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MACKENNA OVERHOLT
Brooklyn, NY
303-345-8531
mackennaoverholtfineart@gmail.com
www.mackennaoverholtfineart.com
Instagram @mackennaoverholtfineart
Education
2023
BFA Studio Art, Painting and Drawing Concentration, Art History Minor, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2022
Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Painting, Drawing, and Renaissance Art History, Florence, Italy
Exhibitions
Solo
2025
Solo Exhibition, Bucks T-4 Visual Art Gallery, Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, Big Sky, MT
Group
2025
Moving as a Woman, International Women’s Day Group Show, Warren Miller
Performing Arts Center, Big Sky, MT
2024
Sweet Pea Winter Juried Art Show, Bozeman, MT
Art Expo NYC, SAB Gallery Collection, New York, New York
Sweet Pea Juried Art Show, Bozeman, MT
Radiant Voices, Visionary Art Collective, Virtual Exhibition
2023
“Arches” BFA Thesis Exhibition, Sella Granata Gallery, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2022
Gorgas Library Student Artwork Exhibition, Gorgas Library, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2019
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, History Colorado Center, Denver, CO
Jefferson County Art Show, Arvada Center, Arvada, CO
2018
Jefferson County Art Show, Arvada Center, Arvada, CO
Residencies
2024
Cycladic Arts, September, 2024, Paros, Greece
Scholarships and Awards
2022
Farley Moody Galbraith Endowed Scholarship, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2021
Windgate Charitable Foundation Scholarship, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Art Students Endowed Scholarship, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2020
Marilyn Williams Elmore Endowed Scholarship, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2019
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards State Gold and National Silver Medal Winner,
History Colorado Center, Denver, CO
Colorado Watercolor Society, Emerging Artist Award 2019
Congressional Art Competition Award 2019
Jefferson County Art Show Best of Show Winner, Arvada Center, Arvada, CO
2018
Jefferson County Art Show Best of Show Winner, Arvada Center, Arvada, CO
Related Experience
Altitude Gallery, Bozeman MT
2021-2025
Sales Associate/ Artistic Advocate
- Managed relationships with 80+ artists and collectors, demonstrating strong client service, communication, and sales acumen.
- Streamlined gallery workflows by improving inventory systems, documentation practices, and administrative procedures, increasing
operational efficiency. - Conducted background research on artists and artworks to support sales conversations and exhibition development.
- Oversaw daily communications, including email correspondence, phone inquiries, and in-person visitor engagement, ensuring a polished and informed client experience.
- Assisted with exhibition planning and installation, developing skills in object handling, presentation strategy, and checklist maintenance.
- Packed and shipped artworks nationwide, completing online and in person orders through Shopify.
Gorgas Library – Exhibition Coordinator
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL
- Coordinated a senior studio exhibition, supporting stakeholders across departments and ensuring accurate documentation, timelines, and installation plans.
- Assisted with curatorial decision-making, improving visual coherence and visitor engagement through thoughtful presentation.
- Managed communications among faculty, students, and staff, strengthening project workflow and administrative clarity
Commissions
University of Alabama – Commissioned Portrait Artist
Oct 2022 - Present | Freelance
- Produced official portraits of Student Government Association Presidents, for permanent installation in the University Student Center.
- Featured in the University of Alabama Alumni Magazine for significant contributions to campus history and tradition, highlighting recognition
and impact. - Demonstrated strong administrative skills by coordinating with university officials and managing project timelines efficiently.
Publications
2024
Visionary Art Collective, Featured Artist Interview, Mackenna Overholt: An Eye for Creation
