Resume
EDUCATION
2016-2020 BFA, Metalsmithing & Jewelry Major, Maine College of Art & Design
2017 Nashua Community College - Western Civilization
2016 Keene State College - Introduction to Drawing
SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS / GRANTS
2020 William Randolph Hearst Scholars Award
2019 MECA&D Professional Development & Creative Entrepreneurship Grant
2017-2018 William Randolph Hearst Scholars Award
2017 MJSA Rhode Island Art Scholarships
2016-2019 Albert Murray Scholarship
2016 League of NH Craftsmen Grant
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2020 Maine College of Art & Design Class of 2020 Catalog -
https://issuu.com/meca/docs/maine_college_of_art_class_of_2020_catalog
2019 Bench-Marks, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME
The Tool at Hand, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME
JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2020 Juried Student Exhibition - Society North American Goldsmith Conference, Online
2019 Juried Student Exhibition - Society North American Goldsmith Conference, Chicago, IL
Stomping Ground: The 72nd Annual Community Exhibition - New Hampshire
Institute of Art, Sharon Arts Center Gallery, Peterborough, NH
Mecamorphosis Fashion Show, Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME
2018 Maine College of Art Merit Show - Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / EXPERIENCE
2024 Night Market Vendor - MAXT Makerspace - Peterborough, NH
- Designed and sold original laser cut jewelry
2024 Activity Assistant - Pheasant Wood Center - Peterborough, NH
- Organize and oversee activities and events for residents
- Facilitate independent activities and resident controlled groups
2023-Present Independent Digital Artist - RedBubble - RebeccaRichards.redbubble.com
- Design Art for sale, available print on demand
- Advertise designs and products available
2022 Snow Farm Summer Faculty - Snow Farm New England Craft School, Williamsburg, MA
- Plan, teach and supervise classes of ages 14-18
- Assist students in the design and creation of metalsmithing projects
2020 Assistant Metalsmith - Silver Beehive Studio - Remote / Strong, ME
- Assist with production of cast jewelry
2019 Props Master/Designer - Theater at Monmouth - Monmouth, ME
- Responsible for building and procuring props and adhering to props budget
- Mentor Props/Scenic intern and communicate with other production staff
Assistant to Juried Jeweler at League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair
- Assisted with the booth’s set up, week long maintenance and take down
- Facilitated sales and provided customer service
Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference - Chicago, IL
2018-2019 Jewelry Intern - for Sussy-Rose Shields, Jeweler, Metalsmith & Instructor - Wilton, NH
- Assist with jewelry fabrication
- Help students during classes
- Process sales and provide storefront customer service.
2018 Props Intern - Theater at Monmouth - Monmouth, ME
- Assisted with construction and procurement of props for six concurrent shows
- Communicate with designers and directors.
Prop Master for “Pirates of Penzance” - Theater at Monmouth - Monmouth, ME
- Responsible for preparation of all props and communicating with production staff
2017 MECA&D Orientation Leader - Maine College of Art & Design
- Introduced students to MECA&D’s services and helped them move into housing
- Assisted with preparation for student orientation activities.
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