Creating meaningful art
IVETTE LEVY CV
Mexico native, now proudly holding dual citizenship in both Mexico and the United States, currently residing in Fort Worth, Texas.
SUMMARY
I am an experienced illustrator and fine artist passionate about creating captivating pieces. I am inspired by the fantastical imagery found in the works of Leonora Carrington and Remedios Baro, these artists have a significant role in shaping my artistic vision.
EDUCATION
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1987-1991 Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.University Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico.
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1990-1991 Pottery lessons Foundation Roncalli Vigevano, Italy.
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1990-1991 Acrylic and oil painting techniques with local artists in Florence, Italy
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1991 Fused glass art with Artist Silvia Levenson in Vigevano, Italy.
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1992 Glass Fusion. Pilchuck School in Washington State. USA
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1992 Glass fusing & Slumping. Artist Duane Dahl. Mexico City.
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1992 Stained glass classes at Hospicio Cabañas in Mexico.
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2024 Big Drawing Classes. The Modern Museum of Fort Worth.USA
EXHIBITIONS AND PARTICIPATION
Solo Exhibitions
- Norman Brown Gallery, Goldmark Cultural Center. Dallas, Texas, April 2024
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Austin Public Library, Austin, Texas. November 2023
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Palace Art Center, Grapevine, Texas, 2015
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TCC Library, North East Bedford, Texas, 2008
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Casa Adobe, San Jose, California, 2001
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The Casa la Luna Gallery, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 1998
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The Plaza Galerias Hall of Art, Guadalajara, Mexico, 1992
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Hotel Fiesta Americana, Guadalajara, Mexico, 1992
Group Exhibitions
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Stage West Teather Fort Worth Sep 2024.
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Collection Mexicana, Sep 2024.
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ArtSpace 111 August 2024
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Craighead Green Gallery July 2024
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Coppell Art Center June 2024
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Fort Worth Art Fair. Zona 7 Gallery, April 2024
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Biennial Juried Exhibition, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas, March 2024
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Biennial Juried Exhibition, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, Texas, March 2024
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Biennial Juried Exhibition, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas, March 2024
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Zona 7. Sundance Square Fort Worth, Texas. March 2024
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Gallery 440, Fort Worth, Texas, March, 2024
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Irving Art Association, Irving, Texas, March 2024
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Arts Fort Worth. February 2024
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Kettle Art Gallery. Dallas, Texas, February 2024
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Texas Women's University. Denton, Texas. 2023
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Latino Cultural Center Dallas, Texas, September 2023
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Bath House, Dallas, Texas, 2023
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Art Fort Worth, FWAC Collective, 2023
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Arts Fort Worth, 17th Annual TAC. Fort Worth, Texas, 2023
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Art Tooth, May Fest. Fort Worth, Texas, 2023
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City Hall, Grapevine, Texas, 2016
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Grapevine Library, Grapevine, Texas, 2016
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Palace Center, Grapevine, Texas, 2010-2014
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Blue Gallery, Keller, Texas, 2007
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Salon de Octubre, Guadalajara Mexico, 1998
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Galeria Em, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 1998
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Museo Nacional Clay, Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, 1995
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Hotel Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, 1992
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Guadalajara City Hall, Mexico, 1992
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Garden of Art, Vigevano, Italy, 1991
AWARDS
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2015. Recognition for my service from President Obama
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2023. Arts Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas. 1 Prize 17th Annual TAC Juried Show Juror: Saria ALMidani. Assistant to Chief Curator - Guggenheim Museum
ARTICLES
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2024. Whispers of the Canvas, https://www.dallasnews.com/event/38c771a3-a9c5-417a-e8be-34d71ebed3dd/
OTHER EXPERIENCE
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2018-2023. YouTube. I have created and shared over 250 art videos/tutorials on my YouTube channel.
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2017-2022. Illustrator. I have drawn and published 16 coloring books, which are sold on Amazon.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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1991-2023. I offer art classes and workshops for individuals and groups and work with local schools and South Lake Senior Center to provide art instruction to children and adults.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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2007-2010. Painted several murals. My Compass Christian Church. Colleyville Texas
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2007-2010. Painted several murals.Heritage Elementary School in Colleyville, Texas
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2014-2016. Teaching Art classes. Seniors Community Center in South Lake, Texas.
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2023-present time. Docent at The Modern Museum Fort Worth. Texas
Address: 8013 Black Sumac Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76131
Phone: 8174047389