CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION:
2013. BFA 3-D & Extended Media University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
2009. Associates Art Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu, AZ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2013 – present. Shop Technician Assistant with Eric Norman.
School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Fabrication of equipment for the sculpture department, assisting students, and stocking materials.
2019-2021. Welder/ Fabricator
Creative Machine Inc. A design & fabrication firm that creates interactive exhibits, and public art.
2014 – 2020. Welder/ Wax Chaser/ Metal Processer
MetalPhysic Sculpture Studio. Full-service bronze foundry and sculpture studio, constructing bronze sculptures for artists.
2010 – 2013. Internship with Dave A. Gibbs.
School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Fabrication of equipment for the sculpture department, assisting students, and stocking materials.
2010 – 2013. Painting Department Tech
School of Art, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Building stretcher bars, frames, and
canvases for students.
PERMANENT PUBLIC ART:
2023. The Tortoise and The Hare. Oro Valley Public Library. Oro Valley, AZ
2023. Playful Pups. Dutchman Dog Park. Apache Junction, AZ.
2023. CannonBall!!!. Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. Oklahoma City, OK.
2022. A Big Year. Amazon Facility. Town of Marana, AZ.
2022. Speedy. The Flying Lark. Grants Pass, OR.
2022. Balancing Act. Self Storage Business Center. Oro Valley. AZ.
2021. Spirit of Marana. Marana Roundabout. Town of Marana, AZ.
2021. A Hero. Fire-Medical Station 304. City of Surprise, AZ.
2020. Perched and Proud. Nixon Library and Museum. Orange County, CA.
2020. Lazy Days. Nixon Library and Museum. Orange County, CA.
2020. All In A Day’s Work. Water Treatment Center. City of Surprise, AZ.
2019. Wise Elephant, Waco Zoo. Waco, TX.
2018. Ravishing Retire. Elk Grove Civic Center. Elk Grove, CA.
2017. Deer in Headlights. Town of Marana, AZ.
2014. Grayson Weeks Memorial Sculpture, Vail Empire High School, Vail AZ.
EXHIBITIONS:
2020-2024. Sculpture Garden Exhibit, Tucson Jewish Community Center; Tucson, AZ.
2020-2023. United by Art, Leonora Carrington Gallery, Consulate of Mexico; Tucson, AZ.
2019. TEDx, Edward B. Berger Performing Arts Center; Tucson, AZ
2019. United by Art, Leonora Carrington Gallery – Consulate of Mexico; Tucson, AZ
2018. Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ
2017. In the Face of Fear, Boathouse Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2015. Working Title, Seinfeld Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2015. Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ
2014. 11 Gallon Bucket, Steinfeld Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2014. Tucson Sculpture Festival, The Art Gallery & The Sculpture Resource Center; Tucson, AZ
2013. Senior Exhibition, Union Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2013. 3D & Extended Media Student Show, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)
2012. Art Showcase, Union Gallery; Tucson AZ (Invitational)
2012. Dead Missing Capsized, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2012. Power Trip, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ
2012. 3-D & Extended Media Student Show, Lionel Rombach Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)
2011. Student Painting Show, Studio One Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)
2010. Student Show, Stone Dragon Gallery; Tucson, AZ (Invitational)
2008-2009. Havasu Art Guild Community Show, Aquatic Center Gallery; Lake Havasu City, AZ
2007-2009. Student Show, Central Mohave Community College Gallery; Lake Havasu City, AZ
HONORS/ GRANTS/ AWARDS:
2012-13. University of Art Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship
2012-13. Arizona Food and Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship
2012-13. Samuel Kingan Scholarship
2012-13. Honor Studio, used for art and research
2011-12. Mark Shively Rugby Scholarship
2011-12. Mac Schweitzer Scholarship In Studio Art
2011-12. University of Art Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship
2011-12. Arizona Food and Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship
2010-11. University of Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship
2010-11. Lake Havasu Art Guild Scholarship
2010-11. Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation Scholarship
2009-10. University of Arizona Art Tuition Scholarship
2009-10. Jean Marie Swenson Scholarship
2009-10. Lake Havasu City Art Guild Scholarship
2009-10. Allied Arts of Lake Havasu City
2008-09. Lake Havasu City Art Guild Scholarship
2008-09. Allied Arts of Lake Havasu City, Scholarship
Visiting Artist/ Lecturer/ Workshop
2013. Lost Wax Casting Lecture/ Workshop, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ