Amber Robles-Gordon, Mixed Media Artist

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Education:

2010	Howard University, Washington, D.C., Masters of Fine Arts Major: Painting
2005	Trinity College, Wash., D.C., Bachelors of Science, Major: Business Administration
1995-1997	Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, V.A., Major: Business Administration; Minor: Fine Arts
1995	H.B. Woodlawn High School, High School Diploma, Arl., V.A.

Awards:

2010	2nd Place Graduate Sculpture Award, Howard University Student Art Show
2009	2nd Place Graduate Painting Award, Howard University Student Art Show
2006	1st Place Graduate Experimental Studio, Howard University Student Art Show
2006	Graduate Honorable Mention, Howard University Student Art Show

Museum and University Exhibitions

2010	Global Art Buzz, University of California, Washington Center, Washington, D.C.
2009	Colorblind/Colorsight, The Rotunda Gallery at American University, Washington, D.C.
2009	Migrations: BADC Exhibit, Luther Collage, Decorah, Iowa
2007	A Creative Profile: Artist of the East Bank, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History, Washington, D.C.
2006	Sistahs, In Our Own Words, Banneker Douglass Museum, Annapolis, MD
2006	Mother and Child: Expression of Love, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History, Washington, D.C.
2005	The 16th Annual James A. Porter Colloquium Gala, Howard University Armour J. Blackburn Center, Washington, D.C.

Selected International Exhibitions

2010	Masterpiece Miniature, Galeri Aswara, National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hula Lumpur, Malaysia
2010	Gaza Strip II, Atelier & Galeria Felipe Lamadrid, Cadiz, Spain
2010	Capital Flower, European Cultural Capital of 2010, Kamp-Lintfort, Germany
2010	Spaventapasseri, Art Gallery Atrebates, Dozza, Italy

Selected Solo Exhibitions and Three-Person Exhibitions

2007	Beads, Light, and Color, New Horizons Gallery, Children’s Hospital Washington, D.C.
2007	Can You Free Me?, Ramee’ Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2006	Collageology, hosted by Café Nema, Washington, D.C.
2006	Rebirth, Moca Hut Exhibition Space, Washington, D.C.
1997	The Artwork of A. Robles-Gordon, Dance Place Exhibition Space, Washington, D.C.
1995	The Art Show, The Brittany, Arlington, VA

Selective List of Exhibits:

2010	Urban League National Art Expo, Washington, D.C. Convention Center
2010	Piranha Betty, www.piranbetty.com, Willow Grove, PA
2010	In Memory of Judith Hoffberg, Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
2010	Mixed Media, Cornerstore Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2009-10	Black Exhibit, District of Columbia Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2009	Anacostia Cherry Blossom Festival, Honfleur Gallery Alternative Space, Wash., D.C.
2009	DCNCA 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Parish Gallery, Washington, DC .
2009	Recycle Art Exhibit, Arlington Public Library, Arlington, VA
2008	Remembering Not to Forget Exhibit, Duke Ellington School for the Arts Gallery, Washington, D.C.
07-08	East of the River Second Annual Juried Exhibit, Honfleur Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2008	BADC Group Exhibit,, Wilmer Jennings Gallery at Kenkelba House, New York, N.Y.
2008	Snap to Grid, Los Angeles Center of Digital Art, Los Angeles, C.A.
2007	Reflections II Fine Art Exposition Tour, National Music Center, Washington, D.C.
2007	Digital Exhibitor, Art DC Washington, D.C.
2007	Contemporary Color, Montpelier Arts Center (Juried by Sam Gilliam)Laurel, M.D.
2006	DC Student Invitational Exhibit, Studio Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2006	The All Hung Show, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Laurel, MD
2006	Every Picture Tells A Story, MOCA DC Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2005	Juried Show, The Graham Collection, Washington, D.C.
2005	Urban League National Art Expo, Washington, D.C. Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
1999	Linkage: Black Women’s Hands Can Rock the World II: Mc Leod Bethune Council Houses Washington, D.C.
1999	An Art Exhibit for Black History Month 1999, Richard Dempsey Memorial Gallery, Takoma Municipal Center, Takoma Park, M.D.
1999	The Bathing Suit, The Michael Hairston Gallery, Washington, D.C.
1999	Celebrating Our Heritage Through the Arts, Children’s Hospital Washington, D.C.

Site Specific Installations:

2009	Art Installation, First on 1st Art and Music Walk, Washington, D.C.
07-09	Installation Exhibitor, Aromatic, Washington, D.C.

Commissioned Murals:

2010	Windows in D.C. Commission on the Arts And Humanities, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Art Related Employment History:

2006	Visual Arts Teacher, Capital Hill Arts Workshop, Wash., D.C.
05-06	Art and American Sign Language Teacher, Panorama Community Arts Org.,Wash., D.C.
2005	Yoga, Visual Arts Teacher, Perry School Community Services Center, Wash., D.C.
2005	Manager, Ramee’ Art Gallery, Washington, D.C.
03-04	Framing and Gallery Assistant, Capital Hill Art and Frame Shop, Washington, D.C.

Committee Membership:

2010	President, Black Artists of D.C.
2009	Vice President, Black Artists of D.C
2007	Co-Chair, Black Artists of DC By-laws Committee
06-07	Co-Chair, Howard University Graduate Painting Students Committee
06-07	Member, Artomatic, Plastic Arts and Performing Arts Committee
04-09	Member and Curator, DC Black Artists, Washington, D.C.
04-05	Docent, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
04-05	Information Desk Representative, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Curating Experience:

2010	Exhibit Coordinator, James A. Porter Colloquium 2010 Honorees Exhibit: Elizabeth Catlett, Floyd W. Colman, PhD, and Jeff R. Donaldson
2009	Curator, BADC Black Exhibit, District of Columbia Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
2009	Curator, Exxon Mobil Black History Month Art Exhibit, Fairfax, VA
2008	Curator, Art for Obama Exhibition/ Sherman Avenue site, Wash., D.C.
2008	Curator, Capital One Financial Service, Mc Clean, VA
2007	Member of Design Team, Black Artists of D.C. booth at Art D.C., Wash., D.C.
2007	Curator, Exxon Mobil Black History Month Art Exhibit, Fairfax, VA
2006	Curator, Convergence Exhibit, P.G. County Community Collage, Marlboro Gallery
2006	Assistant Curator, Found: Black Artists of D.C., Graham Collection, Wash., D.C.
2006	Assistant Curator, Honoring Nester Hernandez Jr., Swiss Embassy Cuban Interest Section, Washington, D.C.
2005	Assistant Curator, Hidden Treasures: Black Artists of D.C., The Graham Collection, Washington, D.C.

Commissioned Workshops:

2009

BADC Representative, Gallery Talk and Tour, Commissioned by Luther Collage, Decorah, Iowa

2006

How to Make a Paper Mosaic, Workshop Commissioned by Smithsonian AnacostiaMuseum and Center of African American History and Culture

2006

How to Make Collage, Workshop Sponsored by Young Afrikan Warriors

Publications:

2010	Roll Call Around The Hill, Reclaiming These Negative Images, February, PG25
2010	On Line Journal Workshop, George Mason University College, African American Art Alive in the District, May 23, 2010
2009	Whos’ Who in Black America, The Inaugural Edition, Washington, D.C., PG 28
2009	DC North, Artists Bring Convention Center Windows to Life, PG 18 (see pdf here)
2009	The Tapestry Magazine, Migrations, Sixth Annual Midwest Black History Conference, PG.13
2009	Artndeed, The Collector’s Quarterly, Issue#1, PG.2
2008	Capital One Art Program Catalog, Divine Synergy, PG. 11
2007	East of The River, Represent: East of the River Creatives at Artomatic
2007	Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, A Creative Profile: Artists of the East Bank, PG.17
2006	The Washington Afro, Arts& Entertainment, Collage As Fine Art, Feb., 3
2005	Smithsonian Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture, Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support, Mothers and Child: Expressions of Love, PG.11
2005	Art For Life, Carnegie Institution of Washington, PG.16

Permanent Collections:

Judith A. Hoffberg Archive Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA

Masterpiece Miniature Art Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

References Available Upon Request

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