Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2017 Master of Fine Arts, 2D Studio Art
University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ
2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Minor: Marketing and Management
Salisbury University • Salisbury, MD
Summa Cum Laude
Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 – Present Lewmanated Entertainment, Inc • Baltimore, MD
Social Media Manager
2018 – 2021 Oldfields School • Sparks Glencoe, MD
Head of Visual Arts
2018 – 2021 University of Maryland • College Park, MD
Adjunct Lecturer
2017 – 2021 Frederick Community College • Frederick, MD
Adjunct Faculty
2014 – 2017 University of Arizona School of Art • Tucson, AZ
GTA, Instructor of Record
GTA, Printmaking Department (Supervisor: Cerese Vaden)
2012 – 2013 Salisbury University Art Department • Salisbury, MD
Painting Department Technician
2012 The Walters Art Museum • Baltimore, MD
Development Intern
2011 Fulton Gallery, Salisbury University • Salisbury, MD
Gallery Assistant Intern
AWARDS and HONORS
2017 Research & Project Grant, Graduate Student & Professional Council
University of Arizona
2016 Nancy K. Strauss Art Scholarship Endowment
University of Arizona
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
University of Arizona Chapter
2015 Sarnoff Art Supply Scholarship
University of Arizona
Anne Moreton Memorial Scholarship
University of Arizona
2014-16 John L. Dales Scholarship
Screen Actors Guild Foundation
Barbara Rogers Scholarship for Painting
University of Arizona
2013 Director's Choice Award ["The Fire House"]
HoCo Arts Council
Fulton School of Liberal Arts Permanent Collection Award ["Looking Up"]
Salisbury University
Two-Dimensional Studio Art Award
Salisbury University
President's Choice Award, ["Looking Up"]
Salisbury University
NCUR Presentation: University of Wisconsin, La-Crosse.
Also listed under Public Speaking.
2012 Meritorious Award
Salisbury University Art Department
Key Achievement Award
Salisbury University
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Salisbury University Chapter
2011-12 John L. Dales Scholarship
Screen Actors Guild Foundation (2 awards)
2010 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Salisbury University Chapter
2009-13 Senatorial Scholarship
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Dean's List
Salisbury University
2009-12 Delegates Scholarship
Maryland Higher Education Commission
2009 Art Department Renewable Scholarship (4 years)
Salisbury University
Presidential Award (4 years)
Salisbury University
PUBLICATIONS
2019
“In the galleries: ‘Focus Group’ takes a playful approach to life and death,” December. The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.
““Fire and Flood” - a local artist’s response to natural disasters,” March. The Retriever, University of Maryland Baltimore County. Baltimore, MD.
2017
“Brave New Masters,” May. Tucson Weekly. Tucson, AZ.
View Article Here
“School of Art's MFA exhibition showcases student work,” April 22. The Daily Wildcat. Tucson, AZ.
Local T.V. Show: “The Morning BLEND,” KGUN 9. 2017 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Tucson, AZ. Thursday, April 13.
"The Howard County Times," April. A show of hands supports Blossoms exhibit. Columbia, MD.
2016
"MFA Candidate Leah Lewman Selected to Participate in National Wet Paint MFA Biennial," January. University of Arizona College of Fine Arts, Online News Bulletin.
2014
"The Baltimore Sun," April. Kish Gallery Features Works by Twins Leah and Lyndsay Lewman. Columbia, MD
2013
"The Howard County Times," November. Howard Artists Have a State of the Art Show. Ellicott City, MD
"The Dispatch," April. SU Set to Host Graphic Arts Show Next Month. Salisbury, MD.
"Scarab Literary Magazine: Featured Artist" • P. 6, 17-18 • Salisbury, MD.
2012
"Scarab Literary Magazine" • P. 30, 45, 55 • Salisbury, MD 2012
"The Daily Times," September. AI&G Show's Works Are Diverse, Challenging. Salisbury, MD
"The Daily Times," October. Artist Captures Subject of Human Relationships. Salisbury, MD
COLLECTIONS
2011 We Burned Our Hands, Student Union Permanent Collection: Salisbury University
2011 Need, Student Union Permanent Collection: Salisbury University
2012 Unspoken, Student Union Permanent Collection: Salisbury University
2012 In the Balance, Student Union Permanent Collection: Salisbury University
2013 Looking Up, Fulton Dean’s Collection: Salisbury University
SERVICE, LECTURES and EVENTS
Aug 2019 Artist Speaker, “Water’s Edge”: InSquare Art, Baltimore, MD. [Invite: Shaul Tsemach]
May 2017 Featured Student Speaker, Sneak Preview Event for 2017 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.
[Invite: Colin Blakely] [Click here to view Gallery Talk]
Mar 2017 Visiting Emerging Artist, Survey of Tucson Contemporary Artists. [Invite: Mike Dominguez]
Feb 2016 Artist Speaker/Collaborator, Infuse.
Apr 2015 Juror, First Year Experience Exhibition, University of Arizona School of Art.
Apr 2013 Student Research Presenter, National Council on Undergraduate Research. Conference held at the
University of Wisconsin, La-Crosse.
May 2012 Visiting Student Artist, Centennial High School. [Invite: Nan Collins]