Nicole Dipre

Nicole Dipré of Teaneck, N.J. is a Visual Arts major with a concentration in Drawing and Painting with two minors in Art History and Creative Writing. She has a 3.758 GPA. She is a multidisciplinary artist and has held a spot on the Dean’s List since her first semester. She is also a first-generation college student and second-generation immigrant from the Dominican Republic.

At Ramapo, Nicole has been active in several organizations and activities, including serving on the executive board of the Visual Arts Society, maintaining a position at Ramapo’s Art Galleries as a Monitor and Technical Assistant, and as the Layout and Outreach Coordinator for the Trillium Literary Magazine.

As Secretary and Publicity for the Visual Arts Society, she actively coordinates, promotes, communicates, and keeps records of club events and opportunities. At the Art Galleries, she assists in preparing several art exhibits for viewing each semester, including organizing the gallery space, collaborating with curators to fulfill their creative visions, painting walls, printing art labels, and promoting hours and themes to peers and staff. She also communicates key information to dozens of students and staff on exhibition themes and artists, providing an interactive learning experience. In her work for the Trillium Literary Magazine, she managed outreach efforts and determined the magazine’s final layout for dozens of submissions.

Nicole’s community involvement has reached many areas of Ramapo including the Contemporary Arts Department, the Literature Department, and as a volunteer at the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services. She aspires to continue working and collaborating within the art community, particularly within art museums and galleries after graduation. In all her pursuits, she values authenticity, diversity, innovation, growth, inclusivity, knowledge, and perspective.

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