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| 2008 |
June
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ACA 19th Annual Student Exhibition, juried state-wide exhibition, New Smyrna Beach, Fl |
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May-June
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A Sense of Space, West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa, Fl |
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April-May |
Photographic Exhibition, The International Boba House, Tampa, Fl |
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April |
Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk, public projection walk through Seminol Hieghts, Tampa, Fl |
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Going Green in Tampa Expo University of South Florida SunDome, Fl |
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RIOT! @ THE FACTORY, BFA Senior Thesis Show, University of South Florida, West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa,Fl |
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March |
ArtHouse, University of South Florida's Fine Arts Building, Tampa, Fl |
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March-April |
32nd Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl |
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March |
Filberts 2008: Spectrum of Spaces University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Women's History Month Exhibition, Laughing Cat annex, Ybor City, Fl |
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Feb.-March |
OUR Cup of Tea: The Filberts, Kaleisia Tea Lounge, Tampa, Fl |
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Feb. |
Rising & Falling: How We Walk in, and Around, Tampa, University of South Florida, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Jan. |
Elusive, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl solo
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| 2007 |
Dec. |
INSIDE|OUT, Art After Dark, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Fl |
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Nov. - Dec. |
DÉRIVE: Paris 2007 Exhibition, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Nov. |
H.I.V.E. Time Arts Show, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL |
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Oct. - Feb. |
Glorious, North Tampa Arts League, Kotler Gallery, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl |
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June-July |
Reflections, North Tampa Arts League, Kotler Gallery, John Germany Main Library, Tampa, Fl |
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April |
Prints and Poems, University of South Florida Library, Tampa, Fl |
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March |
ArtHouse, University of South Florida's Fine Arts Building, Tampa, Fl |
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31st Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl |
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Feb. |
The Tampa Franchise of IPO, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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The Art of Love 2007, North Tampa Arts League, Frame by Frame Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Jan.-Feb. |
Salon Des Filberts, The Filbert's: USF's Painting & Drawing Club, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Jan.-Aug. |
Spectrum 300, North Tampa Arts League, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl |
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Jan. |
Brandon Police Station, Child Protective Services, Corporate Collection of Art, Brandon, Fl
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| 2006 |
Aug.-Dec. |
Visions, North Tampa Arts League, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl |
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Aug.-Sept. |
Summertime Fun, Mirta's Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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August |
Featured chalk artist for Disasterville exhibit opening, Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa, Fl |
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July |
Feature chalk artist for Kids in Charge Anniversary Celebration, Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa, Fl |
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May-July |
Erotica / Neuratica, Mirta's Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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April |
Projected Exhibition, Ybor Festival of the Moving Image, Ybor City, Fl |
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Annual Hillsborough Community College Presidential Showcase, Tampa, Fl |
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32nd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City, Fl |
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March |
Sugar-Coated: Footing the Bill, Laughing Cat annex, Ybor City, Fl |
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Sunday in the Arts, Tampa Bay Las Damas de Arte, Scarfone-Hartley Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Feb. |
The Art of Love 2006, North Tampa Arts League, Frame by Frame Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Zephyrhills Chalk Art Festival 2007, Zephyrhills, Fl
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| 2005 |
Oct. |
Body of Work, North Tampa Arts League's Inaugural Art Show, Tampa, Fl
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| 2004 |
Aug. |
AP Student Art Exhibition, Artful Gardens Gallery, Zephyrhills, Fl |
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| 2008 |
"Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk, Take2," experimental public projection performances in collaboration with video artists; organized by Chelsea Goodwin, Seminole Heights, Tampa, Fl
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| 2007-2008 |
"Rising & Falling: How We Walk in Tampa," experimental public walking performances in collaboration with University of South Florida students; under the direction of Rozalinda Borcila, various locations within Tampa, Fl
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"Un Message, Evidemment," an ongoing open source collaborative film/performance; under the direction of Robert Lawrence, Tampa, Fl
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"Foreign:EXCURSIONS," cultural immersion and temporary residency in Paris, France and Venice, Italy. A collaborative experience with University of South Florida students. Total duration: 5 weeks
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| 2006 |
"Florida:EXCURSIONS," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College
students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl
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"PeepSHOW," performative public artwork by [FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY, various locations within Tampa, Fl
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| 2005 |
"Brave the Storm," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College
students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl
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| 2007 |
Best of Show, NTAL's Glorious exhibition, Tampa, Fl |
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International Delegate nomination, International Scholar Laurete Program |
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Study Abroad Compass Scholarship, University of South Florida, $750 |
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School of Art and Art History Award, University of South Florida, $300 |
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The Dean's List of Scholars, "For excellence of work in the Fall 2006 academic term." |
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School of Art and Art History Paris Program Assistance Grant, University of South Florida, $850 |
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School of Art and Art History Undergrad Talent Scholarship, University of South Florida, $500 per semester |
| 2006-2007 |
The Dean's List of Scholars, "For excellence of work in the Fall '06 / Spring '07 / Fall '07 academic term." |
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Golden Key International Honor Society, Offered membership to "top performing juniors and seniors who ... rank among the top 15% of thier class." |
| 2006-2008 |
2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarship, University of South Florida, $1,000 per semester |
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Scholastic Achievement Transfer Award, University of South Florida, $1,000 per semester |
| 2005-2006 |
The Chancellor's List, "recognizing positive academic achievements of qualified students" |
| 2004-2008 |
Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship, 75% tuition coverage & lab fees up to $300 per semester |
| 2004-2005 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College Top 10% Academic Merit Scholarship, $500 per semester |
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The National Dean's List, "honoring high-achieving exceptional college students nationwide" |
| 1999-2004 |
Various placements and honorable mentionings, Pasco County Fair, Dade City, Fl |
| 2004 |
Most Artistic Senior Notable, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl |
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Best of Show, Pasco County Fair, Dade City, Fl |
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Accepted Entrant, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fl |
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Reviewed and Accepted Portfolio Review & Scholarship Winner, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fl |
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Honorable Mention, Art Beat Competition, Brooksville, Fl |
| 2003-2004 |
Pride Award, Excellence in Visual Arts, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl |
| 2003 |
First Place, Side Walk Chalk, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl |
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| 2008 [upcoming] |
"A Return/Reaction to Greenbergian Formalism and Defining Success in Diran Lyons," writings hosted on Diran Lyons' website, http://www.diranlyons.com/
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| 2008 |
Rising and Falling: How We Walk in Tampa, limited edition publication covering performative artworks, venues, and relevant interviews |
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Screening of video work in collaborative project "Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk," in the April presentation by Chelsea Goodwin, Version 8 Festival 08,Chicago, IL |
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"Seminole Heights to hone the art of mingling" St. Pete Times, interview and project coverage |
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RIOT! At the Factory, University of South Florida, Senior Thesis class and exhibition publication |
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"The way we walk in Tampa: At USF, students consider walking as performance art." Creative Loafing, interview, performance review and image |
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"The Fine Art of Walking: artists aim to turn a routine action into a masterpiece" The Oracle, University of South Florida, interview, exhibition review and image
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"'Elusive' explores serious topics through playful media," The Oracle, University of South Florida, interview, exhibition review and image
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| 2007 |
Tampa Bay and Beyond, "DÉRIVE: Paris 2007 Exhibition," exhibition coverage
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Screening of collaborative video work "Un Message, Evidemment," in the November lecture conference by Robert Lawrence, Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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"Show Will Be 'Glorious'," Article in Tampa Tribune, coverage of the North Tampa Arts League's Glorious exhibition
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Art Limited, Art Limited is an elegant high-featured community for artists sharing works, dialogue and collaborative projects, profile for Desiree D'Alessandro |
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"USF: Study Abroad Paris 2007 Program Photo Album," Featured in photographs featured on the USF International Studies Academic Program website |
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"USF: School of Art and Art History," Featured artwork among random backdrops in Electronic Media and in the 2006-2007 Printmaking Gallery
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"Arts League Books Event To Help Library," Article in Tampa Tribune, coverage of the North Tampa Arts League's endeavors
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North Tampa Arts League, Active member Biography and Gallery listing
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Thread: An Undergraduate Journal for Literary Inquiry, University of South Florida, “Gee-wiz, that’s Swell!”: Elements of Camp and Kitsch in Pleasantville |
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"Brush strokes, hip folks and a pot-bellied pig" The Oracle, University of South Florida, exhibition & submission review and image
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Tampa Bay Online [TBO.com], Bay Area Artist Database Listing for Desiree D'Alessandro |
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Fox 13 News, "Good Day Tampa Bay: Love, Straight From the 'Art,'" coverage on work displayed at the Art of Love 2007 exhibition |
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Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Salon des Filberts," exhibition coverage |
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Tampa Bay and Beyond, Online Artist Profile for Desiree D'Alessandro, "a site dedicated to promoting art and music events in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas" |
| 2006 |
Emergent Garde: ENGULFED, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, "Brave the Storm" performance coverage through mixed media installation work by Diran Lyons, accredited as a contributor/performer as a [FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY member
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Fox 13 News, "What's Right With Tampa Bay: 'Visions' Exhibit," coverage on work displayed at the Visions exhibition |
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Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Braving the Storm," exhibition coverage
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Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Summer Fun," exhibition coverage
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Galleria and Triad, Hillsborough Community College's Award-Winning Publications, 2006 Edition, Feature
Artist, Artworks and Writings covered
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Various coverage of artistic endeavors on professor Diran Lyons' Blog, http://livinnthebigtime.blogspot.com/
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Zephyrhills Chalk Art Festival, exhibited photos on the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce website
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The Chancellor's List, 2005 – 2006, personal biography |
| 2005 |
28th Edition of the National Dean's List, personal biography |
| 2004 |
High School Prom, Duct Tape Prom Attire, University of South Florida Activity Center |
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"Couple 'Stick' Together to Make Prom Memorable," Photo and Article, Zephyrhills News, journalists
Jonathan David and Desiree D’Alessandro
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"Stickin' Together," journalists Desiree D'Alessandro and Jonathan David, online article
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Ducktape Prom Contestant Photo, http://www.ducktapeclub.com/contests/ |
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"Prom Wear has Couples in Sticky Spot," Article, St. Petersburg Times, journalist Gail Diederich |
| 2003 |
"Students Create Sidewalk Gallery," Photo and Caption, Tampa Tribune, photographer Scott Iskowitz |
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| 2006-2008 |
Wendy Babcox, Area Coordinator - Photography, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Robert Lawrence, Associate Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Anat Pollack, Assistant Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Rozalinda Borcila, Associate Professor - 3-D Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Neil Bender, Assistant Professor - Painting/Drawing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Bradley Nickels, Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Derek Murray, Assistant Professor - Critical Theory, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Soraya Murray, Assistant Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
2005-2006 |
Diran Lyons, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
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Tracy Midulla, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
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Katherine Moyse, History of Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
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