Education
2026 MFA in Studio Art American University Washington, D.C.
2022 Post-Baccalaureate in Painting and Drawing University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
2021 BA in Art Practices and Psychology University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Professional Experience
2024-Present Education Contractor National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
2024-Present Arts Instructor Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Arlington, VA
2024-2026 Teaching Assistant Undergraduate courses in Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, American University, Washington, D.C.
2023-2024 Youth Art Mentor RedLine Contemporary Art Center, Denver, CO
2021-2024 Arts Instructor Brains & Motion Education, Boulder, CO
2021-2022 Metal Shop Supervisor University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
2020-2021 Graphic Design Intern University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Exhibitions
2026 The Kaleidoscope Effect Transformer Annual Benefit Auction and Gala, The Line DC, Washington, D.C.
2026 Last Demands Shanklin Hall, Washington, D.C. (curated by Sakina Ahmed)
2026 Finders Keepers Earth Day Performing Artist, Eye Street Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2026 If That Makes Sense MFA Thesis Exhibition, American University Museum, Washington, D.C.
2026 Synthesis MFA Group Show, Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2025 Everything is Everything Transformer Annual Benefit Auction and Gala, The Line DC, Washington, D.C.
2025 Fall MFA Exhibition Katzen Arts Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
2025 Spring MFA Exhibition Katzen Arts Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
2024 Transcendence Transformer Annual Benefit Auction and Gala, Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2023 Open Wall Group Show, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO
2022 Trees Group Show, R Gallery, Boulder, CO
2021 Food for Thought, Feast for the Eyes Group Show, R Gallery, Boulder, CO
2021 What’s The Buzz? Group Show, Bus Stop Gallery, Boulder, CO
Awards and Residencies
2026-2027 Torpedo Art Factory Alexandria, VA
2026 Peters Valley School of Craft Sandyston, NJ
2026 Carving Studio and Sculpture Center Rutland, VT
2026 Stanley G. Wolpoff Award American University, Washington, D.C.
2026 Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award American University, Washington, D.C.
2025, 2026 Graduate Research Award American University, Washington, D.C.
2024-2026 Ruth Meixner-Bird Award American University, Washington, D.C.
Press and Publications
2026 If That Makes Sense MFA Thesis Exhibition Essay by Andy Martinelli Clark
https://www.american.edu/cas/studio/mfa/if-that-makes-sense-clark.cfm
2021 Walkabout Creative Arts Journal Volume XLIX
Curatorial Experience
2026 Shaggy Corner Summer Solstice Art Show Shaggy Corner Bar, Grill, & Gallery, Washington, D.C.
https://www.robbalsewich.com/shaggycorner
Additional Experience
2023-Present Tennis Instructor Tullar Tennis Academy, Springfield, VA
2019-2021 CU Jam Society President Operated my university’s live music performance club.
2017-Present Performing Musician (Drummer) Perform with bands at venues like The Fox Theatre, Larimer Lounge, Lost Lake, and more
2017-Present Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects.
2017-2021 On-Air DJ Host Radio 1190, Boulder, CO
2017-2019 Generation Exchange Mentor Volunteered in providing tech assistance to local elders.