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I'm a passionate and creative artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. My work centers on design and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on installing exhibits and blending physical and digital media to tell engaging narratives. I thrive in collaborative environments that encourage idea-sharing and innovative problem-solving, and I love contributing to projects that inspire and connect people through art. I enjoy mentoring others, coordinating exhibitions and events, and bringing ideas to life through strong storytelling, composition, and hands-on art making. I am eager to apply professional, teaching, and design skills to dynamic, art-driven projects and teams.…I'm a passionate and creative artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. My work centers on design and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on installing exhibits and blending physical and digital media to tell engaging narratives. I thrive in collaborative environments that encourage idea-sharing and innovative problem-solving, and I love contributing to projects that inspire and connect people through art. I enjoy mentoring others, coordinating exhibitions and events, and bringing ideas to life through strong storytelling, composition, and hands-on art making. I am eager to apply professional, teaching, and design skills to dynamic, art-driven projects and teams.

Violet Kazia

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I'm a passionate and creative artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. My work centers on design and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on installing exhibits and blending physical and digital media to tell engaging narratives. I thrive in collaborative environments that encourage idea-sharing and innovative problem-solving, and I love contributing to projects that inspire and connect people through art. I enjoy mentoring others, coordinating exhibitions and events, and bringing ideas to life through strong storytelling, composition, and hands-on art making. I am eager to apply professional, teaching, and design skills to dynamic, art-driven projects and teams.…I'm a passionate and creative artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. My work centers on design and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on installing exhibits and blending physical and digital media to tell engaging narratives. I thrive in collaborative environments that encourage idea-sharing and innovative problem-solving, and I love contributing to projects that inspire and connect people through art. I enjoy mentoring others, coordinating exhibitions and events, and bringing ideas to life through strong storytelling, composition, and hands-on art making. I am eager to apply professional, teaching, and design skills to dynamic, art-driven projects and teams.

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I’m a passionate and creative artist with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. My work centers on design and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on installing exhibits and blending physical and digital media to tell engaging narratives. I thrive in collaborative environments that encourage idea-sharing and innovative problem-solving, and I love contributing to projects that inspire and connect people through art.

I enjoy mentoring others, coordinating exhibitions and events, and bringing ideas to life through strong storytelling, composition, and hands-on art making. I am eager to apply professional, teaching, and design skills to dynamic, art-driven projects and teams.

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Work Experience

Private Art Tutor at Self-employed

June 2, 2023 - Present

Private art tutor providing instruction to adults and children with limited access to formal art education. Weekly biweekly lessons of approximately 2 hours for ages 4-17. Assist students with portfolio development to help gain acceptance into competitive programs; coordinate with guardians on progress.

Self-Employed Private Art Tutor

June 1, 2023 - Present

Private art tutor providing instruction to adults and children who lack access to formal art education. Conducted weekly lessons (approximately 2 hours) for ages 4-17, with some sessions for middle-aged to elderly adults. Helped students develop higher education portfolios and prepared them for programs such as Tulane and Penn State.

Assistant to the Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

September 1, 2023 - January 2, 2025

Assisted in donor relations, event curation, and communications. Coordinated scholarships and donor communications, designed official MICA materials (postcards), and assisted with events including MICA Weekend, Parents' Visits, School Tours, and Alumni Greetings. Advocated for MICA at International Higher Education Day in Annapolis and presented to Maryland legislators regarding government funding. Illustrated the 2024 MICA Holiday Card and 2024 Make Your Mark event; contributed to the curation of the 2024 Scholarship Celebration.

Assistant to Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Greet visitors at the front desk, write donor letters, manage spreadsheets, interact with scholarships and donors, and design official MICA postcards. Coordinated events including MICA Weekend, Parents' Visits, School Tours, and Alumni Greetings. Designed the President Cecilia McCormick’s Winter Brunch Event. Helped coordinate the 2024 Alumni Reunion and assisted with the 2024 Scholarship Celebration. Advocated for MICA at International Higher Education Day in Annapolis, speaking to Maryland Delegates regarding government funding for the Institute.

Assistant to Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations at Maryland Institute College of Art

September 2, 2023 - January 2, 2025

Assisted in stewardship and donor relations; illustrated the Official MICA 2024 Holiday Card; illustrated the 2024 MICA Make Your Mark Event; supported event coordination and donor relations activities.