Curriculum Vitae
Madison Blair Cohen
Painter · Collage · Charcoal
Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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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.
Residencies & Practice
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New York Academy of Art
Summer Art Residency
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Plein Air Painting
- 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.
Service & Leadership
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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.
Publications
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Embracing Each Other
Children’s book — author and illustrator