Pedro Nel Ospina
EDUCATION
Masters of Fine Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, MD, 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts, State University of New York, College at Purchase NY, 1987
PROFESSIONAL WORK
2010-present
“Shelter ”, “Initiator/ Collaborator”, PA an innovative collaborative expereince that merges art with life.
2013
“Artist in Residence”, Village of Arts and Humanities, PA coordinated the re-conrtuction of an abandoned house into an artist residence using recylced materials; supervised work-study youth and community volunteers
2007-2010
“Founder”, Semilla Arts Initiative, PA started a grassroots initiative that used art as a catalyst for social change; facilitated artistic collaborations and empowered community members to positively reconstruct their neighborhoods
2005-2006
“Art Instructor”, Winter Arts Festival UFMG, Minas Gerais, Brazil developed an innovative class curriculum that integrated a university-sponsored arts festival with a youth art workshop in an impoverished community
1998-2008
“General Coordinator”, Casa Cultura Santa Tereza, São Paulo, Brazil recycled art supplies from a local school to co-found a cultural center in an abandoned lot; managed international funds to begin a computer center, library, theatre, and youth arts program
1997
“Teaching Assistantship: Introduction to Wood/ Sculptural Forms”, Maryland Institute College of Art, MD assisted teachers in demonstrations, critiques, and technical support
1991-1997
"Artist in Education", Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, PA designed and executed art projects that explored students’ cultural backgrounds and encouraged cultural pride and sensitivity
1995
"Artist in Residence", El Museo del Barrio, NY collaborated with the Education Department and “Reaffirming Spirituality” exhibit; created a community mural
1992
"Art Instructor", Institute for the Arts in Education, PA collaborated with Annenberg Center of the Performing Arts to develop an interactive art experience that helped school teachers enhance visual arts curriculums
1989-1992
"Educational Programs Director", Taller Puertorriqueño, PA developed, coordinated, and implemented cultural enrichment programs for community youth; conducted outreach to the local schools through the “Adopt a School” program
GRANTS AND HONORS
“A Row House and A Life Transformed”
Article in Hidden City Philadelphia (online magazine), 2013
North Philadelphia Artist Tour
House featured on National Association of Latino Artist Conference tour, 2012
Artist & Communities, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Community Healing Garden, Cosacosa Art at Large, Inc, 2007
Artist as Catalyst, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Community Healing Garden, Cosacosa Art at Large, Inc, 2005
Artist as Catalyst, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Maskmaking, Cosacosa Art at Large, Inc, 2004
Artist as Catalyst, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Collaborative Sculpture, Temple University Children’s Medical Center, 2001
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Visual Arts Residency Program, Taller Puertorriqueño, 1996
Philip Morris Graduate Studies Fellowship, Baltimore, MD
Hoffberger School of Painting, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1995
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, VA
Artist Residency, NEA Fellowship Outreach Project, 1995
Sussex County Arts Council, Georgetown, DE
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, Visual Arts Residency Program, 1994
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sacelito, CA
Pew Fellowship Artist Residency, 1993
Rutgers Center for Innovative Printmaking, NJ
Printmaking Fellowship, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, 1993
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
Pew Philadelphia Artist Residency Program, 1992
Wales/ Philadelphia Visual Arts Exchange, Cardiff, Wales
Pioneer Arts, Community Artist Fellowship, 1991
Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia, PA
Visiting Artist Printmaking Residency, 1991
Mission Culture Center, San Francisco, CA
Printmaking Residency, 1990
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Project Grant, PA
Cross-Disciplinary Arts Program, 1990
SOLO SHOWS
“Woven In-Tension”, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York, 2012
“ESSENCE”, Lehman/Tully Arts Center, American School, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2007
“Art and Meditation”, Cosacosa Art at Large, Inc, Philadelphia, PA 2005
"Sin Fin / Without End", Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA, 1997
"Ojos Rotos / Broken Eyes", SCAC Gallery of Art, DE, 1994
"Power From Within", University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1992
"Without Wings", Taller Puertorriqueño, Philadelphia, PA, 1990
SELECTED EXHIBITS
“1 Salao Vinhedense De Arte Contemporanea”, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1997
"Paper Cuts: Traditional and Contemporary", Abrons Art Center, NY, 1997
"Perspective Latina", Eubie Blake Museum, MD, 1996
"Signs and Symbols", Nexus, PA, 1995
"Beyond Borders 1", City Hall, PA, 1994
"Pew Fellowship Recipients", Art Alliance, PA, 1994
"Creative Artist Network at NYC", Stuart Levy Fine Art, NY, 1993
"Las Dos Fuerzas De La Mano", Walt Whitman Arts Center, NJ, 1992
"Altars, Divination, and Icons", Painted Bride Art Center, PA, 1992
"Sacred Symbols: From the Earth to the Heart", Rosemont College, PA, 1992
"Ancient Sources", Abington Art Center, PA, 1992
"The Ritual of Nature and the Forces Between", Klein Gallery, PA, 1991
"Art Around the Edges II", Port of History Museum, PA, 1991
"Mexican Masks: New Myths", Painted Bride Art Center, PA, 1991
"Masked/ Unmasked", Henry Street Settlement, Louis Abrons Art Center, NY, 1991
"Artesanos De La Comunidad Latino", City Hall, PA, 1990