Solo Exhibitions
2022 Evolving Bodies, Mandarino Library, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
2019 A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, Greensburg, PA
2019 A Dream of Stranger Worlds, Two Person Student Capstone Exhibit, The Art Gallery, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
Awards & Grants
2022 3rd in Sculpture for Beauty Fetish, The State Museum of Pennsylvania
2022 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant, PA Council of the Arts
2022 1st Place for Unraveled and Unapologetic , California University of Pennsylvania
2022 Honorable Mention Award for Breaking Free, Greensburg Art Center
2021 Best in Relief Award for Urban Decay, Greensburg Art Center
2021 3rd Place Award for The Spoon Dress, Greensburg Art Center
2021 Grant Award from Creative Business Accelerator
2020 Sculpture Award for The Spoon Dress, Westmoreland Art Nationals
Juried Exhibitions
2022-2023 Art of the State, The State Museum of PA, Harrisburg, PA
2022 Dehaze, Pullproof Studios, Pittsburgh, PA
2021 Biennial 2021 Juried Exhibition, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2020 Homegrown Memories, Main Exhibit Gallery, Ligonier, PA
2019 Women in Art, Harlan Gallery, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
2019 Mr. Fred Rogers Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA
2018 A Garden of Inspiration Art Gala, Greater Latrobe Senior High School, Latrobe, PA
2018 Mr. Fred Rogers Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA
2016 Mr. Fred Rogers Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA
2016 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Twin Lakes, Latrobe, PA
2016 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
2014 Theme and Variations Art Gala, Greater Latrobe Senior High School, Latrobe, PA
2014 Mr. Fred Rogers Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA
2014 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
2013 Mr. Fred Rogers Regional Juried Exhibition, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA
2013 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Twin Lakes, Latrobe, PA
2003 Artists of the 21st Century: Student Art Exhibition, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Ligonier, PA, USA
Virtual Juried Exhibitions
2020 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Westmoreland County Community College, https://artsandheritage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WAN-Virtual-Exhibit-WCCC-with-Awards-RESTRICTED.pdf%MCEPASTEBIN% | Juror: Kimberly Goff
2020 Westmoreland Art Nationals, Twin Lakes, https://artsandheritage.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WAN-Virtual-Exhibit-WAHF.pdf%MCEPASTEBIN% | Juror: Amy Worth
2018 Our Bond with Nature, The Healing Power of Arts and Artists, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International,
www.healing-power-of-art.org/our-bond-with-nature-exhibition | Juror: Renee Philips
Group Exhibitions
2022 This is Me, California University of Pennsylvania
2022 Ah-Ha!, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2021 Third Dimension, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2019 As I See It, Rowe Gallery, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2017-18 15 Minutes Art, digital projection exhibit, 5900 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
2016 S.W.A.N. Day Pittsburgh 2016, Pittsburgh, PA
Public Collections
i dreamed of stars, Special Art Collection, Greater Latrobe Senior High School, Latrobe, PA. Purchased 2014.
Performances
2014 Human Tableaux, Allegheny Historical Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA
Published Writings
“The Peacock Cape,” Belle Armoire, Stampington & Company, Laguana Hills, CA, Winter 2012. 84-86.
Bibliography
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McMarlin, Shirley, “Out & About: Members’ ‘Ah-Ha!’ show opens at Greensburg Art Center,” TribLIVE, January 22, 2022. https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/out-about-members-ah-ha-show-opens-at-greensburg-art-center/
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McMarlin, Shirley, “Green Beacon Gallery beckons artists,” Tribune Review, August 21, 2020.
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McMarlin, Shirley, “Evoking the Surreal,” Tribune-Review, July 15, 2019. A10-A11.
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“GL Senior High Selects Its 204th Painting,” Latrobe Parks and Recreation, Latrobe, PA, February 2015.
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“Yellow Canary Street,” The Loyalhanna Review, Ligonier Valley Writers, Ligonier, PA, 2014 issue. 29.
“Secret Eyes,” Pendulum, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Spring 2014. Front cover.
“Tradition,” Pendulum, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Spring 2014. 29.
“Bluejay Ave,” The Loyalhanna Review, Ligonier Valley Writers, Ligonier, PA, 2013. 15.
Teaching Experience
2020-21 Art and Creative Writing Teacher, Grades K-8, Armbrust Christian Academy, Armbrust, PA
Lectures / Workshops
2022 Children’s Summer Art Camp Director & Teacher, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2022 Beginner/Intermediate Adult Clay Workshop Teacher, Greensburg Art Center
2020-2022 Children’s Art Workshops, Ages 5-12, Greensburg Art Center
(Lecture topics include: clay, painting, drawing, relief printmaking, art history)
2022 Visiting Artist, Workshop in Relief Printmaking, Grades 3-4, Latrobe Elementary School, Latrobe, PA
2021 Children’s Art Camp (Ages 6-12) Teacher, Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
2021 Children’s Art Camp Director & Teacher, Green Beacon Gallery, Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Education
2022 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
Summa Cum Laude
2019-20 Studies in Fine Art, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
2009 Associate Degree in Legal Assisting, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
Professional Affiliations
Board Member Vice President/Gallery Tech/Webmaster for Pittsburgh Print Group
Juried Member Pittsburgh Print Group, Pittsburgh, PA
Studio Artist Green Beacon Gallery, Greensburg, PA
Member Greensburg Art Center, Greensburg, PA
Affiliated Artist Ohanga, Cranston, RI