Jessica Page was born and raised in rural Michigan. Growing up climbing trees, exploring the woods and playing in the river has continued to play a significant role in Page’s artwork. In 2009 she received her BFA in photography from Kendall College of Art and Design along with earning the Studio Excellence Award for Photography. From there, Page moved on to working in a Fine Art Gallery and Frame shop, LaFontsee Galleries, in Grand Rapids, MI refining her craft and aesthetic eye. In 2016 she moved to Arizona with her partner, Anthony, and their two cats, Bug and Emma. Avid hikers, they explored the great wonders and expanses that the American West offers, fueling Page’s inspiration. Recently, Page and family have moved to Kentucky so that she can further pursue her passion in art by attending school to earn her Master’s of Fine Art. She is endlessly fascinated in the natural world and the connectivity of memory and emotions.
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C.V.
Jessica Page (Jessica Mead)
EDUCATION
School of Arts Visual Studies
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Master of Fine Arts in Art Studio Present
with an emphasis in Photography
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids MI 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with Honors
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Record Digital Art – University of Kentucky 2020
In class demo for Digital Arts: Class taught by John Norris 2020
In class demo for Advanced Black and White class: Class taught by Carey Gough 2020
Continued Education Meetings – Frame Design: LaFontsee Galleries, Grand Rapids, MI 2015-2016
Photography Tutor: Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids MI 2009-2011
Boy Scouts of America – Camp Rotary – Director of Handicraft Area & Instructor of Art 2006
and Photography classes Clare, MI
Sterling Elementary Summer School Teacher Sterling, MI 2004 & 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant – University of Kentucky 2020-2021
University of Kentucky Photo Lab Manager 2019-2021
University of Kentucky Photo Lab Monitor 2019-2020
Budget and Contract Management – Escrow Assistant – Empire West Title Agency 2017-2019
Continuing Education Instruction – LaFontsee Galleries 2011-2016
Fine Art Printing Services – LaFontsee Galleries, Elizabeth Mayville Artist 2014-2015
Artwork and Project Photography LaFontsee Galleries 2009-2016
Digital Editing/Restoration – LaFontsee Galleries, private clients 2011-2016
Art Handling/Preparations – LaFontsee Galleries 2009-2016
Exhibition Design – LaFontsee Galleries 2009-2016
Freelance Photography (Family, Newborn, Senior Portraits, and Wedding Photography) 2008-Present
Employee Trainer – LaFontsee Galleries, Stewart Title Agency, Empire West Title Agency 2011-2019
Artist Coordination – LaFontsee Galleries 2011-2016
Employee Handbook Co-Author/Editor – LaFontsee Galleries 2015-2016
Photography Lab Monitor/Technician – Asbury University, University of Kentucky 2004-2007
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
MFA Show 2021 – Bolivar Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 2021
48hNeukölln – International Juried Exhibition, Berlin, Germany 2020
Light Sensitive – Juried Exhibition – Art Intersection – Gilbert, AZ Juror – Brett Abbott
Perception – Martine’s Pastries – Lexington KY 2019
Little by Little – Juried Exhibition – Art Intersection – Gilbert, AZ Juror – Peter Bugg
Intersection – Graduate Exhibition – Bolivar Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY Curated by Holly Poole
No Strangers – Annual Members Exhibition – Art Intersection, Gilbert AZ 2018
All Art Arizona– Art Intersection, Gilbert AZ
Little by Little – Juried Exhibition – Art Intersection, Gilbert AZ – Juror – Dr. Julie Sasse, 2017
Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art
No Strangers – Annual Members Exhibition – Art Intersection, Gilbert AZ
Spring Cleaning – Dinderbeck Studios, Grand Rapids MI 2016
In Your Face – Dinderbeck Studios, Grand Rapids MI 2015
Noun – Urban Institute of the Arts (UICA), Grand Rapids MI
The Things That Shape Us *(Solo Exhibition) – 101 Gallery Division St, Grand Rapids MI
Forms of Production – Devos Place, Grand Rapids MI
A/Political – Urban Institute of the Arts (UICA), Grand Rapids MI 2013
Free Radical – 122 S. Division, Grand Rapids MI
Fortified-Site:Lab Blandford – Dinderbeck Studios Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids MI
A Closer Look – Craft House Gallery, Grand Rapids MI
Destination 1111 (Juried Spring Salon) – Destination 1111 Gallery, Grand Rapids MI – Jurors – Geary Jones, Israel Davis, Nicholas Szymanski, Jason Quigno, and Tom Duimstra
Studio Excellence Exhibition – Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids MI 2009
Once Upon a Time – Senior Thesis Show – Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Exhibition at the Governor’s Mansion – Jennifer Granholm’s Governor’s Residence, 2009 – 2010
Lansing MI
West Michigan Photo Works Photo Club Exhibition – West Michigan Photo Works, Holland MI 2008
Photography Club Exhibition – Division Avenue Artist Cooperative, Grand Rapids MI 2007
PRINT EXCHANGES
Near & Far – Transylvania University 2020
Across State Lines – Invited by Kelsey Reiman, Tempe, AZ
In Your Face – Organized by Dinderbeck Studios, Grand Rapids MI 2015
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Art Intersection Community Darkroom, Member, Gilbert, AZ 2016-Present
Arizona Artists Guild Member, AZ 2017- 2019
Dinderbeck Studios Member, Grand Rapids, MI 2013-2016
Avenue of the Arts Member and Volunteer, Grand Rapids, MI 2013-2016
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Mentor and Volunteer, Grand Rapids, MI 2009-2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record – University of Kentucky Present
SA/VS Photo Lab Manager 2019-Present
– Maintain photo lab and enlargers
– Train lab monitors
– Update Manuals and Instructional Sheets
– Help Students working in the lab
Empire West Title Agency 2017- 2019
Escrow Assistant/Processor
– Open contracts, order HOA statements and payoffs
– Closing desk – balance, file and disburse funds to agents, clients, and payoff all invoices
– Banking – Process and deposit client funds, receive and send incoming and outgoing wires
– Maintain client and realtor relations
Stewart Title Agency (Formerly Title365) 2016- 2017
Escrow Assistant/Processor
– Open contracts, order HOA statements and payoffs
– Closing desk – balance, file and disburse funds to agents, clients, and payoff all invoices
– Banking – Process and deposit client funds, receive and send incoming and outgoing wires
– Maintain client and realtor relations
– Train new hires on processing files and banking procedures
True North Title Agency 2016
Escrow Assistant
– Open new contracts
– Closing desk – balance, file and disburse funds to agents, clients, and payoff all invoices
– Banking – Process and deposit client funds, receive and send incoming and outgoing wires
– Maintain client and realtor relations
LaFontsee Galleries 2009- 2016
Art Sales and Framing
– Artwork installation for main gallery exhibitions
– Gallery Maintenance
– Frame Design for clients and exhibitions
– Poster collection and display management
– Photography of artwork and projects for promotion, documentation, and clients
Grand Rapids Public Library 2007- 2010
Librarian Assistant II
– Provided customer assistance to patrons
– Main Reference Desk
– Front Information Desk
– Helped with Collection Development
Camp Rotary Boy Scouts of America 2006
Handicraft Director
-Supervised staff members
-Instructor of Art and Photography classes
-Maintained the Handicraft building
AWARDS
Graduate Teaching Assistantship University of Kentucky 2020-2021
Studio Excellence Award Winner in Photography 2009
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Scholarship of Merit
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI 2006-2009
Nice pictures!!
Thank you 🙂