Resume



Education

  • Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA – Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2013



Teaching Experience

  • Instructor, Bemis School of Art, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – Present
  • Co-Founder & Instructor, Art Club of Colorado Springs – Developed after-school art programs bringing fine art into local elementary schools
  • Private & Group Instruction – Offering in-person and remote lessons for children and adults
  • Student Competition Awards - John Wayne International Airport Art Competition - hosted by the Ronald McDonald House - 6 Students selected to exhibit their artwork for a year - 2014


Exhibitions & Shows

  • 7 Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA – Exhibition at 891 Laguna Canyon Rd
  • Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach, CA – 2014
  • Gallery 1505, Denver, CO – Pearl Street Exhibition
  • Morrison Cider Fest & Arts Festival, Morrison, CO – Annual Exhibiting Artist



Non-Profit Exhibitions & Events

  • We Step into the Light – Human Trafficking Awareness, Women’s Community, 2013 & 2014
  • Angelman Syndrome Awareness Walk & Silent Auction, Colorado Springs, CO – 2021 & 2022
  • Colorado College's Fine Arts Center, Illuminate, Colorado Springs, Co 2025



Professional Practice

In addition to her exhibitions and teaching, Terra has completed numerous commissioned works for private collectors as well as large-scale murals for residents and local businesses. She also facilitates community-based “paint parties,” often collaborating with mothers’ groups to provide a creative outlet, a sense of connection, and a refreshing break from the demands of daily life.



Volunteer Experience

  • Vance Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, Denver, CO – Weekend Volunteer, 2016



Press & Recognition

  • Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation, Summer Seminar, Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO - 2007
  • Featured Artist, Southwest Art Magazine
  • Coverage in Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot
  • Competitor on Game Show Network’s Skin Wars: Fresh Paint
  • Interview Feature: Voyage Denver – Conversations with Terra Novak



Publications & Illustrations

  • A Place for Pachy (forthcoming) – Illustrated children’s book written by John Wesley Anderson, to be published by Rhyolite Press LLC