Education
2018
MA Arts and Cultural Management and Museum Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2016
MFA Printmaking, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2010
BFA Printmaking, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
2004-2005
Visual Arts, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI
Fellowships and Awards
2013-2016
Academic Achievement Graduate Assistantship
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2014-2016
Edna Furber Fellowship for Women Studying Creative Fine Arts
Distributed by the American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM
Distributed by the American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM
2013-2016
Graduate Fellowship
American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM
American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM
2014-2015
College of Arts and Letters Summer Support Fellowship
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2014
Merit-based Grant for 4-Week Residency
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
2013
College of Arts and Letters Graduate Fellowship for Research and Travel
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2005-2010
Portfolio Scholarship
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH 2004
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH 2004
2006-2010
Nez Perce Tribe Higher Education Scholarship
Lapwai, ID
Lapwai, ID
2009
H.C. Cassill Scholarship in Printmaking
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
2006
Daniel H. Stra on Memorial Scholarship
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
2004-2005
Portfolio Scholarship
Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI
Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI
Exhibition Record
2016
Really Big Prints
Rahr-West Museum of Art, Manitowoc, WI and Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, Two Rivers, WIMaster of Fine Arts Exhibition
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MIAlter & Combine
(SCENE) Metrospace, East Lansing, MI2015
MFA All Media Exhibition
Galleries 101 and 114, Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI2014
The Americium (Solo)
Gallery 101, Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MIVSC PopUp Show
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VTMFA All Media Exhibition
Galleries 101 and 114, Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI2013
MFA All Media Exhibition
Galleries 101 and 114, Kresge Art Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI4th Culture Studios
(SCENE) Metrospace, East Lansing, MIOpen Studios
4th Culture Studios, Lansing, MI2010
BFA Thesis Exhibition (Solo)
Gund Building, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH2009
A Thin Red Line: Work by Rachel Allen (Solo)
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OHCIA Students 2009
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH4U
Zygote Press, Cleveland, OHUnder Pressure
The Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, OHDiversity: Native American Without Reservation
The Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, OH2008
CIA Spring Show
Joseph McCullough Center, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OHIdiosyncrasy
Tom Balbo Gallery, Cleveland, OHHidden Meanings
Mandel School for Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OHHidden Meanings
Coffee House Gallery, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH2006
Meatloaf
Coffee House Gallery, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OHOrientation Exhibition
Coffee House Gallery, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OHFoundation Student Exhibition
Reinberger Gallery, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH2005
Senior Thesis
Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI 2004Dia De Los Muertos
Free Radical Gallery, Grand Rapids, MIStudent Exhibition
Visual Arts Gallery, Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MIStudent Art Show
Native American Art Association, Great Falls, MTMuseum Experience
2016-Present
Assistant Preparator
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI
2014-2016
Preparator's Assistant
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI
2014
Barbara Van Baalen Museum Intern
Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI, January-April
Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI, January-April
2011-2013
Database and Records Volunteer
Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI
2011-2012
Collections Volunteer
Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, Lansing, MI
Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, Lansing, MI
2009
Mountmaking Intern
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., June-August
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., June-August
2008
Development Intern and Office Associate
Morgan Art of Papermaking, Cleveland, OH, June-August
Morgan Art of Papermaking, Cleveland, OH, June-August
2007-2008
Gallery Attendant and Education Assistant
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland, OH
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland, OH
Teaching Experience
2013-2016
Teaching Assistant
Instructor of Record: Drawing 1, Color and Design
Assistant: Lithography
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Instructor of Record: Drawing 1, Color and Design
Assistant: Lithography
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2013
Co-Coordinator and Instructor
Printmaking Summer Workshop Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Printmaking Summer Workshop Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2011
Visiting Art Teacher
BBW Waiblingen, Waiblingen, Germany, April-Just
BBW Waiblingen, Waiblingen, Germany, April-Just
Artist Residencies
2014
4-Week Artist Residency
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, August
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT, August
2009
4-Week Artist Residency, resulting in solo exhibition
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, November
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, November
Presentations
2016
"The Science of Color in Art," MSU Science Festival
East Lansing, MI, April 17
East Lansing, MI, April 17
2015
"There Is No Tabula Rasa," Masters of Foundations: How Graduate Students Learn in Core Programs, Robert McCann, Foundations in Art: Theory and Education Conference
Indianapolis, IN, March 27
Indianapolis, IN, March 27
2009
Artist Lecture
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, November 15
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, November 15
Professional Service
2015-2016
Graduate Member, College Curriculum Committee and College Inclusive Practices Committee
College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Arts and Letters, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2014
Graduate Member, Marlio Endowment Committee
Department of Art, Art History, and Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Department of Art, Art History, and Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2013-2014
Vice-President, Printmaking + Installation Club
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2012-2013
Founder and President, German Club
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
2011-2013
Vice-President, Native American Student Alliance
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
2012
Program Co-Coordinator
Lansing Community College German Exchange with KSN
Stuttgart, Germany and Lansing, MI
Lansing Community College German Exchange with KSN
Stuttgart, Germany and Lansing, MI
Community Outreach
2013-2015
Volunteer Art Director
Grace Christian School, East Lansing, MI
Grace Christian School, East Lansing, MI
2013-2014
Volunteer Art Teacher and Art Competition Juror
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, Lansing, MI
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, Lansing, MI
2007-2009
Volunteer Art Teacher
New Covenant Christian School, Lansing, MI
New Covenant Christian School, Lansing, MI
2007
Exhibition Coordinator
Abrakadoodle, Elementary Student Art Show, Cleveland, OH
Abrakadoodle, Elementary Student Art Show, Cleveland, OH
Professional Development Workshops
2016
“Care of Ethnographic Collections,” Nicolette Meister,
“Principles of Collection Management,” Terry Birkett,
“Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery,” Sharon Bennett,
International Preservation Studies Center, Mount Carroll, IL
“Principles of Collection Management,” Terry Birkett,
“Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery,” Sharon Bennett,
International Preservation Studies Center, Mount Carroll, IL
“Museum Environmental Monitoring and Management,” Anna Cannizzo,
The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mount Carroll, IL
The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mount Carroll, IL
2015
“Grant Writing for Collections Care: NEH and IMLS Grants,” Nicolette Meister,
“Introduction to Methods and Materials for Collections Care,” Christa Deacy-Quinn,
“Installation and Handling of Art and Artifacts,” Walter Wilson,
The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mount Carroll, IL
“Introduction to Methods and Materials for Collections Care,” Christa Deacy-Quinn,
“Installation and Handling of Art and Artifacts,” Walter Wilson,
The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mount Carroll, IL
2014
“Print Cut and Fold,” Pete McCallion,
“Interactive Kinetics: Electronics for Art and Design,” Dr. Paul O’Dowd,
“3D Modeling and 3D Print for Artists, Designers, and Makers,” Dr. Peter Walters,
Centre For Fine Print Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
“Interactive Kinetics: Electronics for Art and Design,” Dr. Paul O’Dowd,
“3D Modeling and 3D Print for Artists, Designers, and Makers,” Dr. Peter Walters,
Centre For Fine Print Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Professional Affiliations
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
Association of Midwest Museums (AMM)
College Art Association (CAA)
Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE)
Mid America Print Council (MAPC)
SGC International
Software Skills
PastPerfect Museum Software
Trimble SketchUp
Adobe
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
Google Drive
Docs
Sheets
Slides
Sheets
Slides
Microsoft Office
Word
Powerpoint
Powerpoint