Education

2015    Magna Cum Laude Masters of Fine Arts in Visual Art, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL

2011     Summa Cum Laude Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting/Drawing, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

 

Writing

2020    RevPit Class of 2020 for ANHINGA, Editor Jeni Chappelle

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Exhibition Record

Solo and Two person Exhibitions

2017     Oceanatomy + Hearts, Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop, Seattle, WA

2011     Alex Gotay: New Works, 2nd Floor Galleries, Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida

2011     Gotay/Parlette Show, 2nd Floor Galleries, Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida

2011     Alex Gotay: Wrapped, 2nd Floor Galleries, Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida

 

Group Exhibitions

2018     Stanza 2018, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2018     ReMasters: Heironymus Bosch, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2017     Fruiting Bodies, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2017     Carnage: Ladies of Gore, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2017     Hallowed Spaces, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2017     Stanza 2017, Push/Pull Gallery, Seattle, WA

2014     MFA: In The Works, Alexander Brest Museum Gallery, Jacksonville University

2012     Artistic Migrations, University Gallery, University of North Florida

2012     Talking Heads, Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach, FL

2011     Interpretations of Bologna, San Tommaso College Gallery, Bologna, Italy

2011     Art After Dark, Florida Theatre, Jacksonville, FL

2010/11 Student Winter/Spring Exhibition, Lufrano Gallery, University of North Florida

 

Curated and Juried Exhibitions

2011     Annual Student Juried Exhibition, University Gallery, University of North Florida, Juror Carrie Ann Baade

2011     FATE/MACAA Digital Student Exhibition, Juror Greg Shelnutt

2010    Figure Unveiled, South Gallery, Florida State College of Jacksonville, Juror Hope McMath

2010    Annual Student Juried Exhibition, UNF Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, FL, Juror Donald Martin

 

Art Walks

2017    Oceanatomy + Hearts, Ballard Art Walk, Seattle, WA,  Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop April Exhibit 

 

Residencies

2013     White Oak Residency, Yulee, FL,  Summer Intensive Residency, Visual Art MFA Program, Jacksonville University

 

 Portrait Commissions

2014     Wedding Portrait, private collection, Macclenny, Fl

2013     Watercolor 1930’s Family Portrait, private collection, Glen St. Mary, FL

2012     Café collaboration with Wyatt Parlette, private collection, Jacksonville, FL  

2012     Wedding Portrait, private collection, Macclenny, FL

2008    Mason Family, Macclenny, FL

2008    Mann Family, Macclenny, FL

 

Awards and Honors

2011                Il Chiostro Study Abroad Scholarship, Bologna, Italy

2009 – 2011   Florida Top Scholar Scholarship

2009 – 2011   Dean’s List, University of North Florida

2008 – 2011   Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Florida Academic Scholars Award

2008 – 2011   University of North Florida Presidential Scholarship

 

Related Experience

2009 – 2011   818 Design House, Jacksonville, FL

2 009              Nofa Dixon Special Topics Class, Mosaic Skyline Column Installation, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL