Education
2010-2014 Virginia Commonwealth University, BFA: Craft and Material Studies, Richmond, V.A.
Workshops
2019 Chrysler Museum of Art, Chris Ahalt, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Lorton Work House Arts Center, Carmen Lozar, Lorton, V.A.
2016 Pittsburgh Glass Center, Sally Prasch, Pittsburgh, P.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Carmen Lozar, Norfolk, V.A.
2010 Toledo Museum of Art, Advanced Hot glass, Toledo, O.H.
2009 Toledo Museum of Art, Intermediate Hot Glass, Toledo, O.H.
Intro to Hot Glass, Toledo, O.H.
2008 Toledo Museum of Art, Introduction to Welding, Toledo. O.H.
Intermediate Digital Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Intermediate Darkroom Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Introduction Darkroom Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Scholarships
2019 Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, Visionary Scholarship Recipient, Norfolk, V.A.
2016 Pittsburgh Glass Center, Scholarship recipient, Pittsburgh, P.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Scholarship recipient, Norfolk, V.A.
Selected Exhibitions
2023 Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2022 Harborfest Poster Featured Artist, 46th Harborfest, Norfolk, V.A.
Champs Trade Show, Exhibiting Artist, Daytona, F.L.
Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2021 Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
Champs Trade Show, Exhibiting Artist, Atlantic City, N.J.
2020 Unknown Outcomes, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2019 Now Arriving Group Show pt. 2 at Norfolk’s International Airport, Norfolk, V.A.
2018 Now Arriving Group Show at Norfolk’s International Airport, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Mad Tea Party Jam Festival, Art Vendor, Artemas, P.A.
Dreamscape Music Festival, Art Vendor, Darlington, M.D.
2016 Belly Timber Tavern, Nightmare on Plum St., Richmond, V.A.
Dismal Swamp, Dismal Swamp Art Show, Chesapeake, V.A.
Create Space, Great Big Yart Sale, Richmond, V.A.
Hardywood Brewery, Big Ed's Craft Market, Richmond, V.A.
Circle Art Space, Solo Show, Richmond, V.A.
Circle Art Space, March Trunk Show and Demonstration, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Fall Studio Sale, Norfolk, V.A.
Dismal Swamp, Dismal Swamp Art Show, Chesapeake, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Solo Show, Vestibule 102, Norfolk V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Summer Studio Sale, Norfolk, V.A
Piedmont Arts Center, Fired Up! Glass Exhibition, Martinsville, V.A.
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, Group exhibition, Vestibule 102, Norfolk, V.A.
Circle Thrift and Art Space, First Friday Art Walk Vendor, Richmond, V.A.
Fractose Intolerant Festival, Craft Vendor, Lindside W.V.
Circle Thrift and Art Space, Pop-up Trunk Show, Richmond, V.A
Virginia Commonwealth University, Senior Spring Show at Richmond, V.A.
2014 Quirk Gallery, Pop-Up Show; Richmond, V.A.
2013 Ellwood Thompson Craft Show, Pop-up Trunk Show, Richmond, V.A.
Artemis Gallery, Garmezy and Friends Glass Show, Richmond, V.A
2010 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Richmond, V.A.
Professional Experience
2023 Barry Art Museum, Packing and Transporting Artworks Across the State, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Mila Wall Preparator Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Light Hotel, Art Handler and Art Storage Preparator, Norfolk, V.A.
Torggler Museum Fine Arts Center, Gallery Preparator and Art Handler, Newport News, V.A.
Sentara Hospital, Art Handler and Installation, Virginia Beach, V.A.
Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper move, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Art Handler for Preston Singletary Show, Norfolk, V.A.
International Flameworking Conference, Attendee, Salem, N.J.
2022 Barry Art Museum, Pack & Transport Waitzer Art Collection from Home to Barry Museum, Norfolk, V.A.
Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper Uninstall and Reinstall, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery Mila Wall Preparator, Norfolk, V.A.
Virginia Cannabis Expo, Demonstrating Glass Artist, Chesapeake, V.A.
In Private Collection Pack/Deliver/Install Glass and Ceramic Sculpture, Virginia Beach, V.A.
2021 Champs Trade Shows, Glass Games competitor “Ride It” category, Atlantic City, N.J.
In Private Collection, Pack/Deliver/Install Animated Wooden Sculpture to Art Museum, Richmond, V.A.
Antiques Road Show, Scenic Preparator and Artifact Handler, Williamsburg, V.A.
Old Dominion University, Install Art Works in Administration Offices, Norfolk, V.A.
In Private Collection, Pack/Deliver/Install Glass Orchids, Virginia Beach, V.A.
2020 Governor’s School for The Arts, Virtual Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Install Suspended Artworks for “Unknown Outcomes”, Norfolk, V.A.
2019 Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper Install, Norfolk, V.A.
2018-Present Barry Art Museum, Gallery Preparator and Art Handler, Norfolk, V.A.
2017-2022 Chrysler Museum or Art’s Glass Studio, Part Time Staff, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Pilchuck Glass School, Night Monitor, Standwood, W.A.
TSS Photo, Photographer’s Assistant, Chesterfield, V.A
2016 Pilchuck Glass School, Night Watch, Stanwood, W.A.
Circle Thrift, Manager, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Studio Assistantship program, Norfolk, V.A.
2015-Present Stone Glass LLC, Founder, Owner, and Operator, Founded in Fremont, Indiana
2014 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Gallery, Curator, Richmond, V.A.
2011-2014 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Thrift Store, Manager, Richmond, V.A.
Permanent Collections and Commissions
2023 30th Anniversary Goblets, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Fantasy Creature Goblets pt.3, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Christmas Spider, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2022 Glass Tall Ship Poster, Fest events’ 46th Harborfest, Norfolk, V.A.
Fantasy Creature Goblets pt.2, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2021 Fantasy Creature Goblets, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Ampoules, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, V.A.
Grasshopper Sculpture, Grasshopper Supply, Detroit, M.I.
2020 Slimer Pendant, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2019 Chappy the Parrot Memorial, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Office Supply Depot, Mermaid and Wood Sculpture, Norfolk, V.A.
2016 Spira Enterprise, Glass Algae Weights, Richmond, V.A.
Old Dominion University, Protein Respiration Tubes, Norfolk, V.A.
2015 Private Collection, Glass Angel Fish, Seattle, W.A.
2014 The Viking Halloween Costume Ball, Drinking Horns, Richmond, V.A.
2013 Independent Artist, Glass Terrarium Spheres, Richmond, V.A.
Independent Jeweler, Heart Pendants, Richmond, V.A.
Teaching Experience
2022 Tulsa Glassblowing School, Guest Artist and Instructor, Tulsa, O.K.
2018- Present Governor’s School for the Arts, Adjunct Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
Sub-Lvl Studios, Private Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
2017- 2022 Chrysler Museum of Art’s Glass Studio, Part Time Staff Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
2016-2017 Studio F, Private Flameworking Lessons, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Old Dominion University, Intro to Glass Blowing Teaching Assistant, Norfolk V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Teaching Assistant, Norfolk, V.A.
2013-Pressent First Fridays' Art Walks, Public Flameworking Demonstrations, Richmond, V.A.
2011 Chrysler Museum of Art, Glass blowing demonstration by Cory Pemberton, Norfolk, V.A.
Volunteering for Non-Profit Organizations
2013-Pressent AmBASSadors, Water and Safety Team, Various Cities, U.S.A.
2011-2014 Books on Wheels, Co-Event coordinator, Richmond, V.A.
2011-2012 Diversity Thrift, Merchandise Handling and Bingo Game Organizer, Richmond, V.A.
Additional Skills
-Photography and Videography
-Metals and Jewelry Smith
-Welding: MIG, TIG, and Stick
-General Woodworking
-Sewing and Costume Design
-Stage Set Design and Construction
-General A.V. Installation and Use
-Screen Printing
-Store Management and Merchandising
2010-2014 Virginia Commonwealth University, BFA: Craft and Material Studies, Richmond, V.A.
Workshops
2019 Chrysler Museum of Art, Chris Ahalt, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Lorton Work House Arts Center, Carmen Lozar, Lorton, V.A.
2016 Pittsburgh Glass Center, Sally Prasch, Pittsburgh, P.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Carmen Lozar, Norfolk, V.A.
2010 Toledo Museum of Art, Advanced Hot glass, Toledo, O.H.
2009 Toledo Museum of Art, Intermediate Hot Glass, Toledo, O.H.
Intro to Hot Glass, Toledo, O.H.
2008 Toledo Museum of Art, Introduction to Welding, Toledo. O.H.
Intermediate Digital Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Intermediate Darkroom Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Introduction Darkroom Photography, Toledo, O.H.
Scholarships
2019 Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, Visionary Scholarship Recipient, Norfolk, V.A.
2016 Pittsburgh Glass Center, Scholarship recipient, Pittsburgh, P.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Scholarship recipient, Norfolk, V.A.
Selected Exhibitions
2023 Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2022 Harborfest Poster Featured Artist, 46th Harborfest, Norfolk, V.A.
Champs Trade Show, Exhibiting Artist, Daytona, F.L.
Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2021 Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
Champs Trade Show, Exhibiting Artist, Atlantic City, N.J.
2020 Unknown Outcomes, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Vegas, Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, N.V.
2019 Now Arriving Group Show pt. 2 at Norfolk’s International Airport, Norfolk, V.A.
2018 Now Arriving Group Show at Norfolk’s International Airport, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Mad Tea Party Jam Festival, Art Vendor, Artemas, P.A.
Dreamscape Music Festival, Art Vendor, Darlington, M.D.
2016 Belly Timber Tavern, Nightmare on Plum St., Richmond, V.A.
Dismal Swamp, Dismal Swamp Art Show, Chesapeake, V.A.
Create Space, Great Big Yart Sale, Richmond, V.A.
Hardywood Brewery, Big Ed's Craft Market, Richmond, V.A.
Circle Art Space, Solo Show, Richmond, V.A.
Circle Art Space, March Trunk Show and Demonstration, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Fall Studio Sale, Norfolk, V.A.
Dismal Swamp, Dismal Swamp Art Show, Chesapeake, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Solo Show, Vestibule 102, Norfolk V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Summer Studio Sale, Norfolk, V.A
Piedmont Arts Center, Fired Up! Glass Exhibition, Martinsville, V.A.
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, Group exhibition, Vestibule 102, Norfolk, V.A.
Circle Thrift and Art Space, First Friday Art Walk Vendor, Richmond, V.A.
Fractose Intolerant Festival, Craft Vendor, Lindside W.V.
Circle Thrift and Art Space, Pop-up Trunk Show, Richmond, V.A
Virginia Commonwealth University, Senior Spring Show at Richmond, V.A.
2014 Quirk Gallery, Pop-Up Show; Richmond, V.A.
2013 Ellwood Thompson Craft Show, Pop-up Trunk Show, Richmond, V.A.
Artemis Gallery, Garmezy and Friends Glass Show, Richmond, V.A
2010 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Richmond, V.A.
Professional Experience
2023 Barry Art Museum, Packing and Transporting Artworks Across the State, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Mila Wall Preparator Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Light Hotel, Art Handler and Art Storage Preparator, Norfolk, V.A.
Torggler Museum Fine Arts Center, Gallery Preparator and Art Handler, Newport News, V.A.
Sentara Hospital, Art Handler and Installation, Virginia Beach, V.A.
Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper move, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Art Handler for Preston Singletary Show, Norfolk, V.A.
International Flameworking Conference, Attendee, Salem, N.J.
2022 Barry Art Museum, Pack & Transport Waitzer Art Collection from Home to Barry Museum, Norfolk, V.A.
Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper Uninstall and Reinstall, Norfolk, V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery Mila Wall Preparator, Norfolk, V.A.
Virginia Cannabis Expo, Demonstrating Glass Artist, Chesapeake, V.A.
In Private Collection Pack/Deliver/Install Glass and Ceramic Sculpture, Virginia Beach, V.A.
2021 Champs Trade Shows, Glass Games competitor “Ride It” category, Atlantic City, N.J.
In Private Collection, Pack/Deliver/Install Animated Wooden Sculpture to Art Museum, Richmond, V.A.
Antiques Road Show, Scenic Preparator and Artifact Handler, Williamsburg, V.A.
Old Dominion University, Install Art Works in Administration Offices, Norfolk, V.A.
In Private Collection, Pack/Deliver/Install Glass Orchids, Virginia Beach, V.A.
2020 Governor’s School for The Arts, Virtual Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Install Suspended Artworks for “Unknown Outcomes”, Norfolk, V.A.
2019 Governor’s School for The Arts, Neon Wallpaper Install, Norfolk, V.A.
2018-Present Barry Art Museum, Gallery Preparator and Art Handler, Norfolk, V.A.
2017-2022 Chrysler Museum or Art’s Glass Studio, Part Time Staff, Norfolk, V.A.
2017 Pilchuck Glass School, Night Monitor, Standwood, W.A.
TSS Photo, Photographer’s Assistant, Chesterfield, V.A
2016 Pilchuck Glass School, Night Watch, Stanwood, W.A.
Circle Thrift, Manager, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Chrysler Museum of Art, Studio Assistantship program, Norfolk, V.A.
2015-Present Stone Glass LLC, Founder, Owner, and Operator, Founded in Fremont, Indiana
2014 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Gallery, Curator, Richmond, V.A.
2011-2014 Books, Bikes, and Beyond Thrift Store, Manager, Richmond, V.A.
Permanent Collections and Commissions
2023 30th Anniversary Goblets, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Fantasy Creature Goblets pt.3, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Christmas Spider, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2022 Glass Tall Ship Poster, Fest events’ 46th Harborfest, Norfolk, V.A.
Fantasy Creature Goblets pt.2, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2021 Fantasy Creature Goblets, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Glass Ampoules, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, V.A.
Grasshopper Sculpture, Grasshopper Supply, Detroit, M.I.
2020 Slimer Pendant, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
2019 Chappy the Parrot Memorial, Private Collection, Norfolk, V.A.
Office Supply Depot, Mermaid and Wood Sculpture, Norfolk, V.A.
2016 Spira Enterprise, Glass Algae Weights, Richmond, V.A.
Old Dominion University, Protein Respiration Tubes, Norfolk, V.A.
2015 Private Collection, Glass Angel Fish, Seattle, W.A.
2014 The Viking Halloween Costume Ball, Drinking Horns, Richmond, V.A.
2013 Independent Artist, Glass Terrarium Spheres, Richmond, V.A.
Independent Jeweler, Heart Pendants, Richmond, V.A.
Teaching Experience
2022 Tulsa Glassblowing School, Guest Artist and Instructor, Tulsa, O.K.
2018- Present Governor’s School for the Arts, Adjunct Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
Sub-Lvl Studios, Private Art Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
2017- 2022 Chrysler Museum of Art’s Glass Studio, Part Time Staff Instructor, Norfolk, V.A.
2016-2017 Studio F, Private Flameworking Lessons, Richmond, V.A.
2015 Old Dominion University, Intro to Glass Blowing Teaching Assistant, Norfolk V.A.
Chrysler Museum of Art, Teaching Assistant, Norfolk, V.A.
2013-Pressent First Fridays' Art Walks, Public Flameworking Demonstrations, Richmond, V.A.
2011 Chrysler Museum of Art, Glass blowing demonstration by Cory Pemberton, Norfolk, V.A.
Volunteering for Non-Profit Organizations
2013-Pressent AmBASSadors, Water and Safety Team, Various Cities, U.S.A.
2011-2014 Books on Wheels, Co-Event coordinator, Richmond, V.A.
2011-2012 Diversity Thrift, Merchandise Handling and Bingo Game Organizer, Richmond, V.A.
Additional Skills
-Photography and Videography
-Metals and Jewelry Smith
-Welding: MIG, TIG, and Stick
-General Woodworking
-Sewing and Costume Design
-Stage Set Design and Construction
-General A.V. Installation and Use
-Screen Printing
-Store Management and Merchandising
