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Lilia Vega-Nichols
📧 liliavega.art@gmail.com | 📞 (859)777-3969
📍 Based in Berea, KY
🌐@rosadesertika7
Education
Bachelor of Science in Studio Arts (Ceramics, Printmaking & Metals)
Eastern Kentucky University, 2025
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Agriculture (Greenhouse Management & Food Production)
Eastern Kentucky University, 2024
Selected Exhibitions & Performances
2025 In Human Form,A Juried Exhibition, Berea Arts Council, Berea, Kentucky
2025 Spirit of the Earth, A Meditation on Growth, Eastern Kentucky University, Biology Greenhouse, Department of Biological Sciences
2025 – ASA Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Giles Gallery, EKU
2024 – Flamenco: Celebration of Spain, Richmond Area Arts Council
2023 – Memento Mori, Berea Arts Council
2022 – Wayfinding, Chautauqua Juried Exhibition, EKU Center for the Arts
2019 – Latino Art Blend, Living Arts & Science Center, Lexington
2018 – Latino Art Blend, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington
2017 – Blossom Fashion Show, Lexington Community Radio Fundraiser
2017 – Latino Art Blend, Lexington Public Library
2016 – Latino Art Blend, Arts Place, Lexington
2016 – Gallery Hop, Arabesque World Dance, Lexington
2012 – Día de los Muertos Exhibitions, Hollywood Forever Cemetery & Mercado La Paloma, Los Angeles
Awards & Recognition
2025 – Best in Ceramics, ASA Annual Juried Student Exhibition, EKU Giles Gallery
2025 – Outstanding Student Award, EKU School of Art & Design
2024 – Antoniou Memorial Art Fund | Creighton Endowed Art Scholarship
2023–2024 – Michael Judge & Agriculture Alumni Scholarships
2020–2024 – EKU Foundation Scholarship | President's Award | Dean's List
Selected Experience
Ceramics Studio Assistant, EKU School of Art & Design (2021–2025)
Kiln maintenance, studio support, and student mentorship.
Greenhouse Assistant, EKU Department of Biological Sciences (2024–2025)
Plant care, propagation, IPM, and botanical research support.
Art Gallery Assistant, Giles Gallery, EKU (2021–2022)
Exhibition installation and gallery operations.
Certifications & Special Training
• Best Agricultural Practices (KY Dept. of Agriculture, 2020)
• Jewelry & Metals Apprenticeship – Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, MX (2019)
• Home-Based Food Processor License – KY Cabinet of Health & Family Services (2010)