Curriculum Vitae
Education
In progress, expected completion May 2024 - Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication specialization in Integrated Media Communications, emphasis in Marketing, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
2023 - Graduate Certificate in Strategic Marketing, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
2018 - Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Social Media, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
2014 - Bachelor of Fine Art emphasis in Graphic Design, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Professional Training
Apr 16-18, 2021 - Southeast Nebraska Artist Inc. Express, virtual
Mar 6, 2021 - Business of Art Conference, Octagon Arts Center, virtual
Oct 17-18, 2020 - MAPC Biennial Conference, Mid America Print Council, virtual
Professional Affiliation
Professional Experiences
2021-present - Americans for the Arts Action Fund
2019-present - Mid America Print Council (MPAC)
2019-present - Lincoln Artists' Guild (LAG)
2019-present - Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC)
Nov 2021 - present - Communication Specialist I. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Oct 2018-present - Shop Owner, Danielle Dewees Art, Etsy
Jan 2015-Nov 2021 - Communications Coordinator. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
May-Dec 2014 - Design Specialist. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug 2012-May 2014 - Undergraduate Assistant. University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Mar 2012-present - Freelance Graphic Designer, Lincoln, Nebraska (clients include Christ Luthern Church, Columbus Nebraska Area Chamber of Commerce, L.A.S.R., Walter Burmmund Attorney Law Office, and National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science)
Gallery Affiliation
Blue Cat Gallery & Studio, Wayne, Nebraska
Awards
2023 - People's Choice Best Picture/Print, Creative Community Conservation
2021 - People's Choice Award, Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show
2021 - James Ray Award, Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show
2021 - Reserve Best of Division, Drawing, Nebraska State Fair
2021 - Honorable Mention, Lincoln Artists' Guild Spring Show
2020 - People's Choice Award, Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show
2020 - Merit Award, Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show
2020 - Nebraska Support the Arts License Plate Winning Design, Nebraska Arts Council
2020 - Nebraska Support the Arts License Plate Finalist Design, Nebraska Arts Council
2019 - Merit Award, Lincoln Artists' Guide Fall Show
2019 - First Place Drawing: Portrait/Composition with Figures, Nebraska State Fair
2019 - Merit Award, Lincoln Artists' Guild Spring Show
2018 - Reserve Champion Fine Art, Lancaster County Super Fair
2017 - Best of Division Water Based Media, Nebraska State Fair
2016 - Reserve Champion Two-Dimensional Media, Lancaster County Super Fair
2016 - People's Choice Two-Dimensional Media, Lancaster County Super Fair
Curated Exhibitions
June 3-Aug 26, 2022 - Surface Impressions, LUX Center for the Arts (curated by Sean Starwars)
May-Aug 2023 - Creative Community Conservation. H. Don and Connie Osborne Gamily Gallery, Criss Library, Omaha, Nebraska (curated by Conservation Nebraska)
Apr 14-Mar 26, 2022 - 15th Annual Juried Visual Arts Exhibit, Norfolk Arts Center (curated by Beatriz Rodriguez)
October 3-November 7, 2021 - 2021 Mid America Print Council Juried Members' Show. University of Iowa Drewelowe Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa (curated by Jennifer Hughes and Mildred Beltré)
June 2021 - Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2021 Conference. http://nebraskaartclubs.org/2021-anac-art-show/ (Lincoln Artists' Guild collection curated by Nancy Childs, judged by Tom Christopher)
May 7-Aug 1, 2021 - Nebraska Artist Biennial. Gallery 1516, Omaha, Nebraska (curated by Nicole Herden, Amy Morris, Anne Pagel, and John Thein)
Apr 10-Mar 27, 2021 - 14th Annual Juried Visual Arts Exhibit, Norfolk Arts Center (curated by Johntimoth Pizzuto)
Apr 2020 - The Printmakers' Showcase. @im_printed, https://instagram.com/im_printed (curated by Alice Clark)
Sept 2019 - FRESH! Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, Lincoln, Nebraska (curated by Patricia Davis)
Aug-Nov 2019 - BFF Biennial Banner Art Project. Benson neighborhood, Omaha, Nebraska (curated by Rachel Mindrup, Caitlin Little, Kirby Kaufman, D'Ann Rhoten, and Sophie Manzitto)
July-Aug 2019 - Signs of Rural Life. Blue Cat Gallery & Studio, Wayne, Nebraska (curated and judged by Amber Hansen)
June 2019 - Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2019 Conference. Boone Central Public School, Albion, Nebraska (curated by Jim Miklavcic, judged by Joan Fullerton)
Dec 2018 - One Health in a Changing Climate. Peter Kiewit Lodge, Mahoney State Park, Nebraska
Judged Exhibitions (Non-Curated)
Aug-Sept 2023 - Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
Oct 2021 - Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show. LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by Ted Pardy)
Aug-Sept 2021 - Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
Apr 2021 - Lincoln Artists' Guild Spring Show. LAG Gallery, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by Nancy Childs)
Oct 2020 - Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show. LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by David Gracie)
Oct 2019 - Lincoln Artists' Guild Fall Show. LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by Dorothy Lambert)
Aug-Sept 2019 - Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
Apr 2019 - Lincoln Artists' Guild ANAC Pre-Qualifying Show. LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by Jim Miklavcic)
Mar 2019 - Lincoln Artists' Guild Spring Show. LUX Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Nebraska (judged by Anne Pagel)
Aug-Sept 2018 - Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
Aug 2018 - Lancaster County Super Fair. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug-Sept 2017 - Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park, Grand Island, Nebraska
Aug 2017 - Lancaster County Super Fair. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug 2016 - Lancaster County Super Fair. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug 2015 - Lancaster County Super Fair. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
Other Exhibitions
February, 2022 - Featured Artist, Kimmel Gallery, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Apr 2, 2021 - Packard Group National Exhibition 2021 Drive-In Reception, No. 7 Center, Vermillion, South Dakota
Apr 2021 - Packard Group National Exhibition 2021, Klaire A. Lockheart, https://www.klairelockheart.com/packard-group.html
Mar 6, 2021 - Business of Art Conference Virtual Gallery, Octagon Center for the Arts, https://youtu.be/SVCWXlyYN9E
Mar 2021 - Focus Gallery, Noyes Art Gallery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nov 2019 - Printing for P.A.W.S. The Grandview, Ada, Oklahoma
May 2019 - Honeybees in the Heartland Community Open House. Earth & Owl Yoga, Auburn, Nebraska
Dec 2018 - Printing for P.A.W.S. Brayer and Brush, Oklahoma City, OK.
Nov 2018 - Printing for P.A.W.S. The Grandview, Ada, OK.
Nov 2017 - Handmade Harvest 2017. Unitarian Church of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
Print Exchanges
2019 - 2nd Rescue Print Exchange. http://www.jww-art.com/rescue-print-exchange/
2018 - Rescue Print Exchange. http://www.jww-art.com/rescue-print-exchange/
2017 - 9 IN HAND PRESS 2nd Annual International Print Exchange. https://www.9inhandpress.com/print-exchange-2017.html
Commissions
2016 - Red-Breasted Nuthatch. Private watercolor commission, Fairfield, Nebraska
2016 - Penguin Love. Private watercolor commission, Lincoln, Nebraska
2016 - Cardinal. Private watercolor commission, Lincoln, Nebraska