CV-Celeste Rudd
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
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Subject to Nature, Catron Gallery, Walters State Community College — Morristown, TN
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In the Shadow of the Spectacle, First Friday Pop-Up, Able Trade — Knoxville, TN
Group & Juried Exhibitions
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Sevier County Juried Biennial, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts — Gatlinburg, TN (Multiple Biennials)
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Arrowmont Staff Exhibition, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts — Gatlinburg, TN
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Symbiogenesis, Ijams Nature Center — Knoxville, TN
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Art in the Woods, Annual Invitational — Cosby, TN
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Deciphering Rural America, Juried Exhibition in conjunction with Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street, Rose Center — Morristown, TN
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BFA Fall Exhibition, Upper Gallery, Rust Hall, Memphis College of Art — Memphis, TN
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Best in Class, Upper Gallery, Rust Hall, Memphis College of Art — Memphis, TN
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Portraits, Brode Gallery, Memphis College of Art — Memphis, TN
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Annual Student Art Exhibition, Catron Gallery, Walters State Community College — Morristown, TN (Multiple Juried Selections)
Permanent Collections
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Memphis College of Art Permanent Collection, curated by Maritza Dávila — Memphis, TN
Professional Experience
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts — Gatlinburg, TN
Retail Operations, Showcase Gallery & Supply Store Manager
(Prior Role: Development Support Manager)
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Direct procurement, daily operations, POS systems, and studio inventory across craft disciplines for campus retail and galleries.
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Curate, install, and administer consignment operations, artist intake, and commission disbursements for the Showcase Gallery.
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Supported donor initiatives, special events, and fundraising administration during development tenure.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) — Memphis, TN
Program Associate — Public Art & Creative Placemaking
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Managed district-wide public art projects, civic space activations, and community design initiatives.
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Served as Project Manager for The Edge Triangle, coordinating with the University of Memphis Design Collaborative, municipal planners, and architects.
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Facilitated the Creatives in Residence program, directing emerging artists on neighborhood murals, wayfinding, and pocket parks.
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) — Gatlinburg, TN
Shipping & Receiving Manager
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Directed high-volume warehouse intake, freight logistics, and stock control databases for regional retail operations.
Rafting in the Smokies — Hartford, TN
Trip Leader & River Guide
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Led commercial whitewater trips, managed on-river safety protocols, and directed launch and recovery logistics.
Riverview K–8 School — Memphis, TN
Visual Arts Educator — Exploratory Team
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Delivered K–8 studio art instruction, student exhibitions, and community engagement programming.
Memphis College of Art — Memphis, TN
Studio Assistant & Student Media Lead
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Maintained printmaking presses, darkrooms, chemical baths, and studio safety standards.
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Served as Editor-in-Chief for the campus publication and supported Admissions operations.
Fellowships & Client Projects
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ImagineU Entrepreneurship Fellow, Crews Center for Entrepreneurship & Start Co. — University of Memphis
Venture accelerator training in business model design, grant writing, rapid prototyping, and investor pitching.
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Commercial Photography Consultant, Hörmann Garage Doors
Produced architectural, product, and industrial imagery for web and marketing campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking
Memphis College of Art — Memphis, TN
Associate of Science (AS) in Studio Art & General Studies
Walters State Community College — Morristown, TN