Melissa R. Strom
NYC Metropolitan Area
908-674-0919
melissarstrom.com
CV
EDUCATION
2021 Moravian University B.F.A. Studio Art / Graphic and Interactive Design, Minor in Management: Marketing Track
Activities and Societies: Kappa Pi Art Honor Society; Tri-Alpha First Generation College Students Honor Society; Moravian Art Club; Moravian Equestrian Team; Honors Program
2018 Pratt Institute (non-degree seeking) Graphic Design/Illustration, A.A.S. Program
Activities and Societies: WPIR Pratt Radio Show Co-Host; Pratt Reef Club
2017 Lafayette College (non-degree seeking) “Lafayette Art Experience”
Activities and Societies: Confluence Group Exhibition/Installation (on view along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail in Easton, PA from 2017-2022) curated by Jim Toia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
2022 Social Media and Marketing Assistant, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
2021 Social Media Coordinator, Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton, PA
2021 Social Media Intern, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA
2021 Art Instructor/Camp Director, The Art Establishment, Bethlehem, PA
2021-22 Graphic Designer, Studio South, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2020 Administrative Assistant, Advanced Lab Solutions, Easton, PA
2018-20 Tattoo Apprentice/Receptionist, Satori Ink, Bethlehem, PA
2019-20 Art Instructor of Children’s Events/Workshops/After-School Programs, Art Nook,
Bethlehem, PA
2019 Freelance Photographer, Wedding, Belvidere, NJ
2018 Freelance Photographer, 2018 LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival,
Lancaster, PA
2017 Freelance Graphic Designer, “Homegrown Spin” logo design for 107.1 Spin
Radio The Valley’s Alternative, Allentown, PA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Welcome to the Real World, The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios, 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018
2022 Bushwick Open Studios, The Active Space, 566 Johnson Ave, New York,
NY (current studio location)
2021 Exposed, Virtual
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 Seeking Spaces, Bushwick Open Studios, 1444 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
2022 The Patriot, O’Flaherty’s, New York, NY
2022 Music is in the Air and Everywhere, Nazareth Center for the Arts, Nazareth, PA
2021 Exposè, Hemlock Art Space and Gallery, Easton, PA
2021 Sunshine: The Light at the End of the Tunnel, Eclipse Center for Creative Community, Lansdale, PA
2021 Senior Thesis Exhibition, Payne Gallery, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2021 Manifold Global Lehigh Valley Collegiate Art Exhibition, Virtual
2021 Celebrating Moravian Women, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2020 HUB Student Art Show, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2019 Celebrating Moravian Women HUB, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2018 HUB Student Art Show, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2017 Confluence, Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton, PA. Curated by Jim Toia
2017 Student Work, Grossman Gallery, Williams Visual Arts Building, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
2017 Student Work, The Lehigh Valley Health Network Gallery, State Theatre, Easton PA
CURATORIAL
2023 Welcome to the Real World, The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios, 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018
2021 Exposed, Virtual
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2019 InFocus Town Hall: War, Peacebuilding and the Just Society
2018 WPIR Pratt Radio Show Co-Host
MEMBERSHIPS
Joined 2020. Tri-Alpha First Generation Student Honor Society
Joined 2020. Kappa Pi, International Art Honor Society
AWARDS/HONORS
2021 Honors Program, Moravian College
Received honors upon completion of an Honors thesis project
2021 Best In Show, Celebrating Moravian Women, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
2021 Acceptance to 16th Annual Student Scholarship and Creative Endeavors Day, Moravian College
2021 Overall Best In Show, Manifold Global Lehigh Valley Collegiate Art Exhibition
2021 The Daniel W. Tereshko Memorial Prize in Studio Art
2021 National Conference for Undergraduate Research
Research and Visual Arts Exhibition Accepted for Presentation at NCUR 2021
2017-21 Dean’s Honor List
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast. 2023, February 7. Lineage Leading to Inspiration – A Conversation with Melissa R. Strom, episode 15, season 3. https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2f72886
The Manuscript, Bethlehem, PA, 2021.
Bresswein, Kurt. “WATCH: Students’ sculptures on Easton trail meld teamwork, new skills.” Lehighvalleylive.com. 8 June 2017. <https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/2017/06/students_sculptures_on_easton.html>.
PUBLISHED PROJECTS AND ARTICLES
Strom, Melissa R. “The Role of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Strategies in Promoting Effective Communication and Confidence in Artists.” Moravian College Reeves Library, Bethlehem, PA. 2021.
PUBLIC ART
2017 Confluence, Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton, PA. Curated by Jim Toia
2017 Temporary mural, Young Masters Wall, Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton, PA
PERFORMANCES
2015 Murder in the House of Horrors, Fall Play at Belvidere High School, Belvidere, NJ