Specialist in Poster Design
Education
M.F.A in Design with a focus on harnessing creativity for artist exhibitions and contributing to the field of art awards alongside a B.A. in Art/Design Studies and a Minor in Chican@ Studies, emphasizing the importance of education in design.
Awards
2025 Women of Achievement Awards in the realm of art awards, hosted by the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara, celebrate the contributions of outstanding individuals. The event highlights not only the importance of artist exhibitions but also emphasizes the significance of education in design.
Featured Exhibitions
2026
"To Frida con Amor Art Exhibition", Bell Arts Factory
"Lo Que Cargamos / What We Carry", El Jardín/Heritage Square, Oxnard
"Annual Arte del Pueblo", Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
"Tiny Art Show", Oxnard Public Library
"Take Care", Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
"A Bug's Secret Life", Chapter 30 Creative Studios
"The Passion of Love", Chapter 30 Creative Studios, Oxnard
2025
"The Muralists", Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara
"Arte del Pueblo", Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
"Protest as Protection: The Art of Resistance", Mexican Consulate, Oxnard
"Her Story", Bell Arts Factory
2024
"Colors of Resilience", Future Leaders of America Santa Barbara
"The New Salon: Arte del Pueblo", Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
2023
"805th Artists From Our Community", Consulate of Mexico
"Women's History Month", Bell Arts Factory
"Small Images: 38th Anniversary Exhibition", Atkinson Gallery
"Make it Nasty", Fork Space
2022
"Resistance & Resilience: Art for the People", Arts Fund Santa Barbara
"Heaven and Hell", Rascal's
2021
"Ready to Hang", The Community Arts Workshop
"Earth Day Mural: Nurture Our Mother", Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
"Rooted: Black and Brown Bodies with Plants", El Comalito Collective
2020
"22nd Annual Latinx Art Now! Online Auction & Exhibition", MACLA
"6th Annual ArtSEE Fundraiser", Abstract Art Collective
"Xingonx Fest: 2020 Vision: Prophecy Manifested by Mujeres de Maiz", Self Help Graphics
2019
"Unity in Diversity", WORKS/San Jose
"Our Stories", UC Davis, Women Resource and Research Center
"Mujeres de Maiz Annual Visual Art Exhibit", Self Help Graphics
"A Voz Alta", El Comalito Collective
"Art & Humanities Graduate Exhibition", Jan Shrem & Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
"A Huevo!", Chicano Culture de Santa Barbara
2018
"WILD: Gender Equality in Design Leadership Panel, Workshop and Exhibit", AIGA SF
"Davis Feminist Film Festival Art Show", Davis Feminist Film Festival
"Design for Democracy", American Institute of Graphic Arts
"Power to the Polls", Amplifier Art
"Ellen Hansen Memorial Gallery", Women’s Resource & Research Center, UC Davis
"Exit Through the Bathroom", Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
2017
"Exit Through the Bathroom", Design Museum, UC Davis
"Cliteracy & You", Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
"Design Worth Doing", San Jose State University
2016
"Get Out the Vote Campaign", American Institute of Graphic Arts
2015
"Annual Student Exhibition", Atkinson Gallery, Santa Barbara City College
2012
"What the Channels Mean to Me", Channel Keeper Student Art Show.
These exhibitions reflect the vibrant community of artist exhibitions rich with potential art awards and highlight the importance of education in design.
Curator
2025
"Protest as Protection: The Art of Resistance" at the Oxnard Mexican Consulate
2022
"Resistance & Resilience: Art for the People" showcasing artist exhibitions supported by the Santa Barbara Arts Fund, promoting education in design and the importance of art awards.
Artist Talks
2026
"Lo Que Cargamos / What We Carry Artist Talk" at El Jardín/Heritage Square, Oxnard, contributed to education in design.
"Area Meeting", Keynote Speaker for Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop promoting artistic growth.
"Art of Being", an artist talk for RAICES at Santa Barbara City College, emphasizing the importance of artist exhibitions.
"3rd Annual Mujeres Summit", Keynote Speaker for the Mujeres Makers Market in Santa Barbara, recognizing talent for art awards.
2023
"Climate of Hope Forum 2023, Artivism: Creative Action for Climate Justice", highlighting the role of art in environmental justice.
2022
"Maravilla Monday" with Eres Una Maravilla, celebrating community art.
"Platica Series" with San Jose State University's Chican@ Studies Department, focusing on education in design.
"Artist talk: Resistance & Resilience" with Arts Fund Santa Barbara, fostering discussions around art exhibitions.
"Mural Art Forum" with Latinx Art Project, promoting recognition for art awards.
Workshops
2026
"Website Best Practices" for Chapter 30 Creative Studios, Oxnard
"Posters for Social Impact" for RAICES at Santa Barbara City College
2021
"Curated Cocktails" for the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, highlighting artist exhibitions that inspire creativity.
"Being Bilingual is my Super Power" for Adelante Charter School, focusing on education in design and its impact on young minds.
2019
"Designing for Vulnerable Communities" for Design Week Sacramento, where discussions on art awards and their role in design were featured.