marissaerickson@protonmail.com | marissaerickson.com
education
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Minor in Studio Art
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO | 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Individualized Degree in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO | 2024
Studied under:
Leslie Boyd | lesliedboyd.com
Liz Langyher | lizlangyher.com
Kelly Monico | kellymonico.com
selected exhibitions
2025
“(in)conspicuous affections I”, Big Things Come in Small Packages Metro Now Art Show, Emmanuel Art Gallery, Denver, CO (April-May)
”can you try?”, Department of Art Student Showcase, MSU Denver, Denver, CO (April)
“only what’s living”, Diverse Histories Exhibition, Los Fanstasmas Collective, Town Hall Collaborative, Denver, CO (March-ongoing)
2024
“(in)conspicuous affections I”, Queerphoria Volume 4: Connection, NYC Jewelry Week, (November-ongoing)
“where I go to ground myself”, In Flux, Jewelry Collective Showcase at Platte Forum Gallery (August)
“self-effacing, you”, Metro Now Art Show, Emmanuel Art Gallery, Denver, CO (March-April)
“untitled”, Department of Art Student Showcase, MSU Denver, Denver, CO (February-May)
2023
“from where I go/you’ll come”, Department of Art Student Showcase, Denver, CO (December-February)
“point of”, Experimental Animation Showcase, Night Lights Denver, Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower projection, Denver, CO (December)
2022
“untitled”, Performance Art Showcase, MSU Denver, Denver, CO (April)
curatorial projects
2024 In Flux Jewelry and Metals Exhibition | Platte Forum Gallery | Denver, Colorado (June)
professional experience
2025-present | Membership and Visitor Services Representative | SCFD
2024-present | Jewelry and Metalsmithing Studio Volunteer Assistant | Department of Art, MSU Denver
2024-present | Website Manager and Graphic Designer | Honors Program, MSU Denver
2024 | Ceramics Studio Assistant | Department of Art, MSU Denver
2022-2024 | Cultural Research Assistant | Ethnography Lab, MSU Denver
2019 | Ceramics Studio Assistant | Department of Art, MSU Denver
2018-2021 | Administrative Assistant | Department of Sociology/Anthropology, MSU Denver
2016-2018 | Beekeeper and Community Partner Liaison | Best Bees Co.
presentations
2024 “Beyond Accommodations: Designing for Equity in Higher Education Institutions through Universal Design”, Western Regional Honors Conference, California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, California
2024 “Beyond Accommodations: Designing for Equity in Higher Education Institutions through Universal Design”, Honors Thesis Symposium, Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO
2023 “COVID-19 and Social Connection in Japan Video Research Project”, Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO
2023 “COVID-19 and Social Connection in Japan Video Research Project”, Tokyo Metropolitan University | Tokyo, Japan
2023 “MSU Denver Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program”, Presentation to Board of Trustees, Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO
honors and awards
2024 Graduated with Highest Honors from MSU Denver Honors Program
2024 Conference Travel Grant (Western Regional Honors Conference), MSU Denver
2023 Department of Sociology and Anthropology Japan Research Grant, MSU Denver
2021 Meredith Wetzel Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2021 MSU Denver Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program Summer Research Grantee
2021 Provost’s Honor Roll
2020 Wells Fargo Endowed Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2019 Provost’s Honor Roll
2019-2023 J&D Annual Memorial Scholarship Recipient
professional affiliations
2024-2025 MSU Denver Jewelry Collective, Jewelry + Metalsmithing Club, Member
2024 MSU Denver Disability Studies Minor Task Force, Student Organizer
2023 MSU Denver Dirt Burners, Treasurer
2023 MSU Denver Student Honors Council, Elect