Education

2011                       MFA, Studio Fibers, College of Visual Art and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

1982                      BA, Child Development, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

                              BA, Latin American Area Studies, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Teaching Experience

2016-2020             Adult and Children’s Art Instructor, Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS

2010-2012              Adjunct Faculty, Surface Design, The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX

2008-2010            Teaching Fellow, Introduction to Fibers, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

2001-2006             Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-K4 Teacher, Immaculate Conception School, Denton, TX

Solo Exhibitions

2019 “Comforts of Color,” Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS

“Comforts of Color,” CAFB Club Gallery, Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, MS

 Group Exhibitions

2022 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts Artists’ Showcase,”

The Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS

2021 “Women of Appalachia Project: Fine Arts Exhibition 2021,” The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH

“Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts Artists’ Showcase,”

Gum Tree Art Museum, Tupelo, MS

“MSC of NMWA Invitational Exhibition: Everyday Exaltations,” Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs, MS

“Chroma,” The Fine Line Creative Arts Center, Kavanagh Gallery, St. Charles, IL

2020 “Art Appalachia: 2020,” Floyd Center for the Arts, Floyd, VA

“Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts Artists’ Showcase,”

Mary C. O’Keeefe Cultural Arts Center, Ocean Springs, MS

“Threads: A Survey of Fiber Art,” Mississippi University for Women Art Gallery, Columbus, MS

2019 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts Artists’ Showcase,”

Hattiesburg Cultural Center, Hattiesburg, MS

2018 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts Artists’ Showcase,”

Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS

“Textiles and Ceramics,” Meridian Community College Miller Art Gallery, Meridian, MS

2017                       "Smoky Mountain Quilt Show & Competition," Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN

“Old Man River Quilt Fest,” Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, MS

2014                        "Materials: Hard & Soft,” Center For The Visual Arts, Meadows Gallery, Denton, TX

                                Juror: Judy Gordon

2013                        “The Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition 2013,” The Wichita Center For The Arts Gallery, Wichita, KS

                                Juror: Harlan Butt

 2012                       “Plastic Fantastic,” Deborah Colton Gallery, Houston, TX

                                 Curator: Catherine Anspon

 2011                         “Voertman’s Annual Exhibition,” University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX

                                  Juror: Peter Doroshenko

                                  “Current,” Eagle Exhibition Hall, Environmental Education, Science & Technology Bldg.,

                                  University of North Texas, Denton, TX

2010                          "Drawing on the Ethereal," University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX

                                  Juror: Victoria De Cuir

Collections

2021 University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

2018 Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS

Awards/Grants

2019 -“Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts

Artists’ Showcase,” Hattiesburg Cultural Center, Hattiesburg, MS, Judge’s Favorite Award

Judge: Kate Cherry

-Mississippi Arts Commission Mini Grant Recipient

-”Smoky Mountain Quilters of TN 2019 Quilt Show & Competition",” Knoxville, TN

2018 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts

Artists’ Showcase,” Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS, Purchase Award,

Judge: John Marshall

2017 “Old Man River Quilt Fest,” Vicksburg, MS

2009                       “The Visual Language of North Texas: Emerging Artists from North Texas Colleges and Universities,”

The Center of Visual Arts, Denton, TX

                                 Juror: Marty Walker, Owner, Marty Walker Gallery, Dallas, TX

Publications: Artwork Appearing in Articles

2011                          Breeding, Lucinda. “A Stitch In Time Saves The Earth.” Denton Record-Chronicle; Denton Time,

                                  21 Apr. 2011: 3-4.

 Publications: Artwork Appearing on Promotional Materials

2014                         “Quilt Celebration 2014,” Cover art for Quilter’s Guild of Dallas Quilt Show Program, Dallas, TX

 Publications: Listings

2024 “Circles, Squares and Triangles 2024,” Exhibiziones Exhibitions

2011                          “CVAD MFA Exhibition,” College of Visual Arts and Design, UNT Galleries, Spring Calendar 2011.

 Residency

2013, 2012              Raymer Society for the Arts, Artist in Residency, Red Barn Studio, Lindsborg, KS