Education
Master of Fine Arts in Art, Focus in Painting, May, 2010, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Master of Arts in Art, Focus in Painting, December, 2008, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, December, 2005, North Texas State University, Denton, Texas
Art Education Experience, 2008-Present
Teaching Fine Arts in Secondary Education (4yrs.)
· Clovis High School, Clovis, New Mexico (2016-2020)
Teaching Fine Arts in Higher Education (4yrs.)
· Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas (2023-Present)
· Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico (2019-2020)
· Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Clovis Community College, Clovis, New Mexico (2018-2020)
Arts Education in Non-Profit Organizations (8yrs.)
· Education Coordinator, Art Pace, San Antonio, Texas (2012-2016)
· Adjunct Instructor, Mobile Arts Program, Southwest School of Arts, San Antonio, Texas (2013-2015)
· Teaching Artist in Residency and Site Director, Campfire USA, Anchorage, Alaska (2010-2012)
· Graduate Assistant, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas (2008-2010)
Solo Exhibitions
2021 Oblivious Sensation, Rooftop Gallery, Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington, Texas, Curator: Chris Hightower
2017 Plot Structure, Runnel Gallery, Eastern New Mexico University Golden Library, Portales, New Mexico, Curator: Bryan Hahn.
2017 Amazing Sensation Universe, Eula Mae Edward Museum & Gallery, Clovis Community College, Clovis, New Mexico
2016 The Astonishing Memorable Thing, Dorcel Distillery, San Antonio, Texas
2015 The Amazing Memorable Thing, Southwest School of Art, Ursula Hall Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2013 The Amazing Memorable Thing, Life in Deep Ellum, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2012 Acme, Trianon, Austin, Texas
2011 Acme, International Gallery of Contemporary Arts, Center Gallery, Anchorage, Alaska
2010 Acme, Master of Fine Arts in Art Thesis Exhibition, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2009 Narratives, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2008 Comicaze, Master of Arts in Art Thesis Exhibition, The Upper Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
2008 Recent Works from Chris Rabb, Union Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2007 Recent Works by Chris Rabb, The Banter, Denton, Texas
2006 Untitled, Art Six Gallery, Denton, Texas
Group Exhibitions
2019 Solo-Project, Art Santa Fe, Contemporary Art Expo, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2019 New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition, Eastern New Mexico University Golden Library, Portales, New Mexico, Curator: Bryan Hahn.
2019 The Art Show, Yam Theater, Portales, New Mexico
2018 Clovis Community College Faculty Exhibition, Eula Mae Edward Museum & Gallery, Clovis Community College, Clovis, New Mexico
2016 The Amazing Memorable Thing, Upstairs Studios at the Bluestar Art Complex, San Antonio, Texas
2014 #SeeMeTakeover2014, Time Square, New York, New York
2014 New Art/ Arte Nuevo: San Antonio 2014, University of Texas San Antonio, Art Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2013 Structure, Arc Gallery, San Francisco, California
2013 Framed, Life in Deep Ellum, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2013 The Story of Creativity, See.Me Long Island City Gallery, New York.
2013 Eye of The Beholder: Art of the Found Object, Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, Annapolis, Maryland
2013 Art Takes Miami, See.me, SCOPE, Digital Exhibition, Miami, Florida
2012 MOD/ERN, International Gallery of Contemporary Arts, Anchorage, Alaska
2011 Alaska Watercolor Society 37th Annual Juried Exhibition, Anchorage Museum at the Rasmuson Center, Anchorage, Alaska
2009 Will Make Art For Food, The Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
2009 Narratives, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2009 Ear Candy, Mokah Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2008 Untitled, Union Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2008 Censor Uncensored, The Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
2008 Drawing in Process, The Grad-student’s Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
2008 Ology, The Haggerty Lecture Hall, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas,
2005 Senior Exhibitions, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2005 Nexism, Cora Stafford Gallery University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
2005 Artifunk, Oakcliff Fall Festival, Community Auction and Exhibition, Turner House Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2004 Along Came the Giants, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Permanent Installation
2019 Astonishing Moxie, Campus Union Building, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
Teaching Artist-in-Residence
2012 Alaska State Council on the Arts, Drawing for K-12, Tukurngailnguq School, Bering Strait School District, Stebbins, Alaska. Residency details: Teaching basic drawing techniques at a rural Alaskan village. I did so by creating lessons in observation, while presenting ideas on the topic of art as communication. The class is designed for K-12 and one community lecture.
2011 Campfire USA in conjunction with grants awarded by Alaska State Art Council. Creating quick lessons for children ages 5-12, exploring art as experimentation and discovery, while facilitating youth voice and resiliency.
Publications
2012 Studio Visit Magazine, International Juried Exhibition in Print, The Open Studio Press, Boston, Mass. Vol. 20, pg. 152-153.
2009 Studio Visit Magazine, International Juried Exhibition in Print, The Open Studio Press, Boston, Mass. vol. 7, pg.148 -149.
Curator/Juror
2022 Hearts Need Arts, I No Longer Fear Dying, I Fear Not Living, Virtual Art Show, heartsneedart.org, San Antonio, Texas
2018 University Juried Art Exhibition, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2010 John Adelman, Barometer, Upper Gallery, Haggerty Art Village, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Awards
2017 Educational Foundation Grant, Clovis High School, Clovis, New Mexico
2009 Full Tuition Scholarship, University of Dallas, M.F.A. Program
2007 Full Tuition Scholarship, University of Dallas, M.A. Program
Artist Lectures/Workshops
2018 Texting While Painting, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2017 Plot Structure, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2016 Pattern Painting, The McNay Museum, San Antonio, Texas
2015 Cartoon Self-Portraiture, The McNay Museum, San Antonio, Texas
2015 Manga Scroll Project, inspired by Christian Marclay, Artpace, San Antonio, Texas
2014 Recycling the Image, inspired by Arturo Herrera, Artpace, San Antonio, Texas
2008 Manga Vs. Western Comics, University of Dallas, Irving, Texax
2008 The Expression of Line, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Community
2009 Art Conspiracy 5, Artist and Volunteer, Community Benefit Art Auction, Dallas, Texas
2008 Art Conspiracy 4, Artist and Volunteer, Community Benefit Art Auction, Dallas, Texas
2005 Artifunk, Oakcliff Fall Festival, Community Auction and Exhibition, Turner House Gallery, Dallas Texas
1998 Firefighter Wall Sculpture Project, Trinity Valley Community College, MalakoffVolunteer Fire Department, Athens, Texas