CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
Master of Fine Art | 2024 | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Visual Art (Concentration in 2D Studio Art)
Mexican American Studies Certification
Bell Ringer
Bachelor of Art | 2020 | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Art (Focus in Visual Art)
Minor: Secondary School Mathematics
Minor: Biology
High School Diploma | 2014 | Homer Hanna High School
Work Experience
Freelance Writer/Art Critic
September 25th, 2023 – PRESENT
Glasstire Magazine
Editor: Leslie Moody Castro
Found and kept up with current artists and exhibitions across the Valley
Wrote detailed experiences with exhibitions and artists for profiles, exhibition reviews, and artist spotlights
Worked in collaboration with Editor in a timely manner to meet publication deadlines
Communicated effectively with Editor to decide on stories for each publication cycle
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Art History)
September 1st, 2023 – May 31st, 2024
UTRGV School of Art and Design (UTRGV Edinburg Campus)
Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Moore-McAllen, Director of the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts/Associate Professor
Aided in grading and lesson production
Managed emails to and from students
Navigated office hours and assisted students with course issues
Provided artist perspective when discussing art historical record
Assisted in scheduling meetings with student organizations
Provided a welcoming and communicative environment for learning
MIRAAA Media Fest Collaborator (RGV Video Artist)
November 22nd, 2023 – January 31st, 2024
TRUCHA
Supervisor: Josue Ramirez, Director for Trucha
Produced Video Artwork/Film for Festival Screening
Collaborated with Filmmaker to define direction, concept, and aesthetics of the Video Artwork/Film
Provided artistic direction for imagery and video formatting
Provided photography and voice work for the Video Artwork/Film
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Art Education)
June 1st, 2023 – August 21st, 2023
UTRGV School of Art and Design (UTRGV Edinburg Campus)
Supervisor: Dr. Christen Sperry-Garcia, Assistant Professor
Aided in grading and critiquing student work
Assisted in reviewing journal manuscripts and conference proposals
Assisted in research and literary review for journal manuscripts and conference proposals
Effectively navigated university archives to locate niche research topics
Showcased writing ability as a co-author of a manuscript
Provided a welcoming and light atmosphere to meetings with colleagues
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Painting)
September 1st, 2022 – May 31st, 2023
UTRGV School of Art and Design (UTRGV Brownsville Campus)
Supervisor: Gina Gwen Palacios, Associate Director/Assistant Professor
Maintained the studio, and prioritized grading and attendance
Led lessons regarding painting, rendering, and safety
Used leadership capabilities in an instructor position
Provided artistic direction and work
Set an example for student painters on work ethic and quality control as a secondary instructor
Provided a welcoming and communicative environment for learning
Graduate Research Assistant (Painting)
September 1st, 2021 – May 31st, 2022
UTRGV School of Art and Design (UTRGV Brownsville Campus)
Supervisor: Gina Gwen Palacios, Associate Director/Assistant Professor
Aided in classroom management, grading, and attendance
Led lessons regarding painting, rendering, and safety
Showed leadership capabilities
Provided artistic direction and work
Set an example for student painters on work ethic and quality control
Provided a welcoming and communicative environment for learning
Commission Artist
June 9th, 2014 – PRESENT
Communicated effectively with clientele
Adapted to a client’s requests effortlessly
Produced a variety of works of varying sizes and styles
Maintained clientele for multiple projects
Clients:
Christopher M. Chairez and Lewis Osorio w/ Luna Eats ⏐ San Antonio, Tx
Colored stylistic logo designs/drawings for company/business; 2020-Present
Christian Molina ⏐Brownsville, Tx
Digital logo design/drawing for company/business; 2019-2020
Daisy Garcia ⏐Brownsville, Tx
Photorealistic, oil painting on canvas; 2019
Luis Dragustinovis ⏐Brownsville, Tx
Photorealistic, oil painting on canvas; 2018
Selina Charles⏐Harlingen, Tx
Abstract, watercolor painting on canvas; 2014
Digital logo design for company/business; 2016
Pointillism, oil painting on canvas; 2018
Program Coordinator Assistant (CRP)
February 15th, 2021 – August 20th, 2021
UTRGV Counseling Center (UTRGV Brownsville Campus)
Supervisor: Krystal Klein, MS, LPC Associate, LCDC
Aided in social media management of the Collegiate Recovery Program
Had the commitment and passion necessary to take on difficult topics regarding forms of addiction
Showed leadership and managerial capabilities
Provided artistic direction and work through graphic design
Facilitated groups and programs provided by the Collegiate Recovery Program
Curated groups to include Expressive Arts techniques and exercises
Peer Facilitator for Body Project
February 7th, 2020 – August 20th, 2021
UTRGV Counseling Center (UTRGV Brownsville Campus)
Supervisor: Maria Alejandra Mazariegos, LPC and Valerie M. Rivera, LCSW-S, CCTP, EMDR Certified
Had the proper understanding of the issues surrounding Body Positivity
Had the commitment and passion necessary to take on such a difficult topic
Showed promising leadership capabilities and effective managerial skills
Led and followed guided exercises to help women struggling with body image and unhealthy habits/practices surrounding their self-esteem
Provided and promoted a positive work environment
Took on the role of a practical example of constructive Body Positive actions and ideas
Workshop Instructor
June 29th, 2019
B & E Art Studio; Brownsville, Tx
Gallery Owner: Rebeca Arguelles
Worked directly with students and taught them how to create pointillist paintings
Inspired people to take an interest in learning different techniques in creating artwork
Fostered other's inner creativity and encouraged freedom of expression
Stayed organized and ended class on time
Scholarships
George Truan Art Scholarship 2021-2022
UTRGV COFA Dean's Scholarship 2022
Wilcox Scholarship 2022-2023
Oris Robertson Scholarship 2023
REA Charitable Trust Scholarship 2023
SIPCE Conference Scholarship (COFA) 2024
UTRGV COFA Dean's Scholarship 2024
Conferences
SIPCE Third Annual Conference 2024
National Art Education Association Conference 2024
College Art Association (CAA) 112th Annual Conference 2024
Texas Art Education Association Annual Conference 2023
6th Annual Border Studies Conference 2023
Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference 2023
NACCS Tejas FOCO Confronting/Resisting the Colonizer Within 2023
Reboot: Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) 2023
Exhibitions
Solo:
What Does This ALL Mean? | Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX 2024
First Impressionism | Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center| Brownsville, TX 2019
Juried:
Mujer-Eres | Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts | Brownsville, TX 2023
In Memory of Me | Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX 2023
Juried Student Exhibition 2019 | Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX 2019
Summer 2017 Juried Show | B & E Art Studio | Brownsville, TX 2017
Group:
ReKarya: International Video Festival | Satria Gallery | Purwokerto, Central Java - Indonesia 2023
Re-Fest | CultureHub Virtual Gallery | Los Angeles, California - USA 2023
Re-Fest | CultureHub Virtual Gallery | New York City, New York - USA 2023
Re-Fest | CultureHub Virtual Gallery | Arium 2023
Nandur Srawung #9 |Taman Budya Yogyakarta| Yogyakarta, Central Java - Indonesia 2022
For the Love of Cats! |La Chichara Art Studio| Brownsville, TX - USA 2022
ReKarya: International Video Festival |Satria Gallery| Purwokerto, Central Java - Indonesia 2022
MFA Pop-Up Exhibit |Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery| Edinburg, TX - USA 2022
Dysfunctionalism | B & E Art Studio| Brownsville, TX 2019
1st Annual Art Auction Fundraiser| B & E Art Studio| Brownsville, TX 2019
Comprehensive Affliction: Senior Exhibit I | Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX 2018
One: A Collective Art Exhibition | Platform 204 | Harlingen, TX 2018
Mujeres | Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center | Brownsville, TX 2016
Mujeres | Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center | San Benito, TX 2016
Curator:
Patchwork: A UTRGV Student Collaboration | Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX - USA 2022
Patchwork: A UTRGV Student Collaboration | Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery | Edinburg, TX - USA 2022
Rusteberg Open House Festival Exhibition| Rusteberg Art Gallery | Brownsville, TX - USA 2022
Publications
Articles:
Nostalgia in Alexandria Canchola’s “Memories Blurred with Fiction” at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art | Review | Glasstire (Magazine) 2024
Highlighting Border Narratives: MIRAAA Media Fest is a 956/International Border Film Festival | Profile | Glasstire (Magazine) 2023
Histories Beneath the Surface: The Flower Shop Residency in Brownsville, Texas | Profile | Glasstire (Magazine) 2023
Art:
“The Adventure”| UTRGV Annual Comics Contest |Gallery (Magazine) 2021
Artist Talks
Transbordering Art Methodologies: Artist Practice Complexities in Transborder Spaces | 6th Annual International Conference on Border Studies | Edinburg, TX - USA 2023
Latina Border Art in Theory: Nepantla | NACCS TEJAS FOCO Conference | Brownsville, TX - USA 2023
Nāḥāš (נחש) | UTRGV Engaged Scholar Showcase 2021 | Brownsville, TX - USA 2021
Conference Sessions/Lectures
Chair:
Latina Border Art in Theory | CAA 12th Annual Conference | Chicago, IL - USA 2024
Panelist:
Chicana Art Theory and Wildlife Conservation | Chautauqua On Rio: Summer Lecture Series | Brownsville, TX - USA 2024
Chicana Art Theory and Wildlife Conservation | SIPCE Third Annual Conference for Interdisciplinary Research | Edinburg, TX - USA 2024
Integrating Asset Based and Culturally Affirming Pedagogies | National Art Education Association Conference | Minneapolis, MN - USA 2024
Contemporary Inquiry in Art Education Research | Texas Art Education Association Conference | Allen, TX - USA 2023
Culturally Affirming Latinx Art Pedagogies | Texas Art Education Association Conference | Allen, TX - USA 2023
Performing Latina/x Informed Visual Art Pedagogies | Curriculum & Pedagogy Conference | State College, PA - USA 2023