Curriculum Vitae

Education

2012-2014 – International Bachelorette training, Hammond, New Orleans. La.

2008           — Leadership Academy, Tangipahoa Parish School System, Amite. LA.

2006           — Picturing America, Summer Grant, Southeastern Louisiana University. LA.

2006           — M.F.A. Painting, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. La.

1999           _ Four Year Certificate Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pa.

1998           _ Philadelphia College of Textile and Science, Philadelphia, Pa.

1976           — Bachelor of Interior Design, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. La.

1975           — Bachelor of Science, General Studies, Louisiana State University, La.

Selected Juried Exhibitions

Sept. 2007-2009 – “Hot Art Nights,” Abita Springs, LA.

Jun. 2006 —20015 — Glassell Gallery, summer invitational, Baton Rouge, LA.

Oct. 2007 __ Northern Louisiana Arts Center, Purchase Prize, Ruston, LA.

Dec. 2005 __ “Cobalt View,” LSU Union Art Gallery, Baton Rouge, La. First Place

Jul. 2005 __ “40^th Artist Exhibition” St. Tammy Art Association, Covington, LA.

Mar. 2005 __ “22^nd Open Exhibition Visual Arts Alliance, Houston TX.

Apr. 2005 — “Art and Money,” The Shaw Center, Baton Rouge, LA.

Apr. 2005 —   “Venus Envy,” Oculus Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA.

Sept. 2003-2005 – “Graduate Show” Foster Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA.

Feb. 2002 — “Members Show,” St. Augustine Art Association, FL.

Apr. 2002 —   Lime Light Theater, Invitational, St. Augustine, FL.

Jul. 2002 —   “Cutting Edge Show,” St. Augustine, FL. Third Place

Jul. 2001 –-  “Yellow Springs, PAFA Fellowship Show,” Yellow Springs, PA.

Apr. 2000 — “60^th in the Arts Annual Award Show,” Cheltenham, PA.

Oct. 1995-1997 — Moore Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa.

Jun. 1993-1999 – Museum of American Art, “Student Show” Philadelphia, PA.

Jun. 1994 –- Lucky Street Gallery, Key West. FL.

May. 1993 — A.E. “Bean” Backus Gallery. FL.

Mar. 1993 — “Domestic Violence,” Bakehouse, Miami, FL.

Awards, Publications, Productions, Organizations

2007-2011 – Costume and Set Design, Hammond Magnet Elementary,

• The Music Man
• The Jungle Book
• Wizard of Oz

2006 – “Tom Peyton Annual Show,” Alexandra, LA. First Place, Purchase Prize.

2006 – The Deans Medal, LSU

2005 – “Cobalt View,” LSU Union Gallery, Second Place

2003 – The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 4.0 grade average

2002 – “The Cutting Edge Show,” St. Augustine Art Association, Second Place

1997-1999 – “Museum of American Art,” Philadelphia, PA.

• Ruth and Ben Wolf Printmaking Prize Pennsylvania Academy, Philadelphia, PA.
• John R. Conner Memorial Prize, Pennsylvania Academy, Philadelphia, PA.
• Color Woodcut Purchase Prize, Pennsylvania Academy, Philadelphia, PA

1995 – Woman’s Caucus for the Arts, Coconut Grove, FL.

1981 – National Council for Interior Design Qualification

1976 – President, Institute of business Designers, Student Chapter, LSU

Teaching Experience

2007-2015 — Tangipahoa Parish School System, Hammond, La.

                       Hammond Eastside International Bachelorette School

                         Hammond Westside, Accelerated Magnet Program

                         Hammond Eastside, Accelerated Magnet Program

• Visual Arts, Grades 8-preK
• Costume and Set Design

2006-2008 __Southeastern University, Hammond, La.

• Basic Drawing
• Survey Art History

2006-2007__ Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.

• Basic Drawing
• Survey Art History

2006-2007__ St. Tammany Art Center, Covington, La.

• Summer Camp
• Basic Color

2006-2007__ River Region Art Center, Gonzales, La

• Painting- After Matisse
• Painting- Cezanne’s Apples
• Painting- Of The Masters
• Painting & Color

2007-2010__ Amite Children’s Summer Camp/ adult painting                               

2001-2006 — Rene’ Isabella Studio’s, St, Augustine, FL. (Owner)

• Painting
• Ceramics
• Drawing

2001-1999 — Cheltenham Art Center, Cheltenham, PA.

• After School Arts Program
• Adult Painting

2020-Present

• Vice President Pen Women of Sarasota