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.