Victoria is an artist and art instructor in South East Michigan. Her artwork frequently focuses on small scale explorations of the natural landscape through the use a variety of media.
Education:
- New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire, MFA in Visual Art
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, MaeT in Educational Technology
- Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, Teaching Certification in Art and Sociology
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan, B.A. in Art and Design, B.A. in Sociology
Recent Awards:
Inspiring Art Educator Award, National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Michigan Thumb Region, 2021
Juror's Choice Award and Michigan Education Association Purchase Award, Lansing, Michigan, 2021
Juror's Choice Award and Michigan Education Association Purchase Award, Lansing, Michigan, 2021
Select Juried Exhibits, Gallery Representation and Shows:
- Michigan Education Association Purchase Award Exhibit, Lansing, Michigan, 1999, 2001, 2004-2021.
- "Intertwined" Group Show, Twiggs Gallery, Boscawen, New Hampshire, 2018
- Master of Fine Art Thesis Show, Peterborough, New Hampshire, 2018
- University of Michigan - Dearborn, Open Competition, Dearborn, Michigan, 2015, 2016.
- Michigan Annual Statewide Competition, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, 2016.
- Studio 1219 "Best of the Best Show", Group Show, Port Huron, Michigan, 2015.
- Studio 1219 Solo Show, Port Huron, Michigan, 2014.
- East Ludington Gallery, Escanaba, Michigan, 1996-2010.
- The Battle Creek Center for the Arts, Battle Creek, Michigan 2006.
- Art on the Rocks, Marquette, Michigan, 2002-2004, 2006.
- South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven, Michigan, 2002-2003, 2005.
- Northern Exposure Show, Bonifas Fine Art Center, Escanaba, Michigan, 1997 and 2004.
- Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, Michigan, 2003.
- Lansing Art Gallery, Lansing, Michigan, 2002 and 2003.
- Starkweather Art and Cultural Center, Romeo, Michigan, 2002-2003.
- Jesse Besser Museum, Annual Regional Artist Show, Alpena, Michigan, 1996.
- Waterfront Arts Show, Escanaba, Michigan 1992.
Artist in Residence Programs:
- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Idaho, August 2017
- Burren College of Art, Co. Clare, Ireland, August 2013.
- Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, Michigan, July 2009
- Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Michigan, July 2008
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, sponsored by the Glen Arbor Art Association, Glen Arbor, Michigan, July 2006.