Sarah Gray

86 Glendale Ave. Fremont, OH 43420

sarahgray.fineart@gmail.com 567-201-5495

Education, Awards, Exhibitions

University of Dayton
Anticipated graduation date, May 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Religious Studies
GPA 3.65
Deans List 2013-2017
Visual Arts Scholarship 2013-2017
Exhibitions
2016
Awarded Best in Show, Horvath, juried student exhibition, color monotype, Radial Gallery, University of Dayton, OH
Stirring the Figure, three monotype prints, Front St Building Co, Dayton, OH

2017
Nominated by University of Dayton faculty for Cline Show at Dayton Visual Arts Center, Dayton OH
Horvath, juried student exhibition, color soft-pastel drawing, Radial Gallery, University of Dayton, OH

Fremont Ross high school 2009-2013

GPA 4.0
Top 25 Academic Students
Member of National Honor Society 2012-2013
Company Member of Ballet Theater of Toledo
Member of Art Club 2010-2013
Lions Club Student of the Month and Scholarship winner 2013
Whirlpool Corporation Scholarship Award Winner 2013
Childrens Liturgy of the Word leader at St. Joseph Catholic Church 2009-2013

Professional Experience

Participated in Drawing Marathon at The New York Studio School Fall 2017
Created artwork under instruction of the artist Graham Nickson. Used drawing as a basis to understand experiences in the world
and to explore a direct connection to expressing perception. Experimented with unorthodox tools and exercises.

Illustrator of the University of Dayton Coloring Book Fall 2016- Spring 2017
Recommended by Chair of the Visual Arts Department to illustrate and design a UD coloring book, Color Me UD. Illustrated UD
campus sites, events, icons special to the university. Worked with bookstore manager and merchandise manager monthly to go
over revisions of illustrations. This book is currently published and sold on two on campus stores as well as online.

Workshop Attendee Summer 2017

Learned new painting techniques and created artwork at Wild Flowers on Yupo Ein Plein Air, Painting Workshop in oils with
professional artist Jennifer Rosengarten.

Completed Illustration Internship at the University of Toledo Medical Center Summer 2016
Worked under instruction of Medical Illustrator, Roy Schneider, who assisted me in developing Photoshop knowledge and skills;
refining free-hand drawing fundamentals; and studying human anatomy. These instructions were then applied to create visuals of
human anatomy in both Photoshop and physical drawings.

Employee at Green Hills golf course in Clyde, OH Summers 2014, 2015

Experience in retail selling of Green Hills and golf merchandise. Comfortable and confident in answering phones and scheduling
tee times. Prepared and served food in their attached tavern.
Student Involvement

Group Fitness Instructor at University of Dayton Recreation Center Fall 2014- Fall 2016
Certification from Maddog Spinning and International Ballet Barre

UD Figure Drawing Group, founder and coordinator Spring and Fall 2016
Created idea of figure drawing group that is meant to encourage and benefit those interested in studying and drawing from the
human figure. Contacted and scheduled professional models to pose for all sessions. Group is approved by the Chair of the UD
Visual Arts Department and is offered weekly to all experienced or inexperienced students and faculty.

Ballet instructor and choreographer for Life Itself Dance Club 2014-2016
Member 2014, 2015.
Co-ballet instructor and choreographer 2015-2016. Choreographed ballet dances with other student co-ballet instructor for the
fall and spring performances.

Vice President of University of Dayton Dance Team 2016-2017

Member 2014-2016.
Danced in all performances, coordinated and scheduled all community service events for the team and contributed in
choreographing dances.

Orientation Leader 2014

Guided first year students to orientation events, lead discussion and informational sessions that helped acclimate students to the
University of Dayton.

Callings retreat leader sponsored by UD campus ministry 2014

Community and Volunteer Service

Coordinator and Leader of fitness group FaithFit 2014-2016

Instructed weekly, free fitness class offered to students and faculty that is sponsored by campus ministry. Held in the University of
Dayton Recreation Center and offers participants a variety of exercises and also scripture group discussion and reflection.

Campus Ministry Volunteer 2014-2017

Monthly communion minister at masses held on campus.

Volunteer on UD sponsored Fall Break out session Fall 2016

Painted housing and interacted with children at the Buckhorn Children and Family Services organization in Buckhorn, KY.

Volunteer in Family Center at the Toledo Museum of Art Summers 2015-2016

Helped families and children create artwork, aided in prepping and cleaning studio space, and encouraged families to engage in
events held at the Toledo Museum of Art.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
drawing and oil painting
non-toxic printmaking
Installation and de-installation art
Matting and framing, cutting glass experience
Expert and professional experience handling artwork