About / CV
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Rachel is a painter based out of Bellingham, Washington. Rachel's paintings observe ecological phenomena through a compassionate lens that explores the balance between growth and destruction in the natural world. Rachel is currently pursuing a BFA in Art with a concentration in painting, and a minor in Biology, at Western Washington University. When not creating art, Rachel can be found directing and singing in the university's treble a capella ensemble, leading birdwatching hikes, listening to audiobooks, and spending time outdoors.
Contact rachel.rothberg.art@gmail.com
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Curriculum Vitae
Rachel Rothberg
rachelrothberg.com
(650) 733 - 4620
rachel.rothberg.art@gmail.com
Instagram: @rachel.rothberg
EDUCATION
2020 - 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Painting
Western Washington University
2016 - 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio, Minor in Biology with Honors
Western Washington University
2012 - 2016 Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
EXHIBITIONS / MARKETS
2021 TBD, Western Gallery, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Fall 2021 (upcoming)
2020 Reawakening Exhibition, Art Scene West
2020 Art in Isolation, B Gallery Senior Exhibition, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019, 2021 (upcoming) Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA
2018 Pop Up Urban Night Market, Renton, WA
2018 elSage Valley Made Market, Mount Vernon, WA
2016 Youth Speaks Out, Palo Alto Art Center, curated by Carolyn Digovich, Palo Alto, CA
2015 Solo Senior Exhibition, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
PUBLICATIONS / BIBLIOGRAPHY
2020 CEDAR: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2020 SEA LION Zine Featured Artist, curated by Emily Prentice
2020 Scholar's Week: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019, 2020 Jeopardy Literary Magazine, Bellingham, WA
GRANTS / AWARDS
2020 North Cascades Audubon Society Undergraduate Grant: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Bellingham, WA
2020 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award, Bellingham, WA
2016 - 2020 Western Award for Excellence, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2020 Western Voices Scholarship, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2014, 2015, 2016 Outstanding Performance in Drawing and Painting, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2013, 2015 Outstanding Biology Student Award, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2014 Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2012 Girl Scout Silver Award, Palo Alto, CA
EXPERIENCE
2013 - present Freelance Artist
2020 Harmony Elementary School Garden Mural, Bellingham, WA
2018 - present WWU Birdwatching Club President, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019 - present WWU A Capella Club Auditioned Treble Ensemble Musical Director, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2017 Girl Scout Camp Counselor, Skylark Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
2017 - 2018 WWU Advanced Treble Chorale Section Leader, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2013, 2014, 2015 Girl Scout Counselor-In-Training, Skylark Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
rachelrothberg.com
(650) 733 - 4620
rachel.rothberg.art@gmail.com
Instagram: @rachel.rothberg
EDUCATION
2020 - 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Painting
Western Washington University
2016 - 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio, Minor in Biology with Honors
Western Washington University
2012 - 2016 Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
EXHIBITIONS / MARKETS
2021 TBD, Western Gallery, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Fall 2021 (upcoming)
2020 Reawakening Exhibition, Art Scene West
2020 Art in Isolation, B Gallery Senior Exhibition, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019, 2021 (upcoming) Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA
2018 Pop Up Urban Night Market, Renton, WA
2018 elSage Valley Made Market, Mount Vernon, WA
2016 Youth Speaks Out, Palo Alto Art Center, curated by Carolyn Digovich, Palo Alto, CA
2015 Solo Senior Exhibition, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
PUBLICATIONS / BIBLIOGRAPHY
2020 CEDAR: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2020 SEA LION Zine Featured Artist, curated by Emily Prentice
2020 Scholar's Week: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019, 2020 Jeopardy Literary Magazine, Bellingham, WA
GRANTS / AWARDS
2020 North Cascades Audubon Society Undergraduate Grant: Painting Ecological Change in Pacific Northwest Bird Populations, Bellingham, WA
2020 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award, Bellingham, WA
2016 - 2020 Western Award for Excellence, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2020 Western Voices Scholarship, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2014, 2015, 2016 Outstanding Performance in Drawing and Painting, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2013, 2015 Outstanding Biology Student Award, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2014 Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
2012 Girl Scout Silver Award, Palo Alto, CA
EXPERIENCE
2013 - present Freelance Artist
2020 Harmony Elementary School Garden Mural, Bellingham, WA
2018 - present WWU Birdwatching Club President, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2019 - present WWU A Capella Club Auditioned Treble Ensemble Musical Director, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2017 Girl Scout Camp Counselor, Skylark Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
2017 - 2018 WWU Advanced Treble Chorale Section Leader, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
2013, 2014, 2015 Girl Scout Counselor-In-Training, Skylark Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA