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Christana Alford
Christana.Jones1996@gmail.com
Education
2019 BFA in Studio Art, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
2015 High School Diploma, Rossview High School, Clarksville, TN
Study Abroad
2019 Austin Peay State University Art in Rome 2-week program
Professional Experience
2018-2019 Work Study under Desmond Lewis and Tobias Layman as sculpture shop
monitor, Austin Peay State University
May 2019 Art Studio Internship under Vadis Turner
2019-2020 Monogrammer at Pottery Barn Kids
2021- Present Shoes Manager and Stitcher at Nashville Ballet
Residencies
2019 Austin Peay Living Gallery, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Group Exhibitions
2018 “Form Follows Failure,” Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
2018 “Measuring Histories,” Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
2018 50th Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
2019 51st Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Solo and Dual Exhibitions
2019 “On the Mend,” Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN (solo)
Published Appearances
2018 “Measuring Histories,” by CECA and the Austin Peay State University Department of
Art and Design
Awards
2015 Akaicon Cosplay Contest, Journeyman Category, 1st place, Nashville, TN
2016 Akaicon Cosplay Contest, Judge’s Choice, Nashville, TN
Additional Theatre Tech Credits
2019 “Spring Dance Concert,” Austin Peay State University Production, Stitcher
2019 “The Pajama Game,” Austin Peay State University Production, Stitcher and Head of
Aprons Creation (was commissioned to make up to 7 aprons and given a team of 4 stitchers to
lead in the project)
Skill Sets
• Machine and Hand Sewing
• Industrial Machine Embroidery
• Industrial Sewing Machine Sewing
• Serger sewing
• Knitting
• Hand Embroidery
• Yarn Wig Making
• Garment Making
• Printmaking (Wood block, Linoleum block, Lithography, Vandercook letterpress,
Copper and Plexiglass Intaglio)
• Sculpture
• Painting
• Ceramics
• Plaster Mold Making
• Slip Casting
• Design
• Budget Creation and Tracking
• Expense Report Creation
• Inventory System Management
• Inventory Report Creation