Lives and works in Philadelphia, PA
EDUCATION
Continuing Education in Ceramics, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA, 2022-2023
Continuing Education in Photoshop, Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, PA, 2019
MFA, Multi-Disciplinary Visual Arts, Sam Fox School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2013
Continuing Education in Ceramics, Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, 2010-2011
BFA, Painting & Drawing with Art History Minor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Study Abroad, Painting, Printmaking, Art History, & Italian, Temple University Rome, Rome, Italy, 2007
HONORS, AWARDS, & RESIDENCIES
Incubator Residency Program, Aunt Karen’s Farm, Mt. Vision, NY, February 2020
Inliquid Project Stipend for Bump, Set, Spike, 2018
Honorable Mention, The New Art Writing Challenge, The Art Blog and The St. Claire, 2016
McMillian Scholarship, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2012
Graduate School of Art Scholarship, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2011
Continuing Education Scholarship, Chester Springs Studio, Chester Springs, PA, 2009
Summa Cum Laude, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Senior Painting Studio Award, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Presidential Scholar, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Dean’s List and Honors Director’s List, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2004-2008
Temple University Academic Scholarship, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2004-2008
EXHIBITIONS AS ARTIST
Again and Again, Inliquid, Park Towne Place Galleries, Philadelphia, PA, 2023
Music For Ghosts, Pink Noise Projects, Philadelphia, PA, 2022
Almost Didn’t Happen: Solo Exhibition, Pink Noise Projects, Philadelphia, PA, 2022
Studio Opening Exhibition, Ginkgo Arts, West Chester, PA, 2021-2022
Replicate/Desecrate, Pink Noise Projects, Philadelphia, PA, 2021
Atlas of Affect Digital Archive, Slought Foundation, Philadelphia, PA, 2020
Seven Sins, Practice Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 2019
Making as Habit in the Making, Parallax Labs, Chicago, IL, 2019
Ley Lines, 1715 Rittenhouse, Inliquid, Philadelphia, PA, 2018-2019
Big Boys, Little Berlin, Philadelphia, PA, 2018
Bump, Set, Spike, A Sculptural Installation by Bridget Purcell, Inliquid, Philadelphia, PA, 2018
Bridget Purcell @ Courtyard by Marriott, Inliquid, Philadelphia, PA, 2016
Inliquid Benefit 2016, Icebox Project Space at Crane Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 2016
Magnetic Highway, 1409 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO, 2013
MFA Thesis Exhibition, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, MO, 2013
Tainted Love, Hinge Gallery, St. Louis, MO, 2013
Parabola: Codices, Des Lee Gallery, St. Louis, MO, 2012
MFA First Year Exhibition, Des Lee Gallery, St. Louis, MO, 2012
Bridge St. Store Window Exhibition, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2011
Upstairs Studio Artists Exhibition, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2010
Thanks.Frank, Stella Elkins Tyler Estate, Elkins Park, PA, 2010
Member Exhibition, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2010
Bridge St. Store Window Exhibition, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2010
Canal Day Exhibition, Schuylkill Canal Lock House, Mont Clare, PA, 2009
Upstairs Studio Artists Exhibitions, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2009
Upstairs Studio Artists Exhibition, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2008
Tile Fortune, Exclamation Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Superior Floor System, Exclamation Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
Juried Student Exhibition, Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA, 2008
Syntax: Solo BFA Exhibition, Tyler Gallery, Elkins Park, PA, 2008
Senior Painting Exhibitions, Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA, 2007
Festa di Roma Exhibition, Penrose Gallery, Elkins Park, PA, 2007
Temple Rome Student Exhibition, Temple University Rome, Rome, Italy, 2007
EXHIBITIONS AS CURATOR
Ashes: A Solo Exhibition by Jen Brown, Pink Noise Projects, Philadelphia, PA, 2022
PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR
Featured writer in The Noble Art of Art Writing: The Art Writing Challenge, a printed publication assembled by Mari Shaw and Roberta Fallon, published by the Art Blog, 2020
Lost in the Pine Barrens: An Essay on Middle of Nowhere 2019, published by Title Magazine, 2019
Exhibition essay on Cultivation by Chelsea Tinklenberg at NAPOLEON in Philadelphia, published by gallery, 2019
Exhibition review on Ginny Casey & Jessi Reaves at the ICA in Philadelphia published by Title Magazine, 2017
Exhibition review on Paper Louise Tiny Fishman Rock at the ICA in Philadelphia published by the Artblog and the St. Claire, 2016
PUBLICATIONS
Artist collective postings, Pink Noise Projects website, newsletters, and Instagram, Philadelphia, PA, 2021-2022
Artist member listings, Inliquid website and newsletters, Philadelphia, PA, 2016-2018
Andy Chen on Bridget Purcell, MFA Thesis Catalogue, St. Louis, MO, 2013
Featured Artist, Hinge website, Hinge Gallery, St. Louis, MO, 2013
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Senior Grant Writer, Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA, 2023
Grant Writer, Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA, 2022-2023
Artist Collective Member, Pink Noise Projects, Philadelphia, PA, 2021-2023
Manager of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA, 2021-2022
Manager of Donor Relations, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA, 2020
Visiting Teaching Artist, University City Arts League, Philadelphia, PA, Summer 2019
Donor & Membership Coordinator, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA, 2019
Development Administrative Assistant, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA, 2016-2018
Artist Member, Inliquid, Philadelphia, PA, 2015-2023
Member of Artist Crit Group at the Art Dept., Philadelphia, PA, 2016-2018
Inliquid Volunteer, Benefifteen, Philadelphia, PA, 2015
One Brick Philadelphia Volunteer, 2nd Street Festival, Philadelphia, PA, 2014
Inliquid Volunteer, Art for the Cash Poor, Philadelphia, PA, 2014
First Person Arts Festival Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA, 2013
Graduate Art Organization, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2011-2013
Gallery Volunteer, Steinberg Gallery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2013
Pecha Kucha Committee, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2011
Exhibitions Committee, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2009-2011
Phoenixville Philosophy Club, Wolfgang Books, Phoenixville, PA, 2009-2011
Upstairs Studio Artists Collective, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2008-2011
Dancetron Infinity Performance Dance Group, Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA, 2006
Temple University Honors Program, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2004-2008
SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday Events, Pink Noise Projects Artist Collective, Philadelphia, PA, 2021-2023
NLM Glass Auction & Gala, Registration and guest services, Philadelphia, PA, 2016-2021
One Brick Philadelphia Charity Auction, contributing artist, Philadelphia, PA, 2013
Open Studio Events, participating artist, Lewis Center, St. Louis, MO, 2012-2013
Charity Benefit Auction, contributing artist & volunteer, Penn Crisp Gym, Philadelphia, PA, 2011
First Friday Open Studio Events, participating artist, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA, 2008-2011