MARGARET ALEXIS CHIARO
717-578-1158
machiaroart@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain the opportunity to learn, vigorously work, and constantly create new avenues for communication with the world, growing as an artist and a human being.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Fine Arts, May 2009
New York Academy of Art, NYC, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2006
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Cum Laude Graduate
Areas of Study:
African Art History
Anatomy
Anthropology
American Art History
Contemporary Art History
Contemporary Art and Theory
Figurative Drawing
Nonfigurative Drawing
Figure Modeling
Illustration
Painting (oil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, egg tempera)
Perspectives and Foundations in Art Education
Sculpture: casting (aluminum and bronze), clay,
ceramics, mixed media, stone, wire, wood
Social Perspectives on Disability as reflected in American Media and Literature
EXHIBITIONS/ CONTESTS/ GALLERIES/ PUBLIC SPACES:
“A Figurative Reconstruction.” Lawrence and Josephine C. Wilkinson Hall. May 11-24, 2009. NYC, NY.
Right Angle Gallery. Group Show. October 2008-Present. Hoboken, NJ.
York Art Association. 36th Annual Open Juried Exhibit: “An Outstanding Regional Exhibit.” October 8-22, 2006. York, PA.
“Starving Artists.” The Desperate Living Room Gallery. Group Show. May and June 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Solar Culture Galley. Group Show. February through June 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Fremont House. Student Exhibitions. Fall 2003-Spring2006. Tucson, AZ.
Strange Figurations (Figurative Painting) Contest. Limner Gallery, SlowArt Productions. NYC, NY.
University of Arizona Senior BFA Show. February through March of 2006. Tucson, AZ.
York Paper Company. May 2005. York, PA.
Che’s Lounge. January through March of 2005, Tucson, Arizona.
Solar Culture Gallery. Group Show. October 2004 through February of 2005, Tucson, AZ.
COMMISSIONS:
Family Portrait. Private client. Summer 2008. New York City, NY.
Album Artwork for CD Release Party. Private Client. 2007-08. York, PA
Athletic Club of York. Company Logo. Summer-Fall 2006. York, PA.
P.H. Gladfelter. “The Four Season’s”. Group Mural. Spring 1998. Spring Grove, PA.
HONORS/AWARDS:
Phi Eta Sigma Society. Summer 2002. York, PA.
Scholarship for school expenses. Zion United Church of Christ. Fall and Spring Semesters of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. York, PA.
University of Arizona Dean’s List. Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004. Spring 2005, Spring 2006. Tucson, AZ.
York County Honors Society. Spring 2002. York, PA.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Artist Assistant. Vivian Rosenthal. August 2009-present. New York City.
Private Painting Instruction. Private Client. December 2008-March 2009. Hoboken, NJ.
Day Care Art Teacher. Small Steps Day Care. May 2002-November 2002. York, PA.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY/COMMUNITY SERVICE:
B.I.C.A.S. Created/Donated Artwork for Charity Auction. Spring 2005. Tucson, AZ.
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