Education
M.S. in Art Education (Accelerated)
August 2027
Florida International University, Miami, FL
B.A. in Art + Art History
August 2026
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Fine Arts Certification – Academy of Portraiture & Figurative Art
exhibitions
The Academy – Juried Group Exhibition
2026
Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Competitively selected through a juried process spotlighting emerging fine artists. Exhibited silverpoint drawing: After Da Vinci, c. 2025.
curatorial & exhibition practice
Curatorial Apprentice
May 2024 – August 2025
Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab
Collaborated with Dr. Rebecca Friedman to develop public-facing cultural programs connecting art, social history, and community dialogue. Co-coordinated ART: By Any Means Necessary alongside documentary filmmaker Rachelle Salnave, overseeing facilitation strategy, audience engagement, research, and on-site logistics. Produced weekly digital newsletters and interpretive outreach content.
Docent – “I Am Little Haiti”
2024
Green Space Miami, Green Family Foundation
Facilitated public engagement and interpretive dialogue for photojournalist Carl Juste’s landmark exhibition. Guided diverse audiences with cultural and contextual depth, bridging community narrative and photographic practice.
Lectures & panels
Panelist – “March Forward”
March 2025
iWitness Lunch Break: Women’s History Month
Invited contributor to a public panel examining the youthful female experience as part of a Women’s History Month humanitarian activation; demonstrated fluency in extemporaneous discourse and live audience engagement.
residencies & fellowships
Fellow
August 2025 – Present
Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator, Florida International University
Competitively selected for a sustainability-driven creative entrepreneurship incubator. Manages budgets, cost structures, and financial reporting applied to a self-directed creative initiative. Coordinates workshops, pop-ups, and community events. Earned Micro-Credentials in Business Fundamentals and Financial Literacy.
Skills & techniques
Studio Practice:
- Silverpoint/metalpoint
- Chalk on black
- Charcoal
- Soft pastel
- Acrylic
- Fine Oils
Curatorial & Programming:
- Exhibition support
- Public program coordination
- Interpretive writing
- Community engagement
- Curriculum & workshop development
Digital:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- WordPress
- Microsoft 365
- Social media strategy
- Digital newsletter production
Visual Artist
Isabella Persad 