EDUCATION 
MFA –  (Painting & Drawing) – The School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL., 1996
BFA –  (Art & Architecture) – University of Illinois, Chicago, IL.,1987
CAE –  (Certificate of Art Education) – The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL., 1997
 
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2026  UWS Art Gallery – Chicago, IL  (Tentative Date) 

2025 The Center on Halsted, Chicago (Oct. 5th- Dec. 28th)

2024   Chasing Visions Through Hyperspace, The Epiphany Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL 
2015    Graphite Hall – Cornelia Arts Building, Chicago IL
2012    Mind Energy, State Street Gallery, Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
2011     Micro-Rave, The Belmont Reside, Chicago, IL
2009   Playgrounds, Eyeporium Gallery, Chicago, IL
2007   Journey Into The Realm, Michigan Avenue Galleries, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL
2006   Biomorphic Rhythms Johnsonese Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Suzanne Randolph Fine Arts Acquisitions, NY. NY, 20 North Clark St. Chicago, IL
1995    Contemporary Art Center of Arlington Heights, IL
 
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024   Policy of Truth, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2011     Art Chicago, Chicago Sculpture International, Chicago, IL
            Line Dancing: A Drawing Show, Gallery 4502, Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Evanston IL
            Faculty Exhibit, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
2010    Annual Biennial Exhibition, Evanston Art Center, Evanston IL
2009   Benefit for The Ed Paschke Foundation, Judy Saslow Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Faculty Exhibition, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
            Evanston Art Center Benefit, Evanston, IL
2008   Faculty Exhibition, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
            Evanston Art Center Benefit, Evanston Art Center, IL
            Caffeine 2, Peter Jones Gallery, Chicago, IL
2007   Obsession Explosion, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
            Crazy 8, Peter Jones, Chicago IL
            Ox-Bow Winter Benefit, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, IL
            Barewalls, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, IL
2006   Small Print Show, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, Chicago, IL
            Johnsonese Holiday Group Show, Johnsonese Gallery Chicago, IL
            Viridian 17th National Juried Exhibition, Curated by Robert Rosenblum, New York, NY
            18th Evanston Vicinity Biennial, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
            ARTFUTURA Transformations, 2nd Place, James Rondeau, Rehabilitation Center, Chicago, IL
            Art Against Aids, Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL
            Viridian Gallery, “Areality” Exhibition, New York, NY
            Works on Paper, Las Manos Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Art Against Aids, Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL
            Teddy Troops Invasion, Hand Painted Toy Exhibit, Rotofugi, 1953 W. Chicago Ave Chicago, IL
            Flotilla, Peter Jones Gallery, Chicago, IL
2005   Bare Walls, the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, IL
            Chicago Art Open, Chicago, IL
            Urban Landscapes, Mars Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Around The Coyote Arts Festival Chicago, IL
            Painthangertiledot, Peter Jones Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Art Kudos National Juried Online Show, www.artkudos.com, IL
            St Charles Art & Music Festival, Norris Center, St. Charles, IL
            The Lights Are Bright on Broadway, Auction Benefit, The Broadway Youth Center, Chicago, IL
            Project30 Juried Online Bimonthly April/May Exhibition, www.projek30.com, IL
2004   Art at War-The Artist’s Voice, Aldo Castillo Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000   Vision 2000”, ORT Technical Institute CWCA, Chicago Windy City Artists, Chicago, IL
1999    Multi-Perspectives 6, An Art Place, Chicago, IL
1998    Multi-Perspectives 5, An Art Place, Chicago, IL
             2nd Annual National Small Works Exhibition, An Art Place, Chicago, IL
            1968 Now?, Gallery 2, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, IL
            NSC/SAIC Art Appreciation Program Exhibit”, Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
1996    Program Award Exhibition, Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
1995    Program Award Exhibition s 1 & 2   (spring & fall), Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
1994    Lighten Up, Contemporary Art Center of Arlington Heights, IL
            ARC Regional Show, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
            Personal Visions 2, Group, An Art Place, Chicago, IL
            Open Walls, Contemporary Art Center of Arlington, Arlington Heights, IL
            Ancient Influences, Group, North Lakeside Cultural Center, Chicago, IL
            10,000 Plus, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
 
GRANTS & AWARDS
2022    DECASE Individual Artsit Program Grant, Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
2020    3Arts Assistance Grant, Chicago, IL
2018    Ingenuity Grant, Creative Schools Fund, Chicago, IL
2011     CAAP Grant, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
2009   CAAP Grant, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
            New American Paintings, Open Studio Press, MA
            Finalist, MyArtspace.com New York, New York Competition
2006   Oxbow Residency, fall, Saugatuck, Michigan & The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, IL
            CAAP Grant, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
            Artfutura, 2nd Place, Curator & Juror, James Rondeau, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, IL
1996    NSC/SAIC Program Award, fall, Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
1995    Two NSC/SAIC Program Awards, Spring & Fall, Nippon Steel, Chicago, IL
1994    First Place – “Lighten Up”, Contemporary Art Center, Arlington Heights, IL
 
PUBLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
2025   New American Paintings, Legacy Issue,  Open Studio Press, Boston, MA
2011     New American Paintings #95, Open Studio Press, Boston, MA
2009    New American Paintings, (15 Years), The Open Studio Press, Boston, MA
2007  New American Paintings #71, (Juried) Anniversary Edition, The Open Studio Press, Boston, MA
2008   Online Interview with Brian Sherwin, My Art Space,  www.MyArtspace.com
2007   New American Paintings, Juried, Exhibition in Print, The Open Studio Press, Boston, MA
            Chicago Sun- Times, Arts, August 17th
                Oxbow Course Catalog, Front Cover Design, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
2006   Dot Dot Dash, Designer Toys & Action Art Figures Publication Book, Die Gestalten Verlag, Berlin Germany
            Interview, Amy Wooten, Windy City Times, Chicago, IL
            NY Arts/Art Fairs International Vol. 11 New York Arts Annual Catalog, NY
 
ART TEACHING & MENTORING
Martha M. Ruggles Elementary School, (CPS) 7831 S. Prairie Ave. Chicago, IL – Art Instructor of K-8th Grade Art. (2017- 2020) Art Instructor to K-8th Grade. 
Project Onward – Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL – Mentor for artists with disabilities. Assisted artists with mental and physical disabilities. Aided artists with materials, techniques, & concepts. Assisted with exhibition installation. (2016-2017)
Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL – Teacher of Adult art Classes & Youth Fine Arts Programs. (2006-2013)
Mather High School, Evanston, IL. Family Focus Grant recipient – aimed to inspire & mentor self-esteem in disadvantaged youths. Taught Photography, Sculpture, Collage, Installed public student exhibition (2006-2013).
Around The Coyote Organization, Chicago, IL – Muralist – (Grades 9-10) Taught mural making, journaling, history. Coordinated design & execution. (2009)
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, in conjunction with The Chicago Park District – Teacher (Intergenerational) Taught linoleum & relief printmaking. Conducted critiques & group show installation. (1998)
Leslie Lewis Elementary School, (CPS) Chicago, IL – FT Art Instructor, Taught 1000 (Grades K-8) students per week. Launched community exhibition sponsored by “United Way” & Harris Bank. Promoted student advancement through city and statewide scholarship programs. Managed an $8000.00 yearly budget. (1997- 2005)
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL – Art Instructor/Curriculum Coordinator – (Adult – Grades 4-6) Designed & Facilitated mixed-media & professional Development around museum collection. (1996-1997)
Gallery 37, Chicago IL- Mural Assistant – (Grades 9-12) Taught, technical issues. Implemented Life Drawing demos. Lead field trips. Expanded student understanding of materials, concepts & formal issues. (1997)
Randolph Street Gallery – (Internship) – Assistant to the Education Director – Liaison to Outreach. Documented student art, music, dance performances. Installed student art in public gallery. (1996-97)
 
VOLUNTEER WORK 
Kabbalah Center International – Chicago, IL –Clerk – Conducted sales. Worked with public during social and education events. Registered students. Stocked inventory. Implemented Word, Excel, administrative duties. (2009-2011)
Center on Halsted Chicago, IL- Volunteer Art Instructor (Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders) Taught art to SAGE members with learning and physical disabilities. Assisted incoming intern teachers with classroom programs. (2010-2011)
AGLO Chicago, IL – Social Organizer & Board Member – Trained volunteers. Coordinated staff & food preparation for parties, social events for 250 members. Promoted, sold tickets. Participated in board meetings. Disc Jockey for parties. (2006-2008