Mia Shaw Castrina
Curriculum Vitae
| Education | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | BA in Art (Concentration in Ceramics) Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA |
| 2024 | Studio Art Program – Florence Syracuse University (study abroad) Florence, Italy |
| Exhibitions | |
| 2025 | Shelf Life: BA Thesis Exhibition, Maxey Museum Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA |
| Employment | |
| 2025 – Ongoing | Culture, Art, and Education Intern, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, OR
Digitizing past art exhibition data, performing data entry to make collections accessible to the public, and conducting research and archiving input for the Netsuke art collections. |
| 2024 – 2025 | Counselor/Unit Head, Mittleman Jewish Community Center, Portland, OR
Led high school and college-age counselors through the management of first and second-grade students. Curated projects, managed conflict, and guided counselors through training. |
| 2023-2024 | Art Ambassador, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
Student ambassador responsible for conducting visits with interested students in Whitman’s art department. Assisted in gallery work and administrative responsibilities. |
| 2023-2023 | Junior Designer, BayMare Design, Portland, OR
Social Media designer, crafted blog posts for small business. Organized posts for schedule and worked with clientele on their individual projects. |
| Skills | |
| Ceramic Studio Management | Over 7 years of experience in multiple art studios, experience with reclaiming clay, glaze creation, the operation of both gas and electric kilns, and supplies management. |
| Canva Design | Designing and crafting social media posts. |
| Social Media Publishing | Use of Element, Trello, and Pallyy for scheduling posts on social media and websites. |
| Awards | |
| 2021 | Certificate of Excellence for AP Studio Art St. Mary’s Academy, Portland, OR |
