Mia Silkett
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Kansas City based artist and painting senior at KCAI. Making work inspired by personal past, present, and future aspects of daily life. Creative problem solver, eager to learn and work with others to achieve artistic goals. Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously within a short time period.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Staff
KCAI Painting Gallery
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepped and painted walls
- Assisted in curation, handled art work
- Professionally hung up/displayed paintings and sculptures
- Worked closely with artists and professors to complete their vision for the exhibitions
Intern
Andrew County Museum
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Created, set up, and researched a museum exhibit
- Cataloged and completed condition reports for artifacts
- Planed, did PR, and helped run museum events
Kids Camp Art Teacher
Andrew County Museum
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned and Taught children's crafts and activities to 2nd-5th graders
- Researched time period relevant crafts for the camps historical theme
- Worked with and presented lessons to camp's committee
Education
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Painting
Kansas City Art Institute
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Willingness to Experiment and Explore
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Collaborative Projects
Accomplishments
KCAI Painting Gallery Shows
Spring EOS, 2022
Spring EOS, 2023
KCAI Sculpture Shows
Spring EOS, 2022
Spring EOS, 2023
Harry Duncan American Dream Scholarship, 2019
References
- Jan Glenn, Director of Andrew County Museum, director@andrewcountymuseum.org
- Kim Lightle, Plasma Artist, (816) 261-3364
Timeline
Gallery Staff
KCAI Painting Gallery
08.2021 - 05.2022
Intern
Andrew County Museum
05.2021 - 08.2021
Kids Camp Art Teacher
Andrew County Museum
08.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Painting
Kansas City Art Institute
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