CV
Education
2017 Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Photography Emphasis, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography, California College of the Arts, Oakland, San Francisco, CA
2011 City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Teaching Experience
2015 – 2017 Instructor of Record, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
Spring 2017 Art 244 – Introduction to Photographic Practices & Visual Thinking, Photography Division
Fall 2016 Art 244 – Introduction to Photographic Practices & Visual Thinking, Photography Division
Spring 2016 Art 244 – Introduction to Photographic Practices & Visual Thinking, Photography Division
Fall 2015 Art 100c – Gaze, First Year Experience (Foundations) Division
Spring 2015 Art 100c – Gaze, First Year Experience (Foundations) Division
2014 Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Fall 2014 Art 100d – Experience, First Year Experience (Foundations) Division
2010 – 2011 Digital Skills Mentor, Photography Department, City College of San Francisco, CA
2009 – 2010 Intro to Photography (Darkroom) Mentor, Photography Department, City College of San Francisco, CA
2010 Teaching Assistant, Color Darkroom Printing Workshop, RayKo Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
2006 – 2007 Teaching Assistant, Photography, Youth Art Exchange (formerly known as Out of Site), San Francisco, CA
Awards, Grants, & Scholarships
2016 Albert M Haldenman Photography Scholarship, University of Arizona School of Art, Tucson, AZ
2016 Medici Scholar Award, University of Arizona College of Fine Arts, Tucson, AZ
2016 University of Arizona Broadside Award, University of Arizona Poetry Center, Tucson, AZ
Selected as Artist to Collaborate with a Poet
2016 Illustration and Design Award, University of Arizona Illustration and Design Division, Tucson, AZ
First Place – Book Design
2016 Travel Grant, University of Arizona Graduate & Professional Student Council, Tucson, AZ
2014 Graduate Access Fellow, University of Arizona Graduate College, Tucson, AZ
2011 Faculty Honors Award, California College of the Arts, Oakland, San Francisco, CA
Solo & Two Person Exhibitions
2017 Rite of Passage, Hubble Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2016 21 in 21, A.I.R. Studio Paducah, Paducah, KY
2013 My Mornings with San Francisco, The Screening Room, San Francisco, CA
2013 The Excelsior Archive, Campus Center Galleries, San Francisco, CA
2013 Home, Test Strip, Oakland, CA
2012 Paint it Black, RGB Shop & Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Juried Group Exhibitions
2016 Annual Illustration and Design Awards Show, Lionel Rombach Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2015 Library Thoughts 5, MAMU Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2014 75 Years, Obscura Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2012 The Showcase, RayKo Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
2011 The New Look, College Avenue Galleries, Oakland, CA
Group Exhibitions
2017 To Be and To Become, The Arts at CIIS, San Francisco, CA
2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of Arizona Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ
2016 Broadside Exhibition, Jeremy Ingalls Gallery of the Poetry Center, Tucson, AZ
2015 Pop Up, Graduate Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2013 Acts of Contact, College Avenue Galleries, Oakland, CA
2013 Between Here…and There, Campus Center Galleries, San Francisco, CA
2013 Do you wanna (PIE)ce of this?, College Avenue Galleries, Oakland, CA
2012 So Nah pt.2, Tecoah & Bruce Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2012 So Nah, Tete Gallery, Berlin, Germany
2012 Sequential Relations, Hatch Gallery, Oakland, CA
Visiting Artist Lectures & Presentations
2017 Panel Participant, Methods of Acti(ng)on Artist Resident Panel, California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA, July 15th
2016 Artist Talk, Photographers and Their Images Series, City College of San Francisco Photography Department, San Francisco, CA, October, 17th
2015 Portfolio Preparation Lecture, City College of San Francisco Art Department, San Francisco, CA, November 16th
2014 Artist Talk, Survey of Contemporary Studio Practices, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, October 30th
2014 Transferring out of Community College Lecture, City College of San Francisco Art Department, San Francisco, CA, September, 16th
2013 Life at Art School Lecture, Professional Artists Lecture Series, City College of San Francisco Art Department, San Francisco, CA, October 16th
Collections
University of Arizona Poetry Center, Tucson, AZ
Artist Residencies
2017 California College of the Arts, Methods of Acti(ng)on, San Francisco, (May 21st – June 23th)
2016 A.I.R. Studio Paducah, Paducah, KY (August 1st – 20th)
Technical Abilities
Digital Photography
Extensive knowledge in DSLR Cameras, image management, and digital photographic editing. Known software includes, but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge.
Digital Video and Sound
Extensive knowledge in a variety of High-Definition video cameras, audio recorders, and editing. Known software includes, but not limited to: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition.
Digital Printing
Extensive knowledge in Epson printers and all color calibration associated with digital reproduction. Experience in producing custom ICC profiles.
Darkroom Printing
Extensive knowledge in traditional darkroom techniques that include, but are not limited to: print toning, zone system, and various alternative processes. Knowledge in color darkroom printing.
Laser Cutting
Extensive knowledge in testing various materials for laser cutting. Knowledge of various laser cutting and etching techniques. Established policies and procedures for School of Art laser cutter at the University of Arizona.
Letterpress Printing
Extensive knowledge in lead & woodblock typesetting, printing, and polymer plate making. Experience using Vandercook, Pilot, and Chandler Price presses.
Book Art
Extensive knowledge in various book bindings both traditional and non-traditional. Knowledge in book as object, sculpture, and ephemeral.
Computer Operating Systems
Extensive knowledge in operating Apple & Windows computers and their various operating systems. Knowledge in cross integration of the two major operating systems.
Related Work Experience
2011-2014 Enrollment Services, California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Student Ambassador, Tour Guide, Data Entry, Receptionist
2013 Consultant, Bayview Opera House (Community Center), San Francisco, CA
Community Outreach Consultant, Web Designer
2012 Intern, Laurie Frankel Photography, San Francisco, CA
Office Assistant, Digital Printing Assistant, Grip
2007-2011 Intern, RayKo Photo Center, San Francisco, CA
Darkroom Intern, Gallery Intern, Studio Intern, Teaching Assistant
2008-2009 Lab Attendant, City College of San Francisco Photography Program, San Francisco, CA
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
College Art Association
Society for Photographic Education
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art