Art Mediums

• Acrylic

• Watercolor

• Pastels

• Drawing

• Collage

• Tile Mosaics

• Murals

• Crafting

Experience

Atlanta's ART (Artist, Owner), Wilmington, NC - (2012-Present)

·        Established art business with mission of giving back to the community through fundraising. 

·        Created two-dimensional (2D) works of art using acrylic, watercolor, drawing, pastels, oil, colored pencil, inks, and collage.

·        Designed three-dimensional (3D) hand crafted Christmas ornaments for tree displays. 

·        Generated Websites including content, images and design.

·        Produced graphic designs for logos, posters, t-shirts, book covers, business cards, and illustrations

·        Wrote poetry for songs and greeting cards.

·        Taught various art mediums and crafting techniques in a studio setting.

·        Promoted work of local artists through media campaigns and art shows.

·        Participated in local fundraising campaigns for over 30 non-profit organizations.

·        Offered scholarships for scholastic and career advancement.

·        Coordinated internship placement for local businesses.

·        Partnered with local businesses for workshops and pop-up storefronts.

Events

Art Exhibitions - Exhibited original art pieces for public display at local museums.

·        Cameron Art Museum -“State of the Art/Art of the State” (2022, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014)

·        Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees - “Memories of Old” (2021)

·        Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees - “Heart of Gold” (2019)

·        Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees - “Colors of the Deep” (2017)

·        Bellamy Mansion - “Emerging Artists Showcase” (2014)

·        Cameron Art Museum, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees - “Snow Angels” (2014)

·        Cameron Art Museum, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees - “Angel's Wings” (2013)

Art Booths – Set up Atlanta’s ART booths to showcase my work and sell art prints from my original paintings.  Proceeds donated to local and national charities.

·        St. Mark Fall Festival Photo Booth (2022) 

·        Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

·        Summer Celebration & Show, Michael's Craft Store (2017)

·        “Pumpkin Fest” Fall Art Show, On The Border (2017)

·        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Coastal Carolina Branch “One Walk” (2014, 2012)

·        Wilmington Ballet performances of the Nutcracker ballet (2013, 2012)

·        NC Azalea Festival (2013)

·        Wilmington Riverfest (2012)

Activities

Commissioned Work - Created original art pieces based on theme requests of clients.

·        Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Children's Memorial Garden – “Garden of the Butterfly” Five acrylic paintings (2017)

·        “African Sun” - Acrylic on canvas 24x48 for Lower Cape Fear Hospice Donation (2016)

·        Quinn-McGowen “Reflections of Life” Butterfly Release - “Butterflies in the Rain Garden”

Six acrylic paintings and personal appearance (2014)

Gala Auctions - Donated prints from my original two-dimensional artwork for fundraising galas.

·        Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries “Raise the Roof Gala” (2018, 2017, 2016)

·        Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation “Last Chance for White Pants Gala” (2017, 2014)

·        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “Hope Gala” (2015, 2014)

Visiting Artist – Designed and implemented arts and crafts lesson plans as part of presentation of my original artwork and story books to preschool and elementary age children. 

Art Lessons – Taught private art lessons catered to individual's skill level and artistic goals.  

Achievements

• Nominated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Cape Fear Regional Chapter for “Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year” for the National Philanthropy Day Awards (2014).

• Established the “Atlanta’s Art Fund” by Atlanta & Reynold Carrera Endowment Fund to provide for funding of children’s bereavement services for Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation.
  
  

Associations

• Fine Art America (2014-present)

• Wilmington Art Association (2020-present)

• Wilmington Artists Facebook Group (2020-present)

• WIN Women in Networking (2020-present), Vice President (2024)
  
  

News Articles

• WECT News6 "Cameron Art Museum Exhibit:  State of the Art/Art of the State,"  Wilmington, NC (April 6, 2022)

• Wilma Magazine "Women to Watch - A Family Trade, From mother to daughters, Keller's, Inc. thrives," Wilmington, NC (May 18, 2020)

• WilmingtonBiz - "Woman Owned Businesses On The Rise", Wilmington, NC (Aug 10, 2018)

• Star News Online - "Lower Cape Fear Hospice White Pants Gala" Children's Memorial Garden, Wilmington, NC (Aug 26, 2017)

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice Publication - "Lower Cape Fear Hospice Beneficence Publication," Featured Art, Wilmington, NC (Spring 2015)

• WECT News6 - "Wheel of Fortune TV Appearance" Wilmington, NC (Nov 27, 2009)

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC - (2020-present; 1982-1985)

Studio Art Major with minors in English and Psychology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC - (2010)

Kenan-Flagler School of Business, Business Essentials Program Certification

Art Portfolio - UNCW Classes