Education
2014 M.F.A, cum laude Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 2012 B.A. Fine Art (Studio), Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude; Minor: Italian Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
Solo Exhibitions
2011 Floating Moments, West Long Branch Public Library, West Long Branch, NJ 2010 Rome in Pompeii, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
Juried Exhibitions
2018 Relational + Chemistry: An Introspective of Urban Experience (invitational), Ivben Studios, Philadelphia, PA 2015 Phenomenal Woman (invitational), Indigo Bleu Design Concepts, Philadelphia, PA 2014 Perception and Deception (invitational), Gallery 8, Philadelphia, PA One Size Fits All (invitational), Gallery 8, Philadelphia, PA 2013 Returning Students Juried Exhibition, Gallery 128, Philadelphia, PA
Group Exhibitions
2017 6th Annual Evening with Emily’s Entourage Gala Auction, Moulin at Sherman Mills, Philadelphia, PA 2015 Group Exhibition, Philadelphia Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA 2014 113th Annual Student Exhibition – Graduate Thesis. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 2013 Opening Exhibition, Gallery 8, Philadelphia, PA 2012 11 on the 13th– Undergraduate Thesis. Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA 2010 Group Exhibition, Drink Philly Intergalatic Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA Annual Student Art Exhibition, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA 2009 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
Awards, Recognition, and Inclusion in Publications
2017 “Hearts For the Arts: Meet Artist Holly Colaguori.” Philly Art & Food. March 2017. 2014 “Artist Interview: Holly Colaguori.” Eyelevel Arts. September 23 2012-2014 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Merit Scholarship 2012 “Senior Thesis Art Exhibit Showcases Class of 2012.” University Communications. April 11. “Senior Art Show.” The Hawk Newspaper. April 18. Ann Smulowicz Fine Art Award 2011 Rome Art Program Representative 2010 Rome Art Program summer residency (international) “Student Art Exhibit Showcases Work Abroad.” The Hawk Newspaper. October 6.
Collections
Saint Joseph’s University, Francis A. Drexel Library. Philadelphia, PA. Permanent collection
Long-term loan to Saint Joseph’s University Admissions Department. Three paintings (2009-2011)
Private collections throughout Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania