About
Current MFA Painting Student at New York Academy of Art [2026]
Carly Andrew is a candidate for Masters of Fine Arts in Painting at New York Academy of Art. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Arts and Art History at Marist College. She is primarily an oil painter skilled in various mediums and visual design. During her first year at the Academy she emerged herself in the New York City art scene as well as gain an immense amount of technical skills in painting, printmaking, and drawing from a live model. She completed the NYAA Summer Residency Program in 2023. She was selected to study at the Venice Biennale and created a body of work alongside other young artists in a studio space in 2022. She is well-versed in a wide range of art history. Her study abroad experience in Florence left her with cultural and artistic enlightenment. She was awarded an independent space in the Ed and Pamela Smith Studios. She is involved in the Hudson Valley art scene where she gallery attends at Magazzino Italian Art and participated in the Hudson Heritage Mural Project.
She is a determined and enthusiastic young artist looking to build traditional oil painting skills while pushing her conceptual vision in her work. She continues to further her education in technique, art histories and art theory. She is looking to further her studies in the human figure. Her passion for detail and her ambition to express herself creatively can be seen in her through her work.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Fine Arts: oil painting, drawing, sculpture
Printmaking: monotype, etching, linocut, woodcut, mezzotint
Life Figure Drawing and Painting
Canvas Stretching + Prepping
Art History & Art Theory
Microsoft Applications Proficiency
AWARDS and SHOWS
In Time Senior Capping Exhibition (2024)
Baccalaureate Award for Excellence in Fine Arts (2024)
Peter Sheehan Memorial Scholarship and Show (2024)
Dedication of the Ed and Pamela Smith Studio Group Show (2023)
Marist Independent Studio Space (Spring 2023-present)
Hudson Heritage Mural Project (Fall 2023)
Marist Venice Biennale Group Show (2022)
Yale Norfolk Summer School of Art Nominee (Spring 2022)
Dean's List (Fall 2020-current)
Marist Presidential Scholarship (2020-present)
National Society of Leadership and Success (2020-2021)
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
New York Academy of Art
Master of Fine Arts (Painting) | Aug 2024 - May 2026
Summer Undergraduate Residency Program | July 2023
Marist College
Bachelor of Science Studio Art | Sep 2020 - Present
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art History | Sep 2020 - Present
Majors: Studio Art & Art History GPA: 3.9
Lorenzo de Medici Institute
Marist Abroad- Studio Art & Art History | Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Venice Biennale Program | Jun 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
Print Shop Technician
New York Academy of Art | Sep 2024 - Present
Maintains function and cleanliness of the printshop
Keeps track of inventory and sends supply orders
Restocks cleaning solutions, solvents, and all materials needed to keep the shop functional
Mixes and runs tests on etching acid
Magazzino Italian Art
Intern & Gallery Attendant | Aug 2023 - Present
Supervise guests to ensure the safety of the artwork
Fostered a deep understanding of the Arte Povera movement
Provide adequate information to museum goers
Participated in research pertaining to the artists featured in the museum
Steel Plant Gallery
Docent & Gallery Attendant | 2024-present
Responsible for setting up exhibitons for artist, staff and student shows. Work with the artist and the gallery staff to make a clean and cohesive show
Attend the gallery front desk where I supervise the art in the gallery and the visitors. I answer any questions on the art or the artist
Attend the gallery for openings where I converse with faculty, students and artists about the show and the Art department at Marist