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Eric J. García
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2007-2009 Master of Fine Arts, Painting/Drawing.
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2001-2006 Summa Cum Laude, Bachelors of Fine Arts.
*Major: Art Studio (Painting Emphasis)
*Minor: Chicano Studies
Experience
Political Cartoonist/Illustrator
2010 to present In These Times. Progressive magazine. inthesetimes.org
2010 to present, NetWorkAztlan.com Online art and news blog.
2010 to present, The Black Commentator. Progressive online newspaper. www.blackcommentator.com
2009 www.satirarkivet.se A Swedish website that archives political cartoons.
2008 to present, Local Dialogue New Mexico. New Mexico Online newspaper.
2007 ¡Presente!, The newspaper of the movement to close the School of the Americas
http://www.soaw.org/presente/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=97
2007 to present, F-News magazine. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s school newspaper.
2006 to present, “El Machete Illustrated” published in the Weekly Alibi (Albuquerque entertainment magazine).
2004-2006 New Mexico Daily Lobo (University of New Mexico campus newspaper).
Gaucho Social Club
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 Co creator and curator of Gaucho Social Club, apartment gallery in Wicker Park neighborhood. Chicago, IL.
Fresco Apprenticeship
2004-2005 Apprenticeship with renowned fresco muralist, Federico Vigil. “Torreon Mural” National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM.
Military Service
1997-2002 United States Air Force.
Mural Apprenticeship
1995-1997 Apprenticed with muralist Joe Stevenson.
* In conjunction with “Working Classroom” a non-profit youth organization for the Arts. Albuquerque, NM.
Exhibitions
2010 “Millas Y Kilometros” Picked to be one of three artists representing Chicago for a group exhibition in Chiapas, Mexico. In conjunction with the National Museum of Mexican Art, the second of the two exhibitions. Chicago, IL.
2010 “Revolucion: Historia de una nacion” Group exhibition commemorating the two hundred year anniversary of the Mexican independence and one hundred year anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. La Federacion Guerrerense, Chicago, IL.
2010 “PrinterVention” Group exhibition of prints dealing with social issues. Chicago Cultural Center Transportation Center. Gallery 175. Chicago, IL.
2010 “The Santa Fe Railroad” Solo exhibition of political cartoons. Prospectus Gallery, Chicago IL.
2010 “(S)edition” National group exhibition of political prints. Urban Institute of Contemporary Art, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2009 “Millas y Kilometros” Colaborative exhibition of artists from Chiapas, Mexico and Chicago, IL. Jaime Sabines Cultural Center, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico.
2009 Dual exhibition with artist Alvaro Ramirez at Elmhurst College. Elmhurst, IL.
2009 “Pan America” SAIC Latino alum group show at the Sullivan Gallery at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL.
2009 “Saints & Sinners” an exhibition that reinterprets what a saint and what a sinner is. KiMo Gallery and 105 Studios, Albuquerque, NM.
2009 SAIC’s MFA Show at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Sullivan Gallery. Chicago, IL.
2009 Solo installation at Art on Armitage storefront window gallery. Chicago, IL.
2009 Solo exhibition and week long lectures series, at the Illinois State University. University Galleries in the college of Fine Arts, Normal, IL.
2009 “Cultural Conflicts” Solo exhibition that critically examines the military confrontations and cultural complications of Mexican/U.S. relations. A mixture of paintings prints and drawings, this installation reflects the different influences created by this class of cultures. LG Gallery at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
2009 “Money, Money, Money” an exhibition of contemporary artwork that addresses personal, political, and economic issues pertaining to the cultural currency of money. Arc gallery, Chicago, IL.
2008 “Declaration of Immigration” art exhibit concerning immigration in the United States. The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL.
2008 “Paper Love” Exhibit of all works on paper. Devening Projects and Editions gallery. Chicago, IL.
2008 Union League Civic & Arts Foundation 2008 Visual Art Scholarship Competition. Chicago, IL.
2008 “Word Play” exhibit, South Side Community Art Center, Chicago, IL.
2007 “The Print Exchange Exhibition” Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in China and The University of New Mexico, Print Making Exchange.
2006 “Exhibición de dibujos en solidaridad contra el Imperialismo” Solo exhibit of political cartoons. Cochabamba, Boliva.
2006 “Chicano Propaganda” Honors Thesis Show, University of New Mexico’s Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM.
2006 “Children of Conquest” El Museu de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM.
2005 Solo Art Exhibit, at El Centro de la Raza, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
* Collection of Daily Lobo political cartoons. Sponsored by UNM’s El Centro de la Raza.
2005 “Dia de los Muertos” exhibit, South Broadway Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM.
2005 “Revolution” Chicano art show, Hardwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM.
Lectures
2010 Presentation and lecture at the 13th Annual Spanish Graduate Conference at Arizona State University. Tempe, Arizona.
2009 Dual exhibition and artist talk with artist Alvaro Ramirez at Elmhurst College. Elmhurst, IL.
2009 Solo exhibition and week long lectures, at the Illinois State University. University Galleries in the college of Fine Arts, Normal, Illinois.
2009 Chicago Arts Coalition “Artist to Watch” lecture. Tamasha Williamsom, Javiar Chavira and Eric J Garcia artist presentation at the Mexican Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, Illinois.
Fall 2008 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, graduate lecture series. Chicago, Illinois.
Fall 2006 “Chicano Propaganda” Honors Thesis exhibition and lecture at the University of New Mexico’s Sommers Gallery. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fall 2006 Presentation and lecture for 200 level course Intro to Art History. University of New Mexico, Abq. N.M..
Spring 2006 Presentation and lecture of political cartoons for 400 level course Chicano Humor. University of New Mexico, Abq. N.M..
Spring 2006 Presentation and lecture of political cartoons for communications class. Rio Grande High School, Abq. N.M..
Awards
CAC Chicago Artist To Watch 2009 Was chosen “Chicago Artist To Watch” by the Chicago Artist Coalition for the month of January. An award given to emerging artist in Chicago.
Jacob Javits Fellowship 2008 This prestigious fellowship provides students of superior academic ability to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.
1st Place Collage Cartoonist Award 2008 Illinois College Associated Press competition. First place for F News magazine editorial cartoon at the School of Art Institute of Chicago.
Student Society for News Design Awards 2008 First Place winner in the “Magazine Cover” and “Illustration” categories of the student branch of the professional association for newspaper designers.
Center for Regional Studies Fellowship 2007 The Center for Regional Studies department at the University of New Mexico graduate school Fellowship.
World Studio AIAG Scholarship 2007 Scholarship for Artists that dealing with Political Social themes.
Madonna Daniel Award 2007 The Harwood Art Center award for emerging artists.
Mark of Excellence Award 2006 Society of Professional Journalists, Region 9, First place winner and National Finalist. Collegiate journalism in the category of Editorial Cartooning.
De Colores Unsung Student Hero Award 2006 An award given to Hispanics that have in some way given back to their communities.
New Mexico Associated Press Awards 2005 Best Graphic Illustrator for a College Newspaper with the Daily Lobo, The University of New Mexico’s student newspaper.
Press
Time Out Chicago
2010 Art show review of “Millas Y Kilometros” at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Chicago IL.
Fnews Magazine
2010 Video interview on the solo exhibition of political cartoons “The Santa Fe Railroad.”
http://fnewsmagazine.com/wp/2010/07/exhibition-on-political-cartoons-by-eric-garcia/
NuCity Magazine
2010 Art show review of “The Santa Fe Railroad” exhibition at Prospectus Gallery.
Just Seeds
2010 Art blurb from the social justice print cooperative, Just Seeds.
http://www.justseeds.org/blog/2010/04/eric_garcia_activist_printmake.html#more
Nashville Review
2010 Publication of Tamale Man #2 comic strip, in the Nashville Review, a publication of Vanderbilt University.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/english/nashvillereview/archives/1427
The Leader
2009 Elmhurst College student newspaper article about the dual show with artist Alvaro Ramirez. October 6, Vol 44
CAC Arts Newspaper
2009 Personal interview by the Chicago Artist Coalition’s monthly newspaper.
F News Magazine
2009 Personal interview by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s student newspaper.
Change.org
2009 Art review by Dave Bennion, writer of a web blog that deals with immigration issuse.
http://immigration.change.org/blog/view/eric_garcia_weighs_in_on_immigration_debate
Diario de Chiapas
2008 Newspaper article about the Chicago/Chiapas collaboration art project by the city of Chiapas daily newspaper.
Posh Magazine
2008 Personal interview by New Mexico’s art and culture magazine.
USA Today
2008 Blurb in the upcoming events for the “Declaration of Immigration” Exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Associated Press
2008 Art show review of “Declaration of Immigration” at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Time Out Chicago
2008 Art show review of “Paper Love” at Devening Projects and Editions Gallery. Chicago, Illinois.
Weekly Alibi
2006 Solo Show art review for “Chicano Propaganda” at the John Sommers Gallery, at the University of New Mexico.
Albuquerque Tribune
2006 Personal interview by the Albuquerque, New Mexico’s daily newspaper.