Education
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies; Art and Communication, Montana State University Billings, MT, 2020
Associate in Arts; Electronic Publishing, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, 2003
Exhibitions
2024 Kirk’s small Works: Intrinsic, Kirk’s Grocery, MT
2024 BIRD(S), Toucan Gallery, MT
2023 Odd Commodities, Northcutt Steele Gallery, MT
2023 Kirk’s small Works: Pulling Focus, Kirk’s Grocery, MT
2023 Yellowstone Art Auction 56, Yellowstone Art Museum, MT
2022 Roots Fall Fest, Roots Garden Center, Billings MT
2021 Exile Collection, Solo Show, Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings MT
2020 Women's Work: North x Northwest,Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, MT. Juror: Julie Andrews
2020 Art in Isolation: Response to COVID-19, Western Heritage Center, Billings, MT
2019 Autonomous Intersections: 2019 Juried Student Exhibition, Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings,
MT. Juror: Bob Durden
2019 Galactic Show, Barjon Books, Billings, Billings,MT.
2019 Unbound, MSU Billings Student Gallery, Billings, MT
2017 Juried Student Exhibition, Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings, MT.
Curatorial Projects
2019 Assistant Curator, MatrixxModulation: Jon Lodge, Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings, MT.
2019 Gallery Assistant, Autonomous Intersections: 2019 Juried Student, Exhibition,
Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings, MT.
2019 Gallery Assistant, This Vibrant, Tarnished World: Jennifer Eli French,
Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings, MT.
Professional Experience
2020 - current Laura Meintjes Business Owner
Art and design business, painting original fine art, custom commissions, murals, drawings and special projects. Freelance Graphic Designer specializing in logo design, print media and branding.
2024 - current Gallery Assistant, Northcutt Steele Gallery, Billings MT
Design promotional materials, exhibition texts and catalogues. Assist in curatorial decisions reflecting the philosophy of the gallery. Photograph artwork and events for use in promotional campaigns and archival purposes. Install exhibition and event spaces according to artist’s and director’s instructions and vision. Network and engage though sending press releases, managing social media, attending events and other communications.
2022, Summer Guest Lecturer and Art Teacher for Hope of Africa, Uganda
Prepare lessons connecting visual arts to emotions and expression. Teach art to children of various ages in a cross cultural setting. Fundraise and acquire supplies for the organization.
2023-2022 Art Assistant to Jodi Lightner, Billings MT
Draw and create art with the artist. Installing art exhibitions, attending promotional events and assisting in sales and shipping.
Publications
2023 Fever Dream Magazine, Issue 5, ISSN 2694-0752
2019 Research, Creativity, and Community Involvement Conference, MSU Billings, Catalog
Awards
2020 Best in Show, Juried Student Exhibition, Northcutt Steele Gallery
Computer Proficiency Skills
Adobe Creative Suite Graphic Design Social Media Word Processing
Print Design Web Design Photo Editing
Artistic Skills
Drawing Painting Image Transfer Techniques Communication
Layout and Composition Problem Solving Attention to Detail
Emotional Intelligence Installation Lighting Color Theory