CV
JONATHON C. GARZA
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EDUCATION
2022 – Present MFA Candidate | Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
2017 BFA | Painting | Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
AWARDS AND HONORS
2024 SAMC Award for Excellence in Art History | TAMU-CC
2023 STAR Award Artist and Speaker | Arts & Cultural Commission of Corpus Christi
The Art Museum of South Texas
SAMC Award for Excellence in Painting | TAMU-CC
2021 11th “Nature” Art | Special Recognition Excellence in Art | Light Space Time Gallery
11th “SeaScapes” Art | Special Recognition Excellence in Art | Light Space Time Gallery
2018 The Monitor | Publication by Nancy Moyer | Busted Knuckles
2016 Delegate Model of Leadership | published in the book “Politics and Participation”
2014 Addy Award | Google Glass Brochure
JURIED EXHIBITONS
2024 Dimension LI | Meadows Gallery | The Art Center of Corpus Christi | Texas
Artovation | Texas Association of Schools of Art | Juried Exhibition
Botanicals | The Art Center of Corpus Christi | Texas
2023 Members Only | K Space Contemporary | Corpus Christi, Texas
13th “Cityscapes” Art | Light Space Time Gallery
2021 11th “Nature” Art | Light Space Time Gallery
11th “SeaScapes” Art | Light Space Time Gallery
2015 3rd Coast National | K Space Contemporary | Corpus Christi, Texas
SELECTED NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
2024 Feast for the Eyes | The Art Center of Corpus Christi | Texas
Alebrijes | Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibition | K Space Contemporary | Corpus Christi
Student Showcase | The Art Museum of South Texas | Corpus Christi
Remarque Print Exchange | Remarque Print Shop | Los Ranchos, NM
Pressure Island 2024 | Playa’s Ball | Slugfest Printmaking Workshop
& Gallery | Austin, TX
President’s Circle Student Art Exhibition | TAMU-CC
2023 The Slide Project | Galeria Galvan | Galvan House | Corpus Christi, Texas
Pressure Island: Tropical Paradise | Slugfest Printmaking Workshop &
Gallery | Austin, TX
Small Works | Lockett Gallery | The Art Center of Corpus Christi | Texas
2022 ReMastered | Galeria Galvan | Galvan House, Corpus Christi, Texas
Pressure Island | Produce Gallery | Corpus Christi, Texas
2021 South Texas Ties Collective | Group Exhibition | The Art Center of Corpus
Christi
2020 South Texas Ties Collective | Group Exhibition | La Palmera | Corpus Christi,
Texas
2019 Spaced Out | The Exchange | Corpus Christi, Texas
2018 Duo Exhibition with Jason Valdez | Busted Knuckles | McAllen Public
Library | McAllen, Texas
Solo Artist Feature | Rebel Toad Brewery | Corpus Christi, Texas
2017 A New Epoch | Bachelor of Fine Art Solo Exhibition |
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Texas Photography Show | Urbana | Corpus Christi, Texas
Earth Day Celebration | Urbana | Corpus Christi, Texas
2016 Dia De Los Muertos | Portraits of Past Icons | K-Space Contemporary |
Corpus Christi
Abstract and Strange | Islander Art Gallery | Corpus Christi, Texas
2015 Alternative Solutions | Rediscovering Early Photo Chemistry |
TAMU-CC Hammerhead Photo Studio
2014 Student Art Association | Annual Fall Exhibition | Well Gallery | TAMU-CC
Spectacular Salon | K Space Contemporary | Corpus Christi, Texas
The Exquisite Corpse | Islander Gallery | Corpus Christi, Texas
Communique | BackStage Live | San Antonio, Texas
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2024 Live Printing | Ocploverfest | Corpus Christi, Texas
OSO Bay Biennial | Beach Pit Firing | TAMU-CC 3D
Live Printing | Banned Books Event | TAMU– CC | Full Court Press
International Sculpture Day | Beach Pit Firing | TAMU-CC 3D
Live Printing | Presidents Ball | TAMU-CC
Banner Painting | Teacher Appreciation Week made with Cullen Place
Elementary School Students
2023 Live Printing: Dia de Los Muertos Festival | Corpus Christi, TX | Full Court
Press
2022 Performance at Oso Bay Biennial with Dennis McNett & Full Court Press
Live Printing: Dia de Los Muertos Festival | Corpus Christi, TX | Full Court
Press
Live Printing | Banned Books Event | TAMU – CC | Full Court Press
2020 Mural Painting | Sunny Days in Corpus Christi | Schatzel & Water St. |
Corpus Christi, Texas
2019 Mural Painting | Zephyr | Camp Zephyr | Sandia, Texas
2014 Live Painting: Josh Heinrichs in Concert | Vino Mio Social Club | Corpus
Christi, Texas
GROUP & INTERNATIONAL ONLINE EXHIBITIONS
2024 Existence: Birth, Life, Death | Exhibizone International Exhibition &
Promotion
HOPE 2024 | Exhibition & Publication | Gallerium & The Book of Arts: Hope
Publication
Viva la Vida | Exhibition & Publication | Gallerium & The Book of Arts
Ups and Downs | International exhibition by Gallerium |
Published in The Book of Arts: UPs and DOWNs Publication
Valentine | 3rd Annual International Competition | Exhibition & Publication |
Gallerium & The Book of Arts
LOVE | 4th Annual International Smart Group Exhibition | Exhibizone
Here and Now | Publication and International Exhibition | Gallerium | The
Book of Arts
Signs and Symbols | Gallerium & The Book of Arts | Publication &
International Exhibition - The Book of Arts: Signs and Symbols
Beauty & Splendor | The Hummingbird & Dragonfly Art Gallery | International
Exhibition
Anti-War 2024 | 3rd Annual International Group Exhibition | Exhibizone
Circle, Square, Triangle | International Group Exhibition
Black, White or Grey | International Group Exhibition | Las Laguna Art
Gallery
2023 Melancholy Exhibition & Publication MAGIX 2023 | International Group
Exhibition
2021 11th “Nature” Art | Light Space Time Gallery
11th “SeaScapes” Art | Light Space Time Gallery
WORK HISTORY
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
2024 Graduate Teaching Assistant of Record | Drawing I | Fall Semester
Graduate Teaching Assistant of Record | Painting I | Spring Semester
2023 Graduate Teaching Assistant 0f Record | Painting I | Fall Semester
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Drawing II | Spring Semester
2022 Graduate Teaching Assistant | Advanced Painting | Fall Semester
Corpus Christi Independent School District
2022 – Present Substitute Teacher
SELECTED ARTISTS WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
2024 Faux Patina Finishes | Ceramics Workshop | Texas A&M University
International - Laredo | Artist Workshop
2023 Introduction to Oil Painting Presentation | TAMU - CC
Flat Brush Painting Techniques Presentation | TAMU - CC
Guest Speaker - Presented to Advanced Painting students