Education
2008-2011/2020-2022 - BA - Liberal Studies - Studio Art and Apparel and Merchandising - University of Kentucky
2023-Present- MFA Candidate - Fine Art - University of Louisville
Employment Experience:
Recent Teaching:
• GTA: Instructor on Record: Introduction to Fibers and Mixed Media: University of Louisville, Fall 2025
• GTA Instructor on Record: Foundations in 3D: University of Louisville, Spring 2025
• GTA Instructor on Record: Introduction to Fibers and Mixed Media: University of Louisville, Fall 2024
• Art Instructor: Dreams with Wings Summer 2025-Present
• Teaching Assistant: Arts Program at The Backside Learning Center Fall 2023-Spring 2025
• Substitute Teacher: PreK-4th grade: Francis Parker School, Goshen, KY Fall 2022-Fall 2023
2017-2021
• Storyteller Studio: Design Studio with Own Product line, and Production and Development for other Brands (i.e. The Elder Statesman, A. St. Clair, Liz and Roo, Savant, and Garden and Gun), Louisville, KY
2019-2021
• Wicked Sheets: Production Manager and Designer, Louisville, KY
2013-2016 (Contract Artist 2016-2023)
• The Elder Statesman: Production Manager, Designer, Los Angeles, CA
2009-2013
• The Lexington Fashion Collaborative: (Arts Organization advocating for young and emerging fashion artists) Co-Chairman and Events Coordinator, Lexington, KY
Exhibitions
2025
Reply All (Curated by Drew Scanlon) MFA Building Residence Exhibition
Please Stand By…(Curated by Rachel Singel) Corridor Gallery at The Arts Academy, Federation University Australia Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Meeting (Group Exhibition Curated by Nathan Smith and Jessica Oberdick) Shaker Village Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY
Paired Influence, Hite Institute of Art and Design, 2nd Year MFA Candidate Show, Louisville, KY
2024
Mothering Me (Curated by Marcia Holloway Ross), Carnegie Cultural Arts Center, New Albany, IN
Beyond the Elements (Curated by Elite Waller), Hite Institute of Art and Design, MFA Building, Louisville, KY
International Women Exhibition (Curated by Mercedes Harn), Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY
Material Obsession (Curated by Casey Dressell), KMAC Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY
2023
Recent Relicts, Hite Institute of Art and Design, MFA Building, Louisville, KY
Open Studio Louisville (Juried Exhibition). Cressman Center, Louisville, KY
Future of Fashion Exhibition, Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY (Exhibitor and Curator)
2021
Interwoven (Curated by Soreyda Benefit-Begley) Pam Miller Downtown Art Gallery, Lexington, KY
2011
The Neighborhood Series 2011, University of Kentucky Art Gallery, Lexington, KY
2010
Lexington Fashion Collaborative, The Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY
The Neighborhood Series 2010, Land of Tomorrow, Lexington, KY
Runway Presentations
2024
Eco Sense, Berea College, Berea, KY
2022
Future of Fashion 2022, Thoroughbred Center, Lexington, KY
2021
Derby International Runway, Today’s Woman Magazine, 4th Street Live, Louisville, KY
2018
KMAC Couture, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY
2014
RAW Artists, Costa Mesa, CA
2013
RAW Artists, Cincinnati, OH
Emerging Designer Showcase, Nashville Fashion Week, Nashville, TN
Future of Fashion 5, Lyric Theatre, Lexington, KY
Mayfest, Carnegie Center, Lexington, KY
2012
Future of Fashion 4, Black Box Theatre, Lexington, KY
2011
Future of Fashion 3, Carnegie Center, Lexington, KY
Baux Arts Ball, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2010
Future of Fashion 2, Buster’s, Lexington, KY
Baux Arts Ball, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2009
Future of Fashion, Buster’s, Lexington, KY
Boomslang Carnival, University of Kentucky, WRFL Music Festival, Lexington, KY
Designer Showcase, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Artist Talks
2025
Catalogs in Cyan an Ode to Their Keepers, Art Dedication Ceremony, Bridwell Library, Louisville, KY
2024
Women’s Equality Day, Central High School, Louisville, KY
2023
Graduate Student Introductions, University of Louisville, KY
2022
Sustainability Design Competition, Future of Fashion, Thoroughbred Center, Lexington, KY
2015
The Neighborhood Series 2015, Closing Reception, Lyric Theatre, Lexington, KY
Published Work and Press Links
2023
Tusculum Review Volume 19, “Mating Calls of a Spector” by Kelly Gray, Illustration work published for Chapbook and Journal
https://ttr.tusculum.edu/gifts/
2022
Today’s Woman, September Issue, Cover Image
https://www.todayswomannow.com/todays-woman-september-2022-issue/
Sophisticated Living “Hemp Hemp Horaay” By Bridget Williams
https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slx_s-o_2022-new? fr=sZDNhOTUxOTg1MzE
2021
Printed Zine, Edition One, Louisville, KY
https://library.louisville.edu/zines/Printed-Zine
2019
Forbes.com “Exquisite Hemp” by Janet Burns
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2019/11/27/exquisite-hempdesign-challenge-envisions-fashions-sustainable-future/?sh=36cb1811791a
2018
Architectural Digest “Bohemian Rhapsody” Cover 2 and Pg. 74, December 2018 Quilt for the Elder Statesman and Nikoli Haas
https://archive.architecturaldigest.com/issue/20181201/print
2011
Sophisticated Living “Well Suited” by Bridget Williams
https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/jul-aug2011_ebce72928eff25/s/10622378
Kentucky Life, KET on PBS, Minute 18:20, Lexington Fashion Collaborative Interview
https://www.pbs.org/video/kentucky-life-daves-first-derby/
Curation
2023
Future of Fashion Exhibition, Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY
Workshops and Camps
2025
• Community Dye Pot Event, Louisville Tool Library
• Frazier History Museum, Two Sessions, Elementary School Summer Camp
2023
Sew Fab Fashion Camp, Lead Instructor, Hosted by Francis Parker Middle School, One weeklong camp for Middle School Students, Goshen, KY
Beechmont Community Center, One session weaving workshop with community members, Louisville, KY
2013
Fashion and Sewing Camp, Hosted by Carnegie Center, Three week long camp for Middle School students, Lexington, KY
2012
Full Circle Camp for Girls, Guest Artist and fashion focused classes, One week long camp for Middle School girls, Lexington Traditional Magnet, Lexington, KY
Mentorship
2021-2025
KMAC Couture Mentorship Program for High Schoolers, Mentor 3-4 students for the duration of the KMAC Couture season, Feb-May, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Louisville, KY
2013
Hosted Intern, Bryan Station High school student, Summer Internship for my design studio, Lexington, KY
2012
Hosted Intern, home school student, worked on portfolio together for her Parson’s application, Summer Internship for design studio, Lexington, KY
2011
Hosted Intern, Eastern Kentucky University student, Lexington Fashion Collaborative Summer Internship, Lexington, KY
Markets and Trunk Shows
2023
Crafted Social Summer Market, West Sixth Brewery, Louisville, KY
2022
Crafted Social Holiday Market, West Sixth Brewery, Lexington, KY
2021
Made Market, Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville, KY
Crafted Social Holiday Market, West Sixth Brewery, Lexington, KY
2019
Crafted Social Summer Market, West Sixth Farm, Frankfort, KY
Garden and Gun Field Shop Trunk Show, Charleston, SC
American Field Market, Keenland, Lexington, KY
Makers Mark Craft Market, Loretto, KY
2018
American Field Market, Brooklyn, NY
Tonle Trunk Show, San Francisco, CA
New York NOW, Manhattan, NY
KMAC Pop Up Shop, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY
Frazier History Museum Holiday Pop Up shop, Coordinator and Curator of multi maker gift shop, Louisville, KY
2017
Frazier History Museum Derby Pop Up Shop, Coordinator and Curator of multi maker gift shop, Louisville, KY
2013
Lexington Fashion Collaborative’s Fashion Night Out Pop Up, Manchester Music Hall, Lexington, KY
Penny Royale Lingerie Valentine’s Trunk Show, Street Scene Vintage, Lexington, KY
2012
Penny Royale Lingerie Valentine’s Trunk Show Street Scene Vintage, Lexington, KY
Awards
2024-2025
Student Champion Awarded by the University of Louisville
2023-2026
Hite Institute of Art and Design Graduate Scholarship