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Avery creates intentional work with innovative processes through the combination of studio art and design. She desires for her work to be like a bridge, connecting people from a place of vission to the reality of purpose. Let’s work together to make your creative vission become our reality.
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EDUCATION
Abilene Christian University // Fall 2019 - Spring 2023Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentraion in Graphic Design and sculpture
EXPERIENCE
Pattern Illustrator for Marilyn Design Co. // May 2023 - PresentIllustrate Marilyn’s pattern desgned to be produced, then sold at Oakstreet Shoppe in Abilene, Texas
Long Term Guest Educator for Willow Springs // April - May 2024 Planned and taught ART 1 and ART 2 to seventh and eigth graders Communicated with parents while managing a healthy classroom environment
Graphic and Illustrative Intern for ModestWorks // June 2023 - August 2023Interned for Robert Milam, Pat Felix, and Alejandra Yzaguirre at ModestWorks in Dallas, TX Created illustrations, graphics, and layouts
Artist Assistant Intern for Bonny Leibowitz // June 2022 - August 2022 Intern for Bonny Leibowitz at the Encaustic Center
Assisted Bonny Leibowitz in the Bonny Studio
Strategy and Design Intern for SITE 131 in the Dallas Design District // June 2021 - August 2021 Edited SITE 131 space introductory letter and exhibition presentation
Curated SITE 131 networks, connections, and contacts
Planned for future exhibition network strategy
Graphic Design Intern for Morris+Mitchell // January 2021 - May 2021 Graphic Designer for Morris+Mitchell, AD/PR Agency
Create illustrations, graphics, mood boards, and social media posts for client
Graphic and Illustrative Designer for Kent Ellett // October 2020 - March 2021 Create illustrations and graphics for minister, Kent Ellett, and staff of Siburt Church Ministry Present plans to minister and staff of Siburt Church Ministry
Federal AID/House Attendant for Ray Family // May - August 2020 - 2022 House Attendent for a family who qualifies for federal aid
Served as federal aid trained in AED, CPR, and first AID
LEADERSHIP
Community Group Co-Leader // Fall 2020 - Spring 2021Communicate and connect community to the church at Watermark Dallas
Vice President // Fall 2022 - Spring 2023American Institute of the Graphic Arts at Abilene Christian University
Secretary // Fall 2021 - Spring 2022American Institute of the Graphic Arts at Abilene Christian University
SERVICE
Children’s Minstry // Fall 2023 - Present Assisted in Children’s Mininstry at Watermark Dallas, Texas
Children’s Minstry // Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Assisted in Children’s Mininstry at The Well Abilene, Texas
Children’s Minstry // Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Assisted in Children’s Mininstry at Grace Point Church Abilene, Texas
Cirriculum Vitae
ART EVENTS
The Well Abilene // May 2024Diptych exhibited at The Well Abilene Art Show
ACU Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Quiet Place // January 2024Created 10 framed artworks to hang in the Quiet Place
Juried Show // March 2023Rising Eyes of Texas Exhibition at Rockport Center for the Arts
Student Show // February 2023Senior Show at Abilene Christian University
Student Show // April 2022Annual Student Competition at Abilene Christian University
Iron Pour // November 2022Baylor University Waco, Texas with Robbie Barber and Greg Reuter
Juried Show // October 2021The 13th Annual Riverviews Art Space Jured Shows Lynchburg, Virginia
AWARDS
University Scholar // March 29 2023One student is identified by each Department who demonstrates scholarship in their chosen field.
Highest Honors // April 10 2023Student meets the highest level of required leadership positions, activities, classes, and additional studies.
Honors Scholar // May 8 2023Honors College students participate in-depth research, transforming knowledge into practice.
Exhibition Excellence Award // April 28 2023Annual Student Competition at Abilene Christian University
Excellence in Three-Dimensional Fine Art // April 28 2023Annual Student Competition at Abilene Christian University
Judge’s Choice // April 22 2022Annual Student Competition at Abilene Christian University
Phi Eta Sigma Founders Fund Award // June 30 2022Highly competitive national scholarship through Phi Eta Sigma
AP Studio Drawing Exemplar // June 2019Selected by the AP College Board as a global example for the 2020 AP Studio Art Portfolios Sustained Investigation.
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