Artist CV
Education
George Bush High School
BFA in Studio Art at Texas State University
Awards
Vase 2014
· Two Art Pieces Advanced to Regionals
Texas Rodeo Art Show 2014
· Received 1st Place Ribbon for “Horse” Oil Painting
Faces of America Exhibition 2016
· Received “Best in Show” for Originality, Quality, and Concept from a Series.
Art Show/ Showcases/ Exhibitions / Projects
Chocolate and Wine Art Show in Houston, TX at Spring Street Studios 2015
Pancakes and Booze Art Show Houston, TX at Warehouse Live 2015
Artist collab with Shiro's Album Cover "Circle of Significance" 2016
Pan African Action Committee Black Excellence Art Show in San Marcos, TX 2017
Faces of America Exhibition in San Marcos, TX 2017
Did the Multicultural Lounge Mural at Texas State University 2017
Madness on Main Art Show at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX 2017
Pancakes and Booze Art Show Houston, TX 2017
"Estos Son Nuestros Papeles" Exhibition at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, TX 2017
"FIXATE" by RAW Artists Showcase in Houston, TX 2017
"A Winter's Tale" Art Showcase 2018
"We the Dreamers" on DACA and Deferred Dreams Exhibition in San Marcos, TX 2018
"Concentric" showcase within the FLEX Gallery at TXST Galleries 2018
"FemmesGiving" Showcase by No Boys Allowed in San Marcos, TX 2018
"BAA" Showcase by TXST Black Art Association within The Calaboose African American Museum in San Marcos, TX Aug 25 - Dec 2018
"Texas State Hallway Showcase" Group show by Tommy Fitzpatrick Dec 5th - Dec 10th, 2019
"Surfacing" Duo Show in the FLEX Gallery curated by TXST Galleries Jan 21 - 28 2020
SENIOR THESIS SHOW by TXST Galleries May 7th, 2020: https://bfa2020.wp.txstate.edu/
“Through Double Consciousness”, Celica Ledesma’s 1st Solo Show by ArtUs Co Gallery in Austin, TX April 30 - May 22, 2022
“Guest Artists Show” at Common Space Gallery in Barlett, TX July 15th - Aug 6th, 2022
“Austin Studio Tour” by Big Medium at ArtUs Co Gallery in Austin, TX Nov 5th - 13th, 2022
“Once Upon a Time In Austin” Art & Music Festival by Culminating Events in J. Lorraine Ghost Town, TX May 27th, 2023
“Black & Proud: Vivid Colors” Exhibition by OFCOLORATX at 2324 Studios in Austin, TX June 15th - July 14th, 2023
“Austin Studio Tour” by Big Medium at Capitol View Arts in Austin, TX Nov 4th - 11th, 2023
“Attuned Surrender” Celica Ledesma’s Solo Show at OFC Creatives Gallery in Austin, TX
Executed a Mural for Huston - Tillotson University “In Union, Strength”
Currently Working on Colony Park’s Mural Project with The City Of Austin and Capitol View Arts.
Publications
DIGITAL MEDIA WORKS PUBLISHED IN "THE SPACES BETWEEN BUILDINGS" ZINE BY MARK MENJIVAR 2016
FEATURED AND INTERVIEWED BY ARTOFSANMARC https://artofsanmarc.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/celica-ledesma-her-own-perspective/
FEATURED AND INTERVIEWED IN GUD MAGAZINE ISSUE II DECEMBER 12TH 2017:https://issuu.com/devintyler/docs/gudmag_ii
TEXAS STATE'S MULTICULTURAL MURAL WAS FEATURED IN THE UNIVERSITY STAR NEWSPAPER, AUGUST 29TH 2017: https://www.universitystar.com/life_and_arts/student-constructs-mural-in-multicultural-lounge-to-celebrate-influential-figures/article_f04b7c09-a572-5a68-b583-f47d6d1b8951.html
FEATURED IN VOYAGE HOUSTON MAGAZINE:
FEATURED IN BON EUROPEAN FASHION MAGAZINE IN SWEDEN AND LONDON SHOT BY PHOTOGRAPHER JUNE CANEDO:
FEATURED IN AN INTERVIEW BY KAYLA SWINFORD 2019:
https://artcriticism2019.weebly.com/kayla-swinford-and-celica-douglas.html
FEATURED IN GLASSTIRE:
https://glasstire.com/events/2020/01/18/celica-ledesma-shelby-sult/
FEATURED IN GLASSTIRE’S 101 BLACK VISUAL ARTISTS IN TEXAS FEBRUARY 9TH 2021 https://glasstire.com/2021/02/09/glasstires-list-of-101-black-artists-living-and-working-in-texas/
FEATURED ON ARTUSCO’S ARTISTS RESIDENCY BLOG:
https://www.artusco.com/blog/artistresidencyprogram-celicaledesma
FEATURED IN VOYAGE AUSTIN 2022:
http://voyageaustin.com/2022/04/05/hidden-gems-local-businesses-creatives-you-should-know/
FEATURED IN GLASSTIRE 2023:
https://glasstire.com/events/2022/07/25/window-space-celica-ledema-maggie-lyon/