About The Artist - Britt
From cornfields to palm trees, and deserts in between, Britt's journey as an artist mirrors the vibrant landscapes she traverses. Armed with her beloved watercolor brushes and a palette of paints, she captures the essence of nature and her adventures in exquisite detail.
A graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in hand, Britt's artistic evolution began in the heartland of Indiana and found its rhythm amidst the sunshine of Florida. Formerly known as Eco Stitch and Cycle, now rebranded as Artist Named Britt, her artistry blooms with each stroke.
Britt's resume reads like a travelogue, with her work showcased in galleries and exhibitions across the United States. From the galleries in Chicago, IL, to the Artwalk of Gainesville, FL to the serene galleries in Tempe, AZ, exhibitions in Rochester, NY, and now Ocala, FL, her pieces find homes in the hearts of art lovers everywhere.
Highlights from her journey include residencies at Art Studios of Grace, Gainesville, and accolades such as the Mildred Thompson Scholarship Award. Her talents have been celebrated in prestigious showcases like the Gestalt Exhibition at Ball State University and the Art in Engineering Night at the Harn Museum of Art.
With each accolade and exhibition, Britt's commitment to her craft shines brighter, proving that her artistic odyssey knows no bounds. As she continues to weave her brush through the canvas of life, her art remains a testament to the beauty of exploration and the boundless creativity of the human spirit.
Resume // CV
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09/2025: Artist Row 2025 Accepted Artist; Rochester New York
08/2025: Group Exhibition - Melo Coffee House; Rochester, NY
06/2024: Solo Exhibition - Studies in Traveling; Cartel Coffee Roasters, Tempe, AZ
09/2021: Artwalk Gainesville, Resident Artist at Art Studios of Grace
02/2021: Art in Isolation, Gainesville Fine Art Association Gallery Show, Gainesville, FL
12/2020: First High Springs Artwalk, Featured Artist; High Springs, FL
10/2020 - 12/2020: Artisan’s Guild Fine Art Market - Holiday Season; Gainesville, FL
10/2019: Art in Engineering Night Selected Works (2); Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville, FL
08/2019: Gestalt Exhibition, Ball State University Department of Art, Muncie, IN
05/2019: Solo Show, The Bull - Artwalk Gainesville, Gainesville, FL
07/2018: Solo Show, Maude’s Cafe - Artwalk Gainesville, Gainesville, FL
06/2018: Ode to Mother Nature, Solo Exhibition, Gainesville, FL
02/2018: Ode to Mother Nature, Solo Exhibition, Melrose, FL
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2022: MFA - UF Presidential Scholarship Award including Full Ride with Stipend
2021: Resident Artist at Art Studios of Grace, Gainesville, FL2021: Mildred Thompson Scholarship Award Winner; Gainesville Fine Arts Association, Gainesville, FL
2015: Indiana Associate of School Broadcasters College Competition, First Place
2012: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards - Gold Rating
2012: New Harmony Plaine Air Art Showcase - Honorable Mention, New Harmony, IN
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Beginning Watercolors - Phoenix First Friday, March 2025
Eco-Upscaling Food Waste - Who Knew? - In-Person, Partnership with Gainesville Garden Club, April 2022Urban Sketchbook: Watercolor - In-Person, Partnership with Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville, FL
Beginning with Watercolor - Docent Training - In-person, Harn Museum of Art, October 2021
Eco-Art Extravaganza Workshop - In-Person, Artisans’ Guild, June 2021
Natural Dyeing Beginners Workshop - In-Person Workshop; Gainesville Handweavers’ Guild, May 2021
Natural Dyeing Tips and Tricks - Artist Lecture; Gainesville Handweavers’ Guild, July 2020 (virtual)
Alachua County Library Special Guest, Your Library Stories Series, December 2019
Compassion as my Compass Podcast; How to Live an Eco-Friendly Life, Special Guest
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06/2024 - Present: Full Time Artist with Artist Named Britt
12/2023 - 06/2024: Marketing & Engagement with Blue Zones through Blue Zones Project Scottsdale
02/2022 - 12/2023: Digital and Marketing Communications Manager, Spear Education, Scottsdale, AZ
08/2021 - 04/2022: Resident Artist at Art Studios of Grace
07/2019 - 02/2022: Program Coordinator for Graduate Recruiting for Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida
07/2018 - 07/2019: Junior Designer II and Social Media Specialist at Vet Comp and Pen
03/2017 - 10/2018: Communications Manager at First United Methodist Church Gainesville
10/2016 - 03/2017: Director of Community Outreach at Fort Wayne Center for Learning
10/2015 - 10/2016: Marketing and Grants Executive Assistant at AWS Foundation
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Ball State University, Muncie, IN Bachelors of Fine Arts, 2016
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