honorable Mention. Scholastic Art Awards Regional Competition.
Bibliography
Lindsay Nichols, "Collectively, As One...," Columbus City Scene Magazine, March 2008.
Lauren Polinsky, "Thousands Turn Out for Columbus Citizen Summit," WOSU News, January 30, 2008.
Steven Peterman, "The Sketchbook Project Update," Art House Co-Op Blog, December 11, 2007.
Christopher A. Yates, "Diversity Plus," The Columbus Dispatch, November 4, 2007.
David S. Lewis, “Terra Firm,” Columbus Alive, May 3, 2007.
Melissa Starker, “Rule of Thumb,” Columbus Alive, December 14, 2006.
Pamela Willis, “An eye for art, scarves drives senior's success,” Worthington Suburban News, April 14, 2004.
Professional Experience
2008 - Present
Adjunct Instructor
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
Teaches fundamentals of digital design and typography to incoming freshman students.
2006 - Present
Founding Partner
I Love Treefort, Columbus, Ohio
Founded and manages a creative design studio located in Columbus, Ohio. Oversees daily operation of the company, manages design team, and provides creative direction. To learn more, visit www.ilovetreefort.com.
2004 - 2008
Assistant Instructor
Saturday Morning Art Classes, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
Provides instructional assistance for a high school silkscreen printmaking course offered through CCAD's Saturday Morning Art Classes program. Responsible for assisting students with techniques and processes.
May - July 2006
May - August 2005
Information Design Intern
Big Red Rooster, Columbus, Ohio
Developed and proofread text copy for marketing communication pieces, generated names for products and services, and created concepts for signage packages and retail displays. Supervised by Tammy Kavicky, Vice President, Communications.
1999 - 2006
Freelance Graphic Designer and Web Developer
Independently contracted graphic design and interactive communications projects, including web sites, identity packages, and promotional materials. Clients ranged from professional individuals to established design agencies.
Volunteer Experience and Community Projects
2007 - Present
Chair of Marketing/Promotions Committee
Agora Columbus, Columbus, Ohio
2007 - Present
Member, Treasurer
Couchfire Collective, Columbus, Ohio
Member of the Couchfire Collective, a group of creative people who work together to promote unity of the Columbus arts community. Participates in the planning and execution of community art events organized by the collective. Currently serves as treasurer.
2005 - Present
Member, Marketing Committee
Ohio Art League, Columbus, Ohio
Education
2004 - 2008
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design, Copywriting
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
2001 - 2004
Linworth Alternative Program, Worthington, Ohio
Enrolled in alternative high school program that focused on experiential learning
2001 - 2004
Thomas Worthington High School, Worthington, Ohio
Graduated with honors after six semesters
Professional Organizations
Couchfire Collective (2007 - Present)
Ohio Art League (2005 - Present)
Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (2005 - Present)