Solo Exhibitions
2021
Good Morning Dave, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA Artsy.net
2020
Obviously, You’re not a Golfer, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA Artsy.net
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Group Exhibitions
2020
Art in the Time of Corona, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA
2019
Latent Abilities, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
Ebb and Flow, 10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
The Next Big Thing, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018
Interplay, SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Empire of Dirt!, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
The Non-Objective Moment, Gallery825, Los Angeles, CA
The Show, Reseda, CA
US, Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, CA
Nod to Mod, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, Ventura County Arts Council, Ventura, CA
Full and Part (2), Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA 93012
Annual Photo Club Invitational, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge,
CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
Spring Illustration Showcase, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge,
CA
Dear President, South Bay Contemporary, at the LOFT, San Pedro, CA
2016
Altered States of Collage Juried National Open, CAA, San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural
Center, Tarzana, CA
CSUN Sculpture Juried Exhibition (Paul Cerwick), West Gallery, California State University,
Northridge, Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
2nd Annual Art Walk organized by Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, Van Nuys, CA
Beer and Pieces, MacLeod Ale Brewing Company, Van Nuys, CA
Mega fauna, Endangered Life in Africa, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
CSUN and Sanda University Joint Student Show, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Small World (CSUM Painting Guild Juried Show), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
88 Miles, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA.
Rebirth, International Printmaking Portfolio Exchange and Exhibit
2010
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2009
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2008
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
Education
2017
MFA, California State University, Northridge, with distinction
1995
BS Elementary Education with early childhood endorsement, University of South Dakota
Group Exhibitions
2021
Major Tom, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2019
Latent Abilities, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
Ebb and Flow, 10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
The Next Big Thing, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018
Interplay, SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Empire of Dirt!, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
The Non-Objective Moment, Gallery825, Los Angeles, CA
The Show, Reseda, CA
Us, Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, CA
Nod to Mod, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, Ventura County Arts Council, Ventura, CA
Full and Part (2), Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA 93012
Annual Photo Club Invitational, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
Spring Illustration Showcase, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Dear President, South Bay Contemporary, at the LOFT, San Pedro, CA
2016
Altered States of Collage Juried National Open, CAA, San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural
Center, Tarzana, CA
CSUN Sculpture Juried Exhibition (Paul Cerwick), West Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
2nd Annual Art Walk organized by Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, Van Nuys, CA
Beer and Pieces, MacLeod Ale Brewing Company, Van Nuys, CA
Mega fauna, Endangered Life in Africa, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
CSUN and Sanda University Joint Student Show, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Small World (CSUM Painting Guild Juried Show), California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
88 Miles, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA.
Rebirth, International Printmaking Portfolio Exchange and Exhibit
Solo Exhibition
2021
Good Morning Dave, Dab Art, Los Angeles www.dabart.com
2020
Obviously You’re Not A Golfer, Dab Art, Los Angeles www.dabart.com
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Professional Teaching Experience
California State University, Northridge
2022 Spring
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - hybrid synchronous)
2021 Fall
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking I (ART237 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking II (ART338 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking III (ART437 - hybrid synchronous)
Academic First Year Experience (U 100 - hybrid synchronous)
2021 Spring
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307 – online synchronous)
2020 Fall
Core Studio Art (ART 307 – hybrid synchronous - 2 sections)
Academic First Year Experience (U 100 - hybrid synchronous)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - asynchronous)
2020 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
2019 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100)
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - 2 sections)
2019 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - 2 sections)
2018 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100),
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
2018 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307),
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237
2017 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100)
Printmaking 1 (ART 237
2017 Spring
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237)
2016 Fall
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237)
California State Summer School for the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
2022 (July-August ’22)
Printmaking
Design
2021
Printmaking – Via Zoom
Hollywood Heart
Camp JCA Shalom, Malibu
2019
Printmaking
2018
Printmaking
Kindergarten
Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City, Iowa
1996-2009
Panels, Grants, Scholarships and Awards
2019
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Honorable Mention
2018
Interplay Artist Talk, South Bay Contemporary SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Nod to Mod panel, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, County Government Building, Ventura, CA, 3rd Place Award
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, 3rd Place Award
University Student Union, California State University, Northridge Purchase Award
President’s Choice (1 year display in private residence), President Harrison, California State
University, Northridge
University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) Advantage Scholarship
2015
CSUN Art Council Award, California State University, Northridge.
Residencies/Workshops
2016
Multiple Plate Intaglio, presented by Jonathan Thomas, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Photogravure, presented by Ellie Honl, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of Nebraska, Omaha
2009
3D Printmaking, presented by Dennis McNett, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Monotype Mayhem, presented by Michael Barnes, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2008
Printing with the Sun, presented by Dan Weldon, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Digital Printmaking, presented by April Katz, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2007
Waterless Litho, presented by Jeff Sipple, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Safe Etch, presented by Johntimothy Pizutto, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2006
Woodkut Funhouse, presented by Sean Starwars and John Hancock, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota.
Conferences/Memberships/Organizations
2019
Los Angeles Art Association, Juried Member
Dab Art Representation, Ventura, CA
Southern Graphics Council International, Professional Member
2018
Los Angeles Art Association, Juried Member
Dab Art Representation, Ventura, CA
2017
College Arts Association, Student Member
Southern Graphics Council International, Student Member
CSUN Printmaking Society, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
2016
CSUN Printmaking Society, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
College Arts Association, Student Member.
Southern Graphics Council, Student Member.
Los Angeles Printmaking Society, Student Member.
Bibliography
2018
Jessica Torres, “Empire of Dirt”, collection of works
“Meet Curtis Taylor” VoyageLA.com, http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-curtis-taylor-curtis-shown-work-greater-la-region-san-pedro-hollywood-ventura/
2017
Rosales, Joanna. “Art Department Showcases Work by Graduate Students.” Sundial, 10 May 2017, p. 15.
Rosales, Joanna. “Art Department Showcases Work by Graduate Students.” The Sundial, California State University, Northridge, 8 May 2017, http://sundial.csun.edu/2017/05/art-department-showcases-work-by-graduate-students/
Dear President: An artist show about important American issues [Art Anthology]. (2017). South Bay Contemporary Gallery, San Pedro, CA.
2016
The Collections of Design Works of Students from China and America [Art Anthology]. (2016) Sanda University & California State University Northridge, Country: Shanghai, China, United States.
Design Clients
2016
Recruitment Video, CSUCI Campus Recreation, California State University Channel Islands
Recruitment Video, Senior Enrollment Guide, California State University Channel Islands
Recruitment Video, Junior Enrollment Guide, California State University Channel Islands
Program Graphic Design for annual CSU High School and Community College Counselor
Conference, 23, California State University Channel Islands
2015
Recruitment Video, Santa Rosa Island, California State University Channel Islands
Email banner design for Provost, California State University Channel Islands
2014
“OC Beer Trail”, OCWeekly
“Alpha Phi Fellows”, workbook design and illustrations, Alpha Phi International Fraternity
Advertising banner, Everybody's Hungry
2013
Beer Radio Logo, public radio program, Ashland, Oregon
2012
Card design for Great Arrow Graphics
Spam Musubi Illustrated Recipe, They Draw and Cook
Russian Tea Cakes Illustrated Recipe, They Draw and Cook
2010
“Be Proud”, Student Union Grand Opening Ad Campaign for Associated Students International
(ASI), California State University, Channel Islands
2021
Good Morning Dave, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA Artsy.net
2020
Obviously, You’re not a Golfer, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA Artsy.net
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Group Exhibitions
2020
Art in the Time of Corona, Dab Art, Los Angeles, CA
2019
Latent Abilities, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
Ebb and Flow, 10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
The Next Big Thing, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018
Interplay, SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Empire of Dirt!, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
The Non-Objective Moment, Gallery825, Los Angeles, CA
The Show, Reseda, CA
US, Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, CA
Nod to Mod, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, Ventura County Arts Council, Ventura, CA
Full and Part (2), Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA 93012
Annual Photo Club Invitational, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge,
CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
Spring Illustration Showcase, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge,
CA
Dear President, South Bay Contemporary, at the LOFT, San Pedro, CA
2016
Altered States of Collage Juried National Open, CAA, San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural
Center, Tarzana, CA
CSUN Sculpture Juried Exhibition (Paul Cerwick), West Gallery, California State University,
Northridge, Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
2nd Annual Art Walk organized by Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, Van Nuys, CA
Beer and Pieces, MacLeod Ale Brewing Company, Van Nuys, CA
Mega fauna, Endangered Life in Africa, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
CSUN and Sanda University Joint Student Show, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Small World (CSUM Painting Guild Juried Show), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
88 Miles, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA.
Rebirth, International Printmaking Portfolio Exchange and Exhibit
2010
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2009
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
2008
Stilwell Annual Juried Exhibition, University of South Dakota
Education
2017
MFA, California State University, Northridge, with distinction
1995
BS Elementary Education with early childhood endorsement, University of South Dakota
Group Exhibitions
2021
Major Tom, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2019
Latent Abilities, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
Ebb and Flow, 10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
The Next Big Thing, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018
Interplay, SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Empire of Dirt!, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
The Non-Objective Moment, Gallery825, Los Angeles, CA
The Show, Reseda, CA
Us, Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, CA
Nod to Mod, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, Ventura County Arts Council, Ventura, CA
Full and Part (2), Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA 93012
Annual Photo Club Invitational, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, Main Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
Spring Illustration Showcase, West Gallery, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Dear President, South Bay Contemporary, at the LOFT, San Pedro, CA
2016
Altered States of Collage Juried National Open, CAA, San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural
Center, Tarzana, CA
CSUN Sculpture Juried Exhibition (Paul Cerwick), West Gallery, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Southern California MFA Exhibition, Millard Sheets Art Center, Pomona, CA
2nd Annual Art Walk organized by Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, Van Nuys, CA
Beer and Pieces, MacLeod Ale Brewing Company, Van Nuys, CA
Mega fauna, Endangered Life in Africa, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Juried Student Show, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
CSUN and Sanda University Joint Student Show, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Small World (CSUM Painting Guild Juried Show), California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
88 Miles, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA.
Rebirth, International Printmaking Portfolio Exchange and Exhibit
Solo Exhibition
2021
Good Morning Dave, Dab Art, Los Angeles www.dabart.com
2020
Obviously You’re Not A Golfer, Dab Art, Los Angeles www.dabart.com
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Professional Teaching Experience
California State University, Northridge
2022 Spring
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - hybrid synchronous)
2021 Fall
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking I (ART237 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking II (ART338 - hybrid synchronous)
Printmaking III (ART437 - hybrid synchronous)
Academic First Year Experience (U 100 - hybrid synchronous)
2021 Spring
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307 – online synchronous)
2020 Fall
Core Studio Art (ART 307 – hybrid synchronous - 2 sections)
Academic First Year Experience (U 100 - hybrid synchronous)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - asynchronous)
2020 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
2019 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100)
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - 2 sections)
2019 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
Beginning 2D Design (ART 140 - 2 sections)
2018 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100),
Core Studio Art (ART 307)
2018 Spring
Core Studio Art (ART 307),
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237
2017 Fall
Academic First Year Experience (U 100)
Printmaking 1 (ART 237
2017 Spring
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237)
2016 Fall
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237)
California State Summer School for the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
2022 (July-August ’22)
Printmaking
Design
2021
Printmaking – Via Zoom
Hollywood Heart
Camp JCA Shalom, Malibu
2019
Printmaking
2018
Printmaking
Kindergarten
Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City, Iowa
1996-2009
Panels, Grants, Scholarships and Awards
2019
LA Open 2019, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, Honorable Mention
2018
Interplay Artist Talk, South Bay Contemporary SoLa Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Nod to Mod panel, H Gallery, Ventura, CA
2017
Dimensional Art, County Government Building, Ventura, CA, 3rd Place Award
Borders, Edges and Seams, Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, 3rd Place Award
University Student Union, California State University, Northridge Purchase Award
President’s Choice (1 year display in private residence), President Harrison, California State
University, Northridge
University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) Advantage Scholarship
2015
CSUN Art Council Award, California State University, Northridge.
Residencies/Workshops
2016
Multiple Plate Intaglio, presented by Jonathan Thomas, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Photogravure, presented by Ellie Honl, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of Nebraska, Omaha
2009
3D Printmaking, presented by Dennis McNett, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Monotype Mayhem, presented by Michael Barnes, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2008
Printing with the Sun, presented by Dan Weldon, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Digital Printmaking, presented by April Katz, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2007
Waterless Litho, presented by Jeff Sipple, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
Safe Etch, presented by Johntimothy Pizutto, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota
2006
Woodkut Funhouse, presented by Sean Starwars and John Hancock, Frogman’s Print and Paper Workshop, University of South Dakota.
Conferences/Memberships/Organizations
2019
Los Angeles Art Association, Juried Member
Dab Art Representation, Ventura, CA
Southern Graphics Council International, Professional Member
2018
Los Angeles Art Association, Juried Member
Dab Art Representation, Ventura, CA
2017
College Arts Association, Student Member
Southern Graphics Council International, Student Member
CSUN Printmaking Society, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
2016
CSUN Printmaking Society, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
College Arts Association, Student Member.
Southern Graphics Council, Student Member.
Los Angeles Printmaking Society, Student Member.
Bibliography
2018
Jessica Torres, “Empire of Dirt”, collection of works
“Meet Curtis Taylor” VoyageLA.com, http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-curtis-taylor-curtis-shown-work-greater-la-region-san-pedro-hollywood-ventura/
2017
Rosales, Joanna. “Art Department Showcases Work by Graduate Students.” Sundial, 10 May 2017, p. 15.
Rosales, Joanna. “Art Department Showcases Work by Graduate Students.” The Sundial, California State University, Northridge, 8 May 2017, http://sundial.csun.edu/2017/05/art-department-showcases-work-by-graduate-students/
Dear President: An artist show about important American issues [Art Anthology]. (2017). South Bay Contemporary Gallery, San Pedro, CA.
2016
The Collections of Design Works of Students from China and America [Art Anthology]. (2016) Sanda University & California State University Northridge, Country: Shanghai, China, United States.
Design Clients
2016
Recruitment Video, CSUCI Campus Recreation, California State University Channel Islands
Recruitment Video, Senior Enrollment Guide, California State University Channel Islands
Recruitment Video, Junior Enrollment Guide, California State University Channel Islands
Program Graphic Design for annual CSU High School and Community College Counselor
Conference, 23, California State University Channel Islands
2015
Recruitment Video, Santa Rosa Island, California State University Channel Islands
Email banner design for Provost, California State University Channel Islands
2014
“OC Beer Trail”, OCWeekly
“Alpha Phi Fellows”, workbook design and illustrations, Alpha Phi International Fraternity
Advertising banner, Everybody's Hungry
2013
Beer Radio Logo, public radio program, Ashland, Oregon
2012
Card design for Great Arrow Graphics
Spam Musubi Illustrated Recipe, They Draw and Cook
Russian Tea Cakes Illustrated Recipe, They Draw and Cook
2010
“Be Proud”, Student Union Grand Opening Ad Campaign for Associated Students International
(ASI), California State University, Channel Islands