Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Artisanry, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, New Bedford, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Millersville, PA
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 - present
Program Coordinator, Metalwerx School for Jewelry
Waltham, MA
2019 - 2022
Adjunct Instructor, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts
-Introductory and advanced studio courses
-Art Appreciation online course
2022
Instructor, Community Arts Centers:
Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA
The Quadrangle Retirement Community, Haverford, PA
-Beginning Jewelry courses
-Open Studio monitoring + guidance
2021
Instructor, Mainline Art Center
Haverford, PA
Summer of Color, Pre-Teen & Teen Day Camps, Jewelry/Metals Studio
2016 - 2019
Gallery Manager, Heidi Lowe Gallery
Rehoboth Beach, DE
2016
Instructor, Eureka Springs School of Art
Eureka Springs, AR
From the Outside In: Hinged Metal Containers Workshop
2014
Artist's Assistant, Shara Porter Designs
New Bedford, MA
Instructor, Morton Middle School, Fall River, MA; CVPA, Star Store, New Bedford, MA
21st Century Learning – Summer Creativity Camp
2012 – 2013
Instructor of Record, College of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, New Bedford, MA
Jewelry/Metals I
2011 – 2012
Assistant to Assistant Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, New Bedford, MA
2010 – 2011
Emerging Artist in Residence and Assistant to Instructor, Fine Art Metals Studio
Millersville University Art Department, Millersville, PA
2009
Studio Assistant, Penland School of Crafts
Penland, NC
Radical Jewelry Makeover
Intern
Mio Studio, Lancaster, PA
AWARDS
2019
Individual Artist Fellowship, Delaware Division of the Arts
PUBLICATIONS
2016
American Craft, Vol. 76, No. 01, work pictured in: Out from the Darkness
2015
MAMMAL ROOM, Springgun Press, Denver, CO, cover image
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
2016
Croton-Harmon High School, Concentration and Breadth
Geared toward high school Art Club students, this talk was an introduction not only to the world of art jewelry, but also the makers within the field who utilize a range of skills to design and create a variety of functional and non-functional work including sculpture, furniture, flatware, and machines.
Society for Contemporary Craft, Pin Back Demo for Allegheny Metals Club
South Side Beaver High School, Enameling Demo and Workshop for two 3D art classes
2015
Society for Contemporary Craft, Artist Talk for work presented in Mindful: Exploring Metal Health Through Art
2013
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Sources
This presentation was an in-depth investigation that analyzed sources of inspiration, which ultimately influenced my thesis body of work. These sources included contemporary and historical metalsmithed objects, written works, and observations of my environment.
2011
Millersville University, Emerging Artist in Residence Artist Talk
2009
Millersville University, Kaitlyn L. Evans: A Maker's Curiosities
This talk focused on the inspiration and thinking behind each object, and provided viewers with the opportunity to handle and interact with the objects.
Penland School of Crafts, Summer Assistant's Artist Talk
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2019
Front of the House/Back of the House, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach, DE; juried by Hari Cameron, Julie Haney Montanez, and Tracey Steepy
Earrings Galore 2019, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach, DE; invited by Heidi Lowe
Amalgam, Adorned Spaces, SNAG Chicago; invited by Allegheny Metals Collective
Luminous, The Smithery, Columbus, OH; juried by Anne Holman and Jen Townsend
Brooching: Identity and Gender, Ton Pottery, Pittsburgh, PA; juried by Rachel and Katie Rearick
2016
Obsession, Greenville Museum of Art, Greenville, NC; juried by Phil Ambrose
2015
Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art, Traveling exhibition Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA (Sep. '15 - Mar. '16)
Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, OH (Jul. - Aug. '16)
Daura Gallery, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA (Sep. - Dec. '16)
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach, VA (Jan. - Apr. '17)
Lake Region Arts Council/McKnight Gallery, Fergus Falls, MN (Aug. - Oct. '17)
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA (Nov. '17 - Apr. '18)
The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport, PA (Aug. - Oct. ‘18)
#ThisIsABrooch, Adorned Spaces, Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, Boston, MA; juried by Émilie Mulcahey and Maggie Smith
Naughty Narrative: Lives Revealed, Art Avenue, Greenville NC; juried by Andrew Kuebeck and Danielle James
2014
#ThisisABrooch, Online exhibition; juried by Émilie Mulcahey and Maggie Smith
Welcome To The Sideshow, Guts & Glory Ink, Rosendale, NY; juried by Chase Stevens
2013
CraftBoston, Student exhibition representing UMass Dartmouth CVPA, Boston, MA; juried by Reuben Foat
Tongue 'N Cheek, Greenville Museum of Art, Greenville, NC; juried by Jillian Moore
2010
Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2010, Harrisburg, PA; juried by Janet McCall
2009
Annual Student Slide Exhibition, Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, Philadelphia, PA; juried by C. James Meyer, Kim Overstreet and Robin Kranitzky
2008
Flashcraft, American Craft Council and The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA; juried by Ben Cunningham and Jeri Robinson
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2021
The Odd Barbie Show, Emerge Gallery, Greenville, NC
Pandemic Pin Swap, @pandemicpinswap, Instagram
2019
Ways of Untangling, Solo exhibition, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach, DE
2017
Allegheny Metals Club Exhibition, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
What Are You Thinking?, UMass Dartmouth CVPA, Dartmouth, MA
MFA Thesis Exhibition, Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA
MFA Thesis Exhibition, UMass Dartmouth CVPA, Star Store, New Bedford, MA
The Asking Question, Frederick Douglass Unity House, UMass Dartmouth, MA
Participant Exhibition, Material Topics Symposium, Greenville, NC
2013
Surfacing, Gallery 244, New Bedford, MA
Participant Exhibition, Material Topics Symposium, Greenville, NC
2012
Interim Terrain, Gallery 244, New Bedford, MA
Participant Exhibition, Material Topics Symposium, Greenville, NC
Alloy Symposium Participant Exhibition, New Bedford, MA
2011
Mavens In New Bedford, Gallery 244, New Bedford, MA
Glimpse, Gallery 244, New Bedford, MA
Annual Emerging Artist in Residence Exhibition, Sykes Gallery, Millersville, PA
2009
A Maker's Curiosities, Solo exhibition, Swift Gallery, Millersville, PA
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
2012
ALLOY Symposium
Housing Coordinator and Volunteer
ALLOY was an intercollegiate symposium created and hosted by UMass Dartmouth Jewelry and Metalsmithing students to develop a conversation that investigates the boundaries and intersections between the terms metalsmith, maker, artist and craftsman. Sculptors, metal fabricators, jewelers and metalsmiths from throughout the region were invited. Approximately 100 students and professionals attended.
2011
The FOLD Project
Co-Creator, Origami Night at the New Bedford Whaling Museum
Presented during New Bedford's December AHA! Night, the project featured a screening of the documentary, Between the Folds, and demonstrations on folding origami whales. Origami Night was well attended by people of all ages.
2009, 2007
Radical Jewelry Makeover IV - Penland School of Crafts; II - Lancaster, PA
Assistant and Participant
RJM is a traveling community jewelry mining and recycling project created by Ethical Metalsmiths. This project asks communities to donate broken and unwanted jewelry for jewelers and jewelry students to remake. Exhibitions of the recycled jewelry serve to educate on mining practices and material supply chains, asking jewelry consumers and makers to buy ethically sourced and environmentally conscious materials.
SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2018
Flush Setting Stones with Wayne Werner, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach, DE
2015
Stone Setting Basics with Samantha Skelton, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2012 - 2020
East Carolina University Material Topics Symposium, Greenville, NC
2013
Convergence, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
2012
ALLOY Symposium, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, New Bedford, MA
2010
Tool Making, with Tim Lazure, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
2009
Revolution, Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Beginning Felting, with Jeri Robinson-Lawrence, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Radical Jewelry Makeover: Penland, with Christina Miller and Susie Ganch, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
2008
Hydraulic Die Forming with Susan Kingsley, Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bigger Than a Coffee Cup, Smaller Than a Bread Box, with Suzanne Pugh, Peters Valley, Layton, NJ