In May of 2025, they graduated from the University of Maine with a BFA in Digital Art, a Minor in Graphic Design, a Minor in Art History, and with honors. You can view their thesis - Living and Dreaming with Hyperphantasia HERE.
In November of 2024, they were honored to have six pieces in the 2024-2025 Senior Art Exhibition, Mutual Threads, at the University of Maine in Orono.
The exhibit had a culmination of their work from throughout their college career. Over the four years the spent studying and making art, they were able to hone in on the type of art they want to make and the people they want to make it for.
See their artist spotlight HERE!
During the Spring 2024 semester they were invited to join the Phi Beta Kappa honor society as a College Junior. This society is the most prestigious honor society in the United States, and the membership is for life.
On average only 2% of each Phi Beta Kappa class is invited to join as College Juniors as the requirements are more strict for them. They were delighted to accept the invitation!
During the Fall 2023 semester they were accepted into the University of Maine Bachelor
of Fine Arts Digital Art Program.
The semester long process prior to acceptance included a written application, a portfolio review, and a virtual interview.
After acceptance, they were required to complete and extra 15 credits for their concentration.
During the University of Maine Art Department's annual award show, they were awarded a $50 certificate for being one of the up and coming freshman art students.
The staff in the art department were the ones to nominate and select the winners.
As only a few students receive this award every year, they were thrilled to be selected.
In May of 2021, they graduated from ASMS.
During the three years they spent their, they took many German Language classes, and they spent a trimester in Germany as an exchange student.
They also rediscovered their love for writing and making art. This rediscovery led them to the path they are on today.
On January 16, 2021, they were awarded the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship (VAPA) by the University of Maine in Orono after submitting their art portfolio.
In January of 2021, they were accepted into the University of Maine's Studio Art Program.