Taija-Rayne Franklyn
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Resident artist with solid history of producing impactful and innovative work. Skilled in various artistic techniques and media, consistently delivering high-quality results. Strong collaborator, adept to engaging community and contributing to team success. Known for creativity, reliability, and results-driven approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Artist
Boston Project Ministries
07.2021 - Current
- - Facilitate art workshops for youth, teens, and families centered on mental health, community identity, and healing (Family Fun Nights,
- - Develop public art workshops and pieces for and in collaboration with local organizations (Neighborhood Church of Dorchester, Grace Chapel, Love Your Block)
- - Establish Art as Healing initiative, an ongoing commitment to Public Art in our neighborhood that uses workshop series to empower neighbors to take part in beautifying their community. Through this process they enact healing for themselves.
- - Expand Artist Lounge, a creative space for High-School and Young Adult self-expression through artistic freedom
- Increased community engagement by organizing public art events and creative discussion panels such as Teen Nights and Family Fun Nights.
- Mentor young artists, providing guidance on technique and fostering creative growth.
Curatorial & Public Art Intern
Rose Kennedy Greenway
05.2024 - 10.2024
- - Support the execution of 'Going to Ground' by LaRissa Rogers through sustainable material research and community engagement
- - Assist with public art installations, artist partnerships, and storytelling through social media and documentation
- Organized and maintained art supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workflow and project completion within deadlines.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create and design memorable and successful campaigns.
- Communicated clearly with production staff and completed support tasks on time.
- Research sustainable and ecologically safe materials to support commissioned art installations
- Collaborate and Communicate with local partners, vendors and artists for public art installs and activations
Contemporary Art Ambassador
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Research and support artists Hakeem Adewumi, Laura Anderson Barbata, Carla Fernández, Fabiola Jean-Louis, Olivia Slaughter, Charmaine Wheatley during residencies, public programs and Jean-Louis’s artmaking workshop.
- Create Archive database of Lee Mingwei’s Living Room Project, 2012-2019
- Build out internal Contemporary Department website (Google Sites)
- Greeted visitors and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Engaged guests in guided conversation through galleries in
- Open Studio management on Polly Thayer Visiting Studio Artist project.
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
05.2021 - 10.2021
- - Used arts-based approaches in behavioral therapy for children living with Autism
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both other staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Education
A.S. - Studio Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
05.2025
B.S. - Expressive Arts Therapy
Lesley University
01.2023
Skills
- - Community mural design & facilitation
- - Intergenerational art workshops (youth-elder collaboration)
- - Healing-centered and expressive arts practices
- - Mixed media techniques: acrylic, collage, found materials
- - Workshop planning, youth mentorship, and public art coordination
- - Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Google Suite
- Conceptual development
- Visual narrative development
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Awarded the “Most Likely to Be an Artist in Residence Award” in 2024.
- Expanded business by 89% through community engagement, increased practice and networking through experience. [June 2023- Present]
- Mentored students from Boston Public Schools on Mixed Media Fine Art Techniques and Public Art Community Engagement.
Affiliations
- Tree of Life Faith Apostolic Church
- Boston Project Ministries
- Neighborhood Church of Dorchester
Certification
- Certified CPR - [2024-2026]
Timeline
Curatorial & Public Art Intern
Rose Kennedy Greenway
05.2024 - 10.2024
Contemporary Art Ambassador
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
11.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Artist
Boston Project Ministries
07.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
05.2021 - 10.2021
B.S. - Expressive Arts Therapy
Lesley University
A.S. - Studio Arts
Bunker Hill Community College
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