Nicole Cudzilo
[email protected]
IG: @nicole.cudzilo
EDUCATION
2012
Bachelor of Arts in Photography, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut. (incomplete)
2011
Associates of Science in Mathematics and Science, High Honors, Naugatuck Valley Community College - Waterbury, Connecticut.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-19
- Content Creator, Vapour Beauty, Taos NM. Doing makeup and creating artistic video & photographic content [Current].
2010-19
- Photographer, Self Employed - fine artist & freelance photographer [Current].
- Makeup Artist, Self Employed - freelance for weddings, beauty, fashion, editorial, film & commercial [Current]. Selected recent clients: Creighton University, Stackpole & Moore, Kristal Romano, No Ka ‘Oi, New York Color.
2009-19
- Artist Assistant, Laurie Klein [Current]. Assists with organizing classes, developing workshops; in-studio and on location.
2018
- Gallery Assistant, Metropolitan Community College, Elkhorn NE.
- Lab Technician, Metropolitan Community College, Elkhorn NE. Assists photo department and students in various studio & darkroom procedures. Experienced in C41 & B/W film processing and printing; Alternative Processes including Cyanotype, Vandyke, Gum and Wetplate Collodion.
- Work/Study Artist Resident, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, Santa Fe NM.
2017
- Photographer & Creative Director, Kristal Romano Jewelry, Baltimore MD. Responsible for photographing and creating a jewelry campaign for artist and metalsmith Kristal Romano. Also designed and executed all makeup looks.
- Makeup Artist and Research & Development Consultant, New York Color. Advised and did makeup for New York Color, an international drugstore makeup brand, to assist in the research and development of a new product line.
- Artist, Women’s March in New York City. Lead freelance artist in mosaic fabrication for the ‘Eyes of the World’ mural, designed by The Art Spot Public Art Projects. Executed mosaic completion and lead the public in laying tiles for a collaborative public art piece.
2016-17
- Makeup Artist, New York Fashion Week - (Telfar, Lou Dallas, Minika Ko, Anthony Rubio, Andres Aquino).
2015-16
- Visiting Lecturing Artist, Wilton High School, Wilton CT.
- Artist Assistant, Ray Yaros - emulsion transfers, ‘Peters Valley Fine Craft Fair’ Augusta NJ.
2015
- Photographer, New York Fashion Week - Malan Breton’s S/S 2016 collection.
- Artist, Google. Lead freelance artist in fabrication of a repousee installation designed by The Art Spot. Executed creation of artworks for installation and lead Google employees in creating pieces for a collaborative art project.
2014
- Director of Photography, Artisan Deluxe, styled clothing shoot for web use.
- Senior Artist, Sephora - Planned, created content and taught specialized workshops in makeup application, color theory, and face shape. Daily education to Sephora makeup artists across Connecticut. Taught public workshops for Sephora clients and assisted in employee development.
2012-14
- Makeup Artist, Sephora - Beauty makeup and retail customer service; worked one-on-one with clients, teaching how to apply makeup and enhance features.
2010
- Artist Assistant, Bruce and Joanne Hunter, The Art Spot LLC, Danbury CT.
2009
- Photographer, Shakespeare On The Sound, Rowayton CT.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Co-Teacher, 4UR Ranch, Creede CO.
‘Laurie Klein Workshop’. Seven day, boutique-style workshop with Laurie Klein in the Colorado landscape. Students developed their ability to place models within landscapes for visual storytelling. Focused on narrative and place as cohesive elements.
Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Being Authentic: Finding your Voice in Photography’. Five day workshop with Laurie Klein focusing on finding your visual voice. Included daily photographic assignments, meditative exercises and group critiques.
2017
- Artist Assistant & Model, 4UR Ranch, Creede CO.
‘Laurie Klein Workshop’. Seven day, boutique-style workshop with Laurie Klein in the Colorado landscape. Students developed their ability to place models within landscapes for visual storytelling. Focused on narrative and place as cohesive elements.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Through a Glass Darkly II: Imagination, Fantasy, Reality.’ Five day workshop with Laurie Klein focusing on storytelling through imagery and drawing inspiration from the environment. Included daily photographic assignments, meditative exercises and group critiques.
2014-17
- Supplemental Instructor, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury CT.
Teach Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra, and Elementary Algebra transitional courses. Weekly or bi-weekly classes including small lectures, book work, computer work and graded quizzes.
2012-17
- Educational Assistant/Math Tutor, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury CT.
Tutor students of diverse ages and educational backgrounds in Elementary Algebra through Calculus III, as well as proctor quizzes/exams.
2016
- Artist Assistant & Model, Maine Media Workshops, Rockport ME.
Laurie Klein’s ‘Photographing the Female Form with Digital Infrared’.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
Laurie Klein’s ‘Through a Glass Darkly’. Students focused on finding their visual voice and creating a story within an image and body of work. Led instruction on natural posing and establishing a relationship with your model.
- Artist Assistant & Model, Laurie Klein’s ‘Female Form’ Fire Island NY.
2015-16
- Teaching Assistant, Wilton High School, Wilton CT.
‘Photography I’ & ‘Advanced Photography’. Students learn darkroom and digital process, pinhole, sun prints as well as how to work with clients or models on commercial and bridal shoots. Focus on content, composition and technical elements and developing artistic expression. Students learn how to tell a story within a body of work and culminate in a group show.
2015
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
Laurie Klein’s five day workshop, ‘Journey into Dream Land’.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Express Yourself With Your Camera’. 3 day photo workshop with Laurie Klein for 13-17 year olds. Included daily hands-on projects, nature walks, and group discussions.
- Co-Teacher & Model, Arista Studios, Pine Brook NJ. ‘Photographing the Female Form’. 1 day workshop with Laurie Klein. Led instruction on natural posing, establishing a relationship with your model, and makeup for photography.
- Co-Teacher & Model, Unique Photo, Fairfield NJ. ‘Photographing the Female Form’. 1 day workshop with Laurie Klein. Led instruction on natural posing, establishing a relationship with your model, and makeup for photography at the New Jersey Camera Show & Convention.
2014
- Co-teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Window to the Soul’ five day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2013
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘The Emotive Portrait’ five day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2012
- Instructor, Change Homeschool Cooperative, Brookfield CT.
10 week ‘Introduction to Photography’ course for home-school high school students. Created course content, lectures and assignments covering technical and artistic components of photography. Generated discussions on art and image making and led group critiques. Students left with an understanding of shutter speed, aperture, composition and content; course culminated with mini exhibit.
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Bodies in Landscape’. 5 day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2010-12
- Co-mentor, Laurie Klein Photography, Brookfield CT.
Co-mentored high school juniors and seniors over the course of semester. Weekly assignments, group discussions, and critiques leading to a final body of work. Students learned how to prepare for a exhibit including matting, framing and hanging their images, culminating with a public exhibition.
2011
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Bodies in Water: the Ultimate Metaphor’. 5 day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2009
- Visiting Artist Assistant, Wooster School, Danbury CT.
Assisted Laurie Klein in hand-coloring photographic demos and assisted students in camera function and composition.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2019 Break a Leg: Performance-based & Constructed Imagery - sUgAR Gallery at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR.
Rebecca Drolen, Juror, in conjunction with Photo Emphasis
Self-Portrait - PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury VT.
Aline Smithson, Juror
2018 Rising Tide | 12 Women Artists - Peters Projects, Santa Fe NM.
Mark Del Vecchio, Curator
Come High Noon - Solo Exhibition - Commonwealth Gallery, Elkhorn NE.
Red Light - Lonsdale Gallery, Toronto ON, Canada
Gallery Staff, Jurors. (Part of the 2018 Scotiabank CONTACT Photo Festival) 18th Annual Student Exhibition - (Second Place) Gallery of Art and Design, Elkhorn NE. Gallery and faculty staff, Jurors
2017
- Spirit of Flight - The Museum of Flight, Seattle WA. Museum staff, Jurors
2016
- Postage Required: A Mail-Art Exhibition - Vermont Center of Photography, Brattleboro VT.
- Out of the Blue: Explorations in Cyanotype - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Jesseca Ferguson, Juror
- Portraits and Portrayals - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Michelle Rogers Pritzl, Juror
- Makers Moxie: The Impact of the Craft School Experience - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Lindsay Ketterer Gates, Nick DeFord, Ellie Richards, Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2015
- Joy of Art: 6th Annual Juried Photography Competition - (Committee Award) Hospital of Special Care, New Britain CT. Jerry Margolis, Brian Ambrose, Jurors
- Connections XVII - Watchung Arts Center, Watchung NJ. Ray Yaros, Curator
- Love of the Delaware River Valley - Sally D. Fransisco Gallery at the Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Kevin Bond, Jo Anna Hickman, Brienne Rosner, Max Seinfeld, Jurors
- Images 2015 - Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford CT. Kat Kiernan, Jason Landry, Frank Noelker, Jurors
- 2D Winter Exhibition - MAC650 Gallery, Middletown CT. (Second Place Winner) Sandbox Arts, Jurors
- Elemental - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Kate Jordahl, Juror
2014
- 4th Members Exhibition - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Chris Huestis, Curator
2013
- Sleepwalking with Ghosts - Solo Exhibition. Atticus Bookstore + Cafe, New Haven CT.
- Actuators in Photography - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Tillman Crane, Andy Schmitt, Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2012
- Fine Arts + Crafts Show - Pop Up Art Productions, Bethel CT. Michael Seri, Juror
- Whispers - Solo Exhibition. Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Arts & Molten Java Gallery, Bethel CT. HVCA panel, Jurors
- Pop Up Art Bethel Fine Arts Show - Pop Up Art Productions, Bethel CT. Michael Seri, Juror
- The Mentor’s Way - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton NJ. Laurie Klein & Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2011
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Chris Durante, Juror
- 34th Annual Juried Group Exhibition - Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield CT. Cynthia Reeves, Juror
2010
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Vincent Baldassano, Juror
- Wakeful Dreamers - Solo Exhibition. Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Art & Danbury City Hall, Danbury CT. HVCA panel, Jurors
- 30th Annual Juried Group Photo Exhibition - Betty Barker Gallery & the Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan CT. Kristen Lubben, Juror
- Artsy Girls Member's Show - Pierce-Ball Gallery, Stamford CT. Elizabeth Ball, Juror
2009
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Abe Echevarria, Juror
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2017-19
The Knot ‘Best of Weddings’ Award (Makeup Artist)
2018 18th Annual Student Art Exhibition - Second Place for photograph ‘Untitled Self Portrait’. Gallery of Art and Design, Elkhorn NE
2015
Joy of Art - Committee Award for photograph ‘Deborah’ Hospital for Special Care, New Britain CT
2014
Allure Magazine - Top 15 Beauty Bloggers in the United States
Sandbox Arts - Second Place awarded for photograph ‘Deborah’ MAC 650 Gallery, Middletown CT
PUBLICATIONS
2019 The Magazine: Artists’ Issue - Featured Artist. Feb/March 2019 Issue
One of Twelve Selected Artists living and working in New Mexico.
2018 Self Portrait Magazine: - Artist Interview
www.selfportraitmag.com
2018
She Shoots Film: Issue 2 ‘Mother’ - Featured Artist
Nikonos Project - Artist Interview, www.nikonosproject.com
2017
Ours Magazine: ‘Anything But Digital’ - Featured Artist. www.oursphotomag.com
Dazed Magazine ‘Smart Girls Club’ - Spring/Sumer 2017 Issu. Makeup Assistant, Key: Allie Smith.
2016
Macrophotography: An Exploration of the Natural World, Dennis Quinn, Amherst Media Publishing. Project advisor, editor and post production.
Infrared Photography - Artistic Techniques for Digital Photographers, Laurie Klein & Kyle Klein, Amherst Media Publishing. Guest writer and photography makeup consultant.
2015
Photographer’s Forum Magazine, Best of Photography 2015, Finalist.
2014
Photographing the Female Form with Digital Infrared, Laurie Klein, Amherst Media Publishing. Guest consultant and cover model.
2012
Nikon & Photographer’s Forum Magazine, Best of College & High School Photography 2015, Finalist.
2012
Bachelor of Arts in Photography, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut. (incomplete)
2011
Associates of Science in Mathematics and Science, High Honors, Naugatuck Valley Community College - Waterbury, Connecticut.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-19
- Content Creator, Vapour Beauty, Taos NM. Doing makeup and creating artistic video & photographic content [Current].
2010-19
- Photographer, Self Employed - fine artist & freelance photographer [Current].
- Makeup Artist, Self Employed - freelance for weddings, beauty, fashion, editorial, film & commercial [Current]. Selected recent clients: Creighton University, Stackpole & Moore, Kristal Romano, No Ka ‘Oi, New York Color.
2009-19
- Artist Assistant, Laurie Klein [Current]. Assists with organizing classes, developing workshops; in-studio and on location.
2018
- Gallery Assistant, Metropolitan Community College, Elkhorn NE.
- Lab Technician, Metropolitan Community College, Elkhorn NE. Assists photo department and students in various studio & darkroom procedures. Experienced in C41 & B/W film processing and printing; Alternative Processes including Cyanotype, Vandyke, Gum and Wetplate Collodion.
- Work/Study Artist Resident, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, Santa Fe NM.
2017
- Photographer & Creative Director, Kristal Romano Jewelry, Baltimore MD. Responsible for photographing and creating a jewelry campaign for artist and metalsmith Kristal Romano. Also designed and executed all makeup looks.
- Makeup Artist and Research & Development Consultant, New York Color. Advised and did makeup for New York Color, an international drugstore makeup brand, to assist in the research and development of a new product line.
- Artist, Women’s March in New York City. Lead freelance artist in mosaic fabrication for the ‘Eyes of the World’ mural, designed by The Art Spot Public Art Projects. Executed mosaic completion and lead the public in laying tiles for a collaborative public art piece.
2016-17
- Makeup Artist, New York Fashion Week - (Telfar, Lou Dallas, Minika Ko, Anthony Rubio, Andres Aquino).
2015-16
- Visiting Lecturing Artist, Wilton High School, Wilton CT.
- Artist Assistant, Ray Yaros - emulsion transfers, ‘Peters Valley Fine Craft Fair’ Augusta NJ.
2015
- Photographer, New York Fashion Week - Malan Breton’s S/S 2016 collection.
- Artist, Google. Lead freelance artist in fabrication of a repousee installation designed by The Art Spot. Executed creation of artworks for installation and lead Google employees in creating pieces for a collaborative art project.
2014
- Director of Photography, Artisan Deluxe, styled clothing shoot for web use.
- Senior Artist, Sephora - Planned, created content and taught specialized workshops in makeup application, color theory, and face shape. Daily education to Sephora makeup artists across Connecticut. Taught public workshops for Sephora clients and assisted in employee development.
2012-14
- Makeup Artist, Sephora - Beauty makeup and retail customer service; worked one-on-one with clients, teaching how to apply makeup and enhance features.
2010
- Artist Assistant, Bruce and Joanne Hunter, The Art Spot LLC, Danbury CT.
2009
- Photographer, Shakespeare On The Sound, Rowayton CT.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Co-Teacher, 4UR Ranch, Creede CO.
‘Laurie Klein Workshop’. Seven day, boutique-style workshop with Laurie Klein in the Colorado landscape. Students developed their ability to place models within landscapes for visual storytelling. Focused on narrative and place as cohesive elements.
Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Being Authentic: Finding your Voice in Photography’. Five day workshop with Laurie Klein focusing on finding your visual voice. Included daily photographic assignments, meditative exercises and group critiques.
2017
- Artist Assistant & Model, 4UR Ranch, Creede CO.
‘Laurie Klein Workshop’. Seven day, boutique-style workshop with Laurie Klein in the Colorado landscape. Students developed their ability to place models within landscapes for visual storytelling. Focused on narrative and place as cohesive elements.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Through a Glass Darkly II: Imagination, Fantasy, Reality.’ Five day workshop with Laurie Klein focusing on storytelling through imagery and drawing inspiration from the environment. Included daily photographic assignments, meditative exercises and group critiques.
2014-17
- Supplemental Instructor, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury CT.
Teach Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra, and Elementary Algebra transitional courses. Weekly or bi-weekly classes including small lectures, book work, computer work and graded quizzes.
2012-17
- Educational Assistant/Math Tutor, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury CT.
Tutor students of diverse ages and educational backgrounds in Elementary Algebra through Calculus III, as well as proctor quizzes/exams.
2016
- Artist Assistant & Model, Maine Media Workshops, Rockport ME.
Laurie Klein’s ‘Photographing the Female Form with Digital Infrared’.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
Laurie Klein’s ‘Through a Glass Darkly’. Students focused on finding their visual voice and creating a story within an image and body of work. Led instruction on natural posing and establishing a relationship with your model.
- Artist Assistant & Model, Laurie Klein’s ‘Female Form’ Fire Island NY.
2015-16
- Teaching Assistant, Wilton High School, Wilton CT.
‘Photography I’ & ‘Advanced Photography’. Students learn darkroom and digital process, pinhole, sun prints as well as how to work with clients or models on commercial and bridal shoots. Focus on content, composition and technical elements and developing artistic expression. Students learn how to tell a story within a body of work and culminate in a group show.
2015
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
Laurie Klein’s five day workshop, ‘Journey into Dream Land’.
- Co-Teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Express Yourself With Your Camera’. 3 day photo workshop with Laurie Klein for 13-17 year olds. Included daily hands-on projects, nature walks, and group discussions.
- Co-Teacher & Model, Arista Studios, Pine Brook NJ. ‘Photographing the Female Form’. 1 day workshop with Laurie Klein. Led instruction on natural posing, establishing a relationship with your model, and makeup for photography.
- Co-Teacher & Model, Unique Photo, Fairfield NJ. ‘Photographing the Female Form’. 1 day workshop with Laurie Klein. Led instruction on natural posing, establishing a relationship with your model, and makeup for photography at the New Jersey Camera Show & Convention.
2014
- Co-teacher, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Window to the Soul’ five day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2013
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘The Emotive Portrait’ five day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2012
- Instructor, Change Homeschool Cooperative, Brookfield CT.
10 week ‘Introduction to Photography’ course for home-school high school students. Created course content, lectures and assignments covering technical and artistic components of photography. Generated discussions on art and image making and led group critiques. Students left with an understanding of shutter speed, aperture, composition and content; course culminated with mini exhibit.
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Bodies in Landscape’. 5 day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2010-12
- Co-mentor, Laurie Klein Photography, Brookfield CT.
Co-mentored high school juniors and seniors over the course of semester. Weekly assignments, group discussions, and critiques leading to a final body of work. Students learned how to prepare for a exhibit including matting, framing and hanging their images, culminating with a public exhibition.
2011
- Artist Assistant & Model, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ.
‘Bodies in Water: the Ultimate Metaphor’. 5 day workshop with Laurie Klein.
2009
- Visiting Artist Assistant, Wooster School, Danbury CT.
Assisted Laurie Klein in hand-coloring photographic demos and assisted students in camera function and composition.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2019 Break a Leg: Performance-based & Constructed Imagery - sUgAR Gallery at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR.
Rebecca Drolen, Juror, in conjunction with Photo Emphasis
Self-Portrait - PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury VT.
Aline Smithson, Juror
2018 Rising Tide | 12 Women Artists - Peters Projects, Santa Fe NM.
Mark Del Vecchio, Curator
Come High Noon - Solo Exhibition - Commonwealth Gallery, Elkhorn NE.
Red Light - Lonsdale Gallery, Toronto ON, Canada
Gallery Staff, Jurors. (Part of the 2018 Scotiabank CONTACT Photo Festival) 18th Annual Student Exhibition - (Second Place) Gallery of Art and Design, Elkhorn NE. Gallery and faculty staff, Jurors
2017
- Spirit of Flight - The Museum of Flight, Seattle WA. Museum staff, Jurors
2016
- Postage Required: A Mail-Art Exhibition - Vermont Center of Photography, Brattleboro VT.
- Out of the Blue: Explorations in Cyanotype - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Jesseca Ferguson, Juror
- Portraits and Portrayals - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Michelle Rogers Pritzl, Juror
- Makers Moxie: The Impact of the Craft School Experience - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Lindsay Ketterer Gates, Nick DeFord, Ellie Richards, Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2015
- Joy of Art: 6th Annual Juried Photography Competition - (Committee Award) Hospital of Special Care, New Britain CT. Jerry Margolis, Brian Ambrose, Jurors
- Connections XVII - Watchung Arts Center, Watchung NJ. Ray Yaros, Curator
- Love of the Delaware River Valley - Sally D. Fransisco Gallery at the Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Kevin Bond, Jo Anna Hickman, Brienne Rosner, Max Seinfeld, Jurors
- Images 2015 - Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford CT. Kat Kiernan, Jason Landry, Frank Noelker, Jurors
- 2D Winter Exhibition - MAC650 Gallery, Middletown CT. (Second Place Winner) Sandbox Arts, Jurors
- Elemental - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Kate Jordahl, Juror
2014
- 4th Members Exhibition - PhotoSynthesis Gallery, Manchester CT. Chris Huestis, Curator
2013
- Sleepwalking with Ghosts - Solo Exhibition. Atticus Bookstore + Cafe, New Haven CT.
- Actuators in Photography - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley School of Craft, Layton NJ. Tillman Crane, Andy Schmitt, Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2012
- Fine Arts + Crafts Show - Pop Up Art Productions, Bethel CT. Michael Seri, Juror
- Whispers - Solo Exhibition. Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Arts & Molten Java Gallery, Bethel CT. HVCA panel, Jurors
- Pop Up Art Bethel Fine Arts Show - Pop Up Art Productions, Bethel CT. Michael Seri, Juror
- The Mentor’s Way - Sally D. Francisco Gallery, Peters Valley Craft Center, Layton NJ. Laurie Klein & Brienne Rosner, Jurors
2011
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Chris Durante, Juror
- 34th Annual Juried Group Exhibition - Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield CT. Cynthia Reeves, Juror
2010
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Vincent Baldassano, Juror
- Wakeful Dreamers - Solo Exhibition. Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Art & Danbury City Hall, Danbury CT. HVCA panel, Jurors
- 30th Annual Juried Group Photo Exhibition - Betty Barker Gallery & the Carriage Barn Arts Center, New Canaan CT. Kristen Lubben, Juror
- Artsy Girls Member's Show - Pierce-Ball Gallery, Stamford CT. Elizabeth Ball, Juror
2009
- Juried Members' Exhibition - Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury CT. Abe Echevarria, Juror
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2017-19
The Knot ‘Best of Weddings’ Award (Makeup Artist)
2018 18th Annual Student Art Exhibition - Second Place for photograph ‘Untitled Self Portrait’. Gallery of Art and Design, Elkhorn NE
2015
Joy of Art - Committee Award for photograph ‘Deborah’ Hospital for Special Care, New Britain CT
2014
Allure Magazine - Top 15 Beauty Bloggers in the United States
Sandbox Arts - Second Place awarded for photograph ‘Deborah’ MAC 650 Gallery, Middletown CT
PUBLICATIONS
2019 The Magazine: Artists’ Issue - Featured Artist. Feb/March 2019 Issue
One of Twelve Selected Artists living and working in New Mexico.
2018 Self Portrait Magazine: - Artist Interview
www.selfportraitmag.com
2018
She Shoots Film: Issue 2 ‘Mother’ - Featured Artist
Nikonos Project - Artist Interview, www.nikonosproject.com
2017
Ours Magazine: ‘Anything But Digital’ - Featured Artist. www.oursphotomag.com
Dazed Magazine ‘Smart Girls Club’ - Spring/Sumer 2017 Issu. Makeup Assistant, Key: Allie Smith.
2016
Macrophotography: An Exploration of the Natural World, Dennis Quinn, Amherst Media Publishing. Project advisor, editor and post production.
Infrared Photography - Artistic Techniques for Digital Photographers, Laurie Klein & Kyle Klein, Amherst Media Publishing. Guest writer and photography makeup consultant.
2015
Photographer’s Forum Magazine, Best of Photography 2015, Finalist.
2014
Photographing the Female Form with Digital Infrared, Laurie Klein, Amherst Media Publishing. Guest consultant and cover model.
2012
Nikon & Photographer’s Forum Magazine, Best of College & High School Photography 2015, Finalist.
