EDUCATION
2026
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
Masters of Arts in Teaching (pending July 2026), Art Education
2024
Oglethorpe University, Brookhaven, GA
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude with Honors, Majors: Studio Art and Art History
EXHIBITIONS
2025
A Sense of Place, Juried Group Exhibition
Gertrude Herbert Museum of Art; Augusta, GA
2025
Fresh Peaches, Juried Group Exhibition
The Art Station – Big Shanty; Kennesaw, GA
2025
Small Wonders, Group Exhibition
Avondale Arts Alliance; Avondale Estates, GA
2025
Home v.1: Gimme Shelter, Juried Group Exhibition
Decatur Arts Alliance; Decatur, GA
2024
Oglethorpe University Senior Exhibition
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2024
Annual Student Exhibition – Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2023
Annual Student Exhibition – Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2022
Annual Student Exhibition – Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2022
Student Exhibition – Presidential Gallery
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
PUBLIC ARTWORKS
2022
Riparian, Stacks Squares Murals Project
Carroll Street; Atlanta, GA (in Collaboration with Aliya Smith)
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
2024
Outstanding Student in Studio Art, Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2022
Curatorial Fellow, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art; Brookhaven, GA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 – Pres.
Visual Arts Instructor (Grades 5-8)
St. Benedict’s Episcopal Day School; Smyrna, GA
2024 – Pres.
Teaching Artist
High Museum of Art; Atlanta, GA
2022 – 2024
Studio Art Assistant, Professor Christina Price Washington
Oglethorpe University; Brookhaven, GA
2021 – 2022
Museum Gallery Assistant
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art; Brookhaven, GA
2021 – 2024
Assistant Teaching Artist & Summer Youth Engagement Programs
High Museum of Art; Atlanta, GA
2019 – 2020
Teen Team Advisory Counsel Member
High Museum of Art; Atlanta, GA
PUBLICATIONS
2025
“Unveiling the Past: The Crypt of Civilization as a Public Monument.” Oglethorpe University, 2024.
PRESS
2025
ArtsAtl, 1 Good Question: ATL Art Gals Take Over Stacks Squares, September 25, 2025
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