Visual Artist: Tamara Diaz
Visual artist working with Acrylic Paint, Watercolors, Collage, Pen and Ink, Murals, Design and Photography.
Providence, RI
http://www.TamaraDiazArt.com
Tamariposa@aol.com
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Exhibitions:
“Women Leading the Way,” University of RI, Providence, RI
March 2023
Group Women’s History Art Exhibit
“Latino Roots” Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit @ Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket, RI
September – November 2022
Exhibit sponsored by the Pawtucket Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture & Art Festival
5th Real Pro Art Night Exhibit @ Real Pro Art Gallery, Cranston, RI
Sept 2022
Group Exhibit and Fundraiser/Benefit for Natasha Love Foundation
“Creating Peace” @ University of Rhode Island
September 2022
Group Art Exhibit
4th Real Pro Art Night Exhibit @ Real Pro Art Gallery, Cranston RI
June 2022
Group Exhibit and Fundraiser/Benefit for Non Violence Institute
“Visioning” Women’s History Exhibit, University of RI, Providence, RI
March 2022
Group Exhibit
“All Inclusive” @ 134 Collaborative Gallery / Mathewson Street Church, Providence, RI
March 2022
Solo Exhibit of 20 paintings
Symbols: A Visual Narrative @ Englewood Public Library, New Jersey
December to January 2022
Solo Exhibit of 30 paintings
Tamara Diaz Art @ Needham Library, Needham Massachusetts
October 2021
Solo Exhibit of 21 paintings
In Memory of Jorge Cardenas @ University of RI
September to October 2021
Group Exhibit @ 8 Real Pro Gallery, Cranston, RI
July 2020 to present
State of the Arts @ University of Rhode Island, Providence, RI
Annual Group Exhibit of artists that studied in Rhode Island
May to June 2021
Mi Gente Siempre Responde
December 2020
Bilingual Covid Safety and Wellness Community Coloring Book
LOSS: A Virtual Exposition @ Women Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
September 2020
Juried Virtual Group Exhibit
Powerful Woman and Artist – Our Sister School, New Bedford MA
October 2020
Solo Exhibit and Lecture
Puertas Exhibit: An Artist’s Interpretation of the Pandemic
August to present 2020
Group Traveling Exhibit/Installation at La Galeria Del Pueblo, Central Falls, RI
Museo Del Barrio Sidewalk Mural
August 2020
Public Art Project with RI Latino Arts, Providence Arts Culture & Tourism and Safe Streets
Imagine: Online Art Fundraiser
April 2020
Fundraiser for YWCA
RADICAL WOMEN: Politically Engaged Art Exhibit @ University of RI (Providence)
March 2 – 26, 2020
Group Art Exhibit
Resistance @ Galeria Del Pueblo, RI
February 2019 – January 2020
Solo Exhibition
2019 State Latin American Art Exhibit
August 19 – October 25, 2019
Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
Anxiety and Depression: Art and Healing Exhibit
October 1-31 2019
University of Rhode Island, Providence
LatinX Art Exhibit by Arte Latino de New England
September 2019
Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, MA
THE STATE OF THE ARTS Annual Exhibit
June 3-27-19
Group URI, RIC, CCRI – Faculty Student, Alumni and Retired Faculty Exhibit
REVELFEST ’19
April 2019
Mutimedia Art Event and Totally Rad Runway Fashion Challenge (Charity Event)
16th Latinx Leadership Conference
April 5-7, 2019
Solo Art Exhibit Display
Telling HerStory Creating the Future: A Women’s History Month Exhibit
March 4-28, 2019
Group Art Exhibit @ University of RI (Providence)
Nuestro Pasado Leung Gallery @ Brown University, Providence RI
October 26, 2018
Group Latinx art exhibit as part of the Latinx Heritage Series
Inspiration Weekend, Provincetown, Massachusetts
October 5-7, 2018
Art exhibit/installation and Healing interactive art workshop
The Healing Power of Art Therapy: Promoting Wellbeing Through Self-Expression @ Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Providence RI
October 2018
Solo exhibit and Interview
Todos Son Bienvenidos @ Johnson and Wales Bridge Center, Providence RI
September 2018
Group exhibit for Latinx History Month
Las Americas @ Brown University’s Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs
September to November 2018
Juried Group Art Exhibit
Being Peace Exhibit @ University of RI, Providence RI
September 4-28, 2018
Group Exhibit
State of the Arts @ University of RI, Providence, RI
June 2018
Annual Group Exhibit of Faculty, Student and Retired Alumni Exhibit
Cultural Tapestry: A Multi-Cultural Celebration of our Community @ URI Prov
March 26 to April 26, 2018
Group exhibit to celebrate the rich cultural diversity
Center for Reconciliation @ St. John’s Cathedral, Providence, RI
March 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations: Reconciliation as Expressed through the Arts
Caribeña Imaginacion @ Tin Town Gallery, Cranston, RI
February 10 to 17, 2018
Group Exhibit of 7 Latino Artists
Latinx Heritage Series @ Brown University, Providence RI
October 2017
Theme centered on injustices women face in US, Latin America and Carribean
Se Aculillio? / Are you Scared?
October 1 to October 31, 2017
An Group Exhibit of Contemporary Latin American Artists
Latino Artist Exhibit at Gallery Z, Providence RI
September 7 to October 1, 2017
Group Art Exhibit
Codap (Colegio Dominicano de Aristas Plásticos)
September 1 to November 2017
Group art exhibit
Arte Natura , Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
September 1 to November 1, 2017
Group Exhibit
Cuba: Inside and Out @ University of RI, Providence (URI)
September 1-29, 2017
Group Exhibit and musical performances
La Feria @ Foo Fest at AS220
August 13, 2017
Latino Artisans Market at an interactive Multi-media arts festival
La Galeria Fundacion Arte Natura in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
June to August 2017
Group exhibit
LUNA LOBA 6: Of Milk and Blossoms @ Black Box Theatre/AS220
May 7, 2017
“The Recovery:” Art installation/durational performance
REVELFEST 2017 at the Revel Factory
April 1, 2017
Group Event of Music, Art and Fashion to benefit the Autism Project Summer Camp
Thirty Years of Women’s History at University of Rhode Island, Providence RI
March 1-31, 2017
Group Art Exhibit
Art Therapy and Beyond @ Johnson & Wales University Bridge Center
March 2017
A Solo Exhibit and Artist Talk
Power, Culture Pop Up Art Exhibit @ The Urban League, Providence, RI
March 2017
A Group exhibit: Empowering Innovation through Collaboration
Grand Opening of Galleria Del Pueblo, Cranston RI
December 2016 to January 2017
Group Exhibit of 3 Latino Artist
Latinx Heritage Month Art Exhibit @ Brown University Brown Center for Students of Color , Providence RI
Oct. 15, 2016
Group Visual Art exhibit with dancers and performances at Leung Gallery
Cortado Por La Misma Tijera/Cut From The Same Cloth @ Institute for Practice of Non Violence, Providence RI
Sept 15th – October 15, 2016
Group Latino/Diversity Exhibit and Art and Culture Celebration
Origins and Identities @ Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
Sept 12 – October 28, 2016
Latino Group Exhibition of 4 Artists
Welcoming RI Exhibit @ Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
Aug 20 – Sept 10, 2016
Group Gifts of Diversity Exhibit
Art Unites Communities @ Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, Pawtucket, RI
March 10 – April 7, 2016
Group Exhibit
Women Artists Having Their Say @ URI Feinstein Gallery, Providence, RI
March 1-31, 2016
Group Exhibit
Race Matters! @ URI Feinstein Gallery, Providence RI
January 25 – February 26, 2016
Group Exhibit
“Opposites” @ Art League of RI/VETS Gallery, Providence, RI
January 28, 2016 to March 19, 2016
Open Juried Regional Theme Exposition
“Portraits” @ Trescott Street Gallery, Taunton, MA
January 6 – January 27, 2016
Juried Group Exhibit
Attleboro Art Museum, Attleboro, MA
December 9 2015 – February 3, 2016
Member’s Exhibition
Attleboro Art Museum, Attleboro, MA
April 11- May 9, 2015
Art Unites Communities: Visual Expressions Side-by-Side
*Group exhibit
Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI
January 13-March 6, 2015
RISCA Traveling Latino Artists Exhibit
Art and Healing @ URI Providence Campus Gallery, Providence, RI
November 3-December 12, 2014
Group exhibit
Solamente Tamara: Colorful Soul @ URI Providence Campus Gallery, Providence, RI
October 1-31, 2014
Solo Exhibit (175 Works) and Part of National Association of Arts & Latino Culture (NALAC) Conference
Feria del Libro y Las Artes de Providence @ Prov Community Library, Providence, RI
October 3-5, 2014
Group Exhibit and presentations
“Remembering” at Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, MA
June 16-30, 2014
2nd Annual Creative Impact Series Group Exhibit
Celebrate Cuba’s Independence Day @ South Prov Community Library, Providence, RI
May 2014
Solo exhibit and speakers/multi media and Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island
The Narrative Image @ City Arts, Providence, RI
January to February 2014
Group Exhibit related to cultural history, identity and storytelling
Art of a King: A Martin Luther King Jr. Open House @ Dryden Gallery, Providence, RI
January 2014
Group Exhibit
The Fabric of Our Community @ University of RI, Providence Campus, Providence, RI
September 3-27, 2013
Multicultural community based group exhibit
“Providence Art Windows” @ University of RI Providence Campus, RI
August 2013
Part of The Association of American Cultures and Open Dialogue Conference
“Azua Sueña” @ Centro Cultural Héctor J. Diaz, Azua, Dominican Republic
July 2013
Group Mural designed by Betsy Casaña and Volunteer work with the children of Casa Ana
“Creative Feminisms” University of RI Providence Campus, Providence, RI
March 4-28, 2013
* Group Exhibit: Art, Activism & Everyday Action Exhibit
Atrium Gallery at RI Department of Administration, Providence RI
October1 to November 2, 2012
11th Annual State Latin American Art Exhibition
Group Exhibit sponsored by Rhode Island State Council for the Arts
Latino Heritage Exhibit @ City Arts, Providence RI
October 2012
Group Exhibit
3rd Annual State Celebrating Diversity Art Exhibit @ Warwick Museum of Art, RI
April 5 – April 29, 2011
Group Exhibit
Latin Hues Art Exhibition @ Tsetse Gallery, Providence RI
October to November 2010
Group Exhibition
“Coming Out” Art Exhibit @ University of RI (Providence Campus), RI
October 2010
Group Exhibit
Ralph J Holden Community Center, Central Falls RI
October 2010
Latino Community Celebration and Art Exhibit
“The Power of Four/El Poder de 4” @ Providence City Hall, Providence, RI
September to October 2010
Group Exhibit of four artists
“Art Unites Communities” @ Atrium Gallery, Providence RI
September 2010
2nd Annual Multi-Cultural Art Exhibit
Household Saints-Afro Cuban Arts Spirituality and Culture at URI, Providence RI
January – February 2010
Group Art Exhibit
Providence Phoenix Newspaper’s Art Mingling Event, SMOKE, Providence RI
February 2010
Group Exhibit hosted by Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Annual State Latin American Art Exhibit @ Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October 2009
Group Exhibit
Conversaciones/Conversations @ Rhode Island School of Design, RI
September 2009
Group Art Exhibit and Cultural Presentations
Las Contemporaneas: Latina Artists @ Gallery DEMI, Providence, RI
September 2009
Group Exhibit
Miracle Due, Gonna Come True @ Courthouse Center for the Arts, RI
July 2009
Group Exhibit
Discovering Queer Art, Past Present and Future @ Gallery Q, RI
2009
Group Exhibit
State of the Arts Exhibit @ University of RI Providence Gallery, RI
2009
Annual State Latin American Art Exhibit @ Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October 2008
Group Exhibit
“Mi Puerto Rico” @ URI Providence Campus, Providence, RI
September 2008
Group Exhibit
Multi Cultural Art Exhibit @ Gail Cahalan Gallery, Providence, RI
August 2008
Group Exhibit
Colombian Association Art Exhibit @ Pawtucket Visitor’s Center, Pawtucket, RI
July 2008
Group Exhibit
“The State of the Arts in RI” @ URI Providence Campus, Providence, RI
June 2008
Group Exhibit
“Columbia Nos Une” @ Pawtucket Visitor’s Center, Pawtucket, RI
June 2008
Group Exhibit
“Hermana A Hermana” @ Johnson & Whales University Multicultural Center, Prov RI
January 2008
Group Exhibit
“A Taste of Culture” @ Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
December 2007
Group Exhibit
“Vision Creativa!” @ University of RI (URI) Providence Campus Gallery, Providence, RI
November 2007
A Multicultural Mixed Media Exhibit
Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy, Providence, RI
November 2007
Silent Auction Benefit
“Herencia de Las Americas/Heritage of the Americas @ Pawtucket Visitor’s Center, Pawtucket, RI
October 2007
Group Exhibit
State Latin American Art Exhibit Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October 2007
“Expressiones Y Colores de Artistas Latinos” (Visions and Colors of Latin Art)
6th Annual State Latin American Art Exhibit
“Living Water” @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Providence, RI
October 2007
Solo Exhibit
Firehouse 13 Gallery, Providence, RI
July 2007
Providence Latin American Film Festival Reception and Group Art Exhibit
The Space at Alice, Providence, RI
June to July 2007
Pride For Life Art Exhibit
Robert Anthony Interiors, Philadelphia PA
May to June 2007
Paintings by Tamara Diaz • Solo exhibition
Flourish Gallery, Philadelphia PA
March to June 2007
Heads: Five Local Artists Explore Portrature
Las Casuelas, Philadelphia PA
November 2006
Girard Nights: Philadelphia’s Premiere Mulitcultural ‘First Friday’ Event
“Distortion” @ Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October 2006
The 5th Annual Rhode Island State Latin American Art Expo
Q Art @ Art Institute Gallery, The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
June-July 2006
Group Exhibit
Three Columns Gallery @ Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
April 2006
The Human Pixel Project
NHS Human Services Eastern Regional Diversity Conference, Philadelphia, PA
April 2006
“NHS Habla Español” (Group Exhibition)
William Way Community Center, Philadelphia, PA
February 2006
Group Exhibit
“Los Tres Reyes”@ Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
December 2005 – January 2006
(The Three Kings) Group Art Exhibit
“Starting Over” @ The Rotunda, Philadelphia PA
November 2005
Group Exhibit
“My North Philly: Celebrating Our Culture”, Philadelphia, PA
November 2005
Group Mural Project
Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration, Philadelphia, PA
November – January 2005
“Alma Y Corazon” (Heart and Soul) Solo Exhibition
Knight Campus Gallery, Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
November – December 2005
Group Exhibition of Latino Artists
Venezuela Gallery, The Consulate of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, New York, NY
Nov – Dec 2005
“Nostalgia/Memorias,” Group Exhibition
“Perfidia” at Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October – November 2005
4th Annual State Latin American Visual Arts Expo 2005
Group Exhibition
Salve Regina University, Newport RI
October -November 2005
“Collectiva Internacional” Group Exhibition
Feria Del Barrio, Philadelphia, PA
September 2005
Latino Arts Festival
“The Big Art Show” at South Philadelphia Athenaeum, Philadelphia, PA
August 2005
Group Exhibit
“Off The Wall” at Qbix Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
July – August 2005
• Group Exhibition
Halcyon Gallery, Philadelphia PA
July to August 2005
Group Art Exhibit
“Connecting the Dots/Connectando Los Puntos” at Sol Gallery, Providence, RI
March to June 2005
Group Exhibit
LGBTQ Students of Color Pride Event at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
February 2005
Solo Art Exhibition/Presentation
“Carnival” URI Providence Campus Gallery, Providence, RI
January to March 2005
Group Exhibition
Social and Public Art Resource Center at http://www.SparcMurals.org
November 2004 to January 2005
“What Now? Artist’s Proposals for the Future” An Online Exhibit
Gallery At City Hall, Providence, RI
November to December 2004
Group Latino Exhibition
La Colectiva, Philadelphia, PA
November to December 2004
Paintings by Tamara Diaz • Solo Exhibit
Rhode Island PBS Art and Antique Auction, Providence, RI
October 2004
“Globalizacion” at Atrium Gallery, Providence, RI
October to November 2004
Rhode Island Latin American Visual Arts Exposition
“Democracy Hangs in the Balance” at Social and Public Art Resource Center, Venice, CA
October – December 2004
Online Exhibit
“Look at Me! Look at Me!” Artist’s Self-Portrait Project by Robert Canaga Gallery
September to December 2004
Online Exhibit/Project
Los Angeles Center For Digital Art, Los Angeles, CA
September to October 2004
Group Exhibit
Art Against War: An Anti Militarist Art Exhibit at French Fry Factory, Oakland, CA
June 2004
Group Art Exhibit Sponsored by Not In Our Name
Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI
May to July 2004
Solo Exhibit: “Dreaming in Colors: New Paintings by Tamara Diaz”
The Arcade Gallery, Providence, RI
May – June, 2004
The Providence Festival of New Latin American Films presents an exhibition of Latin American artists.
AS220, Providence, RI
April – May 2004
Solo Exhibit: “Colorful Chaos” Paintings by Tamara Diaz
“Collective 2004” at City Arts Gallery, Providence, RI
April 2004 to May 2004
Hispanic Cultural Society presented this group exhibit
Renaissance Gallery, Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, MA
March 2004 to April 2004
“Salsa Tropical: A Latino Art Exhibit” curated by Tamara Diaz
World Social Forum 2004, Mumbai, India
January 2004
Group Art Exhibit
“The Last Supper, A New Interpretation” at Island Arts Gallery, Newport, RI
December 2003 to January 2004
Group Exhibit of 12 RI Artists
“Providence Design House”, Providence, RI
October – November 2003 •
A Designer Showcase: Rooms/interior design and Gardens by Decorators and Visual Artists
“Individual Concerns” at Gallery of Social and Political Art, Boston MA
October – November 2003
Group Exhibit
Atrium Gallery at Rhode Island State Council for the Arts, Providence
October – November 2003
Group Exhibit of Latino Artists
Empty Bowl Exhibit and Silent Auction at Sakonnet Artists Cooperative, Tiverton, RI
October – November 2003
A benefit for St. Vincent’s Home for Children
Voz Mujer: Latina Women’s Empowerment Group Graduation Ceremony and Reception, Providence, RI
October 2003
*Group Exhibit
“Gallery Party” – Gala at a Private Residence, Providence, RI
October 2003 •
Group Exhibit
East Side YMCA Gallery, Providence, RI
October 2003
Group Exhibit
Rhode Island PBS Art Auction and Exhibition, RI
October 2003
“Sabor Latino: An Exhibit with Latino Flava” at White Electric Coffee, Prov RI
September – October 2003
Group Exhibit
Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, Inc, Chelsea, New York
September to October 2003
“Silhouettes of the Soul:” Group Exhibit
Providence Tourism Council, Providence, RI
September 2003 to October 2003
“A Selection of Women Artists”
“Journey of the Mind” at Gallery Insane, Providence, RI
July – August 2003
Group exhibit
University of Rhode Island Providence Campus Gallery, Providence, RI
June to August 2003
“Creative Sol” •
Group exhibit by Latino Artists
City Hall, Providence, RI
June to July 2003
Latino Group Art Exhibit
Gallery Insane, Providence, RI
June to July 2003
“A Sense of Pride” • Group Exhibit
YMCA Arts Exhibit and Fundraiser at Dryden Galleries, Providence, RI
May 2003
Group Art Exhibit
“True Colors” at Renaissance Gallery, Fall River, MA
April 2003
Solo Exhibit
Providence Ethnic Arts Festival, Providence, RI
April 2003
“Mother” at International Women’s Day Festival, Providence, RI
March to April 2003
Group Art Exhibit
Renaissance Gallery, Fall River, MA
January to February 2003
Group Exhibit
“Cool Color Show” at Gallery Insane, Providence, RI
January to February 2003
Group Exhibit
“Open Windows” at AS220, Providence, RI
October to November 2002
Solo Exhibit
Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI
October to November 2002
Juried Group Exhibit
Peck Gallery, Providence, RI
July to August 2002
Group Exhibit
“Un Mundo De Colores” at Warwick Museum of Art, Warwick, RI
May 2002
(A Colorful World) • Solo Exhibit
Art Supply Warehouse, Providence, RI
April, 2002
• Solo Exhibit
Coffee Exchange, Providence, RI
February, 2002
• Solo Exhibit
Brown University, Providence, RI
2000
• Diversity Group Exhibit
Hope Street Gallery and Café, Providence, RI
1999
• Solo Exhibit
Hairspray Salon and Gallery, Providence, RI
1999
• Ongoing Exhibit
Art Supply Warehouse, Providence, RI
1999
• Solo Exhibit
Education:
Rhode Island College (RIC), Providence, RI – May, 1998.
• Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
• Clinical track focusing on children and families.
Roger Williams University (RWU), Bristol, RI – May, 1995.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Major in Psychology, minor in American Studies.
Cultural Studies in England and New Mexico, 1994
Parsons School of Design, NYC. Graphic Design Class, Summer 1990.
Awards:
*Women of Distinction Exhibit March 3-28, 2014 @ URI Providence, RI
*75 Women Honored
Winner of the Award of Merit, Manhattan Arts International 20th Anniversary Art Competition, New York, NY – July 2003
Winner of the Extraordinary Woman Award, Cultural Enrichment, Providence, RI – March 2010
Media:
Featured in:
The PAUL REVIEW (2017) The Philadelphia Art and Urban Literary Review
Providence Journal – October 2014
RI Monthly – “The Weekly Round Up: Five Can’t Miss Events in RI”
Evolución Magazine – September 2014
“She Shines Magazine” – March 2010
”Creative Soup Zine” – Spring, Issue One 2005
Published in:
”The Ambassador”: A Canada Cuba Literary Alliance Magazine – Volume 2, Winter 2004
Featured in:
”The Glimpse” magazine – Fall Issue 2004
Related Experience:
School Social Worker at SouthSide Elementary Charter School 2006 to Present, Residential Social Worker/Clinician, – Spring 2000 to Present,
Family Services Association, based at St. Vincent’s Home for Children, Fall River, MA
• Focus on expressive therapies, such as Art and Play Therapy, with children
Organizations:
Print All Over Me (www.Paom.com) Designer 2015 to present
National Association for Latino Arts and Culture, 2014 to present
Rhode Island Latino Arts 2014 to present
Women’s Caucus for Art Member, May 2005 – 2007
Co-Chair of the RWU Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee (MAC), 1994 to 1995.
Director of the RWU Minority Mentor Program, 1994 to 1995.
Community Projects:
City Walk PVD Street Mural on Broad Street, Providence RI (RISCA Grant) June 2018
“The Recovery” @ Luna Loba 6: Of Milk and Blossoms, Black Box Theatre @AS220, Art Installation/Performance (2017)
“The Surgery” Art Installation/Performance @ Revelfest, RI (2017)
“Azua Suena” Mural and Art Therapy Trip, Azua, Domincan Republic (June-July 2013)
“Peace Pump” Mural, Mt. Hope Young Women’s Group and Community @ Martin Luther King Jr. School, Providence, RI (2012)
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