Born in the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, Sinclaire moved and now lives in the foothills of eastern Kentucky. Pursuing a career in the arts, Sinclaire attended Morehead State University with the opportunity to develop her artistic skills and knowledge through various courses in art history, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and other focus areas.
During her undergraduate years, Sinclaire was selected for Outstanding Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior in the Department of Art and Design. She was also awarded a position as an Undergraduate Research Fellow with the Golding-Yang Gallery as a gallery assistant. Now a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sinclaire continues to pursue her passion for the arts, working to grow her skills with ceramic and charcoal.
In addition to honing her craft, she works at the Gateway Regional Arts Center as their Education & Events Manager. She is responsible for organizing and managing various opportunities at the arts center, such as exhibitions, event planning, workshops, and other cultural events.
Resume/CV
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
2023 - Present
Education and Events Manager, Gateway Regional Arts Center, Mount Sterling, Kentucky
2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
AWARDS AND HONORS
2022
Second Place, Everything Considered, MSU Art and Design Senior Exhibition, Morehead, Kentucky. “Ties”
Outstanding Senior in the Department of Art Award, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
2021
Best in Show, Rowan County Spring Showcase, Rowan County Art Center, Morehead, Kentucky. Regionally juried. “Rib”
First Place, Inscape Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Morehead, Kentucky “Yellow”
First Place, 23rd Annual Morehead State University Fall Student Art Exhibit, Gateway Regional Arts Center, Morehead, Kentucky. Regionally juried. “Can You See Me?”
2020
Outstanding Sophomore in the Department of Art Award, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
First Place, Gateway Regional Arts Center, 22nd Annual Morehead State University Fall Student Art Exhibit, Morehead, Kentucky. Regionally juried. “Self-Portrait”
2019
Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Outstanding Freshman in the Department of Art Award, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Honorable Mention, Rowan County Spring Showcase, Rowan County Art, Center, Morehead, Kentucky. Regionally juried.
2018
W. Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Scholarship for the Study in Fine Arts, four-year scholarship. Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
EXHIBITION RECORD
2023
Craft FARE of NCECA, Cincinnati region, Cincinnati, Ohio
2022
Tri-State Arts Association Biennial Exhibition, Huntington Museum of Art, Huntington, West Virginia
Emerging Artists Exhibition, Appalachian Artisan Center, Hindman, Kentucky
University Open 2022, ArtsPlace Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky
BFA Thesis Exhibition, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Everything Considered, MSU Art and Design Senior Exhibition, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Inscape Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Morehead, Kentucky
2021
Team Kentucky Gallery, Kentucky State Capital, Frankfort, Kentucky
PRHBTN, Lexington Art League, Group invitational. Lexington, Kentucky
Spring Showcase, Rowan County Arts Center, Morehead, Kentucky
Inscape Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Morehead, Kentucky
2020
In Front of the Scenes, Rowan County Arts Center, Morehead, Kentucky
Spring Showcase, Rowan County Arts Center, Morehead, Kentucky
Works in Progress, Golding-Young Art Gallery, Morehead, Kentucky
2019
Spring Showcase, Rowan County Arts Center, Morehead, Kentucky
20th Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, Gateway Regional Arts Center, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
2018
19th Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, Gateway Regional Arts Center, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
COLLECTIONS
2022 BFA Thesis, Raku Series, Ceramics. Private Collector.
2020 Yellow, Oil on Canvas. Private Collector.
2018 Green Sheets, Pastel. Private Collector.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2022 Inscape Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Morehead, Kentucky
2021 Inscape Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Morehead, Kentucky