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Education

2010 Georgia State University, BFA
2012 Pennsylvania State University, MFA
2016 Portland State University, Ed.M.

Career Specialties

Emma Quintana's academic interest lie within the digital fabrication art-studio environment.

Professional and Community Activities

For the past five years, Quintana has worked in Makerspace and FabLab environments within Portland and New York City. While working as a shop technician and arts facilitator in these unique studios she has gained an appreciation for collaborative environments that support constructivist learning models. These studios foster innovation and community creatively while allowing students a way to access technologies and tools that aid in project design. She understands how to make tools accessible and how to create a safe and inclusive making environment.

Honors and Awards

Featured Artist, Art Design Portland (ADX) 2015; Portland, OR
EPA EP3 Grant Recipient for Sustainability and Design; 2010, Washington, D.C.
Beltline Sculpture Award 2010; Atlanta, GA
Nell Trotter Award for Leadership Excellence 2010; GSU, Atlanta, GA