About The Artist
Kelsey Marie Gavin is an internationally exhibiting, queer artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kelsey has an undergraduate background in art theory, painting, and video work. Their current practice consists of alternative photography processes, cyanotype printmaking, and stop-motion animation.
Education
2018 - 2022
BA with Distinguished Honors in Art & Art History
Ursinus College
Graduated with Distinguished Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, Two time recipient of the Donald E. Camp Award (2021, 2022)
Specialized in Painting, Printmaking, Time-Based, and Installation-Based Media.
Department of Art and Art History
Department Chair: Prof. Cari Freno, BA Honors Thesis Advisor: Prof. David Aipperspach
2022 - 2024
MFA in Studio Art
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Venture Fund Honorable Mention Awardee, Shortlist for MFA Alumni Award
Specialized in Alternative Photographic Processes, Printmaking, Stop-Motion Animation, and Art Theory
Graduate Department at PAFA
Department Chair: Dr. Kevin Richards, Graduate Thesis Advisor: Prof. David Dempewolf
Exhibitions
2021
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Group Exhibition, Purely Abstract, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
Group Exhibition, 30 Under 30, Viridian Gallery, New York, NY, won 3rd Prize.
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Group Exhibition, Annual Student Exhibition, Berman Museum of Art, Collegeville, PA
2022
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Group Exhibition, The New Artist, Boomer Gallery, London, England
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Group Exhibition, Annual Student Exhibition, Berman Museum of Art, Collegeville, PA
2023​
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Group Exhibition, Marionette, Ann Bryan Gallery, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Group Exhibition, Meet and Greet, Ann Bryan Gallery, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Group Exhibition, Red, Gallery 8, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2024
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Group Exhibition, Annual Student Exhibition, Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Group Exhibition, 9th Benefit Exhibition, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Awards
2021
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3rd Prize, 30 Under 30 Exhibition, Viridian Gallery, New York, NY.
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The Donald E. Camp Award, Established and selected by Donald E. Camp, professor emeritus of art, and awarded to the student exhibiting risk-taking in art in the Annual Student Exhibition. Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA.
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2022
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The Donald E. Camp Award, Established and selected by Donald E. Camp, professor emeritus of art, and awarded to the student exhibiting risk-taking in art in the Annual Student Exhibition. Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
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2023
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Venture Fund Honorable Mention Award, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA