Jake Allen is a UVU Presidential Intern for the Office of General Counsel. In this position he helps the Office of General Counsel promote a legally compliant, ethical, and safe campus environment through legal research and analysis, document review, and assisting the OGC attorney team.
Previously, Jake was a graphic designer at the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University (UVU), where he designed award-winning marketing materials that invite others to engage with the Center's events and mission. He was responsible for collaborating with the communications director and events manager to ensure consistent and timely publication of materials and assists them in event setup and media acquisition.
Jake is also passionate about the arts, learning, and helping others succeed. He is an active participant and ambassador of the UVU Honors Program, where he advocates for the program and supports fellow Honors students. He is pursuing bachelor's degrees in Art & Design and Business & Analysis at UVU, expected to graduate in 2025. After graduating, he plans to pursue a J.D. to continue to lead and support others by sustaining legally compliant and ethical business environments.
Exhibitions
2024 - Don't You See, UVU Student Art Show
2023 - Garment of Destiny, Springville Museum of Art 37th Spiritual and Religious Art Show
2023 - Garment of Destiny and Framing the Frontier, Steel Days Art Show
2023 - Garment of Destiny and Why are ye so fearful?, UVU Student Art Show
2022 - Past, Present, and Future, Broke, and I’d rather do art at home than go to Billie Eilish alone, FizzDayBreak Art Gallery
2022 - Camera Graphic, Providence, and Broke, Timpanogos Arts Foundation
2022 - Why are ye so fearful?, UVU Institute of Religion
2021 - She’s my Color and On the Spectrum, Steel Days Art Show
2021 - Behold the Man and On the Spectrum, UVU Institute of Religion
2018 - Color of Willis, Steel Days Art Show
2018 - Color of Willis, Lehi City Art Show
2018 - Color of Willis, Utah All State High School Show
2018 - Black Book, Alpine School District Art Show
2017 - My White Guitar, Alpine School District Art Show
Awards
2024 - Western Regional Honors Council Award for Visual Art for Garment of Destiny
2023 - Friends of the Library Purchase Award for Garment of Destiny
2023 - 1st Place in Digital Art for Garment of Destiny
2021 - 2nd Place in Digital Art for She’s My Color
2018 - Award of Excellence in Drawing for Color of Willis
2018 - 2nd Place in Drawing for Color of Willis
2017 - Utah State Senate Art Commendation for View of the Valley
Commissions, Associations, Freelance
2024 - Co-Founder, , Szív
2024 - Freelance, Don't Tread on Farmers: Tractor Line, Don't Tread on Farmers
2022 - Association, Team EVGA Collection, Stabpact LLC
2022 - Association, Providence Collection, Stabpact LLC
2021 - Commission, Past, Present, and Future for The Harrington Center for the Arts
2016 - Association, Comics & Film Team Lead, Operation Inquiry at Thanksgiving Point
Publications
Allen, Jake. "Order Amongst Chaos." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, Nov. 2024
Allen, Jake. "Autorama." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, Nov. 2024
Allen, Jake. "Sun Tunnel." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, Nov. 2024
Allen, Jake. "Garment of Destiny." Scribendi, vol. 38, Mar. 2024.
Allen, Jake. "I’d rather do art at home than go to Billie Eilish alone." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 2 Nov. 2022, p. 34.
Allen, Jake. "Élet." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 2 Nov. 2022, p. 55.
Allen, Jake. "Abstract 3." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 2 Nov. 2022, p. 70.
Allen, Jake. "Torn Apart." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 2 Nov. 2022, p. 78.
Allen, Jake. “Manhattan Beach.” Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Apr. 2022, p. 48.
Allen, Jake. “Past, Present, and Future.” Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Apr. 2022, p. 58.
Allen, Jake. "Death." Untold: UVU's Honors Program Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, Nov. 2022, p. 14.