EDUCATION 

 

2016-20

- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree, Concentration Photography.  School of Art + Design, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. Graduated Summa  Cum Laude.

 

-Minor in Marketing. Cole’s College of Business, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.

 

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

2020

-Shadow and Light, Black Box Gallery, OR. 

 

- Body Building: The Art of the Human Figure, Indianapolis Art Center, IN. 

 

-5th Annual Artist’s Choice Online Juried Art Exhibition, Fusion Art, Online. 

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-Member’s Choice 2020 Exhibition, Atlanta Photography Group, GA.

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- 37th Annual Visions Exhibition, Kennesaw State University Visions Art Society, GA. 

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- Spring Capstone Virtual Exhibition, Kennesaw State University, GA.

 

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2019

- College Juried Exhibition, The Art Place, Marietta, GA. 

 

- 3rd Annual Black and White Competition, Fusion Art, Online. 

 

- Blue Ridge Annual Juried Exhibition, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Center, GA. 

 

 

HONORS/AWARDS

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- Summa Cum Laude, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2020.

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- 3rd Place, Kennesaw State University Visions Art Society, Kennesaw, GA. 2020.

 

- HOPE Scholarship, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2017-20.

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- School of Art and Design Scholarship (Merit Based), College of the Arts, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. 2018.

 

PUBLICATIONS

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2020

- Richmond, Lauren. KSU Dance Senior Rehearses Renowned Dance Company, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. (31, March 2020) https://arts.kennesaw.edu/dance/about/news/posts/shari_purnell_and_phildanco.php

 

- Senior Capstone Virtual Art Exhibition, School of Art and Design, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA. (7, April 2020) https://arts.kennesaw.edu/visual-arts/events-activities/exhibitions/capstone-1-2020.php

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 

- Visions Student Art Society (2019-present)

- Atlanta Photography Group (2019-present)

- Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (2020- present)

 

 

PROFESSION-RELATED  EMPLOYMENT

 

2015-Present    Visual artist, self-employed.  Responsible for the conceptualization and production of visual art works and the promotion of my art career.   

 

2017-2020    Studio Assistant, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.  Responsible for the organization and management of the photography studio: mixing photo chemicals, inventory of supplies, assisting students, and watching the Visual Arts Building on the weekends.

 

2020    Gallery Intern, Atlanta Contemporary.  Responsible for assisting staff in everyday tasks and during events: closing and opening gallery, cleaning and preparing artwork, setting up for events, and customer service.

 

2020-2021    Sales Photographer, Lifetouch. Responsible for photographing families and individuals of all ages and common retail tasks: closing and opening the studio, handling studio equipment, pitching and selling photo content to customers, and using customer service skills to best access each situation.

 

2021    Technician, KEH Camera. Tests and inspects camera equipment and gear, checking for malfunctions and recalls to uphold product quality standards. 

 

ACADEMIC SERVICE

 

Photographer, School of Art and Design, Spring Arts Festival. Photographing students, volunteers, and attendees for the usage of promotional material. 2019.