Resume

Select Exhibitions

2026

Figure It Out- Forthcoming Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Wickford Art Association. North Kingstown, RI.

FACES OF US- Forthcoming Biennial Juried Alumni Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Doran Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art and Design.  Boston, MA

2026 CWA National Open Juried Exhibition- Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Connecticut Women Artists Inc., Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT.

Floralism-  Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Wickford Art Association. North Kingstown, RI.

Only Squares Apply- Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Wickford Art Association. North Kingstown, RI.

2026 Emerging Artists Exhibit- Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Cambridge Art Association, Canal Gallery. Cambridge, MA.

Outside The Lines - Avant-Garde/Abstract, juried by Michael Rose- Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Wickford Art Association. North Kingstown, RI.

The Kent Art Association Spring Juried Show - Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Kent Art Association, Kent CT.

Shaping Ourselves - Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Mosaic Art Collective. Manchester, NH.

Joy in Color: Celebration, Vibrancy, Energy- Juried Group Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Arts Center East, Eureka Gallery. Vernon, CT.

2025

MassArt Auction 2025- Benefit Exhibition. Showcased Artist. Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Boston, MA.

Behind Her Lenses- Solo Show. Showcased Artist, Art Installer. Terri’s Flower Shop. Naugatuck, CT.

Up Close and Personal, A Portrait Show- Juried Call for Art. Showcased Artist. Stamford Art Association, DiMattia Building at The Ferguson Library. Stamford, CT.

Painting Senior Show 2025- Group Exhibition. Curator, Showcased Artist, Art Installer. Tower 1 & West End Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Boston, MA.

All School Show 2025- Call for Art. Curator, Juror, Showcased Artist, Art Installer. Tower 1 & West End Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Boston, MA.

2024

Dissociation Station- Solo Show. Showcased Artist, Art Installer. West Tower Hallway at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston MA.

All School Show 2024- Curated Call for Art. Showcased Artist, Art Installer. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston MA.

Portraits of the Wild-Curated Call for Art. Showcased Artist. Tower Lobby at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston MA.

Sarcophagus 1- Curated Call for Art. Showcased Artist. Student Life Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design Student Life Gallery, Boston MA.

Coming Down Soon- Curated Call for Art. Showcased Artist. New Alliance Gallery, Somerville MA.

2023

All School Show 2023- Curated Call for Art. Showcased Artist, Art Installer. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston MA.

Education

  •  Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Painting (honors), Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA, 2025

Awards

  • Third in Show for “Where Everything Blooms” - Wickford Art Association’s Floralism. 2026.

  • Phil Young Painting Prize - Cambridge Art Association’s Emerging Artists Exhibit. 2026.

  • Artsy Icon Award (Squishmallows Day) - Recognizing exceptional creative expression across visual arts; awarded for oil painting within the Squishmallows community. 2026.

  • Kofi Kayiga Auction Award–Massachusetts College of Art and Design Painting Departmental Award. 2025.

  • Community Involvement Award–Massachusetts College of Art and Design Student Leadership Awards. 2025.

  • Foundation Award— Massachusetts College of Art and Design Painting Departmental Award. 2024.

  • Blick Art Materials Award — MassArt Painting Departmental Award. 2023.

Experience

Founder– Northeast Emerging Artist Association. March 2026-Present.

  • Co-founded and established NEAA to create a collaborative network of emerging artists across the Northeast.

  • Developed the organization’s mission statement, structure, and communications with preexisting art associations to best help NEAA’s members.

  • Designed and launched NEAA’s website and social media, establishing the organization’s digital presence and creating an accessible platform for information, programming, and community engagement.

  • Formed connections across the Northeast to help increase the reach of our organization.

  • Planned and coordinated community events, including NEAA’s inaugural introductory gathering and ongoing artist programming.
    Developed and launched a newsletter featuring regional exhibition opportunities, open calls, events, and additional resources for emerging artists.

Founder and Artist– Morgan Grace Art (Instagram: @morganpietro.art.) Present

  • Manage and grow an online art platform, creating and scheduling content for audience engagement

  • Design digital graphics and promotional materials for exhibitions, events, and artwork releases

  • Plan, install, and promote events, including exhibitions and art sales, through social media outreach

  • Edit short-form video content for social media to promote artwork and increase engagement

  • Communicate with clients and followers, responding to inquiries and facilitating sales

President of Student Government Association– Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 2024-25

  • Presided over Executive Board and Full Council meetings, ensuring effective dissemination of information impacting student life.

  • Acted as the liaison between SGA, faculty, staff, and administrators to foster collaboration and communication.

  • Served as the spokesperson for SGA, representing student interests at various forums and meetings to greater college leadership.

  • Oversaw constitutional compliance as the chief constitutional officer of the SGA.

  • Participated in All University Council and contributed to MassArt’s Governance Committees, including recruiting student members to each committee.

  • Initiated and led internal ad hoc committees as needed, following a two-thirds Full Council approval.

  • Chaired the Elections Committee to oversee the election process.

Lead Orientation Leader– Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 2024

  • Managed orientation team, overseeing new student support and orientation.

  • Developed training programs and coordinated orientation activities.

  • Acted as liaison between the orientation team and organizational leadership.

  • Provided mentorship and resolved issues within the team.

  • Analyzed program effectiveness and collaborated with stakeholders for improvement.

Secretary of Student Government Association– Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 2023-24

  • Recorded and maintained minutes for all Full Council and Executive Board meetings, ensuring public availability.

  • Maintained and updated the representative list, making it publicly accessible.

  • Called meetings to order, recorded attendance, and documented vote outcomes.

  • Handled SGA correspondence as directed by the Executive Board or President.

  • Performed other duties assigned by the President.

Orientation Leader– Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 2023

  • Provided guidance and resources to new students, facilitating their transition to MassArt.

  • Planned and executed orientation activities, workshops, and meetings for incoming students.

  • Collaborated with staff and faculty to ensure alignment with MassArt's mission and goals.

  • Offered support and referrals to students in need, serving as a resource and role model.

Painting Department Representative of Student Government Association– Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 2022-23

  • Attended Full Council meetings

  • Reported at each Full Council meeting on department meetings and events.

  • Reported actions of the Full Council proceedings to the Student Body they represented.

  • Encouraged members of their organization or department to participate in Governance Committees.

  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with other Full Council Representatives, SGA Executive Board, campus departments, and community partners.