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Email: kaileeviator@gmail.com

Education: 

Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, TX 

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology 

Graduation: May 2016 

      Mamie McFaddin Ward Scholarship for Radiologic Technology - November 2014

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art 

Emphasis in Painting 

Graduation: May 2013

       Jerry Newman Painting Scholarship - August 2011 - December 2012 

       Dean’s List - December 2009; May 2012

Work Experience:

Iron Gate Studios - Co-Founder and Tattooer - 2023-Current

Javelina Tattoo - Tattooer - 2018-2023

Beaumont MRI - Radiologic Technologist - 2018

St. Elizabeth Radiology - Radiologic Technologist - 2016-2018

Painting with a Twist - Art Instructor - 2012-2016

Lamar University Financial Aid  - Assistant - 2011-2012

Solo Exhibitions:

2023 - Lightweavers - Iron Gate Studios - Beaumont, TX

2018 - Eggs Filled with Honey - Finder’s Fayre - Beaumont, TX

2017 - Flora & Fauna - High Street Gallery - Beaumont, TX 

2016 - This One is Pink, This One is Blue… - Art Museum of Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX 

2015 - Memento Mundi - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX -

2013 - Place in the Dirt - Tacos la Bamba - Beaumont, TX

Group Exhibitions:

2025 - The Art of Flowers - The Music Studio/Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX

2024 - The Art Studio Membership Juried Art Exhibition - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX

2023 - The Art of Flowers - The Music Studio/Art Museum of Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX

2023 - Synergy - Galveston College Fine Arts Gallery - Galveston, TX

2023  -  The  Art  Studio  Membership  Juried  Art  Exhibition  -  The  Art  Studio,  Inc.  -  Beaumont, TX

2020 - A Common Occurrence in Time: Two-Woman Show featuring Amanda Barry and Kailee Viator - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX 

2011-2017 - The Art Studio Membership Juried Art Exhibition - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX

       *2014: Honorable Mention - Juror: Dr. Lynne Lokensgard, Art Historian

       *2012: 2nd Place - Juror: Branden Morris, Curator 

2013 - Fresh Concept Exhibition - Beaumont Art League - Beaumont, TX

        *3rd Place & Honorable Mention - Juror: Zachary Dubuisson, Photographer

2013 - Annual National Show - Art League - Beaumont, TX 

2013 - Printmaking Student & Professor Group Show- Hot Spot Gallery/K-Space

       Contemporary and Corpus Christi Art Walk - Corpus Christi, TX 

2013 - Le Grande Bal - Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX 

2013 - Group Exhibition of Abby McLaurin, Kailee Viator, & Sarah Von Kain - 

       Beaumont Art League - Beaumont, TX 

2012 - LSC-PA Annual Art Contest - Lamar State College Port Arthur - Port Arthur, TX

        *3rd Place - Juror: Meredith “Butch” Jack, Sculptor, Educator 

2012 - A Common Thread: Senior Thesis Exhibition - Dishman Art Museum - Beaumont, TX 

2012 - SRISA Study Abroad Student Show - Santa Reparata International School of Art -         

     Florence, Italy 

2012 - Le Grande Bal - Dishman Art Gallery - Beaumont, TX 

2012 - Artist Common Show - Texas Artist’s Museum - Port Arthur, TX 

2011 - Lamar University Artist Highlights - Beaumont Art League - Beaumont, TX

2011 - Apathy’s Collapse: Artist Common Juried Exhibition - The Art Studio, Inc. 

     Beaumont, TX - Juror: Dr. Jessica Dandona, Art Historian

2011 - George Wentz Poetry-Inspired Show - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont, TX 

2011 - Recreate Art and Fashion Show - Beaumont Fire Museum - Beaumont, TX 

2011 - Le Grande Bal - Dishman Art Gallery - Beaumont, TX 

2009 - Recycled Art Show - The Art Studio, Inc. - Beaumont TX 

2008 - Protege - Art Museum of Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX