Ricardo Zapata
Rizo Sitiado
Oil on Canvas, Glass, Wood, Water
46″ x 49″ x 15″
2018
A Gain Again
Acrylic and Graphite on Paper
40” x 50”
2015
EDUCATION
2009
MFA, Painting; Graphic Design Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,
2007
BFA, Painting; Art History minor, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
TEACHING & LECTURES
2017 – current
Instructor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Courses taught:
– Visual Studies 2: Interdisciplinary Narrative Studio Seminar 2
– Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Drawing
2016 – current
Instructor of Art, YAW program, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA
Courses taught:
– Painting Studio
– Drawing Essentials
2013 – current
Lecturer in Art, Pennsylvania State University Abington College, Abington, PA
Courses taught:
– Introduction to Painting
– Introduction to Drawing
– Introduction to Digital Art: Computer Graphics
– Figure Drawing
– Advanced Figure Drawing
– Introduction to Visual Arts
2009
“Cross-pollination,” Lecture, Kelly Writer’s House, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
2009
Lecturer in Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Course taught:
– Drawing 1
2007 -2009
Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Courses Assisted:
-Drawing I
– Exhibitions
– Painting II
– Painting III
– Painting IV
RESIDENCIES & AWARDS
2009 – 2010
ArtsEdge Artist Residency, Kelly Writer’s House, University of Pennsylvania
2007
Dean’s Merit Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania
Special Merit Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania
PennDesign Grant, University of Pennsylvania
2006
Achievement Award, MICA
2005
D’Anna Summer Study Abroad Fellowship. Athens, Olympos, Santorini, Greece
2003
Achievement Award, MICA
Fanny B. Thalheimer Scholarship, MICA
Trustee Scholarship, MICA
Academic Excellence Scholarship, MICA
ARTS Recognition & Talent Search Scholarship, MICA
2002
Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Summer Seminar. Colorado Springs, Colorado
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2016
“215 | 6102 Contemporary,” Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists, Delaware County Community College, Media, PA. Curated by Pepón Osorio
2012
“It’s a Small, Small World,” Family Business Gallery, New York, NY. Curated by Hennessy Youngman
2011
“Watchwords,” Cauldron Projekts, Birmingham, AL
2009
“Where There’s Smoke, There’s Smoke,” Michael Steinberg Fine Art, New York City, NY
“5 into 1” Annual Sculpture Exhibition, Wilson Gallery, Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA. Curated by Jennifer Willett
“PennDesign MFA Thesis Exhibition,” Ice Box Project Space, Philadelphia, PA
2007
“Directions: DC Contemporary Latino Art,” Frida Kahlo Gallery, The Cultural Institute of Mexico, Washington DC. Curated by Irene Clouthier and Laura Roulet
“Commencement Exhibition,” Fox 2 Gallery, MICA, Baltimore, MD
2006, 2004
“Juried Undergraduate Show,” Decker Gallery ,MICA, Baltimore, MD. Jurors 2006: Gary Kachadourian, Jan Razauskas. Jurors 2004: Alec Mackaye, Jackie O’ Regan
2006
“Visiones: An Exhibition of Four Latin American Artists from DC,” Capital One Headquarters, Richmond, VA. Curator: Pepe Coronado
“Creando Fuerza,” traveling exhibition, Consejo Nacional de Talleres, National Print Portfolio Exchange
2005
“Explore Greece,” Olympos Gallery, Olympos, Greece
“The End of the World,” Borscht Film Festival, Miami, FL
CURATORIAL
2012
Sketch Showdown, American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter (AIA) Associates Design Competition, Philadelphia, PA. Juror for competition
PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS
2007
“Latino Artists in the Right Directions,” Washington Post, Washington DC by Michael O’ Sullivan, June 8, 2007, Weekend Section
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