Art Studio Alumni News & Exhibitions

Artsy recently launched First Look, a timed sale of new-to-market works by women artists that its Curatorial team considers “ones to watch.” Artsy’s curators include alum Anna Valdez (BA ‘09) in this group of exceptional talent with rising critical appreciation, and growing collector interest –  artists breaking new ground and poised to reach new audiences in 2021.

View Valdez’s work in Artsy.

The Verge Center for the Arts is re-opening and presenting its first exhibition in a year on site. “Class of 2020″ showcases the work of the 2020 Ali Youssefi Project (AYP) artists in residence, including alum Brooklynn Johnson (MFA ‘19), Vincent Pacheco (MFA ‘17), and Muzi Li Rowe (MFA ‘17). 

Are you tired of eating lunch alone? Join Justina Martino (M.A., art history, ‘15) Public Engagement and Outreach Manager) and Brooklynn Johnson (M.F.A. art studio, ‘

Alum Joshua Pelletier’s (MFA ‘10) solo show at Burb Contemporary goes live January 22 at 6 pm PST.  “Something Rancid About You” showcases Pelletier’s latest ink drawings that vent ”his frustration towards the inequities in our society that the covid-19 pandemic has helped to lay bare.”

For inquiries regarding the works in “Something Rancid About You,” please email the artist directly at dublevae@gmail.com

Alum Caz Azevedo (MFA ‘20) ’s Community Art Center will be hosting contemporary artists to talk about their work and art practice. This coming December 12 at 12 pm, Caz will talk to fellow alum Zeina Baltagi (MFA ‘20), whose work explores and exposes the tensions within identity and social politics. Caz will host a live online conversation about her project surrounding surveillance as Artist in Residence at the 11:11.