
Emma
Jackson
Artist
Bio
Emma Jackson is a Rochester native who graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from Nazareth College in 2015. After dabbling in several mediums she has realized that not just one can hold her attention. Though her concentration in college was ceramics, she enjoys drawing and painting just as much. Shortly after completing her degree, Emma started her own business, selling artwork at local art festivals as well as local boutiques.
Exhibitions and Awards
July 2017
Spencerport Canal Days
Earned 1st Runner Up
for Best in Show
April 2015
Arts Center Gallery: Nazareth College
Student Art Show
Exhibited three pieces
April 2014
Lederer Gallery: SUNY Geneseo
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Exhibited three pieces
Earned Honorable Mentions Award
April 2013
Kinetic Gallery: SUNY Geneseo
Battle of the Artists Exhibition
Exhibited one piece
May-June 2019
Gallery Salon: Rochester, NY
Solo Exhibition
November 2019
Lovin' Cup: Rochester, NY
Solo Exhibition
Related Experience
2015 - present
Emma Jackson Art & Illustration
Started an entrepreneurial business selling original artwork, prints and cards. Selling at local art festivals, local boutiques as well as my online Etsy shop.
2016 - 2017
Color Me Mine
Studio Technician and Front End Manager. Customer service, assisted with painting. Custom work artist. Also did back room work including glazing, kiln loading/unloading, etc.
2015
Hungerford Building
Internship with artist Catherine Costanza. Assisted her in her studio, making products, participating in First Fridays, etc.
2014 - 2015
Nazareth College: Arts Center Gallery
Worked as a Gallery Attendant. Assisted with installation of student shows.