C.V.

KRISTIN SELESNICK
[email protected] 
www.kristinselesnick.com

​BORN
Norwalk, Connecticut 1985
Lives and works in Bow, NH
 
EDUCATION
Lesley University College of Art and Design, Boston, MA Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art, 2013           
Wheaton College, Norton, MA Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art Summa cum Laude, 2007                 
Burren College of Art, Co. Clare, Ireland Intensive studio art summer course, 2006                                 
Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy Semester abroad, 2005           
 
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022          Baker Free Library, "Wanderlust", Bow, NH
2017           Green with Envy, "Recent Work", Portland, ME
2013           Brookline Town Hall, “On the Road: Envisioning Landscape by Car,” Brookline, MA
2012           Brookline Town Hall, “Winter Visions,” Brookline, MA                                             
2011            Brookline Town Hall, “Coastal Wanderings,” Brookline, MA                                    
2010           Brookline Town Hall, “Crossing Shores and Sea Jellies,” Brookline, MA                               
2009          Studio370, “Maine Waters,” Holliston, MA                                                                         
 
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2024.         The Glimpse Gallery, "First Glimpse", Concord, NH
2018          McGowan Fine Art, "Love, Lust & Desire", Concord, NH
2017           McGowan Fine Art, “Love, Lust & Desire”, Concord, NH
2016           Site: Brooklyn, "American Road Trip", Brooklyn, NY*
                   McGowan Fine Art, “Love, Lust & Desire”, Concord, NH
2015           Warehouse XI, "Re:Classified" AIB/LUCAD MFA Alumni Biennial, Somerville, MA
                   University Place Gallery of CAA, “Paint”, Cambridge, MA*
                   Kathryn Schultz Gallery of CAA, “Fields of Viewpoints” small group show, Cambridge, MA
                   McGowan Fine Art, “Art & Bloom”, Concord, NH
                   McGowan Fine Art, “Love, Lust & Desire”, Concord, NH
2014           Boston International Fine Art Show, represented by McGowan Fine Art, Boston, MA
2013           University Place Gallery of CAA, “69th Members Prize Show”, Cambridge, MA*
                   Kathryn Schultz Gallery of CAA, “New Members Show”, Cambridge, MA
                   University Place Gallery of CAA, “Scenes of Summer”, Cambridge, MA
                   Somerville Museum, “SOS Artists’ Choice Show”, Somerville, MA
                   InsideOUT Gallery, “SOS Group Exhibit”, Somerville, MA*
                   Arts at the Armory, “Somerville Open Studios”, Somerville, MA
                   University Hall Gallery, “MFA in Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition”, Cambridge, MA
2011            Outpost 186, “Visionseven,” Cambridge, MA                                                                                  
2009          Framingham Public Library, “Danforth Student Selections,” Framingham, MA                       
2008          New Civilitea, “Vibrant Reflections,” Salem, MA                                                                 
                   Gallery 55 West, “Showroom Selections,” Natick, MA                                            
                    Danforth Museum School, “Summer Selections,” Framingham, MA                           
2007           Danforth Museum School, “New Faculty and Staff,” Framingham, MA                                             
                    Beard and Weil Galleries, Wheaton College, “Proof,” Norton, MA                                                
                    New Civilitea, “The Essence of Ireland,” Salem, MA*
                    *Juried Exhibitions                                              
 
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
2015-18      Gallery Representation, McGowan Fine Art, Concord, NH
2013-15      Member, Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA
2013           Member, Somerville Open Studios, Somerville, MA
2007          Forsythe Prize for Studio Art. Wheaton College. Norton, MA
 
 
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2018 .         Kirschner, Noelani. "Kristin Selesnick - Back Roads of New Hampshire" theamericanscholar.org, January 29, 2018.
2015           Plenda, Melanie. “Icy Blooms: In the depths of winter, gallery pairs original art with floral arrangements.” Concordmonitor.com, January 21, 2015.
 
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
2011            Commissioned Painting for Executive Director of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving, Wheaton College, Norton, MA.
2011            Commissioned Painting for Director of Alumnae/i Relations, Wheaton College, Norton, MA.
2010           Commissioned Painting for Board of Trustees Chair. Wheaton College, Norton, MA.
 
ARTIST TALKS
2015           “Fields of Viewpoints” artists talk, Kathryn Shultz Gallery of CAA, Cambridge, MA.
2013            MFA Public Artist Talk, Lesley University College of Art and Design, Boston, MA.
 
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2023           Creative Arts Camp at Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH. Visual Arts Teacher for ages 6-14.
2013            Cambridge Art Association, Brookline, MA. “Create It Night” Workshop Instructor – Painting Landscapes from Reference Photographs.
2013-14        SmartSummers Theater Arts Program, Brookline, MA. Art Teacher, Art classes for ages 7-13.
2013-14        Private Instructor of Art Lessons – Painting, Brookline, MA (3rd and 4th grade students).
2013              Public Schools of Brookline, Brookline, MA. Art Teacher, Heath School Afterschool Activities Program.
2010-2011    Public Schools of Brookline, Brookline, MA. Art Teacher, Pierce School Enrichment Program. 
2007-2009 Danforth Museum of Art, Framingham, MA. Art Teacher, Grades K – 8. 
2007-2009  Danforth Museum of Art, Framingham, MA. Associate School Registrar and Children’s Program Coordinator.