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EDUCATION
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - Masters of Fine Arts
2022, Philadelphia, Pa
Art Institute of Philadelphia - Bachelor of Science, Multimedia Web Design
2006, Philadelphia, Pa
EXHIBITIONS
Closure and Connection - Studio 10TWO5, Philadelphia Pa
2016
Group Show - Gallery 222, Malvern Pa
2020
Unfolding - Atelier Art Gallery, Philadelphia Pa
2021
Turning Heroes Into Heroes - Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Pa
2021
Be The Change - West Elm, Philadelphia
2021
Paths - Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Pa
2021
101 Artists - Gallery 222, Malvern Pa
2021
Different Gifts - Queen Louise Art Gallery, Chestnut Hill Pa
2021
Portraits - LightSpace Gallery (Online)
2021
Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) - Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia Pa
2022
Something old, Something new - Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Pa
2022
Freeman’s Pafa Showcase - Freeman’s Auction, Philadelphia Pa
2023
Wind Fellowship Exhibition - InLiquid, Philadelphia Pa
2023
Reflections of You - Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Pa
2023
TAMEARTZ Presents ARTscapes - Link Studios, Philadelphia Pa
2023
Process - Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Pa
2024
Spirit - Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Pa
2025
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Artist - Tiny Room for Elephants Art and Music Festival, 2022
Assistant Mural Artist - Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters - Mural Arts Philadelphia, 2021> link
Artist - “Number 3”, Poster art for the 2023 Philadelphia Polo Classic - Work To Ride, Philadelphia 2023
Mural Artist - “Philly Frida” for Ana Thorne Pop-up shop, Spruce Harbor Park, Philadelphia 2024
Live Painting Artist - “Kamala” portrait for Kamala Harris Debate watch party, Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia 2024
Fall 2024 Apprentice - “The Journey” and “A Revelation” ( silkscreen repeat pattern yardage) The Fabric Workshop and Museum Apprenticeship Training Program, 2024
Artist - "James Tee Parham" backboard - Jordan World of Flight Store, Philadelphia (Nike) - 2025
Lead Mural Artist - "Blooming Futures" - Andrew Hamilton Elementary School, Mural Arts Philadelphia 2025
Lead Mural Artist - "Frances E.W. Harper: We are all Bond Together" - Greene Street Friends School, Mural Arts Philadelphia 2025
AWARDS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
2024 Fabric Workshop and Museum Apprenticeship - Fall
2022 Dina Wind/InLiquid Fellowship
2022 Linda Lee Alter Award
2020 Mural Arts Philadelphia Black Artist Fellowship
2020 Dedalus Foundation Fellowship (Nomination)
2020 Merit Award Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
2020 The Village's Emergency Gap Fund for Black Artists
PRESS
6 don’t-miss stops along the Delaware River Trail, one of Philly’s best new outdoor spaces > link
Tiny Room for Elephants: Collective energy meets the arts > link
A “Year of Yes” for MFA student Athena Scott > link
Making art at Cherry Street Pier and showing it at Atelier Art Gallery, ‘Unfolding’ the process > link
Meet the Artists: 2020 Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists > link
6ABC Philadelphia artist uses portraits to get closer to loved ones, friends, > link
WHYY Art Outside: Schooled in Philly Arts, Nov 2024 > link
Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired ‘Abbott Elementary > link
Abby Explores the Creativity of Cherry Street Pier, Sep 2025 > link