Education:

2016 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design, BFA

Research Grants:

2018 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship Nominee - "Bird Strikes: An Aesthetic Perspective", Carla Dove and Carolyn Russo, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.
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2016 "Incorporating Biology into the Field of Woodworking" funded by Friends of Baron-Forness Library, Edinboro, PA

2016 "Incorporating Biology into the Field of Woodworking" funded by Women's Philanthropy Council, Edinboro, PA

Artist Residencies:

2016 Artist in Residence, Brockway Center for the Arts and Technology, Brockway, PA

Awards:

2019 (Ongoing) Penland School of Crafts Work Study - Chairish Every Moment: Spring Concentration, Annie Evelyn, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
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2017 Penland School of Crafts Studio Assistant – The En-Lightened Object: Functional Sculpture from Found Materials, Ted Lott, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC

2016 Brockway Annual Art Show, Brockway, PA

2016 Anderson Ranch Arts Center Work Study – Object as Atlas Workshop, Tom Loeser and Andy Buck, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO

2016 Anderson Ranch Arts Center Maloof Scholarship Recipient – Finding Your Voice: Expressing Your Vision Workshop, Gail Fredell, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO

2016    Dean’s List, Edinboro University, Edinboro PA (2012-16)

2015    Anderson Ranch Arts Center Scholarship Recipient – Introduction to CNC Routing & Digital Design Workshop, David Crenshaw, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO

2015 Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Scholarship Recipient, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

2015 Aime Doucette Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

2015 Windgate Foundation Woodworking Scholarship Recipient, Windgate Charitable Foundation, Siloam Springs, AR
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2015 American Airlines Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient, American Airlines Headquarters, Dallas-Forth Worth, TX (2012, 2013, and 2015)
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Exhibitions:

2019 (Upcoming) A Most Important Meal, L Autumn Gnadinger, Penland, NC
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2019 (Upcoming) Juried Exhibition, Statement Pieces, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA

2019 (Ongoing) Juried Exhibition, 60 Years of Making: Edinboro University Ceramic Alumni Exhibition, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA
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2018 SMCC Creates, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME

2018 Mural Artist, Farm Aid, Hartford, CT

2017 Lead Mural Artist, Farm Aid, Pittsburgh, PA

2016 Design Emphasis Furniture Design Competition Finalist, International Woodworking Fair, Atlanta, GA

2016 PrAxis Exhibition, Furniture Society Conference, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

2016 The Creatives are Getting Restless: Juried Bruce Gallery Spring Show, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

2016 Erie Art Museum's 93rd Annual Juried Spring Show, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA

2016 700: Edinboro Arts, Lakeside Commons, Edinboro, PA

2016 Woodworking and Furniture Design Club Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Edinboro, PA

2016 Solo Exhibition, Morphogenesis, Bates Gallery, Edinboro, PA

2016 Solo Exhibition, Juried Gmitter Scholarship Exhibition, Bruce Gallery, Edinboro, PA

2015 Juried Chimera XIII Exhibition, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA

2015 Mural Artist, Farm Aid, Chicago, IL

2015 ​Woodworking and Furniture Design Club Exhibition, Bates Gallery, Edinboro, PA

2014 Juried Bruce Gallery Spring Show, Edinboro, PA

2014 Lead Mural Artist, Farm Aid, Saratoga Springs, NY

Publications:

2019 (Upcoming) A Most Important Meal, L Autumn Gnadinger, Penland, NC
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2017 Design Emphasis Student Furniture Design Competition, Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine, East Sussex, United Kingdom

2016​ Chimera XIII, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA

Work Experience:

​2017 Guest Instructor, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
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2016-2017 Woodshop Monitor and Technician, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
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2015 Woodworking Assistant Director/Specialist, Camp Canadensis, Canadensis, PA

2014-2016 Woodshop Monitor, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

Volunteer & Missionary Service:

2018-Present Community House Build Project, Habitat for Humanity, Scarborough, ME

2017 Missionary to Guatemala, Pure Joy Missions, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala

2017 Hurricane Relief Construction Team, Habitat for Humanity, Victoria, TX

2015-2016 Edinboro Chi Alpha Church Financial Advisor, Edinboro Chi Alpha Church, McKean, PA  

2014-2016 Missionary to Nicaragua, Edinboro Chi Alpha Church, Managua, Nicaragua