Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
University of Tampa 2015

Contact

emmabenitezart@gmail.com
201-290-8354
emmabenitez.com

Exhibitions

  • Kodawari Studios, Tampa FL • January-April 2016
  • Solo Exhibition, Vegabond Gita, Tampa FL • April 2016
  • Mural on THE CUBE via The Urban Conga, Straz Center For the Performing Arts• March 2016
  • Impressions of Memory, BFA Exit Show, University of Tampa • December 2015
  • Sacred Floats and Gems Co, Tampa FL • 2015 • Permanent Collection
  • Juried Student Exhibition, University of Tampa • May 2015
  • High Five with Kappa Pi Exhibition, University of Tampa • November 2014
  • Juried Student Exhibition, University of Tampa • May 2014
  • Group Show at Market on 7th • August 2013

Awards

  • Second place for Single Work, “Human Love” • May 2015
  • First place for Single Work, “Iconic” • May 2014

Workshops and Activities

  • Monica Cook Painting Workshop, University of Tampa, FL • April 2015
  • Steven Assael Figure Drawing Workshop, Cass Gallery, Tampa FL • October 2014
  • Kappa Pi Art Fraternity, Vice President • September 2014 – May 2015

Led member meetings, organized events and exhibitions

Work Experience

  • The Hub on Canal, New Smryna Beach FL • November 2016 – Current
    Outreach Program Art Teacher

Create Curriculum and teach children K-12 how to tap into their creativity by utilizing new
techniques and practice their fine motor skills.

  • The Gallery, St. Petersburg FL • January – May 2016
    Gallery Assistant

Assist gallery leadership with administrative functions, special events, art handling and
facilitate visitors with information and location requests.

  • Party Artsy, Tampa FL • May 2013 – May 2016
    Artist

Create custom paintings, host and teach party groups a unique painting of their choice.

  • University of Tampa Woodshop, FL • September 2014 – May 2015
    Student Supervisor

Oversee all woodshop activity and assist students.

  • Scarfone/Heartly Gallery, University of Tampa, FL • September 2014- May 2015
    Student Assistant

Assistant curator, art handler as well as greet guests and monitor gallery.