Samantha Freske


Public Art Murals:

2026

“Liberty and Imagination” 33’ x 11' 2026 Commissioned by Posen Consolidated High Schools, Part of a full classroom revamp. Location: 10575 Michigan Ave, Posen, MI 49776

“Beyond Mount Rushmore” approx. 11‘ x 9’ Commissioned by Posen Consolidated High Schools, Part of a full classroom revamp. Location: 10575 Michigan Ave, Posen, MI 49776

“Posen‘s Murals” includes “Liberty and Imagination” and “Beyond Mount Rushmore” is a full classroom mural painting commissioned by Posen Consolidated High Schools to help beatify the school and inspire students. Location: 10575 Michigan Ave, Posen, MI 49776

2024

“Alpena Shipwreck Tours Mural” 38’ x 17' 2024 Commissioned by Alpena Shipwreck Tours and Thunder Bay Sanctuary Tours, Inc. Location: Alpena Shipwreck Tours, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707 Designed by their graphic designer, Makala Armstead, and painted by myself, Samantha Freske

2023

“Under the Flowers” 2023, Approximately 10’ x 12’ Commissioned by Wilson's Lasting Expressions Flower Shop, 204 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707.

“Floral Butterfly Wings” 2023, Approximately 8’ x 4’ Commissioned by Wilson's Lasting Expressions Flower Shop, 204 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707.

2022

“Blair street pier compass” Approximately 11’ x 11’ Commissioned by the city of Alpena, MI to cover up some vulgar graffiti. Located at the end of the pier on E Blair St, Alpena, MI 49707

2021

“Branches Mural” 4' x 8' Commissioned by Downtown Alpena’s for the Fresh Waves mural project of 2021. Located 400 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707 under Alpena Marina Murals.

“An Order of Hope Mural ” 4' x 8' Commissioned by Downtown Alpena’s for the Fresh Waves mural project of 2021. Located 400 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707 under Alpena Marina Murals.


Museum Exhibitions:

2024

Juried art exhibition, group exhibition Besser Museum of Alpena Michigan

2023

Juried art exhibition, group exhibition Besser Museum of Alpena Michigan


Exhibitions:

2024

Art in the Loft Summer Viewing, group exhibition

2023

“Metals” Art in the Loft Juried Art Exhibition, group exhibition


Awards:

2023

1st place for Non-Juried art competition at the Besser Museum in Alpena, Michigan.

3rd place for Juried art competition “Metals” hosted by
Art in the Loft of Alpena, Michigan.


Education:

Alpena Community College­

AAS Degree: Graphic Design

Some Coursework Towards: Business