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Curriculum Vitae/Art Resume
Nino Rodriguez
Visual Artist
I am a collaborative educator, visual artist with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, highly trained in many artistic mediums.
I want to utilize my skills and creativity as an artist to promote growth and development in a challenging, rewarding and positive environment. I live with my family in Chicago.
2019 & 2017 Individual Artist Grant award winner
DCASE (Department of Cultural Arts Special Events), Chicago, IL.
Skills and Competencies
Proficient in enamel paints, chalk, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, ink, pencil, paint and oil markers.
Knowledge of Android, Microsoft and Apple platforms. Office programs and graphic software.
Able to visualize a conceptual design from start to finish.
Developing custom screen printing on apparel.
Experience working with students in grades K-12th.
Teamwork
Understanding client anticipation.
Conduct outstanding customer services.
Work well in large or small multicultural groups.
Spray Paint
Acrylics
Graffiti Art
Cultural Art
Chalk Art
Portraits
Fine Art
Landscapes
Education
2021-Present
DePaul University, MEd/Secondary Education, Chicago, IL.
Starting in the Fall, 2021, I will be working on achieving my degree in Art Education to become an outstanding educator in the Arts.
2003-2005
BA Columbia College, Interactive Multimedia, Chicago, IL.
At Columbia’s Interactive Art and Media Department, I worked closely with instructors to write interactive screenplays, create code and programs, produce multimedia video documentaries, animation studies (2D and stop-motion), as well as developing interactive websites. (3.5/4.0)
1996-2003 (part-time)
University of Illinois at Chicago, Art History, Chicago, IL.
At the University of Illinois at Chicago, I worked closely with professors and instructors, fulfilling courses in Liberal Arts and Science. (3.3/4.0)
1992-1993
American Academy of Arts, Fine Art/Graphic Design, Chicago, IL.
At the American Academy of Art, I painted, created and executed drawings from still life, live models and other objects, based on outstanding instructions. My instructors taught me the fundamentals and basic principles in painting, designing, color theory, art history and fine art skills. (3.2/4.0)
Interviews/Print Media
2020 LGNSQ, The Logan Square Book, art feature, book by Khole U. Karova.
2019 Block Club Chicago, Interview, art feature.
2018 ABC News. Interview, art feature.
2017 Northwest Side Newspaper. Mural feature.
2016 ACS Magazine, art feature.
2015 Chicago Gallery News, feature.
2014 Wilmette-Tribune, interview, feature.
2014 Columbia College Chronicle podcast interview.
2014 Daily-Herald, interview, art feature.
2014 RedEye, interview, art feature.
2013 Echo Magazine, interview, Chicago, IL.
2013 AP, online interview.
2013 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature.
2013 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature
2012 Outside Art, review on mural project, Chicago Sun-Times.
2012 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature/skype interview.
2012 windycitylive.com, online news feature.
2011 Tools of Criminal Mischief, featured art, book by Roger Gastman.
2011 History of American Graffiti, featured art, book by Roger Gastman.
2011 Complex Aztec show review, Chicago Reader newspaper.
2011 gozomos.com online news/interview.
2009 cnn.com/iReport, online news feature.
2009 Csquared, feature and interview, online newsletter.
2008 Low Rider Arte, feature art, LowRider Arte Magazine.
2008 Publisher and Editor Trade Magazine, profile, Chicago, IL.
2008 Chicago Weekly News, interview, Chicago, IL.
2008 Extra Extra, profile, Chicago Sun-Times.
2007 Extra Bilingual Newspaper Street Art, feature and interview.
2006 La Raza Newspaper, Arte O Disastre, interview, Chicago, IL.
2005 Extra Bilingual Newspaper, Hispanic Heritage art contest winner.
1994 Bomb the Suburbs, featured art, book by William “UpSki” Wimsatt.
Video/Television/Film
2022 CAN Television. Interview. Chicago, IL.2020 CAN Television. Interview. Chicago, IL.
2018 ABC News. Interview feature. Chicago, IL.
2014 Horses of Honor, local media coverage, unveiling, Chicago, IL.
2013 “Tsel One”, interview/feature, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
2012 Kitchen Crashers, guest appearance, (HGTV, December airing), Chicago, IL.
2011 RAW Artists, online interview, Dana Hotel, Chicago, IL.
2011 Fox News, Heart-a-bluhm, Heart, featured art. Chicago, IL.
2008 WGN Live, Sox/Cubs mural, interview, Chicago, IL.
2008 LatiNation, TV Show, interview.
2007 “Heaven”, Chicago graffiti movie, interview, Chicago, IL.
2004 Exposure, interview, Columbia College, TV Dept., Chicago, IL.
Written, directed and produced mini-documentaries, Columbia College.
2005 "La MeXicA Empire" 16 second stop motion movie, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
2004 "Graffiti Lords" Mini-Documentary on street art, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
2004 "MARIO’s" Mini-Documentary on Palestinian barber’s, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
Solo Exhibitions/Group Shows/Public Art
2022
Indigenous Walls Project, Ashville, North Carolina, featured artist.
2022
REDCAN Graffiti Jam event, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, featured artist.
2021
REDCAN Graffiti Jam event, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, featured artist.
2020
Illinois Special Olympics Public Art Installation, featured artist.
2018
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation/K9 Public Art Installation, featured artist.
Chicago Lighthouse/Public Art Installation, featured artist.
2017
Hispanic Heritage Month Artist. West-Belmont Library Branch, featured artist.
2016
The Art of Cannabis. Group show. The Lost Artist Colony.
Art of Futbol. Group show.
2015
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
Caesarstone Corporate event, live painting on raw granite.
2014
Horses of Honor. "Marquez Horse''. Fiberglass/Life size painted horse. Spray paint and acrylic.
McHenry County “TAG” fest and art showcase. McHenry Community College.
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
Art Deck Skateboard show. Portland, OR.
2013
Rise of the Animals, Co-curated art show for my 18 year old son, Silo Art Space.
Wabash Arts Corridor, Speaking engagement and discussion on art in downtown.
Flicks of the Flesh, street art movie host and lecturer, B1E Studio.
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College.
Latino Art Fest, art exhibit, DePaul University.
Outside In, graffiti art exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Sticker, Paste, Paint show, graffiti art exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center.
ShopColumbia Winter WonderFest, (Group Show).
2012
28th Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
4 Elements, BlueLight Lounge, (Group Show).
Flicks2Print, B1E Studio, (Group Show).
Nest Fest Show, NEIU, Live art.
Ronald McDonald Charity House/Rider Cup, Golf Ball Design.
ReBirth, Solo Art Exhibit. Howard Street Gallery.
Framed, Grand Opening Art Exhibit at SiLO Art Center. (Group Show).
Meeting of Styles 10th Anniversary Graffiti Art Show. (Group Show).
Just a Medium. Art Mural Community Project. (Arts Alive/45 & Artist Bill Weyna).
ColumbiaCrawl, Mural project in conjunction with Columbia College/Cacciatore, Co.
ShopColumbia Winter WonderFest, (Group Show).
2011
Arte Muerte, CISA Gallery, Hammond, Indiana (Alter/Group Show).
Modern Aztecs, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival (Curated show).
RAWArtists, Exhibit at Dana Hotel (Group Show).
Hip-hop Teach-In, Columbia College (Discussion and hands-on exhibit on graffiti art).
Latino Fest, DePaul University (Art showcase).
Animal Circus, Mario Rodriguez drawing exhibit, Art on Armitage (Curated show).
Complex Aztec, Art on Armitage, (Solo show).
Hearts-a-bluhm, Heart’s exhibited on Michigan Avenue (Painted 2 huge hearts).
2010
Glitch Art Show, Elmhurst IL (Group Show).
2nd Annual Fiesta Nuestra Raíces, Berwyn, IL.
Cicero Arts Fair, Cicero IL (Art Exhibit).
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College (Group Show).
Art Therapy 5th Annual Chalk Festival (Private funded chalk painting).
26th Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
Back2Basics Group Art Show (Group Show).
2009
Don’t Sweat the Technique, San Francisco, CA. (Group Show).
Barrio Fest, BAF09 Humboldt Park (Graffiti Art and workshop).
Alumni Exhibition, Interactive Arts and Media 2nd Annual (Group Show).
Mario Art Show, and benefit, Morphia Gallery (Curated Show).
PTCC, auction and art fair (Art Exhibit).
Concrete Wave, skateboard (Group Show).
Run, Blago, Run! (Group Show).
A40dable Art Auction (Group Show).
3rd Annual Estria Intl graffiti battle (Group Show).
Unusual Suspects (Group Show).
Diplomacy (Group Show).
Manifest Arts Festival, Columbia College (Group Show).
Art Therapy 4th Annual Chalk Festival (Private funded chalk painting).
25th Silver Chicago Latino Film Festival (Poster Contest).
2008
Barrio Fest, BAF08, Humboldt Park (Graffiti Art and workshop).
Graffiti Model Train (Group Show).
Vive Arte (Group Show).
Indy Windy Show, IUN Gallery for Contemporary Art, Gary, IN. (Group Show).
FOCO (Group Show).
2007
Boost Mobile Urban, 2nd place winner (Art Contest).
Poem NY Graffiti Art Exhibit, Space 900 Gallery (Group Show).
Arte de America Hispana (Art contest).
Intergalactic Street Art exhibit, CISA Gallery, Hammond, IN. (Group Show).
Mexica art at the Elbo Room (Live painting).
Mexica Arte, Mexica art exhibit with various artists, The Funky Buddha Lounge (Group Show).
2006
Dia De Los Muertos, Exhibit, National Museum of Mexican Art (Mural painting).
Collection of mixed media art, Gramercy Lounge (Group Show).
Collection of mixed media art, 2nd Annual House Music Tribute (Group Show).
2005
FUMED: Meditations on Urban Aesthetics, Polvo Gallery (Group Show).
Art at the Library, Columbia College (Group Show).
The Art Pavilion, Fiesta Del Sol (Art Exhibit).
Re: Action, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
Dark Black Water, Spot 6 Bar & Club (Group Show).
Urban 3 Way, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
Images of the Middle East in the Media, Columbia College Chicago (Group Show).
High Risk Gallery, group show (Group Show).
Lectures/Teachings/Instruction
2022 CRYP (Cheyenne River Youth Project), SD. Art Lecture.
2022 CRYP (Cheyenne River Youth Project), SD. Art Lecture.
2019 Marquez Elementary School, Chicago, IL. Art Lecture.
2019 Muchin College Prep, Chicago, IL. Instruct art
2018 Muchin College Prep, Chicago, IL. Instruct art class, discussion.
2017 Bottle & Bottega, Park Ridge, IL. Instruct art classes in the studio. Set-up.
2017 InterAmerican Magnet School. Discussion and canvas art project. Native art.
2017 Beard Elementary School. Lead art participation for mural projects.
2016 Hairpin Arts Center, Chicago, IL. Discussion on street art.
2015 Saint Francis Xavier, Wilmette, IL. Discussion and mural project.
2014 New Trier High School, Wilmette, IL. Discussion and mural project.
2014 MMC, McHenry Community College. Discussion on street art.
2013 SiLO Art Center, Chicago, IL. Teaching urban art.
2012 Highland Park HS, Highland Park, IL. Discussion and mural project on urban areas.
2012 Introduction on Graffiti/Urban Art. SiLO Art Center, Chicago, IL. Teaching urban art.
2012 Elgin High School, Elgin, IL. Discussion and mural project on urban art.
2012 Roosevelt HS, Chicago, IL. Discussion and teaching urban art. After School program.
2011 Roosevelt HS, Chicago, IL. Discussion and teaching urban art. After School program.
2011 Milwaukee Avenue Art Fest. Discussion on Aztec and graffiti art.
2009 MMC, McHenry Community College. Discussion on Aztec art.
2008 Foreman High School, Chicago, IL. Discussion on graffiti as art.
