Nadiya Imani Nacorda
B. 1991 Detroit, Michigan
Lives and works in Syracuse, NY
Education
2018-2021 M.F.A. in Art Photography, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
2009-2014 B.F.A. in Photography & Film, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Minor, Spanish, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Spring 2012 SuffolkUniversity Madrid, Study Abroad
Fall 2012 Antonio De Nebrija University Madrid, Study Abroad
Exhibitions & Awards
2019 "Safe Space" Group Exhibition, Detroit Public Library, Detroit, MI (upcoming)
2019 "A Room of One’s Own” Group Exhibition, Random Access Gallery, Syracuse, NY (upcoming)
2019 SPE National Juried Combined Caucus Exhibition, Cleveland, OH
2019 “Winter Pictures”, Juried Group Exhibition, Humble Arts Foundation, online
2019 Syracuse University Graduate Student Organization Travel Grant
2019 Syracuse University VPA Creative Opportunity Grant
2015 “Through Venus”, Solo Exhibition, Capital One Terrace Gallery, Richmond, VA
2014 “Powerwash", BFA Group Exhibition, Richmond, VA
2012 Photo of the year award and scholarship, Universidad Antonio De Nebrija, Madrid, Spain
Collections & Publications
Dead Flowers. Private collection, Orlando, FL
Khaya and Thandi at the beach, Private collection, Detroit, MI
Untitled portrait, PDN Magazine, Diversity issue
The Good Catholic series, Ignant Online Magazine
Professional Activities
2017 Advisory Board, Oakwood Arts non-profit, Richmond, VA
Visiting Portfolio Reviewer, VCUarts Photo Senior Portfolio Review Day, class of ’17 & ‘19
Panelist on Diversity & Inclusion at (UN) Convention Conference
Assistant Curator, Syracuse Gallery, SYR-South Africa Social Justice Symposium
Experience
Teaching Assistant, Intro to Photography, Syracuse University / 2017-present
Freelance Photographer /2014-present
Apple Inc. Genius / 2011-2015