Resume
LIVIA KNILANS
She/They
Minneapolis, MN
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2024-Present Fine Art Studio, Drawing and Painting Concentration
Expected graduation date December 2026
Dean's list Fall 24, Spring 25, and Fall 25
GPA 3.97
MCAD Merit scholarship, 2024
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2020-2021 College of Liberal Arts
Fine art with a concentration in Ceramics
2018-2020 College of Design from
Product design and Landscape Design and planning
Work
KidCreate Studios
2025-present Lead Art and Science Teacher, Keyholder
2021-2022 Lead Art Teacher
Working as an art teacher for after school, camp, and birthday programs. Lead groups of children through arts and craft projects, allowing them to explore creativity in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
Minneapolis Public Schools
Summer 2022 Community Education Teacher, Minneapolis
Taught a series Summer art classes at FAIR arts high school in Downtown Minneapolis. Content included ceramic wheel throwing and handbuilding, painting and drawing.
Events
Lovers for Mutual Aid
February 2026, Minneapolis
Local artists put on an art show in support of immigrants in the Minneapolis community.
MCAD art sale
November 2025, Minneapolis
Annual art sale put on by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Metamorphosis of Queerness
June 2025, Minneapolis
I had a painting included in this show curated by Mikah Mik about queer joy and expression.
Foundations Show
May 2025, Minneapolis
Showcased work from Minneapolis College of Art and Design foundations studies courses.
(Re) Encountered: Works from the MCAD Collection
Spring 2025, Minneapolis
I co-curated this show as a class project. Exhibition of artworks from the MCAD Gallery Collection. Curated by students in the Fine Arts Studio course “Working with the Collection”
The Pancakes and Booze Art show
2023, Phoenix
This is a traveling art show that sets up events in cities all around the county. I had the opportunity to participate in the phoenix show. I displayed works and got to meet lots of artists and art enthusiasts.
Grand Ave Arts Festival
2023, Phoenix
I joined a group of artists in phoenix to paint live for this event. I created a piece titled “CONNECTIONS OF CREATIVITY” as I painted my experience working alongside other artists in the desert heat.
Art Night Markets
2023, Phoenix
Art night is a Group that hosts art markets in the Phoenix area. I joined them on several occasions to display and sell art.
Untown art sale
Summer 2022, Minneapolis
Selling paintings and ceramic wares in Uptown Minneapolis
Sociable craft market
Summer 2022, Minneapolis
Selling paintings and ceramic wares in Northeast Minneapolis
Art Club
2021- Present, Minneapolis
Art group started by me and some friends, we meet weekly to encourage artistic growth and dedication within each other.
Skills
Acrylic paint
Oil paint
Mixed media
Drawing
Abstract Art
Textile
sewing
Printmaking
Zine making
Ceramic
Curration