Rae Helms is an interdisciplinary artist based in Philadelphia. Their work explores the intersection of queerness, ephemera, archival history, and language through print media, photography, glass, and installation.

Their work has been exhibited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Helms was the recipient of the Jennifer Tancreto Award from the Janet Turner Printmaking Museum, the Dean's Award at CSU-Chico, and the Dean’s Grant for student research at Tyler School of Art. Rae has presented their research at Southern Graphic Council International and the Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present.

Rae's professional experience includes roles as a curatorial assistant at the Janet Turner Printmaking Museum, a printmaking studio technician, and an instructor of printmaking at CSU Chico. They also have a background in commercial screen-printing and the graphic design industry. Helms is an adjunct professor at Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Helms received their BFA in Printmaking and BA in Art History from California State University - Chico, and is currently an MFA candidate at Tyler School of Art and Architecture.

Contact

For general questions, inquiries, or commissions, please contact Rae at raehelmsprint@gmail.com.