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EDUCATION:
Masters of Fine Arts, May 2009
New York Academy of Art, NYC
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2006
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
EXHIBITIONS/ CONTESTS/ GALLERIES/ PUBLIC SPACES:
Ladies Night. Covet Gallery. July-August 2024. Oceanside, CA.
Wild Thing. Covet Gallery. July 2024. Oceanside, CA.
Sound Visions. Divergence Art Collective. Distinction Gallery. June-July 2024. Escondido, CA.
Ooh, Baby. Covet Gallery. June 2024. Oceanside, CA.
Cheeky. Covet Gallery. April 2024. Oceanside, CA.
Radiant. SIP Art Space. April-May 2024. San Marcos, CA.
Gods and Monsters. Divergence Art Collective. Distinction Gallery. April-May 2024. Escondido, CA.
Interflow. IFSTUDIO. March-April 2024. Los Angeles, CA.
Opposites. Divergence Art Collective. Distinction Gallery. February 2024. Escondido, CA.
The No Theme, Theme Show. Covet Gallery. January-February 2024. Oceanside, CA.
Contemporary Interpretations. Oceanside Museum of Art. June-October 2023. Oceanside, CA.
Group Exhibition. Legend Nano Gallery at Techne Art Center. January-March 2023. Oceanside, CA.
The Floral Guild. KNVS Bar. July-November 2022. Oceanside, CA.
2022 Juried Exhibition. Front Porch Gallery. July-September 2022. Carlsbad, CA.
Oceanside Museum of Art Auction. June-August 2022. Oceanside, CA.
Dreams and Daylight. Sparks Gallery. April-July 2022. San Diego, CA.
Renewal. Front Porch Gallery. March-May 2022. Carlsbad, CA.
2022 Artist Alliance Biennial. Oceanside Museum of Art. Dec. 2021-May 2022. Oceanside, CA.
San Diego Drag Icons. The Studio Door. August 2021. San Diego, CA.
2021 Juried Exhibition. Front Porch Gallery. July-September 2021. Carlsbad, CA.
SoCal's Upstarts and Innovators. Expressions Gallery/Escondido Arts Partnership. August-September 2021. Escondido, CA.
Collaborations and Local Arts Partnerships. The Studio Door. May 2021. San Diego, CA.
At Midnight. Ashton Gallery. October-November 2020. San Diego, CA.
Beauty Beneath. Solo Exhibition. Culture Brewing Co. September 2019. Encinitas, CA.
Kd Morris Art Gallery. April 2019-October 2019. Holden Beach, NC.
Dragology. Culture Brewing Co. April 2019. Encinitas, CA.
Dimensions. Gallery 21. March 2019. San Diego, CA.
Blackout. Ashton Gallery. October-November 2018. San Diego, CA.
50 to Watch. Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery. March 2018. Escondido, CA.
3-Up. The Studio Door. January 2018. San Diego, CA.
Open Studios San Diego. San Diego Innovation Center. October 2017. San Diego, CA.
Magical Mango Farewell Tour. Magical Mango Gallery. June 2017. Del Mar, CA.
Margaret Chiaro : Magical Realism. Solo Exhibition. Culture Brewing Co. June-July 2017. Solana Beach, CA.
The Green Experiment. ArtBeat on Main Street. November 2016-January 2017. Vista, CA.
ArtBeat Group Exhibition. Civic Center Gallery. August 2016-October 2016. Vista, CA
ArtHatch. Ongoing Exhibition. May 2015-October 2015. Escondido, CA.
Margaret Chiaro : Magical Realism. Solo Exhibition. ArtBeat on Main Street. January-February 2015. Vista, CA.
Artist Alliance Exhibition. Herb B. Turner Gallery. February-May 2014. Del Mar, CA.
Margaret Chiaro : Magical Realism. Craftlab Gallery. November-December 2013. Oceanside, CA.
Artbeat on Main Street. Ongoing Exhibition. February 2013-February 2017. Vista, CA.
Margaret Chiaro : Magical Realism. Solo Exhibition. Artbeat on Main Street. January-February 2013. Vista, CA.
2nd Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. Hanover Area Arts Guild. August 2012. Hanover, PA.
Juried Exhibition. Carlsbad Oceanside Art League. December 2011. Carlsbad, CA.
41st Annual Open Juried Exhibit. York Art Association. October 2011. York, PA.
1st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. Hanover Area Arts Guild. August 2011. Hanover, PA.
Spring Group Exhibition. Studio Gallery 234. February-April 2011. York, PA.
Harlequin’s Troop. Dacia Gallery. November 2010. NYC, NY.
The Friary Exhibition. Hoboken Artist Studio Tour. November 2010. Hoboken, NJ
40th Annual Open Juried Exhibit. York Art Association. October 2010. York, PA.
A Figurative Reconstruction. Lawrence and Josephine C. Wilkinson Hall. May 2009. NYC, NY.
Group Show. Right Angle Gallery. October 2008-July 2011. Hoboken, NJ.
36th Annual Open Juried Exhibit: “An Outstanding Regional Exhibit.” York Art Association. October 2006. York, PA.
Starving Artists. The Desperate Living Room Gallery. Group Show. May and June 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Group Show. Solar Culture Galley. February through June 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Group Show. Fremont House. Fall 2003-Spring2006. Tucson, AZ.
University of Arizona Senior BFA Show. February through March of 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Group Show. York Paper Company. May 2005. York, PA.
Group Show. Che’s Lounge. January through March of 2005, Tucson, Arizona.
Group Show. Solar Culture Gallery. October 2004 through February of 2005, Tucson, AZ.
HONORS/AWARDS:
2nd Place for "Maiden of Mysticism." 2021 Juried Exhibition. Front Porch Gallery. July-September 2021. Carlsbad, CA.
Honorable Mention for "Detritus Dream." SoCal's Upstarts and Innovators. Expressions Gallery/Escondido Arts Partnership. August-September 2021. Escondido, CA.
Best in Show for "Contorted Comeliness." Collaborations and Local Arts Partnerships. The Studio Door. May 2021. San Diego, CA.
Award of Excellence for “Eupathic Exhaustion.” Hanover Area Arts Guild. 2nd Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. August 2012. Hanover, PA.
First Place for “Be Careful What You Wish For: Endless Wishes.” York Art Association. 41st Annual Open Juried Exhibit. October 2011. York, PA.
Award of Excellence for “Extreme Extremities.” Hanover Area Arts Guild. 1st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. August 2011. Hanover, PA.
Award of Merit for “Renaissance Rain.” Hanover Area Arts Guild. 1st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. August 2011. Hanover, PA.
Dick Blick Materials Certificate for “Big Drummer Man.” Hanover Area Arts Guild. 1st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. August 2011. Hanover, PA.
Award of Excellence for “Innate Resentment.” York Art Association. 40th Annual Open Juried Exhibit. October 2010. York, PA.
Sam and Belle Deutsch Scholarship. 2005-2006. Tucson, AZ.
University of Arizona Dean’s List. Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004. Spring 2005, Spring 2006. Tucson, AZ.
Scholarship. Zion United Church of Christ. Fall and Spring Semesters of 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. York, PA.
Phi Eta Sigma Society. Summer 2002. York, PA.
York County Honors Society. Spring 2002. York, PA.
ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
Alumni Association of the New York Academy of Art
Artist Alliance, Oceanside Museum of Art
Studio ACE
North County Arts Network
Oceanside Museum of Art
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Artist. Margaret Chiaro Art. May 2006-present. Oceanside, CA.
Art Instructor. Painting. Private Students. January 2008-present. Oceanside, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Fallbrook, and Vista, CA.
Art Instructor, Owner, and Operator of Palate to Palette. April 2013-present. Oceanside, Vista, and Fallbrook, CA.
Art Director. Amanda Saint Claire Art. January 2017-2020. Del Mar, CA.
Curator. Conversations with Color. Bonita Museum and Cultural Center. May-July 2017. Bonita, CA.
Gallery Manager. ArtBeat on Main Street. May 2014-February 2017. Vista, CA.
Art Instructor (Artistic Anatomy, Life Drawing, Life Painting, Drawing and Painting Independent Study). ArtBeat on Main Street. January 2013-February 2017. Vista, CA.
Curator. The Post-It Pop Up Show. ArtBeat on Main Street. January 2017. Vista, CA.
Curator. The Green Experiment. ArtBeat on Main Street. November 2016-January 2017. Vista, CA.
Curator. Shades of Red. Vista Chamber of Commerce. June-July 2016. Vista, CA.
Curator. Vista Exposed. One Night Pop-up Exhibition of Nudes. April 2016. Vista, CA.
Art Director/Instructor. Carlsbad Art Farm. April 2013-August 2013. Carlsbad, CA.
Curator of Margaret Chiaro : Magical Realism. ArtBeat on Main Street. January 2013. Vista, CA.
Painting Entertainment & Instruction. Capital One Top Salesman Event at the Grand Del Mar. May 2012. Del Mar, CA.
Administrative Assistant. Mana Contemporary. April-May 2011. Jersey City, NJ.
Anatomy Teaching Assistant (to Randolph Lee McIver). New York Academy of Art. September 2010-May 2011. New York City.
Studio Manager. Vivian Rosenthal. January 2011-June 2011. New York City.
Artist Assistant/Muralist. Anne Harris. September 2010-November 2010. New York City.
Studio Manager. Vivian Rosenthal. August 2009-August 2010. New York City.