EDUCATION   

2007                                          California College of Art | MFA in Social Practices                                                                              
2002                                          NY School of Art and Design at Alfred University | BFA

HONORS AND AWARDS

2007                                        Leon Nelsen Award
                                                 Nomination, Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship
2005                                        Graduate Merit Scholarship, C.C.A.
2002                                        Summa Cum Laude, Alfred University
                                                 High GPA Award, Alfred University
                                                 Summer Show Award, Alfred University
2001                                        Portfolio Award Scholarship, Alfred University

SELECTED EXIBITIONS

2007                            City of Ideas, Galway, Ireland | Center for Urban Deviation, “D.I.Y. Football”
                                     The Matrix Contemporary Art Museum, Berkeley, CA | Notion Nanny "Cheese"
                                     California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA | MFA Thesis Exhibition “Cheese, the Culture of Culture”
                                     New Langton Arts, San Francisco, CA | “Surprise”, Video Screening

2006                            PLAySPACE Gallery, San Francisco, CA | “Chickens, The Show”
                                     The Boardroom, C.C.A., San Francisco, CA | “Hi Chinook, Misadventures on the High Seas”
                                     215 Dolores, San Francisco, CA | “Taste of the Neighborhood: The Sourdough Project”
                                     In Situ, San Francisco, CA | “Lighting System for Dark Apartments”

2005                            C.C.A., N10B, San Francisco CA | Magpie-Donkey-Ville Coffee Project
                                     Matthew Henson C.C., Washington DC | Dangerous Cities, projection

2004                            Bryan School Studios, Washington DC | Media Chemists, projections

2003                            In Situ, Durango Colorado | "Digital Busker"
                                     Visual Studies Workshop Galleries, Rochester NY | Init.two "Wanderings"
                                     Squeaky Wheel Viewing Room, Buffalo NY | "Hitchhiker Tapes"
                                               

2002                            Miller Hill, Alfred NY | Senior Show "An Evening of Sledding"
                                     Turner Gallery, Alfred NY | "Engineered Ceramics"
                                     Turner Gallery, Alfred NY | "Kansas"
                                     Alex's Bar, Alfred NY | "Makeout"
                                     Turner Gallery, Alfred NY | "Wood Strips Paper Strips Bridget Strips"
                                   
2001                            Fosdic Nelson Gallery, Alfred NY | "Midwestern Housing"
                                     McLain Gymnasium, Alfred NY | "Pink Dresses"

PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES

Social Practice, California College of the Arts Press, San Francisco, 2007

Pour une définition de et une réflexion éthique sur le project art, Trouble magazine, French Addition, Number 6, Paris, 2006

Murder, Tales from Passers Bye, LuLu Publishing, 2006

Project Art Series, Proposals, Antinomian Press, New York, 2005

Student Series, Project Descriptions, Antinomian Press, New York, 2005

Charting a Lofty Course, Roll Call Newspaper, Washington, DC, 2 May 2005

Puddins, Classic Watercraft Fiber Constructions, The Mariner, vol. 27, Annapolis, MD, 2004

EXPERIENCE

2007                             Visiting Lecturer, Valand School of Fine Arts | Gothenburg, Sweden
                                      Graduate Summer Workshop, Floating Architecture

                                      Studio Assistant, Teresa Commozi Studios | San Francisco, CA
                                      Prepared, painted, and finished works in encaustic wax and oils on wood panels.
                                      Art handling, shipping, and installation

                                      Visiting Lecturer, Valand School of Fine Arts | Gothenburg, Sweden
                                      Graduate Summer Workshop, Floating Architecture

                                      Graduate Teaching Assistant, California College of the Arts | Oakland, CA
                                      Senior Ceramics Workshop, Rocks, Paper, Scissors
                                      Instructor of Record for midterm projects

2006                            Graduate Teaching Assistanceship, C.C.A | Oakland, CA
                                      Assisted in teaching freshman foundations course, 4D Visual Dynamics, consisting of time-based media projects.

2005                             Faculty, Thomas Jefferson Arts Center | Arlington, Virginia
                                      Developed curriculum for youth ceramics camp
                                      Taught courses in beginning and intermediate ceramics

2004 – 2005                Director, District Community Sailing Center | Washington, DC
                                       Fundraising through grants, membership drives, galas
                                       Developed website, promotional materials, and budget
                                       Increased membership from 26 to over 200 members
                                       Implemented mentoring programs for at risk youth; high school sailing programs; and program activities for adult                                                 members.
                                       Recruited and trained 60 volunteer instructors and ‘Day Leaders’
                                       Increased revenue from $1,900 to est. $40,000 annual income

2003 – 2004                Faculty, Rockville Arts Place | Rockville, Maryland
                                       Taught courses in beginning painting and ceramics
                                       Taught painting in Summer Arts Camp

2003 – 2004                Boatwright, Annapolis Classic Watercraft | Annapolis, Maryland
                                       Fine woodwork and finishing on classic wooden sailboats
                                       Utilized fiberglass, carpentry, and fiber art skills

1998 – 2004                Program Director, Girl Scouts of Mid Continent Council | KC, MO
                                       Trained, supervised and evaluated sailing instructors
                                       Developed and implemented “Sail Trek” program with four-year progression and intentional youth development                                                        outcomes.
                                       Supervised campers, staff and equipment to maintain safety in compliance with ACA accreditation standards and                                                      GSUSA procedures.

2003                              Wilderness Firefighter, Bureau of Land Management | Taos, NM
                                       Class A chainsaw specialist
                                       A/D Hotshots, Line creation, fire containment, and mop-up                                      
                                       Columbia Space Shuttle Recovery Mission

                                       Apprentice Pastry Chef, Les Rendezvous | Durango, CO
                                       Ski Instructor | Taos, NM