Morgan Taylor Penza

 

Education:

2016

The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, MAT

 

2014-2016

The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, BFA

 

2011-2014

Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing, NJ, Associate Degree

 

2008-2011

Hammonton High School, Hammonton, NJ

 

Solo Exhibitions/Group Shows/Installations:

2016 Atlantic City Arts Foundation Exhibition, Atlantic City, NJ

2016  Jerks Productions Local Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA

2016  Jerks Productions Local Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA

2016  The University of the Arts Thesis Exhibition, Philadelphia, PA

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Commissions:

2016 Raphael’s Stravaganza City Hall Installment, Philadelphia, PA

2016 Static Skate Shop Interior Mural, Ocean City, NJ

2016  Swim Club Building Mural, Hammonton, NJ

2012  Restoration of Metal Mural, Hammonton, NJ

 

Grants/Awards/Honors:

2017 Artist Grant, Philadelphia, PA

2016  Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Sculpture Faculty Award, Philadelphia, PA

2016  Thomas Skelton Award, Philadelphia, PA

2014  Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Philadelphia, PA

2014  Artist Grant, Philadelphia, PA

 

Art Related Experience:

2016

Say It with Clay- Collingswood, NJ

Position: Clay Teacher

Job Duties: Prepare appropriate art project idea for group, knowledge of art therapy/psychology, knowledge of facility, help children/adults with art tasks if needed

 

2015-2015

Intergenerational Project with Leah Reynolds-Germantown Nursing Home, PA

Position: Volunteer Art Student

Job Duties: Help elders create geometric paper shapes to light, assist artist with participators, knowledge of material, knowledge of art task, excellent people skills

 

Internship with Jeanne Jaffe-German Town, PA

Position: Student Intern

Job Duties: sculpt a variety of materials, knowledge of mediums/materials, group skills, learning skills, knowledge of media production, input in design and ideas, ability to structure