Madison Blair Cohen

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts — Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences; minor in Consumer Psychology in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business

• Selected to enrol in the highly selective Global Seminar course The Functions of Art (Spring 2026) under Dr. Errol Lord, an interdisciplinary Penn classroom focusing on art history and philosophy across the city of Florence.
• As a sophomore, eager to expand my artistic reach and immerse myself in the rich culture and collaborative community on campus and across the streets of Philadelphia.

Rhode Island School of Design

Teen Program Online & Advanced Program Online certificates

• Completed a comprehensive series of collegiate-level art courses, earning two certificates: Teen Program Online and Advanced Program Online.
• Spent 15–20 hours a week completing individual projects, collaborating with artists, and critiquing artwork through an interactive discussion board.
• Each instructor provided a detailed response to student progress, offering constructive feedback on areas for improvement and demonstrated growth.
• Participated in four-hour Zoom classes to review each other’s work and create artwork in real time.

New York Academy of Art

Summer Art Residency

Mary Valentino-Schneider

Mentorship — plein air and classical art

Plein Air Painting

• Returns to Nantucket each June, accompanied by resident gallery artists, to render commissioned pieces showcasing the island’s natural beauty and iconic gems.
• Paints alongside three professional artists to capture the beautiful splendor that is Nantucket.
• Using oil paint, landscape paintings were commissioned for local medical offices, art guilds, private clients, and community centers to brighten the walls of shared spaces.
• Renders commissioned landscapes in oil on canvas with the East Hampton Art Guild.

Arthur Ross Gallery Student Advisory Board

Board Member

• Selected to serve on the Student Advisory Board to expand our arts network and create an immersive arts experience at Penn.
• Collaborates with students, faculty, and artists to make informed decisions for our arts community.
• Helped organize “You are Here”, an event bringing together the arts community across Philadelphia through artistic activities and stations for people to engage with.

Bowery Mission

Art Mentor

Camera Cares

Art Mentor

Embracing Each Other

Children’s book — author and illustrator, GateKeeper Press