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EDUCATION

M.F.A. Printmaking, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 2014       
B.F.A. Print Media, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2009

SOLO & TWO-PERSON EXHIBITIONS         

Turns Out, Rebecca Randall Bryan Gallery, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, 2022
Prey For Reign, Visual Sensum Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2019 
I Did This For You, Arts Place, Portland, IN, 2019             
Better Together, North Charleston City Gallery, Charleston, SC, 2019
Love Is Not Enough, Happy Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2018
Time Stretch, UCF Art Gallery, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2018
Worthwhile Experience, Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL, 2018
Embracing the Chaos, Dittmar Memorial Gallery, Evanston, IL, 2017
Cautious Exuberance, Jan Brant Gallery, Bloomington, IL, 2016
Of and On Paper, University of St. Francis Gallery, Joliet, IL, 2015
Eagerly Patient, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 2014
Art Works, Grey Dove Gallery, Bloomington, IL, 2013
How Sallie Mae Stole the Middle Class, Rachel Cooper Gallery, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 2012

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2019
ONE, Cleve Carney Art Gallery, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, 
Mother's Day, Little Berlin, Philadelphia, PA

2018
Impressions 2018 National Printmaking Exhibition, Sarah Silberman Gallery, Rockville, MD
Labors: An Exhibition Exploring the Complexities of Motherhood, Pearl Conrad Gallery, Mansfield, OH
Paper is Part of the Picture, Anderson Gallery, Drake University, Des Moines, IA
All That Glitters, Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA

2017
Magnificent Specimens of Nostalgic Wonder, Buckham Gallery, Flint, MI
Collections, Side Street Studio Arts, Elgin, IL
Sweet n Low, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA, Jurors: Evan Pricco, Susannah Kelly, and Neil Perry

2016
After the Suffix, Locallective Gallery, Chicago, IL
Kindred: ISU Printmaking Alumni Exhibition, Jan Brandt Gallery, Bloomington, IL

2015
Alumni Spectacular, University Galleries, Normal, IL
Material World, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN
Prism Walls: Sexual Identity and The Expression of Desire, Loyola University, Chicago,IL
You Art What You Eat, Union Street Gallery, Chicago Heights, IL, Juror: Shannon Stratton

2014
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago, IL, 2014
5th Anniversary Show, Water Street Studios, Batavia, IL, Juror: Monique Meloche
2014 Student Annual, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Jim Lutes
Art From the Heartland, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN Juror: Sarah Green
51st Annual Juried Competition, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA, Juror: Kelly Shindler

2013
Midwest Multiples, Nemeth Art Center, Park Rapids, MN, Juror: Rachel Gladfelter
MFA National Competition, First Street Gallery, New York, NY, Juror: Phong Bui
PrintEd: Here: There, Limerick School of Art and Design, Limerick, Ireland
Collected Verses, Milner Library, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Emerging Illinois Artists, McLean County Arts Center, Normal, IL, Juror: Bill Gross
Student Annual, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: TonyTasset
M.F.A. Biennial, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Strange Glue II/III, Thompson Gallery, Cambridge School at Weston, Weston, MA, Juror: Todd Bartel

2012
Strange Glue I/III, Thompson Gallery, The Cambridge School at Weston, MA, Juror: Todd Bartel
Student Annual, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Buzz Spector

2011
Summer in the City, President’s Gallery, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, Juror: Mike Nourse
Shy Rabbit Print National III, Shy Rabbit Gallery, Pagosa Springs, CO, Juror: Juergen Strunck
Annual Square Foot Show, Galaxie Gallery, Chicago, IL


AWARDS

Best Non-Traditional Material UseAll That Glitters, Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA, 2018
Best in Show, Art From the Heartland, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, IN, Juror: Sarah Green, 2014
Best in Show, 2014 Student Annual, University Galleries, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Jim Lutes, 2014
Irving S. Tick Award, 2013 Student Annual, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Tony Tasset, 2013
Irving S. Tick Award, 2013 Student Annual, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, Juror: Buzz Spector, 2012

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
                  
The School of Art Collection, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Limerick School of Art and Design, Limerick, Ireland                   
Harold Washington Community College, Chicago, IL                                                          

BIBLOGRAPHY

KT Hawbaker, "A Bittersweet Balance for Parent Artists", Chicago Tribune, March 8

Samantha Nelson, "Artist Uses Edible Materials From Frosting to Baby Food," Chicago Tribune, Jan 4

Lou Harry, “At Art Center, Materials Are Key To Message”, Indianapolis Business Journal, June 20           

Jorie Senese, “Erin Elizabeth”, Water Street Studios, December 4

Strange Glue: Collage and Installation, essay by Todd Bartel, published by the Cambridge School of Weston

M.F.A. Biennial, University Galleries, Illinois State University, introduction by Barry   Blinderman