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    Education
    2005 BFA Crafts Jewelry/Metals, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

    Fellowships
    2005-2006 Fulbright Fellowship, Estonia
    “The Cultural Progression of Jewelry Through Ritual”

    Awards, Honors, and Recognition
    2005 Metals Faculty Award, The University of the Arts, PA
    2004 Virginia Kimmel Scholarship in Crafts
    2002-2003 Dean’s List Honors for Achievement in Creative and Academic Work, The University of the Arts
    2002 Gertrude C. Partenheimer Scholarship
    2001 Presidential Scholarship for Academic Achievement and Artistic Merit, The University of the Arts
    2001 The Scholastic Art and Writing Award Gold Key for Excellence in Visual Arts
    2000 The National Scholastic Art and Writing Award Silver Medal for Excellence in Visual Arts.

    Exhibitions
    2009 “From Minimal to Bling: Contemporary Studio Jewelry” The Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, MA
    2009 "Signs of Life" Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
    2008 "Featured Artist" Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
    2008 “Vested Interest” John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI
    2008 "Arte Fresca" Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
    2008 “And How! Celebrating Art and Soul in Contemporary Metalwork” SNAG/GATA Exhibition, Eugene, OR
    2007 “Amuse, Amaze, Amend” Facere Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
    2006 “Fallen Nature” A-Galleri, Tallinn, Estonia
    2006 “Erki Moeshow” Vene Cultural Center, Tallinn, Estonia
    2005 “Directions” Nexus Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
    2005 “Artifact” Exhibition and Publication, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
    2005 M.L. Beitzel and F.W. Fish Exhibition, The University of the Arts,Philadelphia, PA
    2004 “It’s a Good Thing” The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
    2004 The Alexander Award Exhibition, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
    2003 “Illumination and Shadow” The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
    2003 “History of Crafts” The Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
    2003 “Ornament and Armament” The Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
    2002 “The Seven Deadly Sins” The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

    Publications
    2009 'Chasing and Repoussé' by Nancy Mégan Corwin, Brynmorgen Press
    2006 Still Magazine, January, article “Noor (moe) Kunst – New (fashion) Art,” Estonia
    2006 Anne Magazine, May, article “Kodune Kosmopoliit – Domestic Cosmopolitan,” Estonia

    Professional Organizations
    Member of Northwest Designer Craftsmen
    Member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths
    Member of the Seattle Metals Guild