Theresa and her loyal companion, Tilda,
in front of the Alamo, Nov. 2018.
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 on link to see video) and in 2015, AGE of Central Texas presented me with the Bert Kruger Smith Vision Award, which honors 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. My husband and I live in Central Austin with two 16 year old rescued cats and one energetic rescued mutt.
EMPLOYMENT
August 2007 – 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
tbondartist.com Women Printmakers of Austin Art Spark (Mobile Art)
EXHIBITIONS
2010
Women Printmakers of Austin at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Oct 26, 2019 – Feb 28, 2020
Jan 4 - Jan 29, The Historic Old Bakery & Emporium, Figures and Faces
1006 Congress Ave; Opening reception Jan 24, 1-3pm
Feb 2 - May 2, The Brick Oven on 35th Street, Alternate Views
Opening reception Sunday Feb 2, 1-3:pm
Jan 15 - Feb 15, Cepeda Library, Random Thoughts
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.; Artist talk and demo: Feb 1, 1-3:pm
2019
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, Jan - Feb
"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 15- Feb 15
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
Why do we call it a C.V.? I prefer the phrase“course of life”.
therea bond: artist living in Austin, Texas
Theresa & Doris during one of the many art sessions held at the Maggie Johnson Nursing Center in East Austin.