Education
2017
MFA, California State University, Northridge, with distinction
1995
BS Elementary Education with early childhood endorsement, University of South Dakota
Group Exhibitions
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
Solo Exhibition
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Professional Experience
2019
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Spring 2019, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Beginning 2D Design (ART 140), Spring 2019, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA (2 sections)
2018
Instructor, Academic First Year Experience (U 100), Fall 2018, California State University,
Northridge, Northridge, CA
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Fall 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Spring 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237), Spring 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Extended Learning, OLLI, Spring 2018, California State University, Channel Islands,
Camarillo, CA
2017
Instructor, Freshman Seminar (U 100), Fall 2017, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237), Fall 2017, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237), Spring 2017, California State
University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Pop Art Seminar, California Museum of Art, Thousand Oaks, CA
Hollywood Heart Camp, Printmaking Instructor, Malibu, CA
Letterpress Demonstration, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
VISCOM Screen print workshop (8 weeks), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Art Walk ’17, Conejo Valley Art Museum (juror), Thousand Oaks, CA
2016
Teaching Associate (instructor of record), Printmaking I (ART 237), Fall 2016, California State
University, Northridge
Teaching Assistant, Beginning 2D Design (Art 140)
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge
Clash of the Clubs, Valley Performing Arts Center, California State University, Northridge
Main Gallery Lecture, CSUN Art Council, California State University, Northridge
Shed Gallery Lecture, Art 307 Core Art Studio, California State University, Northridge
2015
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge
1996-2009
Teacher, Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City, Iowa
Panels, Grants, Scholarships and Awards
2018
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
2018
Los Angeles Arts Association
2017
College Arts Association, Student Member
Southern Graphics Council, 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
Meet Curtis Taylor, Voyage LA, 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, 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
2017
MFA, California State University, Northridge, with distinction
1995
BS Elementary Education with early childhood endorsement, University of South Dakota
Group Exhibitions
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
Solo Exhibition
2016
SHIFT, Shed Gallery, California State University, Northridge
Professional Experience
2019
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Spring 2019, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Beginning 2D Design (ART 140), Spring 2019, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA (2 sections)
2018
Instructor, Academic First Year Experience (U 100), Fall 2018, California State University,
Northridge, Northridge, CA
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Fall 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Core Studio Art (ART 307), Spring 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237), Spring 2018, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Extended Learning, OLLI, Spring 2018, California State University, Channel Islands,
Camarillo, CA
2017
Instructor, Freshman Seminar (U 100), Fall 2017, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Instructor, Printmaking 1 (ART 237), Fall 2017, California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), Printmaking I (ART 237), Spring 2017, California State
University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Pop Art Seminar, California Museum of Art, Thousand Oaks, CA
Hollywood Heart Camp, Printmaking Instructor, Malibu, CA
Letterpress Demonstration, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
VISCOM Screen print workshop (8 weeks), California State University, Northridge,
Northridge, CA
Art Walk ’17, Conejo Valley Art Museum (juror), Thousand Oaks, CA
2016
Teaching Associate (instructor of record), Printmaking I (ART 237), Fall 2016, California State
University, Northridge
Teaching Assistant, Beginning 2D Design (Art 140)
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge
Clash of the Clubs, Valley Performing Arts Center, California State University, Northridge
Main Gallery Lecture, CSUN Art Council, California State University, Northridge
Shed Gallery Lecture, Art 307 Core Art Studio, California State University, Northridge
2015
Graduate Assistant (print shop technician), California State University, Northridge
1996-2009
Teacher, Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City, Iowa
Panels, Grants, Scholarships and Awards
2018
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
2018
Los Angeles Arts Association
2017
College Arts Association, Student Member
Southern Graphics Council, 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
Meet Curtis Taylor, Voyage LA, 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, 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