bio

georgie friedman

bio

I received my MFA (video, film & photography) from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA) & Tufts University. I received my BA (photography) from the University of California, Santa Cruz. My current projects include video installations, video and film experimental narratives and several photographic series.

Though born in North Carolina, I have lived, worked and exhibited throughout the U.S. including, the SF Bay Area, Portland, OR, New Orleans, Boston & New York City.

Professionally, I have been an instructor at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and The Boston Architectural College, worked as a freelance photographer, graphic designer, event organizer and in art galleries in New Orleans, New York and Boston.

EDUCATION

Masters of Fine Arts, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston & Tufts University

Bachelors of Art, University of California, Santa Cruz

UCLA Summer Session Art & Art History Program in Rome, Italy

EXHIBITION HISTORY

AWARDS & GRANTS

2008
Cincotti Prize in Video
Montague International Travel Grant: Iceland
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Video
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Photography

2007
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Courtyard Gallery Curatorial Opportunity
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Video
Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Photography
Barlet Travel Grant: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduate Student Research Grant, Tufts University: Aurora Borealis

2006
Museum of Fine Arts Grant, Boston, MA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEACHING:

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Instructor - Narrative Video (intermediate level), Continuing Education Dept.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Instructor - Digital Photography Workshops, Adult Studio Art Classes & Workshops

The Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University
Instructor - Digital Photography, Pre-College Program

Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA
Instructor - Adobe Photoshop I (two semesters)

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Instructor - Video I: Intro to Video Art (three semesters)

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Co-instructor - Foundation Photography (two semesters)

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Summer Pre-College Program: Teaching Assistant & Mentor - Video / Digital Photography (two semesters)

GALLERIES & FREELANCE WORK:

Judi Rotenberg Gallery, Boston, MA

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Communications Dept.: Event Photographer

Christie's Inc., New York, NY
Photography Studio & Image Processing Dept.

A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans, LA

Freelance Photographer & Graphic Designer for national and international clients
client list upon request

She loves me/Loves me not Productions, New Orleans & New York
A self-run, not-for-profit organization that produced and promoted music, art & community events

CURATORIAL PROJECTS:

2008 Islands of Isolation, Courtyard Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2007 Hijacking the Future: Hugs and Kisses, Donnely First Floor Gallery, Boston, MA

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

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