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"The Color of Time" 30x40" Oil on canvas (2025)

"The Color of Time" 30x40" Oil on canvas (2025)

"The Spectators" 24x36" acrylic on canvas (2023)
-Best in Show-- Southern Tier Artists Online International Juried Exhibition
-Holy Art Gallery London- Art on Loop: Cosmic----Pierce County Choice Award, PSESD Regional Superintendent Art Show-----Best

"The Spectators" 24x36" acrylic on canvas (2023) -Best in Show-- Southern Tier Artists Online International Juried Exhibition -Holy Art Gallery London- Art on Loop: Cosmic----Pierce County Choice Award, PSESD Regional Superintendent Art Show-----Best in Show, "A Normal Day" Southern Tier Artists Intl. Juried Show----High Merit Award, Celebrating Art Magazine-----Best in Painting Division, WA State Spring Fair Jr/Sr High Art Show 2024---Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"Take Me to the Fair Then Take Me Back to August" 30x40" oil on canvas, 2024

"Take Me to the Fair Then Take Me Back to August" 30x40" oil on canvas, 2024

"Piecing Together a Memory" 16x20" colored pencil, 2023. 1st Place in Congressional Art Competition 2024----Best in Drawing Division, WA State Spring Fair Jr/Sr. High Art Show 2024---Silver Key, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"Piecing Together a Memory" 16x20" colored pencil, 2023. 1st Place in Congressional Art Competition 2024----Best in Drawing Division, WA State Spring Fair Jr/Sr. High Art Show 2024---Silver Key, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"What a Waste" colored pencil on paper (2023). Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"What a Waste" colored pencil on paper (2023). Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"Fetal Heart, Flesh, and Bone" 12x16" oil on wood panel, 2024----Artco Framing and Gallery April 2024 LGBTQ show

"Fetal Heart, Flesh, and Bone" 12x16" oil on wood panel, 2024----Artco Framing and Gallery April 2024 LGBTQ show

"To Girls Who Cry On Valentine's Day" 12x16"

"To Girls Who Cry On Valentine's Day" 12x16"

"Wildcard" 7x9" x4 Oil on canvas (2025)

"Wildcard" 7x9" x4 Oil on canvas (2025)

"Sisterhood 1," 20 x 24" oil, clay, and imitation gold leaf on wood panel, 2024.

"Sisterhood 1," 20 x 24" oil, clay, and imitation gold leaf on wood panel, 2024.

"Waltz of the Measuring Tapes," 16 x 20" oil and measuring tape on canvas, 2024. Best in Mixed Media Division, WA State Fair Jr/Sr High School Art Show 2024---Gold Key in mixed media, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"Waltz of the Measuring Tapes," 16 x 20" oil and measuring tape on canvas, 2024. Best in Mixed Media Division, WA State Fair Jr/Sr High School Art Show 2024---Gold Key in mixed media, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"The Queen of Disaster" 24x36" oil on canvas (2023) Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"The Queen of Disaster" 24x36" oil on canvas (2023) Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2024

"Cycle" 36 x 48" mixed media on canvas, 2024.

"Cycle" 36 x 48" mixed media on canvas, 2024.

"The Voices" Oil on Canvas 16x20 (2022)
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023 -----Scholastic Art & Writing Silver Medal

"The Voices" Oil on Canvas 16x20 (2022) Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023 -----Scholastic Art & Writing Silver Medal

"Not In the Cards" 18 x 24" colored pencil and alcohol marker, 2023. Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 2024.

"Not In the Cards" 18 x 24" colored pencil and alcohol marker, 2023. Honorable Mention, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 2024.

"Forced Authenticity" 20x30 Oil on Canvas
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023---- First Place Oil Painting WA State Spring Fair Jr/Sr. High Art Show 2023

"Forced Authenticity" 20x30 Oil on Canvas Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023---- First Place Oil Painting WA State Spring Fair Jr/Sr. High Art Show 2023

"The Rose Colored Glasses and the Green Colored Bottle"

"The Rose Colored Glasses and the Green Colored Bottle"

"Potential Energy" 9x12" , 2024

"Potential Energy" 9x12" , 2024

 “Marionette” Best in Show- WA State Fair Youth Art Show 2021 (Fall)
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key 2022

“Marionette” Best in Show- WA State Fair Youth Art Show 2021 (Fall) Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Silver Key 2022

 “Cartesian Theater” 16x20 oil on canvas 
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023

“Cartesian Theater” 16x20 oil on canvas Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023

"Sisterhood 2," colored pencil and alcohol marker, 2024

"Sisterhood 2," colored pencil and alcohol marker, 2024

"Falling in Love and Other Wastes of Time" 22x28" oil on canvas (2023)
---University Place Traffic Box: Color it Up contest winner

"Falling in Love and Other Wastes of Time" 22x28" oil on canvas (2023) ---University Place Traffic Box: Color it Up contest winner

 “The Artist” Winner for first annual WA529 Contest WA State 9th Grade (2022)

“The Artist” Winner for first annual WA529 Contest WA State 9th Grade (2022)

 “One Pair” Winner for Regional High School Art Show- Puget Sound Region (2022)

“One Pair” Winner for Regional High School Art Show- Puget Sound Region (2022)

"The Human Perspective" 20x30 oil on canvas (2022)

"The Human Perspective" 20x30 oil on canvas (2022)

 “Deep Reflection” colored pencil (2022)
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023

“Deep Reflection” colored pencil (2022) Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key 2023

"Candy Hearts" 12x16" oil on canvas (2023)

"Candy Hearts" 12x16" oil on canvas (2023)

“A Moment of Magic” - 2021---First Place Oil Painting- Youth Art Show WA State Fair 2022

“A Moment of Magic” - 2021---First Place Oil Painting- Youth Art Show WA State Fair 2022

First Place Colored Pencil Drawing- WA State Fair Youth Art Show 2021 (Fall)

First Place Colored Pencil Drawing- WA State Fair Youth Art Show 2021 (Fall)

First Place Colored Pencil Drawing- WA State Fair Online Youth Art Show 2021 (Spring)

First Place Colored Pencil Drawing- WA State Fair Online Youth Art Show 2021 (Spring)

Halloween Costume 2021- Art Museum with painted master copies in oil and acrylic- year long project

Halloween Costume 2021- Art Museum with painted master copies in oil and acrylic- year long project

 "Rose" Colored pencil on Toned Gray Paper

"Rose" Colored pencil on Toned Gray Paper

"Bagel Bros" 9x12 Oil on Canvas (2021)

"Bagel Bros" 9x12 Oil on Canvas (2021)

"Eye Self Portrait" Colored Pencil on Toned Tan Paper

"Eye Self Portrait" Colored Pencil on Toned Tan Paper

"Koissi" Commision 11x17 Colored Pencil on Toned Tan paper

"Koissi" Commision 11x17 Colored Pencil on Toned Tan paper

Halloween Costume 2020- "Broadway" with painted Playbills- year long project

Halloween Costume 2020- "Broadway" with painted Playbills- year long project

"The Lilac Ribbon" Oil on panel

"The Lilac Ribbon" Oil on panel

Mera Foster Exhibition and Award History, CV:

Education

Charles Wright Academy (2021-2025)

Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design — Dual-Degree Program (2025-2030)

Summer Art Intensives

Cornish College of the Arts—Seattle, WA.

2022 and 2023

New York University

2024

Washington State Fair Fine Art Show

Best in Show (2021) 

Best in Painting Division (2021)

First Place Colored Pencil  (2021)

First Place Oil Painting (2022)

First Place Oil Painting (2023)

First Place Colored Pencil (2023)

Best in Painting Division (2024)

First Place in Acrylic Painting (2024)

Best in Drawing Division (2024)

First Place in Colored Pencil Drawing (2024)

Best in Mixed Media Division (2024)

Third Place Landscape Photography (2024)


The Congressional Art Competition

First place winner in Washington’s 6th Congressional district. 

Artwork currently hanging in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year-long exhibition. Featured on CityLine Tacoma TV for live interview (2024) 


Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (2022-2024)

 National Silver Medals in Painting and Mixed Media (x2)

 Regional Honorable Mentions in Painting and Drawing/Illustration (x4)

 Regional Silver Keys in Painting and Drawing/Illustration  (x3)

 Regional Gold Keys in Painting, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed Media, and Photography (x8)


Puget Sound Educational Service District High School Art Show

Regional Winner  (2022)

Honorable Mention (2023)

Pierce County Choice Award (2024)

Central Washington University Scholarship Award (2024)


WA529 Art Contest First Place Winner (2022)

First place winner of local sidewalk chalk drawing competition (x3)

Merit Award at Grey Cube Art Gallery (2022)



Public Art

Winner of “Color it UP”! Traffic Box Wrap contest - art displayed on a public traffic box in Tacoma, WA. Featured on Pierce County TV. (since November 2023)


Exhibitions and Publications

Congressional Art Competition Exhibition - U.S. Capitol Building

Best In Show– Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists- International Exhibition

The Holy Art Gallery- International Exhibition in London: “Cosmic”

-Celebrating Art- Blick Art Materials Publication (x3)

Merit Award from Celebrating Art Competition (x3)

LGBTQ+ Exhibition at Artco Framing and Gallery 

Exhibition “Each Other” with Aplomb Portrait Gallery in Dover, NH

Featured on the cover of Teen Ink Magazine 

Artist of the Month at Artist and Craftsman Supply in Tacoma, small gallery show (January 2025)

New York University Summer Art Intensive Gallery Show (2024)

Cornish College of the Arts Summer Art Intensive Gallery Shows (2022 and 2023)

Northern Kentucky University: An Open Conversation About Body Image and Theater- college newspaper article featuring my artwork “Waltz of the Measuring Tapes” 



Art Judging Work

Worked on a juried panel with the City of Tacoma Arts Commission to select 15 local artists for a grant to create an original traffic box wrap design. Voted and advocated for artists' portfolios across several meetings. Reviewed over 300 artist portfolios. I worked on this panel with the members of the school Public Art Club I founded as the only youth jury. 


Washington Youth Arts Leadership Program 

September 2023- May 2024

-In a small cohort of young artists chosen by the Washington State Arts Commission to promote the state’s culture and art scenes. 

-Attended and participated in monthly online meetings

-Key contributor to messaging in the official WAYAL Video and statement

-Attended Arts4All Coalition meetings in Seattle as a representative of young artists in Washington

-Worked to create social media content for the official Instagram of the Washington State Arts Commission. Interviewed local arts educators for posts, designed content, and advertised for upcoming arts events in the state.

-Worked with ArtsWA to prompt Governor Inslee to declare the month of May Arts Education Month. 




Emcee of the OSPI Superintendent’s State Student Art Show 

April 2024

-Scripted commentary and reflected and commented on the work of winning pieces

-Filmed at Thurston Community Media


Theater 

Designed and created costumes and props for Charles Wright Academy’s theatre productions, which she has also acted in. Painted sets for school musicals in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years.