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Education
BFA in Drawing and Painting, Emphasis in Illustration
Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA – GPA: 3.69

International Study, Florence, Italy – Summer 2024

Solo Exhibitions

“Rachel Nicole Joy,” Santa Ana College Art Gallery – 2025

Group Exhibitions

“Embrace the Darkness - A Haunting October Exhibit,” Las Laguna Gallery – October - November 2025

“The Cityscape Show XV | Ordinary Places | Singular Moments," Billis Williams Gallery, LA – July - August 2025

“41st Irvine Annual," Irvine Fine Arts Center – July–August 2025 – Honorable Mention Award

“40th Annual Made In California Show," Brea gallery, CA – April - June 2025

“A Woman’s Place," Ebell of Los Angeles – March - April 2025

"Love & Hate," Metropolitan Design, CA – February - March 2025

"Into the Dark," Metropolitan Design, CA – October - December 2024

“BFA Fine Arts Exhibition,” LCAD Gallery, CA – May 2024

"The Future of the Figure," Billis Williams Gallery, LA – March 2024

Plotkin Family Foundation – 2023, recipient of a merit-based scholarship

Work Experience

Art Instructor, Halona Art and Culture Center – Teaches art classes, guides students in various techniques, and fosters a creative learning environment.

Studio Assistant for Timothy J. Clark – Assisted in studio organization, social media management, and technical tasks.

Gallery Attendant, Billis Williams Gallery – Oversaw gallery space, greeted and assisted visitors, and provided general support for daily gallery operations.

Intern, Moulton Museum – Prepared exhibits, conducted tours, and assisted with visitor engagement.

Receptionist, Laguna College of Art and Design – Managed front desk operations, assisted students and visitors, and provided administrative support to faculty and staff.

Commissions
Various private commissions, including pet portraits and personalized artwork.