About Me
I was born, raised in, and have returned to the Rio Grande Valley, a pocket between Mexico and the rest of Texas. I have painted for as long as I can remember. In my teens, I studied with Vie Dunn-Harr, who inspired me to be a professional artist. I feel incredibly blessed to paint, to be close to my family, and to have good friends who support my work.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY, Summer 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, May 2005
Major: Studio Art, Focus: painting and sculpture
Minor: Art History
Study Abroad La Escuela de Ceramica de la Moncloa, Madrid, Spain, Spring 2004
La Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, Summer 2003
EXHIBITIONS
(* indicates solo exhibits)
2011 Arte De la Frontera, in Association with the 2011 Texas Biennial exhibition, McAllen, TX
McAllen Arts Council Fine Arts Exhibitions, McAllen, TX
STISD Faculty Exhibit, Bibliotecas Las Americas, Mercedes, TX
2010 * "When Reason Rhymes" ManicHaus Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
2009 Nuevo Santander Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
Manichaus, McAllen, Texas.
2008 BLACK AND WHITE, International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2006 * Mission City Council, Mission, Texas.
RED, International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2005 The Art House Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
McAllen Creative Incubator, McAllen, Texas.
*THE SPACES BETWEEN Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas.
2003 Student Exhibit, Georgetown, Texas.
McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, Texas.
2002 Student Exhibit, Georgetown, Texas.
2001 ARTE RIO GRANDE 2001, McAllen International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2000 *Fith Annual White House Community Empowerment Conference, Mercedes, Texas
WOMEN ARTISTS FESTIVAL, McAllen International Museum of Arts and Science , McAllen, Texas.
*Edinburg Public Library, Edinburg, Texas.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nancy Moyer, "Surface Treatment: When Reason Rhymes." The Monitor, August 19, 2010.
Kate Holms, “Born for Art: Jessica Monroe pursuing her life’s passion.”Festiva, October 7, 2005.
Noe Hinojosa, “Cover Artist: Jessica Monroe,” Mesquite Review, December/January 2000.
Brandice J. O’Brien, “Artist’s modern interpretation of traditional styles catches judges’ eye,” The Monitor, July 2000.
GALLERY REPRESENTAION
Nuevo Santander, McAllen, TX
New York University, New York, NY, Summer 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, May 2005
Major: Studio Art, Focus: painting and sculpture
Minor: Art History
Study Abroad La Escuela de Ceramica de la Moncloa, Madrid, Spain, Spring 2004
La Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, Summer 2003
EXHIBITIONS
(* indicates solo exhibits)
2011 Arte De la Frontera, in Association with the 2011 Texas Biennial exhibition, McAllen, TX
McAllen Arts Council Fine Arts Exhibitions, McAllen, TX
STISD Faculty Exhibit, Bibliotecas Las Americas, Mercedes, TX
2010 * "When Reason Rhymes" ManicHaus Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
2009 Nuevo Santander Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
Manichaus, McAllen, Texas.
2008 BLACK AND WHITE, International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2006 * Mission City Council, Mission, Texas.
RED, International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2005 The Art House Gallery, McAllen, Texas.
McAllen Creative Incubator, McAllen, Texas.
*THE SPACES BETWEEN Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas.
2003 Student Exhibit, Georgetown, Texas.
McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, Texas.
2002 Student Exhibit, Georgetown, Texas.
2001 ARTE RIO GRANDE 2001, McAllen International Museum of Arts and Science, McAllen, Texas.
2000 *Fith Annual White House Community Empowerment Conference, Mercedes, Texas
WOMEN ARTISTS FESTIVAL, McAllen International Museum of Arts and Science , McAllen, Texas.
*Edinburg Public Library, Edinburg, Texas.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nancy Moyer, "Surface Treatment: When Reason Rhymes." The Monitor, August 19, 2010.
Kate Holms, “Born for Art: Jessica Monroe pursuing her life’s passion.”Festiva, October 7, 2005.
Noe Hinojosa, “Cover Artist: Jessica Monroe,” Mesquite Review, December/January 2000.
Brandice J. O’Brien, “Artist’s modern interpretation of traditional styles catches judges’ eye,” The Monitor, July 2000.
GALLERY REPRESENTAION
Nuevo Santander, McAllen, TX