Email me at : Laylacopeland@aol.com
Studio:
1540 Levante Ave.
Coral Gables, FL. USA
305-284-6956
Education
2003-present
Masters of Fine Art, University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL.
2002
Residency, Santa Reparata International School of Art. Florence, Italy
1998-2000
Bachelors of Fine Art, Florida State University. Tallahassee, FL.
1997
Non-degree study, Rhode Island School of Design. Providence, RI.
1996-1998
Associate of Art, Manatee Community College. Bradenton, FL.
Employment
Teaching Assistant, 2004-present
University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL.
Art Lecturer 2003,2004
Lowe Art Museum. Coral Gables, FL.
Owner/Artist 2000-2003
Graphic Print Studio. Holmes Beach, FL.
Art Columnist 2000-2001
The Anna Maria Island Sun. Anna Maria, FL.
Art Instructor 2000
The Anna Maria Island Art League. Holmes Beach, FL.
Exhibitions
"Print Zero Studios Print Exchange #2." Blue Door Gallery. Seattle. WA. 2004
"Selections of University of Miami Print Exchanges." University of Wisconsin. Lacrosse,
Wisconsin. 2004
Student Exhibition. Lowe Art Museum. Coral Gables, FL. 2004
Open Portfolio. Southern Graphics Council. New Brunswick, NJ. 2004
Group Exhibition. Anna Maria Island Art League. Anna Maria, FL. 2004
MFA Incoming Exhibition. Wesley Foundation Gallery. Miami, FL. 2003
Group Exhibition. Santa Reparata International School of Art. Florence, Italy. 2002
Solo Exhibition. Beach Bistro. Holmes Beach, FL. 2000
"FEFE: Escape from Rehab II." Cortez Fishing Festival. Cortez, FL. 2001
"FEFE: Escape from Rehab I." D. Coy Ducks. Holmes Beach, FL. 2001
Solo Exhibition. Beach Bistro. Holmes Beach, FL. 2000
"FEFE Invades." FSU Faculty Exhibition. FSU Fine Arts Museum. Tallahassee, FL. 1999
Group Exhibition. Island's End. Anna Maria, FL. 1999
Group Exhibition. Lightpainter Gallery. Sarasota, FL. 1999
Solo Exhibition. Island Branch Library. Anna Maria, FL. 1999
Student Group Exhibition. FSU BFA Warehouse. Tallahassee, FL. 1998-2000 (monthly)
"Big Mama's Peep Show." Rhode Island School of Design. Providence, RI. 1997
"James Pay Group Show." Anna Maria Island Art League. Holmes Beach, FL. 1996-1999 (annual)
Permanent Collections
University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL.
Amity Art Foundation. Woodbridge, CT.
University of Tasmania
Florida Printmakers Association. Miami, FL
Quay School of the Arts. Wanagaui, New Zealand
Publications
The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper. Anna Maria, FL. 2002
Islander Bystander Newspaper. Holmes Beach, FL. 1997
Pentangle. Bradenton, FL. 1997
Community and Extracurricular Activities
Southern Grapics Print Council Member. 2004-present
Florida Printmakers Member. 2003-present
Lou Fiorentino Memorial Benefit Committee. 1997-present
Manatee Comminity College Art Club President. 1997-1998
Anna Maria Island Art League Board of Directors. 1996-2002
Manatee Community College Vice President. 1996-1997
Anna Maria Island Historical Society Volunteer. 1995-present
Awards and Honors
Golden Key Honors Society. 2000-present
FSU Cum Laude. 2000
FSU Dean's List. 1998-2000
MCC Award of Excellence, Outstanding Academic Achievment. 1998
Florence Girven Fine Art Award. 1997
Pentangle Student Art and Literature Publication, Art Award. 1997
MCC Cum Laude. 1998
MCC Dean's List. 1996-1998
Anna Maria Island Privateers Scholarship. 1996-2000
Florida Retired Educators of Manatee County Scholarship. 1996
Women's Exchange Fine Arts Scholarship. 1996