Why do we call it a C.V.? I prefer the phrase “course of life”.
After spending 25 years working in the financial industry, I never truly pursued art as a profession until my mother, Gloria, also a self-taught artist, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996. The process of looking at and creating art helped bring us closer together. After her passing in 2002, I completed two undergraduate degrees in Studio Art and Fine Art from the Univ. of Texas. Inspired by my mother in 2007 I founded the Mobile Art Program (MAP). MAP provides art activities for seniors and disabled adults, building self-esteem while creating art in group settings. My commitment to serving older adults has been recognized by multiple community partners. In 2010, I was honored to be named ‘Outstanding Angel in the Community’ (click here to see video) and in 2015, AGE of Central Texas presented me with the Bert Kruger Smith Vision Award, which recognizes a person or organization whose vision has enhanced the older adult community and who has shown foresight and energy in implementing programs, services, or legislation that serves older adults.
EMPLOYMENT
August 2008 – Present, Mobile Art Program, Founder
& Program Coordinator, dedicated to improving lives of
seniors and adults with disabilities by making art in
group settings.
July 2008 – Present, St. Edward's University, School
of Behavioral & Social Sciences, Dean’s Suite Staff (part-time)
Dec 2005 - Aug 2008, Univ. of Texas at Austin, Admin Coordinator
2005 Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, Education
& Volunteer Coordinator
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Fine Art, Studio Art (painting & printmaking) Univ. of Texas at Austin
2004; Bachelor of Arts, in Art (liberal art studies) Univ. of Texas at Austin 2006
Studied at the NY Museum of Modern Art’s Meet Me at MoMA: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia, a resource for creating art programs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, 2011.
Completed grant-writing workshop at the Hogg Foundation, June 2007.
WEBSITES
Women Printmakers of Austin Art Spark Texas (Mobile Art)
Creative Arts Society Austin Creative Alliance
EXHIBITIONS
2020
Figures and Faces at the Old Bakery & Emporium, with Carol Hayman, Jan 2 - 29
Random Thoughts at the Cepeda Branch of the Austin Public Library, with Carol Hayman, Jan 15 - Feb 15
Alternate Views at the Brick Oven on 35th, with Carol Hayman, Feb 2 - May 2
Women Printmakers of Austin at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport, group exhibit, through Feb 28
19th Annual Lessedra World Print 2020, June - Sept, in Sofia, Bulgaria
2019
Women Printmakers of Austin at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Oct 26, 2019 – Feb 28, 2020
Landscapes: Two-Woman Show at the Townlake YMCA, with Carol Hayman, Jan - Feb
Landscapes II: Two-Woman Show at the Gallery of Salons, with Carol Hayman, Jan - March
Flora: Two-Woman Show at the Cepeda Branch of the Austin Public Library, with Carol Hayman
"Women's History Month" at the St. John Branch of the Austin Public Library, Austin
18th Lessedra World Art Print 2019, June - Sept, in Sofia, Bulgaria
Assembly, the MAC Members show, July 27 – September 1, Dallas, Texas
International Print Exchange, UK Banks Mills Studio, UK - October (entries since 2015 below)
2018
WPA Member Show, Jan 13 - March 24, Julia C Butridge Gallery at the Dougherty Arts Center.
Shadowlands: Two-Woman Show at the Cepeda Brach of the Austin Public Library, With Carol Hayman; Jan/Feb
EAST Austin Studio Tour, Nov 17 - 18
International Print Exchange, UK Banks Mills Studio, UK - Oct
2017
Mythic Landscapes: Two-Woman Show at the Cepeda Brach of the Austin Public Library, With Carol Hayman; Jan/Feb
Multiple Originals XX: 2017 Members Exhibition, March 11 - April 16, Bone Black Studio and Gallery
Solo Exhibit, TownLake YMCA, July 24 - Sept 24
International Print Exchange, UK Banks Mill Studios, UK - Oct
2016
Two-Woman Show at the Cepeda Brach of the Austin Public Library, With Carol Hayman; Jan 15 - Feb 15
WPA Member Show, Jan 13 - March 24, Cone Black Studio in the Canopy Complex
International Print Exchange, UK Banks Mill Studios, UK - Oct
2015
Urban Zoo: Two-Woman Show at the Historic Old Bakery & Emporium, with Carol Hayman
Solo Exhibit, Bruegger’s Bagels, May - June
Featured Artist, Women Printmakers of Austin, Cone Black Studio in the Canopy Complex, August
International Print Exchange, UK Banks Mill Studios, UK - Oct
Georgetown Art Hop, juried statewide exhibit, Georgetown, Tx, Oct
Flatbed Press Homecoming Show, selected participant, Austin, Tx , Oct - Nov
2014
The Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY: “Let This Be a Sign…”
Vi Muestra Internacional in Lima, Peru: “Arte por al Americas (Art from Across the Americas)”
Southern Graphics International Conference, San Francisco, California: Bridges
Women Printmakers of Austin, 2014 Trade Portfolio: Journeys
2013
The Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY: “On My Way Home” Home…”
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin, Texas
Women Printmakers of Austin (WPA) Member Show, Dougherty Art Center, Austin
2012
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
WPA Member Show, Pump Project, Austin
2011
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
Austin Tesla Project, Pump Project Gallery, Austin
WPA Member Show, Pump Project, Austin
2010
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
Tesla Project, Pump Project Gallery, Austin
WPA Member Show, WPA Studio & Gallery, Austin
2009
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
WPA Member Show, WPA Studio & Gallery
Annual Juried Exhibit, Portland, Oregon
Savage-Bond Annual Exhibit, First Universalist Unitarian Church, with Cathy Savage
2008
Lessedra World Mini-Print, Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
WPA Member Show, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin
Savage-Bond Annual Exhibit, FUUC Gallery, with Cathy Savage
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
2007
Lessedra World Mini-Print, Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
WPA Member Show, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin
Print Arts Northwest National Juried Exhibit, Portland, Oregon
Savage-Bond Annual Exhibit, FUUC Gallery, with Cathy Savage
Art House 5 X 7 Art Spurge, Austin
Theresa and her loyal canine companion, Tilda, at the Alamo in 2018.
Theresa & Doris during one of the many art sessions held at the Maggie Johnson Nursing Center in East Austin.