Elicia Frazier
"To know that my artwork brought forward a smile, a peaceful heart or a connection to your higher spirit, makes me feel successful." -Elicia
EDUCATION: Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
Praxis Teaching Certificate (Visual Arts K-12) 2005
Masters Degree in Art Teaching 2005: 3.95 GPA
Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts 2004: Cum Laude
MICA Study Abroad
Painting Enrichment Program, Sorrento, Italy, Summer 2002
Howard County Community College, Columbia, MD
Associates Degree in General Studies 2001
On-going Painting Enrichment Courses 2001- 2005
Glenelg High School, Howard County, MD
High School Diploma, 1998
Child Development emphasis with Pre-school mentorship program
Continued Education
Advanced Painting Class, Towson University
Zoll Studio Fine Arts Training: Brandon Flye, Judy Funk, Matt Zoll, John Sills, Carol Thompson, Palden Hamiltion, Barb Kiwak
Workshops: David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw (NYC), Scott L. Christensen, Jeff Legg.
On-line class: Exceptional Gifted Children: How the Gifted Brain Learns
On-line class: Social and Emotional Development in Young Children; 2020’
On-line Class: Childhood Trauma; 2020
On-line Class: Literacy Education toddler to middle school; 2021
EXPERIENCE: ZOLL Studios – Fine Arts Gallery and Studio, Timonium, MD - Visual Arts Teacher, 2011 to present (15 years)
York Art Association ---York, PA Visual Arts Teacher, Taught Workshops (3 years)
Montessori Manor –Jacksonville, MD; Assistant Teacher, 2018 to 2021’
Maryland Institute College of Art - Young People’s Studio (YPS), Baltimore City, MD - Visual Arts Teacher, 2006 to 2011
Sudbrook Magnet Middle School (Public), Baltimore County, MD - Visual Arts (VA) Teacher, 2005-2011
Notable Murals and Commissions: Wiley Rein LLP, Washington DC, M&T Bank, Washington D.C., Columbia Ice Rink, EMC.
Chalk Art: Regionally for First Watch Restaurant, Baltimore's Best Cupcakes, Tu Casa Restaurant
Gallery Representation: The Still Life Gallery, Ellicott City, MD
The Art Resource (Art Dealership), Silver Spring, MD - Paid Internship/ Commissioned Artist, 2003- 2007
JAID, Columbia Maryland- Intern: Interior Design Artist for client presentations.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS and EXHIBITS:
Maryland State Teacher Scholarship 2001, 02, 03, 04
Maryland Institute College of Art, Transfer Scholarship 2001, 02, 03
Master’s in Art Teaching Scholarship 2004
Howard Community College Exhibit, Columbia, MD. Spring 2001
Juried Undergraduate Exhibit, Maryland Institute Collage of Art, Baltimore, MD. Fall 2001
Summer Abroad Exhibit, Sorrento, Italy Summer 2002
Summer Abroad Exhibit, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. Fall 2002
MAT Exhibit, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. 2001, 02, 03, 04
Commencement Exhibit, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. Spring 2004
Howard County Festival of the Arts, Art Contest 2005- third place/ 2006- first place
Howard County Arts Council Artist Exhibit, “People’s Choice Award” Summer 2008
Howard Community College Exhibit, Columbia, MD. Summer 2009
Howard County Festival of the Arts, Art Contest 2010- first place/ 2012-second place
Howard Community College Exhibit, Columbia, MD. Fall 2010
“Paint It!” Juried Plein Air Painting Contest, Ellicott City, MD. Summer 2010
“Teacher as an Artist” Exhibit, Baltimore, MD. Fall 2010
Solo Art exhibit (60 pieces of artwork) Washington Technology Park, Chantilly, VA. Summer/ Fall 2011 Solo Art exhibit (30 pieces of artwork)
The Pinnacle Towers, McLean, VA. Fall 2011/ Present
Solo Art exhibit (25 pieces on display) Parkside Office Building, Columbia, MD. Winter 2012/ Present
“Paint It!” Juried Plein Air Painting Contest, Ellicott City, MD. Summer 2012
Howard County Festival of the Arts, Art Contest, “People’s Choice Award” Summer 2013
Zoll Studio Art Shows, Timonium, MD Fall 2010 to present (Annual)
York Art Assosication- Rottler Art WINNER! Summer 2021’
Plein Air Art Event with Eric Rhoads- (3 paintings sold) Summer 2021’
Nancy M. Woodward Gallery (10 (2’X4’) paintings and video) Spring 2022’
"Teacher os Excellence" Scholastic Art Awards 2026'