Mark Venaglia
Humanist and cultural activist utilizing fine art, murals, lectures,
art education, art-making workshops, museum tours, and cupcakes
RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
BEL - AIR COUNTRY CLUB
Mossimo, Chairman for Special Events
2010 June Beverly Hills, CA
Commissioned Mural and Featured Artist- Annual Members Gala
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN NATIONAL PARKS; Outward Bound Adventures
Mural Component for “Building Common Ground”
2010 May Los Angeles, CA
Commissioned Exterior Mural, Installation and Environmental Art Workshops
RECREO ENVIRONMENTAL SANCTUARY
2010 August Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Lead Facilitator: Creativity Retreat and Solo Exhibition
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE- Outward Bound Adventures
2010 February Alta Dena, CA
Appointed by 80-year green non-profit, multiple grants recipient for innovative
graffiti / fine arts integration, urbanized murals and neighborhood revitalization.
WHOLE FOODS MARKETS
2009 December Venice Beach, CA
“The Green Tree in The White House” Featured Artist and Gallery Exhibition
EcOrnaments premiered
ART EDUCATION FELLOW- Amigos de los Rios
2009 August- December Los Angeles, CA
Awarded prestigious fellowship by green non-profit with the mission to develop
murals and art parks seen and experienced by 1,000 daily community members.
CITI SMITH BARNEY and WHOLE FOODS MARKETS PRESENT
2009 May The G2 Gallery, Venice Beach, CA
“Earth Day Evening” Speaking Engagement and Solo Exhibition
THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION
2009, 2010 August Studio Artist Educator
Art & Music at The Hollywood Bowl: Conceptualized and provided lesson goals via
Art & Music at The Hollywood Bowl: Conceptualized and provided lesson goals via
dynamic lectures, multicultural examples, art-making workshops and celebratory participation.
AT & T PRESENTS- Brand Library and Cultural Center
June 2008 Glendale, CA
“Authentic Green” Unveiling of 2008 cover, Artist Lecture and Solo Exhibition
THE MIRAGE RESORT
2006, 2007 Las Vegas, NV
Mural Installations in various hotel locations, public and private.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES
2001-2009 Lead Gallery Educator
Introduced innovative programming for family communication through art-making.
ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL CENTER / CITY OH HOPE CANCER CENTER
2006, 2007 Los Angels, CA
Mural Installations to enhance healing process in public spaces.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES
2006-2007 Los Angeles, CA
Solo Exhibition: League Headquarters and Beverly Hills Hotel
PASADENA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
April 2002 Pasadena, CA
PerCent for Art Fulfillment- Mural Diptych installation “The Arpeggio”
Selected from 3,000 registered artists.
Selected from 3,000 registered artists.
JUDY HORNBY FINE ART
2002-2006 New Preston, CT Annual Solo Exhibition
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center
1994-1998 Los Angeles, CA
Integrated over 250 LGBT participants annually into greater community through museums,
Integrated over 250 LGBT participants annually into greater community through museums,
drawing & painting classes and group exhibitions.
ACME FINE ART
1994-1997 San Francisco, CA Annual Solo Exhibition
ROBERT BERMAN FINE ART- Bergamot Station Arts Center
1993, 1995, 1997 Santa Monica, CA Annual Solo Exhibition
EDUCATION: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA , B.F.A., Theatre Design / Fine Art, M.F.A., Art History
GRANTS: National Endowment for the Arts, California Community Foundation, California Arts Council