About CV

Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts, Art and Art History University of Toronto Mississauga
    2021 – 2025
  • Advanced Diploma, Art and Art History Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
    2021 – 2025

Joint program, September 2021 – June 2025

Exhibitions

Group exhibitions

  • Women’s Voices Women’s Art Association of Canada
    March 2026
  • Mystical Arcana Visual Arts Mississauga
    October 2025
  • The Middle Child Women’s Art Association of Canada
    July 2025
  • Do Not Go Gentle University of Toronto Mississauga Art and Art History Graduating Exhibition at Blackwood Gallery
    March 2025
  • The Middle Child Women’s Art Association of Canada
    July 2024
  • Faces in Places Visual Arts Mississauga
    June 2024
  • Shelly Peterson Student Art Exhibition 2024
    May 2024
  • And Thereby Hangs a Tale Erindale Theatre
    March 2024
  • The Longing of it Erindale Theatre
    February 2024
  • Portraits of Mississauga Visual Arts Mississauga
    October 2023

Curatorial projects

Group works

  • The Middle Child Exhibition Women’s Art Association of Canada
    July 2024
  • Faces in Places Visual Arts Mississauga
    June 2024
  • Acorn Tri-Campus Art Festival UTM Exhibition
    March 2024
  • Now Streaming Visual Arts Mississauga
    February 2024
  • The Reality of Unprecedented Times The Blackwood E-Gallery
    March 2023

Awards & recognition

  • Ben Portis Art Travel Award University of Toronto Mississauga
    March 2025
  • “Let’s Talk About Me for a Minute” Award Akimbo Art
    November 2024
  • Rheta D. Fines Scholarship The Women’s Art Association of Canada
    November 2024
  • Award for Emerging Visual Artist in Traditional Forms Mississauga Arts Council
    June 2024
  • Award for Outstanding Service Blackwood Gallery
    November 2023

Relevant work experience

  • Artist in Residence Black at the University of Toronto Mississauga
    August 2025 – Present
    • Creates artwork highlighting the university’s black community for the upcoming Centre for Black Excellence and Belonging.
    • Conceives and facilitates art workshops as part of the initiative’s programming.
  • Intern Art Dealers Association of Canada
    September 2024 – April 2025
    • Managed public-facing communications and created engaging social media content for the Canadian Art Hop initiative to amplify the visibility of participating venues.
    • Provided comprehensive administrative support and managed project documents across multiple collaborators.
    • Maintained website content with high attention to detail, updating program listings and venue information to maximize accessibility for a broader audience.
  • Vice President, Internal Studio X, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
    September 2023 – March 2025
    • Conceived and coordinated the annual Black Youth Mentorship program in partnership with Big Brothers and Sisters of Peel, teaching traditional African art forms to youth in a safe and nurturing environment.
    • Managed volunteer relations and collaborator logistics across 16 workshops and community initiatives, ensuring smooth delivery and positive participant experiences.
    • Designed and managed the club’s newsletter, enhancing engagement with members and collaborators.
    • Contributed to awards and funding application writing, securing recognition for the club’s programming and impact.
  • Gallery Attendant Blackwood Gallery
    September 2023 – March 2024
    • Delivered exceptional visitor service by providing tours and responding to inquiries from diverse audiences, including first-time and young visitors.
    • Assisted with coordination and facilitation of public programs, supporting event setup and guest engagement.
    • Maintained logs and documentation related to gallery conditions and artwork safety, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
  • Artist in Residence Visual Arts Mississauga
    September 2023 – June 2024
    • Juried and curated the Now Streaming exhibition, a group show featuring the works of 15 artists working in experimental, traditional, and new media forms.
    • Provided thoughtful and constructive feedback to fellow residents during periodic critique sessions.
    • Organized a comprehensive exhibition that cumulated the artwork of the eight-month residency period.