About
Moriah Ray-Britt is a visual artist who creates work in painting, printmaking, digital collage, and artist books. She obtained an M.F.A. in Illustration as a Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts and a B.A. in History and Art History from Fordham University. She is one of the first recipients of the Long Island Grants for the Arts Artist Fellowship granted by the Huntington Arts Council and the New York State Legislation for 2025. She was also a cultural partner for the P.E.A.C.E. Project (Partners in Education, Arts, and Community Empowerment) provided by the Patchogue Arts Council—the only funded Assistance in Arts Education (A.A.E.) U.S. Department of Education grant project on Long Island.
“In my work, I explore how we define our environment as our home, in both the physical places we inhabit and the interior landscapes we cultivate.
I create drawings, prints, and artist books based on observation of what is around me. I identify with a sense of feeling at home, charged with memories of a place and time, and the belief that home is something we continuously build through our presence, care, and imagination.”
Curriculum Vitae
b. 1975
Long Island, NY
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2003
Master of Fine Arts, Illustration as a Visual Essay
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY1998
Bachelor of Arts, Art History and History
Fordham University, Bronx, NY2000
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Art Restoration courses -
2026 Artist Fellowship, Long Island Grants for the Arts
2025 Artist Fellowship, Long Island Grants for the Arts
2022-2023 PEACE Project Teaching Artist Recipient (Partners in Education, Arts, and Community Empowerment); Patchogue Arts Council, (AAE) U.S. Department of Education
2020 Anonymous was a Woman Emergency Fund Grant Recipient
2018 NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Boot Camp Recipient -
Solo Exhibitions
2026 21 Works, Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City, NY
2014 Myth and Spirit, BrickNYC, New York, NY
2010 Watercolor Works on Paper, Bar Breton, New York, NY
2010 Winter Garden Paintings, 65Fen, Brooklyn, NY
2009 Abstracting Gardens, Waldo Art Space, Jersey City, NJSelect Group Exhibitions
2026
Sizzle II: Summer Survey of Contemporary Art on Long Island, Memorial Gallery, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY
HAC Artist Fellows Exhibition, Reboli Center, Stony Brook, NY2024
Fearless Watercolors "Acuarelas con Cojones", Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
Art on the Marquee, MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Lights on MoCA, MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Revelation, Long Hall Gallery at Toast Coffeehouse, Patchogue, NY2022
Art on the Marquee, MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Night Visions Pop-Up Projected Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Little Black Book, Mills Pond Gallery, St. James, NY2021
Art on the Marquee, MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Night Visions Pop-Up Projected Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Arts on Terry (Exhibition and Mural Commission), Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY
Slide Slam on Cam: Share Your Vision, Virtual Programming, Patchogue Arts Council, NY2020
Art on the Marquee, MoCA L.I.ghts, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Night Visions Pop-Up Projected Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
Selected pieces, Hamptons Virtual Art Fair, Hamptons, NY
Paint the Great South Bay, Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island, Patchogue, NY
PAC Virtual Art in Q-tine, Virtual Exhibition2018 Fall Exhibition, Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, NY
2016 Celebrating the Beauty & Spirit of Long Island, Village Center, Port Jefferson, NY
2012 Art on Loan: Select Works, Garvey Schubert Barer, New York, NY
2011
Convergence, BWAC Spring Show, Red Hook, NY
Dear Japan: Earthquake and Nuclear Crisis Relief Benefit, Art Connect, New York, NY2009 Mellow Mode (Three-Person Exhibition), DestinationNY, New York, NY
2008 Art Fair, hpgrp Gallery, New York, NY
2007 Art Fair, hpgrp Gallery, New York, NY
2006 Square Foot Show, Art Gotham, New York, NY
2004 Night of 1,000 Drawings, Artists Space, New York, NY
2003
Reinterpretation: Women and Myth (Two-Person Exhibition), SVA Eastside Gallery, New York, NY
SVA Thesis Exhibition, PPOW Gallery, New York, NY2002 The Turning Page: SVA Artists' Books, AIGA Gallery, New York, NY
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Teaching Experience
2023-Present Teaching Artist | Eastern Suffolk B.O.C.E.S. Arts in Education, Long Island, NY
Develop and deliver studio art courses and professional development workshops serving Eastern Suffolk school districts
Teach diverse studio practices including watercolor and acrylic painting, drawing, monoprint, block printing on fabric, gel printing, and clay hand-building
Conduct professional development sessions on creative careers for high school students
2022-2023 Teaching Artist Fellowship Recipient | P.E.A.C.E. Project, Long Island, NY
Selected as cultural partner for the Partners in Education, Arts, and Community Empowerment initiative
Collaborated with middle and high school educators to engage underrepresented students through visual arts instruction
Developed comprehensive lesson plans in printmaking, painting, and drawing techniques
Facilitated student analysis and critical thinking through studio practice
Participated in workshops focused on college, career, and civic readiness goals
Managed project development and budget approval processes
2021-2022 Teaching Artist | CourseHorse, Brooklyn, NY (Virtual Programming)
Created and taught foundational courses in drawing, painting, clay hand-building, and crafts for diverse audiences
Developed art history workshops integrating historical styles with contemporary studio practice
Led virtual workshops for adult learners, corporate teams, and 6-12 educational programs
1998-2000 Academic Advisor/Counselor | Higher Education Opportunity Program, Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Provided comprehensive academic, career, and financial aid counseling to academically and economically disadvantaged students
Developed and taught art history and writing skills workshops
Collaborated with program leadership on student recruitment and application review
Evaluated student academic performance and coordinated support services
Supervised work-study students and organized program-related events
Other Professional Experience
2013-2025 Creative Consultant: Graphic Design & Illustration | Moriah Ray Design
Execute visual storytelling projects for social impact organizations through digital and traditional media
Collaborate with partnerships, marketing, and communications teams on brand development
Design comprehensive brand collateral, including logos, publications, presentations, and signage
Create digital content for newsletters, websites, and online campaigns
Develop brand advocacy toolkits for organizational partners
Select clients: Acumen, Every Mother Counts, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance
2020-2025 Surface Pattern Designer | BkBritt Design
Create hand-drawn and digital illustrations for textiles, home decor, and paper goods
Develop pattern collections inspired by the New York seashore, landscape, and urban environments
Provide technical specifications, including tech packs and color-matching services
Collaborate with printers and service clients in the interior design, stationery, and fashion industries
2004-2009 Art Conservator | Painting Restoration, New York, NY
Restored and conserved paintings by artists from 18th-20th centuries and contemporary works for commercial art dealers based in New York City
Performed cleaning, retouching, and conservation treatments for accredited cultural institutions
Conducted art historical research to inform restoration techniques
Prepared condition reports for artwork appraisal and insurance purposes
Assisted with exhibition preparation and advised clients on treatment and preservation
Contact me: moriahraystudio@gmail.com
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