Resume
Education:

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 2008-present
Peck School of Art MFA

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 2004 - 2008
Major: Painting BFA

Moore College of Art and Design 1996 – 1997
Diploma in Desktop Publishing
and Graphic Design

St. Francis College 1986 – 1989
Hyderabad, India
B A in English Literature

Scholarships:
Layton Fellowship, UWM 2009
Layton Award, UWM 2008
Merit scholarship offered to transfer students
at The Maryland Institute College of Art.

Solo Shows:

In Between: Recent work by Nirmal Raja Aug- Oct. 2007
Waukesha State Bank Gallery,
Waukesha Civic Theater


Group Shows:


While in Class, Woman Made Gallery, Chicago Jan 22- Feb 25, 2010


"237.5" two-day exhibition showcasing the
diverse talents of Milwaukee’s emerging
visual artists Aug28th-29th 2009

"Relentless Change/Relenting Lives" Paintings and Video Installation at the MIAD 2008 Senior Exhibition,
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design April 18th - May 10th 2008

"Walkabout: Rituals of Awakening" October 5-20, 2007
Riverwest Artists Association
Flux Design, Milwaukee

Influences and Creative Paths Aug- Sept 2007
Alverno College, Milwaukee

The Third Annual Milwaukee Artist Marketplace July 28th 2007
Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Artists Resource Network May 30th- June 27th
Mentor/Mentee Show 2007
Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee

34th Annual Juried Show UWM April-May 2007
(Honorable mention)

Chai Tea Latte: An Exploration of Truth and Illusions- April 2007
South Asian Progressive Action Collective
(SAPAC)

Side-by-Side: a show celebrating heritage Oct. 2006
Lemon Street Gallery, Kenosha.



Work Experience:

Artists Talks:
Visiting artist workshop on Women and Representation Oct 29th 2008
specifically about South Asian Women in conjunction with
"Project Girl" At Alverno College, Milwaukee

Visiting artist talk in conjunction with the exhibit :
Influences and Creative Paths Aug- Sept 2007
Alverno College, Milwaukee


Summer internship at the Katie Gingrass Gallery 2006



Volunteer projects:

Provided artistic direction for a Mothers Day Poster event 2005

Helped start and run a domestic violence organization for
South Asian women in and around Milwaukee 2003-present