Artist CV

SEAN FREE ALCALA

 

Born       1976, French Camp, California, USA
Resides  Salida, California, USA


Education

2000       Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
2002       Sonoma State University, Cotati, CA
2004       Studio Apprenticeship with David Alcala, Carmel, CA
2020       Remote Workshop – On Grade Studios, Portland, OR
2021       Remote Workshop - MSH Designs, Buda, TX
2021       Business for Artists Masterclass, Narcissus Quagliata
2021       Roundtable Critique Sessions, Narcissus Quagliata
2022       Studio Apprenticeship with David Ruth, Oakland, CA

Shops & Galleries

2010       Sand to Glass Gallery, Monterey, CA
2022       The Loft Gallery, Pacific Grove, CA
2022       Museum of Dichroic Art, Orange, CA
2022       Art4U Gallery, Springfield, IL
2022       Carnegie Arts Center Museum Store, Turlock, CA
2022       Sun Studios, Pacific Grove, CA
2022       Sand People, Lahaina, Maui, HI
2023       Makers Market Store, Sananta Row, CA

Shows & Exhibitions

2019       Annual Artisan Art Market, Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
2019       Mod Shop Handmade Market, Modesto, CA
2020       Gifts of Art, Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center, Ben Lomond, CA
2021       Of the Earth, Art Fluent, Online Exhibition, Cape Code, MA
2021       That Which Surrounds You, Virtual Exhibition, Arts Benicia, CA
2021       Reimagining Democracy, Virtual Exhibition, Mozaik Philanthropy
2021       Arts Showcase 2021, Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
2021       Earth & Fire, Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center, Ben Lomond, CA
2021       Elements of Renewal, Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock, CA
2022       Solo Show "Under the Surface", Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
2022       Elements, Art Fluent, Online Exhibition, Cape Code, MA
2022       Color Art Competition, Art Show International, Los Angeles, CA
2022       ACGA Clay & Glass Art Festival, Palo Alto, CA
2022       Sacramento Meets Silicon Valley, Angel's Center, Sacramento, CA
2022       Pageo Holiday Market, Turlock, CA
2022       KPFA Holiday Craft Benefit, Pleasanton, CA

Honors & Awards

2021       Fused Glass Fanatics Commemorative Design Selection
2021       First Place Emerging Artist Award, Pence Gallery, Davis, CA
2021       Special Mention, Re-imaging Democracy, Mozaik Philanthropy
2021       Honorable Mention, Arts Showcase, Carnegie Arts Center
2021       Honorable Mention, Elements of Renewal, Carnegie Arts Center
2022       Honorable Mention, Water Competition, Art Show International
2022       Merit Prize Award, Color Art Competition, Art Show International