Colette Amie Bernard
Lafayette, LA  info@artistcolette.com 

Colette Bernard was born and raised in Acadiana, the culturally rich region of south Louisiana. A common theme in her sculpture practice is her relationship with the internet as a queer person. By combining a variety of both traditional and digital fabrication techniques, Bernard emphasizes merging the virtual and physical world. Bernard graduated in 2021 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts with a focus in Sculpture and Integrated Practices from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. She also creates easily digestible and accessible art related videos on TikTok, including segments such as "Artist of the Day", "Public Art Series", and "Art World Drama". Bernard gained a dedicated following from these videos, and has been featured in the New York Times and ArtNet News for her work.

EDUCATION
Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NYC
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Sculpture and Integrated Practices | GPA: 3.5 May 2021

Pratt at Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute Utica, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Sculpture and Integrated Practices | GPA: 3.5 May 2019

Awards/Honors:
Pratt Institute Presidential Merit Scholarship, (2019-2021)
Pratt Institute Senior Achievement Scholarship (2021)
Jim McDermid "Top Sculptor of PrattMWP" Scholarship (2019)
"Pratt Cat" Most School Involvement and Spirit Award
Pratt at Munson-Williams Proctor Merit Scholarship (2017-2019)
Pratt at Munson-Williams Proctor Grant (2017-2019)
Pratt at Munson-Williams Proctor Endowed Scholarship (2017-2019)
Southern Syrian-Lebanese American Federation Scholarship (2017)
McIlhenny Company (TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce) Scholarship (2017-2021)

PERSONAL ARTWORK AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERIENCE
Viral E-commerce Brand Owner

Artist and Manager
Successfully maintains a six-figure creative business by designing accessible and affordable
products based on original illustrations, featured in the New York Times
Finances in the Art World: Grant writing, Sponsorship Proposals, Funding and Budgeting
Received sponsorship funding from over fifty household name brands such as The Smithsonian,
Coach, Meta by Facebook, B&H Photo, Pilot Pens and more
Excellent in management, organization and budgeting of funds
Influencer / Social Media Marketing
Content Creator and Creative Strategy Consultant
Grew an audience of over 350,000+ followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc, and has
helped other professional artists grow their online following
26 million likes on TikTok videos alone
Merchandising and Manufacturing
Designer and Fabricator
Proficient in working with and sourcing manufacturers both local and international to create
high-quality products for retail such as jewelry, enamel pins, stickers, clothing, decor, etc

WORK EXPERIENCE
Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Instructing Assistant / Maker Space 2022
Instructed students about growing their design and entrepreneurial portfolio by creating
rapid prototypes via 3D printing by learning modeling software

Fabrication and Production Management
Manhattan, NYC
Object Maker 2018-2022
Successfully assisted creative clients in fabricating, constructing and consulting on major
intricate projects and installations such as Dan Lam, Danny Cole, Strada, Sophia Wilson

New Orleans Glassblowing and Printmaking Studio (nonprofit)
New Orleans, LA
Instructor / Educator 2016-2019
Taught young artists ages 10-18 multiple workshops in metalsmithing, ceramics, and
printmaking
Pratt Institute Woodshop
Brooklyn, NYC
Technician 2017-2021
Assisted students with woodshop responsibilities and safety: proficient in machinery

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Community Mural Project
Founder 2023
Build community by meeting new people and becoming involved in the art of creating
murals! Every quarter a small business or organization is chosen to receive a free mural
in exchange for hosting the workshop on site

META Artbreakers Program
Participant 2023
Chosen to participate in a small group of artists by Meta (Facebook) to share ideas and
social media strategy to further the online artistic community

Pratt Student Programming and Activities Board
President 2018-2020
Successfully organized and led a group of student volunteers to determine the budgeting of school
resources and funds to create exciting activities, enrichment, and educational trips for the entire student
body

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer: Proficient in all Adobe programs (Photoshop, Premiere, etc), Rhino8 CAD Modeling, Excel
Languages: English and French (former French Immersion student from K-6th grade)
Interests: Cajun dancing, small-business culture, vintage clothing