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       Artist Workshop – On Grade Studios, Portland, OR
2021       Artisti 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

2015       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       Sand People, Lahaina, Maui, HI
2023       Makers Market Store, Sananta Row, CA
2024       Harmony Glassworks, Harmony, CA
2025       Artifacts Gallery, Cambria, CA
2025       Ringling Museum Store, Sarasota, FL

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       Under the Surface - Solo Show, 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
2023       Fine Art in the Park, Los Altos, CA
2023       Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, Mt. View, CA
2023       SubZero Fest, San Jose, CA
2023       Pacifica FogFest, Pacifica, CA
2023       HMB Pumpkin & Art Festival, Half Moon Bay, CA
2023       SC SeaGlass & Ocean Art Festival, Santa Cruz, CA
2024       Palo Alto Festival of Arts, Palo Alto, CA
2024       Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, Santa Clara, CA
2024       San Carlos Art & Wine Festival, San Carlos, CA
2024       Union Street Festival, San Francisco, CA
2024       Fellowship of Craft Show, Oakland, CA
2025       Marin Arts & Crafts Show, San Rafael, CA
2025       SF Art Faire, San Francisco, CA
2025       Clayton Art & Wine Festival, Clayton, CA
2025       Saratoga Fine Arts Show, Saratoga, CA
2025       Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival, Walnut Creek, CA
2025       Novato Art & Wine Festival, Novato, CA
2025       North Beach Festival, San Francisco, CA
2025       Alameda Art & Wine Festival, Alameda, CA
2025       Crocker Holiday Artisan Market, Sacramento, CA
2025       Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair, Muir Beach, 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