AWARDS & HONORS
2015 Recognition of Dedication to the Growth of the Artistic Community in Patchogue, Of Colors, A Creative Collaboration, Patchogue, NY
2013 Proclamation in Recognition of Contribution to the Arts Community, Incorporated Village of Patchogue, NY
2012 First Outstanding Leadership Award, Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue NY
2011 Artist in Residence, East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
2011 Artist in Residence, “Living Artist Series,” Briarcliffe College, Bethpage and Patchogue, NY
2010 Certificate of Merit in Recognition of Co-founding the Patchogue Arts Council, NYS Assembly, NY
2010 Strategic Opportunity Stipend, New York Foundation for the Arts, NY
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 Select Works on Paper, Islip Art Museum Store Exhibition Space, E. Islip, NY
2014 Jessica McAvoy: Solo Exhibition, PAC Gallery at Roast Coffee & Tea, Patchogue, NY
2013 Select Landscapes, Center for Visual Arts, Blue Point, NY
2012 Select Drawings, Thos. Moser, Washington, D.C.
2011 Fowl Follies, Carriage House Gallery at East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
2011 Fowl Follies, Briarcliffe College Gallery, Bethpage, NY
2010 Fowl Follies, Patchogue Theatre Lobby Gallery, Patchogue, NY
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 Print Up Ladies, Islip Art Museum, E. Islip, NY
2013 PAC Potpurri, Patchogue, NY
2013 FGM-NY 2013 Select Works, Islip Art Museum, E. Islip, NY
2013 FGM-NY 2013 Select Small Works, Shand’s Loft Gallery @ BHB, Patchogue, NY
2013 Artists of the Lobby, Patchogue Arts Gallery, Patchogue, NY
2012 PAC Potpourri, Patchogue Arts Gallery, Patchogue, NY
2012 Emerging Art Long Island, South Street Gallery, Greenport, NY
2011 PAC Winter Exhibition, St. Joseph’s College Library Gallery, Patchogue, NY
2010 Small Works, Gallery E, Greenport, NY
2010 Winter Walking Arts Tour, Alternative Spaces, Patchogue, NY
2009 Winter Artists Showcase, WH Design Studio, Patchogue, NY
2009 Summer Group Show, WH Design Studio, Patchogue, NY
2008 Small Works Show, Phoenix Fine Art Gallery, Bellport, NY
2003 Selected Works of 2003, Levy Gallery for the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2003 Thesis Exhibition, Goldie Paley Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2002 Spring Emerging Artists Show, SR Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
2002 Fine Art of 2002, Montgomery County, PA
2002 Selected Works of 2002, Levy Gallery for the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2002 Fall Emerging Artists Show, SR Gallery, Philadelphia PA
2002 Fellowship Exhibition, Goldie Paley Gallery, Philadelphia PA
2001 Selected Works of 2001, Levy Gallery for the Arts, Philadelphia PA
2000 Selected Works of 2000, Levy Gallery for the Arts, Philadelphia PA
LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
2012 Greater Patchogue Foundation Grants Committee Chair & Facilitator, Patchogue NY
2011 Francisco de Goya: Expressions in Drawing, Artist Talk, East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
2011 Francisco de Goya: Expressions in Drawing, Artist Talk, Briarcliffe College, Bethpage and Patchogue, NY
2011 Expressive Charcoal Drawing Workshop, East End Arts, Riverhead, NY, and Briarcliffe College, Bethpage and Patchogue NY
2011 Expressive Charcoal Drawing Workshop, Briarcliffe College, Bethpage and Patchogue, NY
2010 Charcoal Techniques, Guest Instructor, Briarcliffe College, Patchogue, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015 Curator, Made in Romania, Gallery 40SO, Patchogue, NY
2015 Co-Curator, Wanderlust: NYCAS 2015, Islip Art Museum, E. Islip, NY
2015 Curator, Exhibition: Experiments: Historical Photography, Islip Art Museum Store Exhibition Space, E. Islip, NY
2015 Program Co-Curator, New York Contemporary Art Symposium 2015 (NYCAS), an international artist residency project of the Islip Art Museum
2013 Program Co-Curator, Fleiss-Giacummo-McAvoy 2013 NY Contemporary Arts Symposium (FGM-NY), an international artist residency project of the Islip Art Museum
2012 Co-Curator, Patchogue Arts Council Walking Arts Tour, Patchogue, NY
2010 Founder, Ma’am: Arts, Administration, & Management Consulting to the Arts and Culture, Patchogue, NY
2008 Co-Curator, Patchogue Arts Council Walking Arts Tour, Patchogue, NY
2008-2009 Gallery Administration Intern and Art Handler, Stephen Haller Gallery, New York NY
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH THE PATCHOGUE ARTS COUNCIL
2008-Present Copywriter
2008-2015 Development Advisor
2008-2013 Co-Chair, Patchogue Arts Council Walking Arts Tour
2008-2013 Co-chair, The Annual Patchogue Arts Festival
2009, 2011 Fundraising Chairperson, Patchogue Arts Biennial
2008-2010 Board Trustee, Corresponding Secretary
2008 Organization Co-Founder
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
2014 Schuck, Jay. “International Artist Residency Comes to Long Island.” Modernism Romania. 5 Feb. 2014. Web.
2013 Marjanovich, Nada. “Cockfight Chronicles: Legend of Bianco.” Long Island Pulse Magazine. 23 Feb. 2013. Web, print.
2011 DiNapoli, Jessica. “Art Walks on Long Island.” Long Island Pulse Magazine. 22 July 2011. Web, print.
2010 Biele, Jessie. “McAvoy Shows her Dark Side.” Patchogue Patch. 29 June 2010. Web.
2010 Biele, Jessie. “Patchogue Arts Tour Expands.” Patchogue Patch. 8 July 2010. Web.
2010 Braff, Shana. “Patchogue Arts Festival Draws a Crowd.” Patchogue Patch. 25 Oct. 2010. Web.
2010 Pirraglia, Michelle. “Walking Arts Tour Expands Beyond Patchogue.” Patchogue Patch. 30 Aug. 2010. Web.
ORGANIZATIONS
Patchogue Arts Council
Islip Art Museum Special Event Consultant
Spark-BOOM! Advisory Committee Member
Past Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Long Island Division