Education
2012
Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Emphasis in Photography
Minor: New Media, University of North Texas
2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Emphasis in Photography Texas Tech University
2003
Associates of Science Emphasis in Photography, Odessa College
Solo and Two Person Exhibitions ( * denotes solo exhibitions)
2012
Sandcastles and Time Machines, Union Gallery, Denton, Texas *
Unintended Consequences, A Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton, Texas *
2011
Sandcastles and Time Machines, Mercantile Gallery, Dallas, Texas *
Generation Z, with Arthur Fields, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, Texas
2010
To : From, RENDr Gallery, Lubbock, Texas *
2009
Travelogue, with Julie Barnofski, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton, Texas
2008
Cloud Cuckoo-Land, J&B Gallery, Lubbock, Texas *
Selected Group Exhibitions
2012
Rising Eyes of Texas, Rockport center for the Arts, Rockport, Texas
Juror: Colette Copeland, Artist/Critical Writer-Glasstire & Afterimage
2011
Photography 2011: Portraiture, LH Horton Jr. Gallery, Stockton, California
Juror: Chuck Mobley, Associate Director of Exhibitions, Publications and programs, San Francisco Camerawork’s and Editor of SF Camerawork, San Francisco, California
29th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition, Houston Center for Photography, Houston, Texas
Juror: Ariel Shanberg, Executive Director, The Center for Photography at Woodstock, Woodstock New York
51st Annual Voertmans Competition, Denton, Texas
Juror: Peter Doroshenko, Executive Director, The Dallas Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
Meltdown!, McKinney Avenue Contemporary Annual Membership Exhibition, The McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
2010
Rising Eyes of Texas 2010, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, Texas
Juror: Kelly Klaasmeyer, Editor, Glasstire, Houston, Texas
Border, McKinney Avenue Contemporary Annual Membership Exhibition, The McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
Open Shutters Iraq Exhibition, UNT on the Square, Denton, Texas
Juror: Herbert Holl, Director, UNT on the Square, Denton, Texas
Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton, Texas
Polar Optics: A Parallax Exhibition, Cora Stafford Gallery, Denton, Texas
2009
Sixth Annual Snap To Grid Exhibition, LACDA, Los Angeles, California
Juror: Rex Bruce, Los Angeles Center For Digital Art, Los Angeles, California
Exchange A Photography Group Collaboration Exhibition, The Gallery at UTA,
The University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, Texas
COINCÏDENCE :: A Poetry/Photography Collaborative, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
Juror: Rick Dingus, Professor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2008
We Flash People, Group Photography Exhibition, Sugar Browns Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
21st Annual Juried Student Competition, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
Juror: Patricia B. Meadows, Director, Art Connections, Dallas, Texas
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Studio Arts Group Exhibition, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
Annual Arts Exhibition, Sara Waters Gallery North, Slaton, Texas
Fifth Friday Exhibition, Sara Waters Gallery, Slaton, Texas
2007
20th Annual Juried Student Show, Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
Juror, Dr. James Housefield, Adjunct Curator at the Museum of Art and Assistant Professor of Art History at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Fifth Friday Exhibition, Sara Waters Gallery North, Slaton, Texas
Publications
2011
“Sandcastles & Time-Machines”, Origin Magazine: The Art + Culture Magazine,
November/December 2011
“Unintended Consequences”, Delta College, Website Publication
http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/dept/dca/gallery/exhibit3/index.html
“Sandcastles & Time-Machines”, Art & Seek, http://www.artandseek.org
“Sandcastles & Time-Machines”, North Texas Daily, http://inthenews.unt.edu
“Sandcastles & Time-Machines”, Coffee Machine Tips,
http://www.coffeemachinetips.com
“Sandcastles & Time-Machines”, Dallas Art News, October 2011:
http://www.dallasartnews.com
29th Annual Juried Membership Exhibition, Pamphlet,
Houston Center for Photography
2010
“To:From”, Lubbock Avalanche Journal, May 2010: Newspaper,
http://www.lubbockonline.com
North Texas Daily, Newspaper Article, Christina Mlynski, North Texas Daily
2009
The Harbinger: Student Journal of Arts Fall 2009 Edition
Texas Tech University Publications
2008
21st Annual Juried Student Show Catalog, Published on Page 3
Texas Tech University Publications
2007
20th Annual Juried Student Show Catalog, Published
Texas Tech University Publications
Artist lectures & Panels
2011
Society of Photographic Education South Central Regional Conference, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, Social Media Networks, Website and Internet Technology Discussion and Lecture Panel
Artist Talk, “Sandcastles and Time-Machines” Series, Art 1603-04, Introduction to Photography, Texas Women’s University, Denton Texas
Artist Talk, “Sandcastles and Time-Machines” Series, Art 1510 Drawing 2, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
Artist Talk, “Unintended Consequences” Series, Art 2250 Photography 1 Introduction to Photography, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
Artist Talk, “Planate” Series, Art 1510 Drawing 2, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
Artist Talk, “Unintended Consequences” Series, Art 2250 Photography 1 Introduction to Photography, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
2010
Artist Talk, “Planate” Series, Art 1510 Drawing 2, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
Artist Talk, Art 1450 Design 2 Introduction to 3-D Design, University of North Texas, Denton Texas
2009
Guest Lecturer, “Planate” Series, Art: 4843 Survey of the History of Photography, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Artist Talk and Technical Lecture, Art: 1510 Intro To Photography, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Employment
2010-12
University of North Texas Teaching Assistantship and Teaching Fellow, Denton, Texas
2011
Drawing Department Staff Photographer, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2009
Production Assistant, News West 9, Midland Texas
2008
Photography Lab Assistant Technician, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Visual Resource Center Art History Assistant, Texas Tech Univerisity, Lubbock, Texas
2007
Photography Lab Assistant Technician, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2006-07
Editor, Producer, Graphic Designer, KCBD NewsChannel 11, Lubbock, Texas
2003-05
Editor, Producer, Graphic Designer, NewsWest 9, Midland Texas
Teaching Experience
Spring 2012
Drawing 2 Art 1510-501 (18 Students) Teaching Fellow
Spring 2011
Photography 1 ATSU 2250-503 (17 Students)
Drawing 2 Art 1510-501 (15 Students)
Fall 2011
Photography 1 ATSU 2250-502 (18 Students)
Drawing 2 Art 1450-504 (16 Students)
Summer 2011
Drawing 2 Art 1510-502 (17 Students) Teaching Fellow
Spring 2010
Design 2 Art 1450-504 (16 Students)
Summer 2010
Design 2 Art 1450-502 (15 Students) Teaching Fellow
Fall 2010
Photography 1 ATSU 2250-504 (18 Students)
Drawing 2 Art 1510-507 (20 Students)
Awards, Scholarships & Honors
2011
Academic Achievement Scholarship College of Visual Arts and Design Spring 2010 The University of North Texas
2010
Academic Achievement Scholarship College of Visual Arts and Design Spring 2010 The University of North Texas
2009
Academic Achievement Scholarship College of Visual Arts and Design Fall 2009 The University of North Texas
Photography Club T-Shirt Design Contest Winner
2008
Peoples choice award winner, 21st Annual Juried Student Show, Juried by Patricia B. Meadows
Honorable Mention: 21st Annual Juried Student Show Juried by Patricia B. Meadows. March 8th 2008 – April 6th 2008 Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
Honorable Mention: 21st Annual Juried Student Show Juried by Patricia B. Meadows. March 8th 2008 – April 6th 2008 Landmark Arts Gallery, Lubbock, Texas
2007
Deans Honor List, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Photography Club T-Shirt Design Contest Winner
2006
Deans Honor List, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2005
Microsoft Certified Professional
2004
A+ Computer Technology Certification
Selected Collections & Other
2010
Letitia and Sedrick Huckaby Private Collection, Ft. Worth, Texas
2009
Millennial Collection COINCÏDENCE :: A Poetry/Photography Collection Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library Texas Tech University Southwest Collection, Lubbock, Texas
2008
Millennial Collection Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library Texas Tech University Southwest Collection, Lubbock, Texas
2007
Commissioned Work NewsChannel 11 Photography Commission – Duratrans photographs for News Sets
Organizations
2011 College Art Association
Society for Photographic Education
2010-Present McKinney Avenue Contemporary, Dallas, Texas
Houston Center for Photography, Houston, Texas
2009-Present En Foco, Bronx, New York
2008-2009 Newspace Center for Photography, Portland, Oregon
2007-Present Society of Photographic Education
2009-Present Parallax Photography Organization
2007-2009 Flash Photography Organization
Volunteer Work
2010
Denton Animal Shelter Volunteer and Photographer, Denton, Texas
2009
Society of Photography Education National Conference, Student Volunteer, Dallas, Texas
2008
Society of Photography Education National Conference, Student Volunteer, Denver, Colorado
2007
Society of Photography Education Regional Conference, Student Volunteer, Arlington, Texas