ADRIENNE WILLIS

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST & CURATOR

SUMMARY

Dedicated and proactive college graduate with experience studying Florentine paintings, conservation, and museum operations. Enthusiasm for art, history, and culture gained from living in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as a semester studying in Florence, Italy. Strong desire to pursue professional opportunities that challenge me to use my skills to meet institutional goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

After School Art Teacher, Young Rembrandts, Oakland County, MI

Apr. 2025 - Present

  • Lead and manage a group of elementary students

  • Teach lessons based on provided curriculum

  • Foster creativity and skill development by offering individualized support

  • Cultivate a positive and engaging environment that supports artistic expression and growth

Server / Bartender, Sidecar Slider Bar, Brighton, MI

Apr. 2023 - Present

  • Ensure a friendly environment and deliver exceptional customer service

  • Manage orders, serve food and beverages, and bus tables in a timely manner

  • Complete opening and closing shift tasks

  • Answer questions about the business and items on the menu

  • Train new employees as servers

Gallery Intern, Avant Garden Artist Collective at The Bankle, Detroit, MI

Feb. 2023 - Aug. 2023

  • Maintain the gallery space under the guidance of Camilo Pardo

  • Plan and curate events

  • Prepare the gallery space for installation

  • Communicate with exhibiting artists

  • Install and uninstall artworks

Gallery Intern, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2022

  • Assist in planning the layouts of the exhibition

  • Work collaboratively with peers and artists

  • Install and uninstall various types of artwork

  • Answer guests’ questions about the work on display

  • Maintain the gallery space

Graphic Designer, Freelance, Remote

Oct. 2021 - Aug. 2022

  • Create designs in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator according to the clients’ vision

  • Actively communicate with clients through the freelance platform

  • Format files for printing

EDUCATION

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2024

GPA: 3.97

BFA in Interdisciplinary Art and Design

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Aug. 2020 - Apr. 2022

GPA: 3.63

Graphic Design Major

Milford High School, Highland, MI

Sep. 2017 - May 2020

GPA: 3.70


HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List, College for Creative Studies

2024

President's List, College for Creative Studies

2022-2023

Dean's List, Michigan State University

2020

President’s List, Lansing Community College

2020


SKILLS

Professional

  • Organization

  • Collaboration

  • Leadership

  • Cultural Competence

Creative

  • Graphic design

  • Photography

  • Drawing & Painting

  • Metal & Wood Working

Software

  • Adobe Suite

  • Google Suite

  • Microsoft Office

Languages

  • Portuguese, Professional Working Proficiency

  • Spanish, Limited Working Proficiency

  • Italian, Elementary Proficiency

Adrienne Willis

https://www.adriennemae-art.com


EDUCATION

2022 - 24 BFA in Interdisciplinary Art & Design, College for Creative Studies

2020 - 22 Studied Graphic Design, Michigan State University


WORK EXPERIENCE

2025 After School Art Teacher, Young Rembrandts, Oakland, MI

2023 Gallery Intern, Avant Garden Artist Collective, Detroit, MI

2022 Gallery Intern, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


EXHIBITIONS

2025 Divine Impressions: Italian Masters to Detroit Voices, Galerie Camille, Detroit, MI

2024 Art Enduring Eternity, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

2024 CCS Student Exhibition, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

2023 CCS Student Exhibition, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

2022 Undergraduate Exhibition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


HONORS/AWARDS

2024 Dean’s List, College for Creative Studies

2022 - 23 President’s List, College for Creative Studies

2020 Dean’s List, Michigan State University

2020 President’s List, Lansing Community College


PUBLICATIONS

2022 Red Cedar Review Vol. 57, Michigan State University


CURATORIAL EXPERIENCE

2025 Divine Impressions: Italian Masters to Detroit Voices, Galerie Camille, Detroit, MI

2024 Art Enduring Eternity, Manoogian Visual Resource Center, Detroit, MI

2023 CCS Senior Showcase, The Bankle, Detroit, MI

2022 Ink Paper Press Repeat, MSU Union Art Gallery, East Lansing, MI

2022 East Lansing Public Schools Visual Arts Exhibition, (SCENE) Metrospace, East Lansing, MI

2022 38.8%, MSU Union Art Gallery, East Lansing, MI

2022 Please Send Forsythia, MSU Union Art Gallery, East Lansing, MI

2022 hammer without a nail, (SCENE) Metrospace, East Lansing, MI