EDUCATION
2017
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): MFA in Sculpture with honors
Brown University, Coursework in Performance
2014
University of Pittsburgh: BA in Studio Arts with honors
2017
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): MFA in Sculpture with honors
Brown University, Coursework in Performance
2014
University of Pittsburgh: BA in Studio Arts with honors
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025
McDonough Museum of Art, (title tbd), Youngstown, OH (forthcoming)
2024
D.D.D.D. Pictures, The Dams are Broken, New York, NY (forthcoming)
2023
Bobbit Visual Arts Center, Contain and Release, Albion College, Albion, MI
2019
Grid Space, Ruptured Holding, New York, NY
ArtLab, Unsettled Hues, Enduring Structures, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Kohl Gallery, Unsettled Hues, Enduring Structures, Washington College, Chestertown, MA
2015
Future Tenant, Accretion, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Bunker Projects, Soma, Pittsburgh, PA
Unsmoke Systems, Ephemeral Self, Pittsburgh, PA
Second Sight Gallery, Processing Self, Columbus, OH
2012
O'hara Ballroom, The Art of Julia Betts, Pittsburgh, PA
2025
McDonough Museum of Art, (title tbd), Youngstown, OH (forthcoming)
2024
D.D.D.D. Pictures, The Dams are Broken, New York, NY (forthcoming)
2023
Bobbit Visual Arts Center, Contain and Release, Albion College, Albion, MI
2019
Grid Space, Ruptured Holding, New York, NY
ArtLab, Unsettled Hues, Enduring Structures, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Kohl Gallery, Unsettled Hues, Enduring Structures, Washington College, Chestertown, MA
2015
Future Tenant, Accretion, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Bunker Projects, Soma, Pittsburgh, PA
Unsmoke Systems, Ephemeral Self, Pittsburgh, PA
Second Sight Gallery, Processing Self, Columbus, OH
2012
O'hara Ballroom, The Art of Julia Betts, Pittsburgh, PA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022
Trust Arts Education Center, Radiant Works, Pittsburgh, PA
2021
Space Gallery, This Sacred Thing, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Bronx Art Space, Beasts Like Me: Feminism and Fantasy, New York, NY
2019
Chinatown Soup, Performance Anxiety, New York, NY
Automat Collective, Additional Assembly Required, Philadelphia, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Summer 2018 Creative Research Exhibition: Wyoming Field Study, Pittsburgh, PA
2018
University Art Gallery, UNBOXED, a 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition, Pittsburgh PA
Viridian Artists, 30 under 30, New York, NY
2017
Flux Factory, Self Storage, New York, NY
Re:Art Show, Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re; Re: Re: Re Re: New York, NY
Microscope Gallery, Recognition by Components: RISD Sculpture MFA, Class of 2017, New York, NY
Dunkin Donuts Center, RISD 2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Providence, RI
2016
Sol Kofler Gallery, Tuff Ghost, Tuff Crowd, Tuff Love, Providence, RI
The Wurks, re: A Sponge & a Sigh, Providence, RI
2015
Runaway Studios, Gesture, Pittsburgh, PA
Mattress Factory, MF Art Market, Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny College, 8 Hour Projects: Loss, Meadville, PA
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Construct, Pittsburgh, PA
The Mr. Roboto Project, Identity Materials, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Bunker Projects, Outerwear, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
2012
University Art Gallery, Wyoming Field Studies Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
2022
Trust Arts Education Center, Radiant Works, Pittsburgh, PA
2021
Space Gallery, This Sacred Thing, Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Bronx Art Space, Beasts Like Me: Feminism and Fantasy, New York, NY
2019
Chinatown Soup, Performance Anxiety, New York, NY
Automat Collective, Additional Assembly Required, Philadelphia, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Summer 2018 Creative Research Exhibition: Wyoming Field Study, Pittsburgh, PA
2018
University Art Gallery, UNBOXED, a 50th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition, Pittsburgh PA
Viridian Artists, 30 under 30, New York, NY
2017
Flux Factory, Self Storage, New York, NY
Re:Art Show, Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re; Re: Re: Re Re: New York, NY
Microscope Gallery, Recognition by Components: RISD Sculpture MFA, Class of 2017, New York, NY
Dunkin Donuts Center, RISD 2017 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Providence, RI
2016
Sol Kofler Gallery, Tuff Ghost, Tuff Crowd, Tuff Love, Providence, RI
The Wurks, re: A Sponge & a Sigh, Providence, RI
2015
Runaway Studios, Gesture, Pittsburgh, PA
Mattress Factory, MF Art Market, Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny College, 8 Hour Projects: Loss, Meadville, PA
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Construct, Pittsburgh, PA
The Mr. Roboto Project, Identity Materials, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Bunker Projects, Outerwear, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
2012
University Art Gallery, Wyoming Field Studies Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
University Art Gallery, Studio Arts Student Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
RESIDENCIES AND FELLOWSHIPS
2019
Residency, Millay Colony for the Arts, Austerlitz, NY
2018
Residency, Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Amherst, VA
Fellowship, Peripheral Vision Publication Fellowship, Peripheral Vision
2014
Residency, Second Sight Studio, Columbus, OH
Residency, Bunker Projects, Pittsburgh, PA
Grant, Summer Undergraduate Research Award (Summer Fellowship), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2013
Grant, Summer Undergraduate Research Award (Summer Fellowship), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2019
Residency, Millay Colony for the Arts, Austerlitz, NY
2018
Residency, Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Amherst, VA
Fellowship, Peripheral Vision Publication Fellowship, Peripheral Vision
2014
Residency, Second Sight Studio, Columbus, OH
Residency, Bunker Projects, Pittsburgh, PA
Grant, Summer Undergraduate Research Award (Summer Fellowship), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2013
Grant, Summer Undergraduate Research Award (Summer Fellowship), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
COLLEGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2022-2024
Adjunct Professor, Penn State University, Beaver campus, Monaca, PA
Sculpture, Spring 2024
Installation Art, Spring 2022
Performance Art, Fall 2022
Installation Art, Spring 2023
2023
Philip C. Curtis Artist-in-Residence, Albion College, Albion, MI
Performance Art, Fall 2023
2020
Visiting Artist, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2020
2019
Artist in Residence, Montgomery College, Rockville, MA
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2019
Visiting Artists and Scholars Residency Program, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2019
2015-17
Teaching Assistant, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2022-2024
Adjunct Professor, Penn State University, Beaver campus, Monaca, PA
Sculpture, Spring 2024
Installation Art, Spring 2022
Performance Art, Fall 2022
Installation Art, Spring 2023
2023
Philip C. Curtis Artist-in-Residence, Albion College, Albion, MI
Performance Art, Fall 2023
2020
Visiting Artist, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2020
2019
Artist in Residence, Montgomery College, Rockville, MA
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2019
Visiting Artists and Scholars Residency Program, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Introduction to Performance Art, Spring 2019
2015-17
Teaching Assistant, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
2023
Artist Talk, Albion College, Albion, MI
Artist Talk, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
2021
Guest Lecture, Rhode Island School of Design, Grad Studio Alumni Visiting Critic, Providence, RI
2020
Visiting Artist Lecture, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2019
Artist Talk, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland
Visiting Artist Lecture, Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia
2016
Guest Lecture, University of Pittsburgh, SA 1379: Preparation and Practice in the Visual Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Guest Lecture, Penn State University (Greater Allegheny), BA 242: Business Law, Pittsburgh, PA
2013
Presentation, ACC Meeting of the Minds, Wake Forest University, Winston- Salem, NC
2023
Artist Talk, Albion College, Albion, MI
Artist Talk, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
2021
Guest Lecture, Rhode Island School of Design, Grad Studio Alumni Visiting Critic, Providence, RI
2020
Visiting Artist Lecture, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2019
Artist Talk, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland
Visiting Artist Lecture, Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia
2016
Guest Lecture, University of Pittsburgh, SA 1379: Preparation and Practice in the Visual Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
2014
Guest Lecture, Penn State University (Greater Allegheny), BA 242: Business Law, Pittsburgh, PA
2013
Presentation, ACC Meeting of the Minds, Wake Forest University, Winston- Salem, NC
AWARDS
2015
Graduate Assistantship Award, Rhode Island School of Design
Graduate Division Fellowship, Rhode Island School of Design
RISD Fellowship Award, Rhode Island School of Design
SLH Young Scholarship, Rhode Island School of Design
2014
Marianne Kor Award, Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
A.J. Schneider Award, University of Pittsburgh
Kenneth Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award, University of Pittsburgh
Department of Studio Arts Achievement Award, University of Pittsburgh
Department of Studio Arts Honors, University of Pittsburgh
2013
ACC Meeting of the Minds Fellow, Wake Forest University
A.J. Schneider Award, University of Pittsburgh
2011
Martin Richard and Susan Baer Gluck Award, University of Pittsburgh
2015
Graduate Assistantship Award, Rhode Island School of Design
Graduate Division Fellowship, Rhode Island School of Design
RISD Fellowship Award, Rhode Island School of Design
SLH Young Scholarship, Rhode Island School of Design
2014
Marianne Kor Award, Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
A.J. Schneider Award, University of Pittsburgh
Kenneth Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award, University of Pittsburgh
Department of Studio Arts Achievement Award, University of Pittsburgh
Department of Studio Arts Honors, University of Pittsburgh
2013
ACC Meeting of the Minds Fellow, Wake Forest University
A.J. Schneider Award, University of Pittsburgh
2011
Martin Richard and Susan Baer Gluck Award, University of Pittsburgh
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
2024
BOMB Magazine, Doreen Chan by Monica Uszerowicz: An exhibition compiles dreams to create a collective connection, digital publication
2023
Emergency Index Vol 10/+, Ugly Duckling Presse, New York, printed book
Albion College, Albion College artist-in-residence program provides students with first-hand experience of working artists, digital publication
The Albion Pleiad, Bobbitt Visual Arts Hosts Julia Betts’ ‘Contain and Release’, digital publication
2020
RISD XYZ, “Julia Betts 2017 S.C.”, printed magazine
Less than Half, Women of the Rustbelt, digital publication
2019
More by Her, More by Julia Betts, Visual Artist, digital publication
Ante Mag, Space and Body Merge in Julia Betts’ Ruptured Holding, digital publication
Artblog, Additional Assembly Required at AUTOMAT, a whimsical, textured group exhibition, digital publication
Femme Art Review, Pushing the Limits: In Discussion with Julia Betts, digital publication
I Like Your Work Studio Visit, Artist Julia Betts, digital publication
VoyageATL, Meet Julia Betts, digital publication
BTR Today, Art Uncovered, "Julia Betts," audio podcast
2018
Peripheral Vision, "Julia Betts: Artist Profile" (6 page spread including an artist statement, biography and images), print and digital publication
So, I Hear You're an Artist: Artist Interviews with Angela Alba, "Interview with Julia Betts," digital publication
Discursive Impulse, Pacific Northwest College of Art, "2015-2017," digital publication
2017
Young Space, "Julia Betts," digital publication
A Hundred Eleven Magazine (3 pages), Claudia Eng Gallery, Chelsea, NY, print publication
2014
365 Days, 365 Artists, Frank Juarez Gallery and Greymatter Gallery Collaborative Project, “Julia Betts: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania”, digital publication
Columbus Alive,“Exhibit preview: Artist in- residency Julia Betts presents self- reflection”, Columbus, OH, print and digital publication
Artists to Look Out For, "Julia Betts," 1 page, vol.2 of book series, print publication
Pitt Alumni Magazine, Winter 2015, pg.4, print publication
2013
Forbes and Fifth Magazine, Front and Back Cover and Inside, vol. 4, April, print publication
Pitt News, “Artist Residency Program Gains Steam”, print and digital publication
2012
OUR Pitt, “Sentinels and Satellites: Artists Talking about Art”
Pitt News, “Artworks by Pitt Students Featured in Exhibition”
2024
BOMB Magazine, Doreen Chan by Monica Uszerowicz: An exhibition compiles dreams to create a collective connection, digital publication
2023
Emergency Index Vol 10/+, Ugly Duckling Presse, New York, printed book
Albion College, Albion College artist-in-residence program provides students with first-hand experience of working artists, digital publication
The Albion Pleiad, Bobbitt Visual Arts Hosts Julia Betts’ ‘Contain and Release’, digital publication
2020
RISD XYZ, “Julia Betts 2017 S.C.”, printed magazine
Less than Half, Women of the Rustbelt, digital publication
2019
More by Her, More by Julia Betts, Visual Artist, digital publication
Ante Mag, Space and Body Merge in Julia Betts’ Ruptured Holding, digital publication
Artblog, Additional Assembly Required at AUTOMAT, a whimsical, textured group exhibition, digital publication
Femme Art Review, Pushing the Limits: In Discussion with Julia Betts, digital publication
I Like Your Work Studio Visit, Artist Julia Betts, digital publication
VoyageATL, Meet Julia Betts, digital publication
BTR Today, Art Uncovered, "Julia Betts," audio podcast
2018
Peripheral Vision, "Julia Betts: Artist Profile" (6 page spread including an artist statement, biography and images), print and digital publication
So, I Hear You're an Artist: Artist Interviews with Angela Alba, "Interview with Julia Betts," digital publication
Discursive Impulse, Pacific Northwest College of Art, "2015-2017," digital publication
2017
Young Space, "Julia Betts," digital publication
A Hundred Eleven Magazine (3 pages), Claudia Eng Gallery, Chelsea, NY, print publication
2014
365 Days, 365 Artists, Frank Juarez Gallery and Greymatter Gallery Collaborative Project, “Julia Betts: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania”, digital publication
Columbus Alive,“Exhibit preview: Artist in- residency Julia Betts presents self- reflection”, Columbus, OH, print and digital publication
Artists to Look Out For, "Julia Betts," 1 page, vol.2 of book series, print publication
Pitt Alumni Magazine, Winter 2015, pg.4, print publication
2013
Forbes and Fifth Magazine, Front and Back Cover and Inside, vol. 4, April, print publication
Pitt News, “Artist Residency Program Gains Steam”, print and digital publication
2012
OUR Pitt, “Sentinels and Satellites: Artists Talking about Art”
Pitt News, “Artworks by Pitt Students Featured in Exhibition”