Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies), the University of Texas at Austin. 2008. Dissertation: "Marginalia and Colophons in Bulgarian Manuscripts during the Ottoman Period 1393-1878."

ART EXHIBITS

"Sacred Illuminations," inspired by Slavic manuscript decorative patterns, Eastern Orthodox prayers, Biblical and other inspirational and motivational works.

Participation in 88 juried, 36 solo international, national, and local exhibits (2009-2021), in the U.S. (Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Springfield, Pittsburgh, Colorado Springs, Denver, Columbus, Kent, Akron), Canada, Holland, Lebanon, and Bulgaria. Participation in 138 art festivals and bazaars. The catalog currently includes more than 500 titles. 154 commissioned originals sold.

North Hills Gallery. “Mythical and Mystical” – solo exhibit. November 1, 2023-February 28, 2024. 60 pieces exhibited.

“Virgin of Guadalupe.” Latino Cultural Center, Dallas Texas. December 2023. Juried exhibit. Icon “Virgin of Guadalupe” selected and sold.

“Hope for Spring” juried art exhibit. “Trees.” Neill-Cochran House Museum. Juried exhibit. “Tree of Life – Holy Spirit” – awarded Honorable mention.

EAST Art Tour 2023. Joint art exhibit. Christ church, Austin, TX. November 2023.

North Hills Gallery. “Illuminations” – solo exhibit. November 1-30, 2022. 60 art pieces exhibited.

“The Harvest” juried online exhibition. Ex Nihilo Gallery. The Sower selected as Runner-Up from 25 artists with 60 original works. September 1-November 4.

91st Juried Artistic Exhibition. San Antonio Art League and Museum. La Fonda on Main Award ($250) for Cathedral of Hands chosen of the 66 pieces from 433 entries. March 27-June 5, 2022.

“Hope for Spring” juried exhibit “Texas Pollinators”. Neill-Cochran House Museum. “Ode to Spring” selected. February-April, 2022.

Orthodox Sacred Art Festival. St. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX. Juried art exhibit, and paper presentation. February 18-20, 2022.

Transfiguration. Solo exhibit. North Hills Gallery. November 1- January 31, 2022. 58 original pieces selected. Omniscience original sold.

Texas Jewish Arts Association. September 1-November 30, 2021. Juried art exhibit. Shin and Tree of Life-Menorah selected.

Modern Masterpieces, Round Rock Arts. Juried art contest. “In the Image of the Tree of Life” chosen.

91st Juried Artistic Exhibition. San Antonio Art League and Museum. Creation in glory/The Glory of Creation chosen. April 18-June 18, 2020.

Spiritual Art Awards 2020. International juried art contest. Winner of mixed media category. “In the Image of the Tree of Life.”

Festival of Trees, Juried art exhibit. Thegallery8680, Frisco, TX. Five pieces accepted: Tree of Life – Infinity, Tree of Life – Menorah, Tree of Life – Universal, Tree of Life – Eyes and Hands, Tree of Life – Seven Birds. December 2020.

Citation 2020, Juried art exhibit, by judge Patricia Meadows. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, TX. Best of Show for Bridge over troubled water. November 2020.

In Bloom, Juried art exhibit. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, TX. Best of show for Creation in glory. June 2020.

Austin Oaks Gallery. Solo exhibit. October – December 2020. Upcoming

North Hills Gallery. Solo exhibit. September 2020. Upcoming.

Reconciliation. Juried art exhibit. January 24-April 25, 2020. Palmer Memorial Episcopal church, Houston, Texas. Three pieces submitted and selected: One in God, By His stripes, The Cross of Reconciliation.

New Member Show. Juried art exhibit. February 2020. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, Texas. One piece per artist submitted and selected: the Tree of Life – the Heart.

Anthropology. Juried art exhibit. January 2020. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, Texas. Two pieces selected: The Tree of Life- the Heart, In the Image of the Tree of Life.

Small Works. Juried art exhibit. December 2019. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, Texas. Three pieces submitted and accepted: The Star of Bethlehem, Transformed by Gratitude and Grateful for the Love, Life and Light.

Reflections on Gratitude. Juried art exhibit. November 2019. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas Texas. Three pieces submitted and accepted: Dance of Thanksgiving, Transformed by Gratitude, Grateful for the Love, Life and Light. November, 2019. Best of Show Award for Transformed by Gratitude.

EAST Art Tour 2019. Juried art festival. Participant #906 at the Servant Church, Austin, TX. November 9-17, 2019.

"Bridge over Troubled Water," solo exhibit at North Hills Gallery, North West Hills United Methodist Church, Austin, TX. 50 originals. September 2019. Lecture-presentation, September 29, 2019.

Parish Life Conference, Dallas, TX. June 19-22, 2019.

Parish Life Conference, Raleigh, NC. June 12-15, 2019

Dougherty Art Center Spring Fling. Juried show with 25 other artists.

WEST Art Tour 2019. 5/11-19. Highland ACC.

Sacred Illuminations at the Resurrection Episcopal Church, Solo exhibit. December 2018-January 2019.

Fullness of Truth Conference "Angels" November 1-2, 2018.

EAST Art Tour 2018. Juried art festival. Location: Servant Church, Austin, TX. November 10-18, 2018.

Sacred Illuminations at the Servant Church. Solo exhibit. November 2018.

"The Cross is Our Theology" Symposium and juried exhibit. Concordia Seminary, Saint Luis. Juried show. "By His stripes" and "Christ - the First Fruit" selected. September 18-October 25, 2018.

Parish Life Conference - Antiochian Church. Santa Fe, NM. June 16-18, 2018. Solo exhibit and art sale.

Bulgarian Cultural Center - Antika Festival, San Francisco, CA. Solo exhibit. May 18-21, 2018.

Christian Museum-Central Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX. "Thy Kingdom Come.” April 27-28, 2018. Juried show. 5 pieces selected: I AM the Way, Roots and Wings, Children of the Light, Tree of Life - Hands and Eyes, Love Mercy.

Central Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX. "Sacred Illuminations: From Easter to Pentecost." Solo exhibit. April 1- May 24, 2018. 14 pieces displayed; images serving as illustrations to the sermons during Easter-Pentecost period.

North Hills Gallery, Austin, TX. "Omniscience" Solo exhibit. September 1- October 2, 2017. 60 pieces displayed.

Antiochian Heritage Museum and Art Gallery, Bolivar, PA. Solo exhibit. April 2017-2018. Thirteen pieces selected by curator Julia Ritter.

Antiochian Village. Women's Lenten Retreat. Solo exhibit, art sale and presentation. March 30-April 3, 2017.

Trinity School at River Ridge Christian Art Festival. Juried art show. The theme: "The Light". April, 2017. Selected pieces: I AM the Light, God is the Light of Heaven and Earth," Children of the Light."

Inspiration Gallery - Riverbend Church. Solo exhibit. March 24-May 1, 2017.

Austin Presbyterian Seminary. Solo exhibit. February-March, 2017.

UT Forum Continuing Education series. Solo exhibit, presentation and sale. October 28, 2016.

Austin Graduate School of Theology. Solo exhibit, presentation, and sale. October 22, 2016.

Great Hills Women's Country Club. Solo exhibit, presentation, and sale. September 14, 2016.

Mediterranean Festival. Solo exhibit and sale. September 23-24, 2016.

"The Tree of Life" Solo Exhibit. North Hills Gallery, North West Hills United Methodist Church, September 2016.

Parish Life Conference - Antiochian Church. Tulsa, OK. June 16-18, 2016.

"Sacred Illuminations" Solo Exhibit. Austin Presbyterian Seminary. February - May, 2016.

Catholic Diocese Exhibit. Fall 2015. Three pieces selected and exhibited - Come Holy Spirit, Archangel Michael Prayer, Christ Emmanuel icon.

"Mary full of Grace" Advent Juried Art Exhibit. Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX. Theotokos of the Sign icon, Theotokos in vines icon, Bulgarian Madonna icon selected. November 20- January 10, 2016.

ECW 8th Annual Art Show. St. John the Divine Cathedral, Houston, TX. November 14-15, 2015.

33rd Juried Visual Art Association of Texas (VAA) exhibit. Houston, TX, September 20-November 22,2015. Juror Gus Kopriva. Tree of Life - Universal selected among 66 selected out of 457 total submitted works.

Oaks of Righteousness Exhibit, VAM Gallery, Austin Oaks Church, Austin, TX. November- December, 2015. Five pieces from the Hallelujah series.

"Sacred Illuminations" at North Hills Gallery, @ North Hills Methodist Church, Austin, TX. September 2015. Solo exhibit. Accepted proposal.

VAM Circle of friends, VAM Gallery, Austin Oaks Church, Austin, TX. June - August, 2015. Three pieces accepted - Tree of Life - Universal, Tree of Life - Infinity; The Breastplate of Righteousness.

Parish Life Conference - Antiochian Church of North America Diocese of Wichita. Denver, CO. June 10-13, 2015.

Seton Cove Spirituality Center. Solo exhibit. May-June 2015.

Art City Austin - Austin, TX. National juried art festival. 120 artists from the US, including 30 from Texas. April 25-26, 2015.

Art @ the Domain. Austin, TX. Juried art festival. April 18-19, 2015.

Bayou City Art Festival - Houston, TX. Juried art festival. October 11-12, 2014.

"Fiddler on the Roof" - co-production of Jewish Cultural Center - Austin and Trinity Theater. Eleven art pieces selected for the set design: Hallelujah 1 - Dancing Tree People, Tree of Life - Infinity, Tree of Life - Holy Spirit; Tree of Life - Menorah 1, Tree of Life - Menorah 2, L'Chaim, Tree of Life - Cosmic, Tree of Life - Adam and Eve, Living Water, August 2014.

"Come Creative Spirit," Sacred and Liturgical Art Exhibit. Springfield Art Association, Springfield, Ill. Juried show. May 3-30, 2014. "Come Holy Spirit" selected.

Psalm 1:3 - Art Contest. Wesley United Methodist Church. Houston, TX. BEST OF THEME AWARD for Ad Imaginem Arboris Vitae. Out of 51 works.

IMAGO "Blessed" juried exhibit. Houston, TX. April 5-30. "Transfiguration" selected.

Art City Austin juried art festival. Austin, TX. April, 2014.

"Sacred Illuminations" at North Hills Gallery, North Hills Methodist Church, Austin, TX. March 5-30, 2014. Solo exhibit of 60 originals. Two originals sold: "Ecclesiastes" and "Tree of Life - Holy Spirit."

Spring Women Artist's Exhibit. Gabrovo, Bulgaria. March-April 2014. Three pieces selected: "Maria the radiant woman," "Belt Buckles," and "Bread Offering."

"Faith and Arts Celebration," Texas Council of Churches February 7, 2014.

"Sacred Illuminations" at Antiques of River Oaks Gallery, Houston, TX. November-December 2014. Solo exhibit of 33 original works.

"Georgetown Art in the Square" - Juried art festival, October 26-27, 2013.

"Justice and Mercy" PCPC Festival (based on Micah 6:8), Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX. November 2013. Juried art competition. Two pieces selected through two rounds of jury of nearly 400 pieces: "I Am the Way," and "Love Mercy."

"Out on a Limb: The Tree as Art and Metaphor," Dell Jewish Cultural Center. Aug.29-Nov.11, 2013. Tree of Life - Infinity and Tree of Life - Seven Birds (sold) selected for the joint juried exhibit.

National Antiochian Church Convention, Houston, TX. July 21-27, 2013.

Art City Austin juried art festival. Austin, TX. April, 2013.

Antiochian Heritage Museum and Art Gallery. Bolivar, PA. March 2013-2014. Solo exhibit: "Sacred Illuminations." Curator: Julia Ritter. 12 pieces selected. June, 2013-February 2014.

"IKON and WORD II," solo exhibit Cody Art Center, Laity Lodge, Kerville, TX. curator Ginger Geyer. November 2012-February 2013.

"IKON and WORD I," the Visual Arts Ministry Gallery, First Evangelical Free Church, Austin: Solo exhibit, curator Prof. Tim High, UT School of Fine Arts, August-October, 2012.

National Gallery, Bulgaria, joint exhibit with the Bulgarian Artists Abroad. June 27-July 8, 2012 - with "Maria the Radiant Woman" and "Eucharist - Bread Offering."

"Beyond Borders VI" - Daley Center, Chicago - June 4-15, 2012 - Joint Exhibit with Bulgarian Artists Abroad, "Maria the Radiant Woman" and "Bread Offering."

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Austin: Solo exhibit, curator Prof. Fred Woody, UT School of Fine Arts, May-August, 2012. 16 originals, artist's talk.

Upstream People Gallery, 14th Judeo-Christian Exhibit, Juried online exhibit by Prof. Lawrence Bradshaw, University of Omaha. All 7 pieces selected and won Special Recognition out of 170 artists from around the world: Theotokos in vines icon, Come Holy Spirit, Tree of Life- Holy Spirit, Tree of Life - Eye of God, Tree of Life - Cosmic, I Am the Light, I Am the Bread of Life.

“A Journey of Faith,” First Lutheran Evangelical Church, juried exhibit by Prof. Tim High, UT (February-April, 2011). Two works chosen among twenty works: I Am the Light, I AM the Bread of Life. First Prize for I am the Light and cash award.

Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (March, 2010). Bulgarian Madonna chosen for exhibit, presented by Judith Scott.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

“Tree of Life – Holy Spirit” Honorable mention. “Hope for Spring” – “Trees” juried art exhibit, Neill Cochran House museum. February 2023.

“The Sower” awarded Runner-Up. “The Harvest” juried online contest, Ex Nihilo Gallery. September, 2022. https://www.exnihilogallery.org/harvest/tatiana-nikolova-houston?mc_cid=2cfe2db8c7&mc_eid=60112b9eae

“Ode to Spring” awarded People’s Choice Award. “Hope for Spring – Texas Pollinators.” Juried exhibit, Neill-Cochran House Museum, Austin, TX. April, 2022.

“Cathedral of Hands” awarded La Quinta on Main Award ($250). 92nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit – San Antonio Art League and Museum (SAALM). March-June 2022.

“In the Image of the Tree of Life” awarded the Winner of Spiritual Art Awards 2020, category 2D-Mixed media. January 2021. Spiritual Art Awards (Carolyn Quan). 2 tier international art competition, 9 judges, artists from 9 countries. https://www.facebook.com/tatiana.sacredilluminations.

“Bridge over Troubled Water” awarded BEST of the SHOW. November 2020. Texas Visual Arts Association. $500 award.

“The Breastplate of Righteousness” – Finalist, Engage Art Contest. International Art Competition, (33 out of 50 entries, finalists). The organizer of the contest Linda Bentz purchased the piece for her collection).

“Creation in Glory” awarded BEST of the SHOW. June 2020. Texas Visual Artist Association, Dallas, Texas.

“In the Image of the Tree of Life” awarded Honorable Mention. Oakton Foundation Annual Visual Art Competition. More than 100 submissions.

“Peacock in aura” awarded Second Place. The Theme of the Art Contest: Peacock. May 2020. Art Gallery Pure. Dallas, TX.

"Transformed by Gratitude" awarded Best of Show award. November 23, 2019. Texas Visual Art Association, Dallas, Texas.

"Dancing with the Spirit" selected among 220 entries for the Salt of the Earth Seasons Liturgical Calendar. University Hill Congregation Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

"The Cross is Our Theology" Symposium and juried exhibit. Concordia Seminary, Saint Luis. Juried show. "By His stripes" and "Christ - the First Fruit" selected. September 18-October 25, 2018.

Living Stone Award 2016 - from Austin Graduate School of Theology.

2012-13 John Brubaker Memorial Award - Catholic Library Association for best articles publications "Increasing the Visibility of Slavic manuscripts."

“In the Image of the Tree of Life” - BEST OF THEME AWARD - Wesley Art Contest, John Wesley United Methodist Church, Houston, TX. April 29, 2014.

Come Holy Spirit - Accepted in Liturgical and Sacred Arts Festival juried contest "Come Creative Spirit," Springfield Art Association, Springfield, Il. May 3-24, 2014.

Transfiguration - Accepted in IMAGO "Blessed" juried 2014 Holy Week Art Show, Houston, TX.

I AM the Way, Love Mercy - Accepted in Mercy and Justice PCPC Festival juried competition, out of nearly 400 pieces. November 2013.

I AM the Light, Tree of Life-Infinity, Come Holy Spirit - Accepted in the "Art for God's Sake" juried show, St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Troy, Michigan. Exhibit, May 3-5, 2013. Tree of Life - Infinity SOLD.

The Star of Bethlehem, The Burning Bush, The Tree of Life - Holy Spirit - Special Recognition for the Sacred Time - Sacred Space" online exhibition, Still Point Art Gallery. November 6, 2012.

The Tree of Life - Infinity - Special Recognition Award. Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery. Curator: John Math.

"Come Holy Spirit" - Scribes of Hope II, Christians in the Visual Arts. Illumination selected for the traveling exhibit by Prof. Timothy Butts, College of DuPage.

Special Recognition, Upstream People Gallery, The 14th Judeo-Christian Exhibit. Juried online exhibit by Prof. Lawrence Bradshaw, University of Omaha.

I AM the Light - First Prize (cash award). "A Journey of Faith." First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Juried exhibit by Prof. Tim High, UT.

PUBLICATIONS

“Scriptural Rosary“ by Monica Amparo. “Communion of the Saints of the Early Church” commissioned. Three pieces included in the book – “Communion of the Saints,” “Nativity” icon, and “Beauty will save the world.”

“A House, a Home” Holy Cross Lutheran church, Saint Luis, MO. November 5, 2023. Sermon and booklet illustrated with 20 sacred illuminations.

“In the Image of the Tree of Life” – permission to use the image for music CD on Mary Magdalene, by Bill Tonnis.

"Tree People" - selected for Liturgical calendar for 2022 in Canada, out of 400 entries.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO. Eight images asked for permission to use for visual online sermon display, November 22, 2020. Feeding of 4000, The Cornerstone, Wheat and Birds, Precious as the Pupil in Thy Sight, Armenian Tree of Life, In the Image of the Tree of Life, I AM the Resurrection and the Life.

Featured Artist in Veritas Journal (online art publication). August, 2020. https://veritasjournal.org/2020/07/24/featured-artist-tatiana-nikolova-houston/?fbclid=IwAR39k-XnQbSvigrLkIU9xHcY3H_PMi0ke6w2upyTVCbjBfkMSDBDw1QSNu4
“Creating new vessels for the ancient icons and symbols, to illuminate the mind and heart.”

Featured Artist in Edge of Faith Journal (online art publication). August 12, 2020. https://edgeoffaithmagazine.com/2020/08/12/sacred-illuminations/?fbclid=IwAR3kEZMGu6css2YMQjayesETJDLFR7aHs0COBOyNqvBX05CQmqA85tQYKCw

"Dancing with the Spirit" - permission for use for worship service and pamphlet. John Knox Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA.

"Tree of Life - Holy Spirit" - permission for use for worship service and online publication, Grace Church in Washington DC.

"Dancing with the Spirit" - selected for Liturgical calendar in Canada, out of 400 entries.

"Eucharist" - published as book cover of "The Real Christ" by Bernadette Roberts, 2016.

"Family-Trinity" - used as the theme for the sermon of Sue Briner, Bishop’s Associate, Southwestern Texas Synod, ELCA, May 2017,

"Tree of Life - Eyes and Hands" - published as book cover of "Beautiful Prayer" by Rev. Dr. Peter Traben Haas.

"Hallelujah 2" published in online Lectio Bible reading program, Center for Biblical and Theological Education at Seattle Pacific University. September, 2014.

"Feeding of the 4000" published in online Lectio Bible reading program, Center for Biblical and Theological Education at Seattle Pacific University. January, 25, 2014.

"Tree of Life - Holy Sprit" published in L-Magazine, online magazine of the Lutheran Church. May 2013 issue.

"Tree of Life - Holy Spirit" published in Behold, May, 2013.

"Tree of Life - Infinity" published on the poster, brochures, CD-cover, website of Kamerkor Kwintenssens, The Hague, Netherlands, for their performance of "Adam's Lament" (Arvo Part), April 6-13, 2013. The piece given as a gift to Arvo Part.

"Come Holy Spirit" illuminated prayer, published in Christian Century, "Art" section, December 12, 2012, p.47.

PRESENTATIONS, TEACHING AND LECTURING

Lecturing and presenting on history of Slavic and Byzantine libraries, history of the Balkans, ancient Near Eastern civilizations, manuscript illuminations at ten events at universities, private and public schools, churches in the U.S. and Bulgaria.

“Protecting Orthodox heritage by preserving and re-creating manuscripts and icons” presented at Institute for the Studies of Eastern Christianity at Union Theological Seminary, New York. December 15, 2023

“Tree of Life” Presentation at North West Hills United Methodist Church, Austin, TX. November 5, 2023.

“Protecting Orthodox heritage by preserving and re-creating manuscripts and icons.” Presentation at Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Church, Dallas, Texas. June 15, 2023.

Mythica Foundation Lecture Series, by Kayleen Asbo. Presenting my series “The Tree of Life.” Online conference, of 75 attendees, with three speakers. February, 21, 2023.

Engage Art Contest. “Exodus 35:29-35 and Sacred Illuminations.” Online presentation to the Engage Art International Community, using five icons and illuminations as example of how they relate to the topic. Breastplate of Righteousness, The Four Gospels, Theotokos icon, Altar Doors, Cross – The Alpha and Omega. November 25, 2022.

“Sacred Arts as a Therapy of the Soul during the Pandemic and Other Life Challenges.” Presentation and art exhibit and sale. St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Austin, TX. November 1, 2022.

Orthodox Sacred Arts Festival. St. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX. February 18-20, 2022. Presenting “Healing Grief and Sorrow through the Bright Sorrow of Lenten Iconography.”

Mythica Foundation Lecture Series, by Kayleen Asbo. Presenting my series “The Tree of Life.” Online conference, of 75 attendees, with three speakers. January 8, 2022.

Institute for Studies of Eastern Christianity @ Union Theological Seminary, New York. International Conference: “Prayer in Eastern Orthodox Tradition.” December 17, 2021. Paper presented “Icons as prayer.” The piece “Jesus Prayer – Prayer ropes”, featured on the front page of the conference.

CIVA Biennial Conference (Christians in the Visual Arts Association). November 4-6, 2021. Paper selected “The Paradox of Bright Sorrow in the Eastern Orthodox Church: Orthodox Sacred Arts as Therapy for Pain, Suffering, and death.”

Institute for Studies of Eastern Christianity @ Union Theological Seminary, New York. International Conference: “Engaging Orthodox Christian Theology with Today's World: Evil and Spiritual Combat in a Time of Pandemic.” December 11, 2020. Paper presented “Sacred Illuminations: Therapeutics of Theosis.” The three icons created during the pandemic featured on the front page of the conference.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO. Eight images asked for permission to use for visual online sermon display, November 22, 2020. Feeding of 4000, The Cornerstone, Wheat and Birds, Precious as the Pupil in Thy Sight, Armenian Tree of Life, In the Image of the Tree of Life, I AM the Resurrection and the Life.

North Hills Gallery. Presentation and lecture on spirituality and art. September 29, 2019.

Monte Amiata Medieval Conference, Italy. July 22, 2018.

Antiochian Village Museum and Gallery. Bolivar, PA. Women's Lenten Retreat. Presentation. April 1, 2017.

UT Forum Continuing Education series - October 28, 2016.

Austin Graduate School of Theology - Friends' Day - October 22, 2016.

Women's Country Club - September 14, 2014.

Women's Retreat - North Hills United Methodist Church May 2016.

Women's Club - Sue Albold - North Hills United Methodist Church - February 2016.

The Living Water Sunday School Class - Marjeanne Rutt - North Hills United Methodist Church - January 2016.

National Catholic Library Association Conference, Houston, TX. Solo exhibit and paper presentation "Medieval becomes modern: Slavic Medieval Manuscripts - Preservation, Access and Increasing the Visibility."

VAM Gallery, First Evangelical Free Church, Austin, TX, October 30, 2012.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Austin, TX (June 3, 2012).

Regents Christian Private School (October 28, 2011). Presentation and art exhibit.

The Bread House (Hlebna kushta), (July, 2011), Gabrovo, Bulgaria. Exhibit, presentation.

Antiochian Orthodox Church Conference Center (April 7-10, 2011). Antiochian Village Retreat, Pittsburgh, PA. Solo exhibit and presentation.

Agia Sophia House. Colorado Springs, CO (November, 2009). Lecture on Slavic medieval manuscript preservation and historical value.

Holy Theophany Orthodox Church, Colorado Springs, CO (November, 2009). Lecture on the practices of Slavic manuscript illuminations and preserving the legacy today