EDUCATION
2024
M.F.A, Printmaking, Lehman College, Bronx NY. GPA: 4.0
2019
M.A.T with Distinction: Teaching Adolescent Students with Disabilities 7-12, Relay Graduate School of Education, NY, NY. Certified in Visual Arts K-12. GPA 3.9
2016
B.A, Magna Cum Laude, Economics major, Fine Arts and Anthropology minors, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY. GPA 3.61
2015
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Caribbean Arts, Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS/PRODUCTIONS
2022
Tibbetts Estuary Tapestry, Van Cortlandt House Museum, Bronx, NY
2018
Mandala - Full Circle Exhibition ROCA, NY
Annual Art Show: Everything is Fine, Garner Arts Center, Garnerville, NY
2017
Annual Art Show: Inbetween, Garner Arts Center, Garnerville, NY
2016
Throwing Down the Gauntlet Gunnison Memorial Chapel, Canton, NY
CFD Galerie LaKay Exhibition, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
2015
University of St. Augustine Student Showcase, Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago
2014
Scenic Painter for Elmer Rice: The Adding Machine
2013
Crew for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Live at St. Lawrence University, NY
Chair Sculpture, Permanent Installation, Noble U Center, Canton NY
Scenic Painter for James Still: Hush and Interview with America, Noble U Center, Canton NY
Scenic Painter for Romeo and Juliet Redux, Noble U Center, Canton NY
Live Sculpture Performance, Java Barn, NY
CURATORIAL/PROGRAM DIRECTION
2022
Program Lead for Institute for Career Development Student Art Show , 123 Williams St, NY
Editor for Behind the Zine #2: Dead of Winter, Contributor
2021
Editor for Behind the Zine #1: Make Art Anyway
2020
Curator for DHS Artsteps Art Show: https://www.artsteps.com/view/5ee900c8dc9556509606b5b5
2015
International Food and Dance Showcase, Co-Director and Dancer, Canton, NY
Trinidad Final Project "The Stickman," Director, Set Design, Script and Cast
2014
Sound Manager for Dance Concert: Reflections, Canton, NY
2013
Curator for Artist Guild Student Exhibition, Eben Holden, Canton, NY
PRESS
2022
Bronx Net TV Interview with Rhina Valentine OPEN BxRx Show
Behind the Zine #2: Dead of Winter, Contributor
2021
Honey Lit Magazine Moon & Tide: Breaking Point
Behind the Zine #1: Make Art Anyway, Contributor
2020
Hyperallergic: A View from the Easel Article
2017
Hey Lady Magazine (Seattle) Issue #8: Vandana Shiva Ink Drawing
2016
XPRESS Art Magazine Vol 1 and Vol 2: "Banjo Vibrations" Ink Drawing and "No Control" Woodcut
Jerry's Artarama "My Story"
2013-2015
Laurentian Magazine, Multiple Issues: "Chair" Sculpture, "Mammoth" Sculpture and "Bubblegum Graphic Design
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
2022
Bronx Bound Books Zinemaking Booth at Woodlawn Family Fun Day, Vancortlandt Park, NY
2019/2020
Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. Art as a Tool for Social Emotional Learning for Educators Part 1 and 2
2017
Building Literacy via Visual Art (Engaging the Eye) Web, Education Week
Art Ed Now National Winter Conference 2017 Web
2016
Laurentian Leadership Conference Canton. NY
2015
Artist Guild Workshops: Art Therapy, Pumpkin Carving, Painting Tables, Tie-Dyeing Canton, NY
2013
Face Painting and Children's Art Booth at North Country Folk Festival