Education

Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Bachelor of Arts, 2002, magna cum laude
Major:  Studio Art, Minor: English
Chicago Arts Program, 2001

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master Arts, 2006
Master of Fine Arts, 2007
Major: Studio Art—Graphics

Selected Exhibitions

• Luminous Gleaning, Class of 1925 Gallery: Madison, WI (solo show), 2009
• In Sequence, White Whale Collective: Milwaukee, WI (invitational), 2009
• 1-2-3 Go!, Cypress Spray Park: Madison, WI (permanent public art project), 2008
• So Close I Can Feel, Artspace: Madison, WI (solo show), 2008
• Brief Division, The Project Lodge:  Madison, WI (two-person show), 2008
• Emerging, Forza Gallery:  Madison, WI (invitational), 2007
• Capitol Times Public Art Project, Overture Center: Madison, WI (juror: Brittany Nelson), 2007
• Destination, Capitol Square Bus Shelters: Madison, WI (self-curated), 2007
• Optimism, 7th Floor Gallery: Madison, WI (solo show), 2007
• Contessa Says Anniversary, Commonwealth Gallery: Madison, WI (invitational), 2007
• B.A.T. Right to Print, 7th Floor Gallery: Madison, WI (juror: Jack Damer), 2006
• Fresh Hot Press, Overture Center: Madison, WI (juror: Melissa Cook), 2006
• Contessa Says August Showcase, Escape Gallery: Madison, WI (solo show), 2006
• North By Northwest, Commonwealth Gallery: Madison, WI (juror: Anna Campell) 2006
• Gimme Baby Robots II, Sweet Baby Meat, OneTen Gallery: Madison, WI (invitational), 2006
• UW Madison Graduate Exhibition, Steinhilber Gallery: Oshkosh, WI (juror: Kassie Asman), 2006
• An Intimate Evening with Ben Wooten and Friends, 7th Floor Gallery: Madison, WI, 2006
•  Grass Is Greener, Red Gym: Madison, WI (print exchange), 2006
• Life Slices, University of Wisconsin Alumni Center: Madison, WI (solo show), 2006
• Hang-In’, 734 Gallery: Madison, WI (two-person show), 2005
• Cut From Life, Duncan Edwards Hair Design: Madison, WI (solo show), 2005
• Pop Tarts and Pop Art, Vieux et Nouveau: Milwaukee, WI (solo show), 2004
• Annual Juried Art Show, Cedarburg Cultural Center: Cedarburg, WI (juror: Graeme Reid), 2004
• Dossier Project, Turner Hall: Milwaukee, WI (juror: Peter Goldberg), 2004
• Snap to Grid, LA Center for Digital Art: Los Angeles, CA, 2004
• Belle Epoque Nouveau, Turner Hall: Milwaukee, WI (juror: Carrie Pasko), 2004
• Cigar Box Art Auction, The Arts Center: Jamestown, ND (invitational), 2004
• Ode to Love, Almont Gallery: Waukesha, WI, 2004
• Hide House Juried Art Show, Hide House: Milwaukee, WI (Juror: Shelby Keefe), 2003
• XXL, LuckyStar Studio: Milwaukee, WI, 2003
• Reverb, Bucketworks: Milwaukee, WI (Curator: James Carlson), 2003
• Nitty-Gritty, Node Café:Milwaukee, WI (Curator: Erin Calfa), 2003
• Little, Artpost Gallery: Grafton, WI (juror: Richard Knight), 2003
• Tough Guys and Cry Babies, LuckyStar Studio:  Milwaukee, WI, 2003
• Water Street Gallery: Milwaukee, WI (two-person show), 2002
• East End Gallery: Appleton, WI, 2002
• Grava Gallery:  Milwaukee, WI, 2002
• Senior Art Exhibition, Wriston Art Center: Appleton, WI, 2002
• Illegitimate Arts Festival: Chicago Arts Program: Chicago, IL, 2001
• Small Prints Show, Chicago Printmakers Collective:Chicago, IL, 2001
• Underground Coffeehouse: Appleton, WI (solo show), 2001
• Annual Art Show, Cedarburg Cultural Center: Cedarburg, WI (ribbons in 1996 and 1997), 1995-1998

Professional Experience

• Adjunct Professor, Drawing and Exploring Studio Art, Carthage College: Kenosha, WI, 2008-Present
• Instructor of Art, Life Drawing, UW-Madison Continuing Education: Madison, WI, 2005-Present
• Private Art Tutor:  Madison, WI, 2007-Present
• Teaching Assistant (instructor of record), Drawing 1, UW-Madison: Madison, WI, 2006-2007
• Installation crew (Lewitt x 2), Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: Madison, WI, 2006
• Print Shop Assistant, Tandem Press: Madison, WI, 2004-2006
• Technical Support, UW-Madison (Jack Damer): Madison, WI, 2005
• Graphic Designer and Engineering Assistant, Johnson Controls Inc.: Milwaukee WI, 1998-2004
• Figure Model Coordinator, Lawrence University: Appleton, WI, 2002
• Substitute and assistant art teacher, Chicago Waldorf School: Chicago, IL, 2001

Organizations and Residencies

• Percent for Art Mentorship Program, 2008-Present
• Foundation of Retaining Creative Energy, 2007-Present
• College Art Association, 2006-Present
• Southern Graphics Council, 2006-Present
• Madison Area Open Art Studios, 2005-Present
• Teaching Assistant's Association, UW-Madison, 2006-2007
• UW Print Club, 2004-2007 (secretary 2005-2006)
• Haystack Mountain School of Craft student, 2006
• Vermont Studio Center resident, 2004
• Cedarburg Artist Guild, 2003-2004
• Milwaukee Artist Resource Network, 2003-2004
• Lawrence University Art Association, 2000-2002 (president 2002)

Honors and Awards

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Lofts, Percent for Art Finalist, 2009
• Cypress Spray Park Public Art design winner, 2007
• Madison Arts Commission Blink! Grant Recipient, 2007
• Haystack Mountain School of Craft Scholarship, 2006
• Glenn R. Allen Scholarship in Art, 2006
• Artist Grant, Vermont Studio Center, 2004
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2002
• Lawrence University Alumni Scholarship, 1998-2002
• Johnson Controls Foundation Scholarship, 1998-2002
• Lynde Bradley Scholarship, 1999
• Susan Birschbach Memorial Art Scholarship, 1998
• Frank Scholarship (Homestead High School), 1998