Education
2018 MS in Nonprofit Management, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
2003 BFA in Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Experience
2021- Pres. Executive Director, Strategic National Arts Alumni Project at the University of Texas at Austin - College of Fine Arts
2018 - 21 Executive Director, Association of Arts Administration Educators, Providence, RI
2012 - 18 Assistant Director, Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design, Providence, RI
2011- Pres. Undergrad Application Reader, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2007 - 11 Admissions Officer, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2006 - 07 Assistant to the Director, National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, RI
2003 - 06 Administrator, Fine American Paintings, Christie’s Auction House, New York, NY
Exhibitions
2024 Community Invitational Exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
2024 Art for All Seasons, regional exhibit, Rogers Free Library, Bristol, RI
2023 Art in Motion, national juried exhibition, second place award, RI Art League, Pawtucket RI
2023 Striking the Set, 4-person exhibition, OVERLAP, Newport, RI
2023 Paintings by Lee Ann Scotto Adams, Noon Designs, Pawtuxet, RI
2021 Transformation, small group exhibition, Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, Pawtucket, RI
2021 CIC Artist in Residence Showcase, Providence, RI
2020 Exteriors, AS220 Main Gallery, Providence, RI
2018 Open Juried Paint, Print & Drawing, South County Art Association, Kingston, RI
2005 Fifth Annual Art Show for Christie’s Staffers, Christie’s Auction House, New York, NY
2003 Paintings by Lee Ann Scotto, Re:Place Gallery, New York, NY
2003 Senior Thesis Exhibition, RISD Illustration Building, Providence, RI
Affiliations | Residencies
2023 NEA Arts Education Panelist for Projects in Visual Arts, Washington, DC
2022 Fall Members’ Exhibition, Awards Judge, Providence Art Club, RI
2021 - 22 Artist in Residence, CIC Providence, RI
2018 - 19 National Art Juror, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, New York, NY
2018 - 20 Board Member, Rhode Island Art Education Association
2017 Practice/Practice Residency, AS220, Providence, RI
2017 Alumni Award Selection Committee Member, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Press
2024 Cranston artist to exhibit in Community Invitational at Providence Art Club, Warwick Beacon
2023 Work by Lee Ann Scotto Adams 03 IL will be featured in Striking the Set, a four-person group exhibition, RISD Alumni News
2023 Rose, Michael, “Studio Visit with Painter Lee Ann Scotto Adams - Inside Art with Michael Rose”, GOLOCALprov
2020 Sasso, L. J.,”A Powerful Energy Runs Through Her Work”, The Valley Breeze
2020 Fullerton, F., “Juggling Art with Life’s Demands”, The Bridge, pg.10-11
Publications & Presentations
2024 “Arts Alumni & Indie Film Innovators”, Could Be Pretty Cool News Podcast, Episode 1
2022 “Data, Pressing Needs, and Biggest Challenges for Institutions and Researchers: Insights from the Field”, AAAE national conference presentation
2021 “The Future of Creative Minds”, Artist Talk, Venture Café
2021 “Protecting the Arts in Higher Education”, National Arts Action presentation
2021 “Arts & Culture Orgs in Conversation”, Arts Admin Assoc. of NE presentation
2021 “Future Arts Administrators and Other Adult Learners Persevere Online,” Interview with the Wallace Foundation, published on the Wallace Fdn. Blog
2020 “Arts Administrators Are Fighting Hard for the Federal Funding Boost Arts Education Needs,” Article in Media Planet’s Education and Career News publication
2019 “Art + Design (Education) = Gig Economy Career Success,” June 2019, Higher Education Consultants Association, national conference presentation
2018 “Finding the Right Fit: Visual Arts Colleges and Careers:, National Association of College Admissions Counseling, national conference presentation
2017 “Specialized Art School vs. Liberal Arts College,” LINK for Counselors, pg. 42-44
2016 “New and Emerging Schools and Leaders: An Inside Look at Auditions and Portfolio Reviews for Arts Colleges,” Oct. 2016, national conference presentation
2016 “Decision Time! Navigating Acceptances, Denials, Waitlists & Open Houses – Preparing for What’s Next”, Art Schools Network, online presentation
2015 “Guiding Students Through the Art School Application Process,” Art Schools Network, online presentation