About the Artist

Mary Kulesa is a skilled fine art photographer with a focus on documentary, architecture, and alternative processes. Her work captures her view of the world and the essence of her surroundings.

Mary has a Bachelor of Science in Photography and Art History from Drexel University, an education that was defined by a strong foundation in research, technical skill, and historical knowledge. Professionally, she has worked on photographing arts and cultural heritage objects, which has given her an eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of accuracy and precision.


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EDUCATION

2023       

          Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

              M.S. in Arts Administration and Museum Leadership, concentration in Museum Leadership 

2022     

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

B.S. in Photography and Art History, minors in Fine Art and Business Administration, summa cum laude

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024

          Delaware County Community College, Media, PA, 215|610 Contemporary Juried Exhibition

          The Photo Review, Virtual, The 2024 Photo Review International Photography Competition

          Frameworks, Philadelphia, PA, Smallworks 

2023

          RIT City Arts Space, Rochester, NY, Homecoming 2022-2023 Biennial 

  Midwest Nice Art, Virtual, In Our Place

https://www.midwestnice.art/exhibitions/in-our-place

  Blackbox Gallery, Virtual, Taking Pictures: 2023

https://blackboxgallery.com/Taking%20Pictues-2023%20Annex%20Web/index.html

2022     

  Rincliffe Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, Tell Us How You Really Feel! Art as a Tool to Communicate Complex Emotions

           The Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA, PHOTOgraphy 2022

            Rincliffe Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, A Valuable Service: The Practical Application of Photography at Drexel