Education

Nazareth University, Rochester, NY, 14618 Anticipated 2026

MS, Art Education, Initial Certification

Nazareth University, Rochester, NY, 14618         May 2024

BS, Science in Studio Art

Genesee Community College, Batavia NY, 14020         May 2022

AS, of Science in Fine Arts 

Art Experience

Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Art Gallery Graduate Assistant. August 2024-Present

  • Arranged and hung artwork in galleries

  • Adjusted lighting to compliment artworks within the galleries

  • Assisted setting up the gallery with refreshments and decor for receptions

Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Student Show Coordinator Jan. 2024-May 2024  

  • Creating video tutorials for students to understand how to sign up for the student art show

  • Presenting information to students on information needed for the student art show

  • Designing a layout for the artworks to be displayed in the gallery

  • Hanging artworks and placing labels accurately underneath artworks 

Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Writing Mentor Sept. 2023-Dec. 2023

  • Supporting students in the AED Foundations course

  • Reviewing and giving feedback to students on their excerpt commentary unit papers 

Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | Art Gallery Attendant Sept. 2022-Present

  • Communicating with guests and recording their information if purchasing artwork 

  • Inspecting artwork every shift for damage and making sure that the gallery is kept clean

  • Turning projector on and off for any animation pieces

Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY | Fine Arts Work Study Sept. 2022-May 2022

  • Supervised and managed the art studio for drawing and painting

  • Framed and handed artwork for student exhibitions

  • Assisted setting up the gallery with refreshments and decor for receptions

Curatorial Work

May 2025 Who Am I? Who I Am, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

April 2025 Student Art Show, Arts Center Gallery & Colacino Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

January 2025 Centennial: Nazareth University Alumni Exhibition, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

October 2024 The Greater Good: Social Design Invitational, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

October 2024 Mary Begley: Naturalistic Intentions, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

May 2024 Down the Drain, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

May 2024 Student Art Show, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

February 2024 Shared Spaces, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

February 2024 Re:Mix, Colacino Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

April 2023 Student Art Show, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

April 2022 Comparative Proportions: A study of manga vs. Realistic body proportions,, Center for the Arts Foyer, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

April 2022 Illusion, Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

March 2022 Onward, Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

April 2020 Student Exhibition, Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

Exhibitions

May 2024. Student Art Show, Colacino Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

May 2024 Student Art Show, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

June 2023 Project Peace and Love, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY

May 2023 6x6, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY

April 2023 Student Art Show, Arts Center Gallery, Nazareth College, Rochester NY

April 2022 Comparative Proportions: A study of manga vs. Realistic body proportions,, Center for the Arts Foyer, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

April 2022 Illusion, Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

March 2022 Onward, Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

April 2020 Student Exhibition, Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Art Gallery, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

May 2020 6x6, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, Rochester, NY

Publications

Owens, Howard B. “Photos: Opening of 'Illusions' in Roz Steiner Art Gallery.” The Batavian, 21 April 2022. https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photos-opening-of-illusions-in-roz-steiner-art-gallery/602302

Professional Organizations

Member of the Genesee Valley Council of the Arts. Mt Morris, NY