Education

2004 Bachelor's of Fine Art, Sculpture/Photography, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Teaching/Professional Experience

2022 Art Consultant, Hillary Whitaker Gallery, Ponte Vedra, Florida

2021 Project Manager, Art in Public Places, Jacksonville, Florida

2021 Gallery Director, ARTSee & Shop, Jacksonville, Florida

2020 Art Consultant, Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2020 Photographer, Tilt Shift Studios, Jacksonville, Florida

2008 Photographer, Tilt Shift Studios, Brownwood, Texas

2008 Instructor, Texas State Technical College, Brownwood, Texas, Introduction to Photography

2006 Sculptor, American Bronze Foundry, Sanford, Florida

Group Exhibitions

2022 A Touch of Spring, The Art Center, Jacksonville, Florida

2022 Mythologies, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2022 OCEANS, Women Writing For a Change, Jacksonville, Florida

2022 Faces & Figures, STAA Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2022 Shutter Butter , Word Revolt Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida

2022 Coming Home , GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2022 Monochrome , STAA Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2021 The Sky's the Limit – Women Artists Breaking Barriers, UNF Women's Center, Jacksonville, Florida

2021 Synergy, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Sky Catchers, FemArt Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida

2021 Texture, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Summer Showcase, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Heroism, FemArt Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida

2021 Members Show, STAA Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2021 Desire, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Miniature Marvels, STAA Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2021 Art In Isolation, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Faces & Figures, STAAA Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida

2021 Through the Lens, GFAA Gallery, Gainesville, Florida

2014 Black & White, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2013 Brownwood Art Association Photography Exhibit, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2013 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2013 Closer Look at History, Brown County Museum of History, Brownwood, Texas

2012 Thru The Lens, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2012 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2011 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2010 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2009 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2008 Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, The Art Center, Brownwood, Texas

2004 Printmaking Exhibit, Goojaws Gallery, Abilene, Texas

2004 A.C.U. Senior Art Exhibit, Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, Abilene, Texas

Juried Exhibitions

2014 15th Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2013 14th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2012 13th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2011 12th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2011 Eyes of Texas Photography Exhibit, Old Post Office Gallery, Granbury, Texas

2010 11th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2009 10th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2008 9th Annual Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Brownwood, Texas

2004 A.C.U. Student Art Exhibit, Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, Abilene, Texas

2003 58th Annual Art Competition, The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas

2003 A.C.U. Student Art Exhibit, Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, Abilene, Texas

2002 A.C.U. Student Art Exhibit, Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, Abilene, Texas

2001 A.C.U. Student Art Exhibit, Clover Virginia Shore Art Gallery, Abilene, Texas

Bibliography

Print Publications

Amanda Leija, Kim Hurt Recognized With Editor's Choice Award, Brownwood Bulletin May 7, 2013. pg 1

Shafonne Myers, Plus Sized Bed and Breakfast Texas Wedding, Pretty Pear Bride March 3013. pg 9-13

Shafonne Myers, Wedding With A Keg Stand And A Few Tears, Pretty Pear Bride July 2012. pg 8-11

Southwest Flair Magazine, Summer 2011 Cover

Radio/Television

Bethany Blaine, Interview, KTAB, Brownwood, Texas, October 18, 2014

J.R. Williams, Interview, KXYL, Brownwood, Texas, August 30, 2013

J.R. Williams, Interview, KXYL, Brownwood, Texas, October 4, 2012

J.R. Williams, Interview, KXYL, Brownwood, Texas, February 11, 2011

J.R. Williams, Interview, KXYL, Brownwood, Texas, February 13, 2010

Professional Organizations/Memberships

FemArt Gallery

Gainesville Fine Art Association (GFAA)

St. Augustine Art Association (SAAA)

Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts (JCVA)

Brownwood Art Association

Jacksonville Professional Photographers Guild (JPPG)

Portrait Masters International (PMI)

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)

Awards

2022 Merit Award, Coming Home, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Juror's Award, The Sky's the Limit, Jacksonville, Florida

2021 Merit Award, Art In Isolation, Gainesville, Florida

2021 Award of Excellence, Through The Lens, Gainesville, Florida

2011 Honorable Mention, Eyes of Texas Photography Exhibit, Grandbury, Texas

2011 Second Place, Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, Brownwood, Texas

2010 First Place, Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, Brownwood, Texas

2010 Honorable Mention, Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit, Brownwood, Texas

2009 Honorable Mention, Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, Brownwood, Texas

2008 People's Choice Award, Brownwood Reunion Photography Contest, Brownwood, Texas

2004 Sculpture Award, A.C.U. Art Department, Abilene, Texas

2003 Honorable Mention, The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas

2002 Honors Photography, A.C.U. Photography Department, Abilene, Texas