Rianna S. Butcher
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Education
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts,
Major in Studio Art (Expected May 2026)
Minor in Art History (Expected May 2026)
Work Experience
Project Manager Intern
Quincy Owens (Artist), Indianapolis, IN
June 2025- Present
Social Media Coordinator
Broad Futures LLC, Indianapolis, IN
July 2018- June 2025
Head of Arts and Crafts Program
Berkshire United Sports Camp, Sheffield, MA
June 2024-August 2024
• Assist with fabrication tasks including painting, sanding, measuring, and operating tools (CNC router, plasma cutter, VCarve) for public art projects.
• Design mockups and project files in adobe illustrator; create and edit social media content (Reels, TikToks) and track performance.• Research and apply for public art opportunities and maintain an organized tracking system and managing project timelines.
• Organize the studio display space, price artwork, and assist with installation and exhibition prep.
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Designed and implemented a cohesive social media strategy, aligning brand identity across platforms to boost engagement and visibility.
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Assisted in visual content creation to enhance author branding and support multiple writing projects.
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Organized and coordinated events including book signings and marking campaigns, to promote the author’s work.
• Planned all arts and crafts Programming and delivered engaging presentations with hands-on demonstrations. Creating age-appropriate activities that encouraged creativity and skill development.
• Managed Supplies and set up design workspaces, maintaining an organized, supportive environment for young artists.
Exhibitions
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Mo*Con, Indianapolis, IN – Featured Artist & Panelist, May 2025
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Universal Drip Exhibit Vol. 4, Indianapolis Central Library- Featured Artist, August 2025
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Black Art Showcase , Eskenazi School or Art, Architecture + Design – Featured Artist, Febuary 2026
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Material Memories, Tangent Gallery – Featured Artist, April 2026
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Still, We Tell Stories, IU collections -Featured Artist, April 2026
Projects & Publications
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“Spirit Folks” – Contributed visual design and narrative concepts; published in Uncanny Magazine, April 2022
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Portfolio Projects – Digital and mixed-media work showcases skills in illustration, painting, sculpture, video, and design.
Certifications
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CPR Certified
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Apple Teacher Certification in Mac (2022)
Skills
Design Skills
Digital Art, Graphic Design (Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva), Illustration,
Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor), Sculpture, Ceramics, Kiln Building, Mixed Media, Color Theory
Technology Skills
CNC Routing, VCarve, Video Editing (Reels, TikToks), HTML, CSS, Web Design, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, AI Tools (MidJourney, RunwayML, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs)
Soft Skills
Creativity, Communication, Organization, Event Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Active Listening