Travis Walthall 6315 Jenny Lane, Lumberton, TX 77657 (409) 273-6824 [email protected] www.artsmindfulmedium.com
Education 2021 Master of Fine Arts, Painting concentration Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 2018 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing concentration Lamar University, Beaumont, TX Committee Members: Donna Meeks, Christopher Troutman and Xenia Fedorchenko
Professional Experience 2020 Spring Teacher on Record at Stephen F. Austin State University; Drawing III 2019 Fall Teacher on Record at Stephen F. Austin State University; Drawing III 2018-2019 Graduate Assistant for Shaun Roberts. Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches, TX
Solo Exhibitions 2019 November Luxurious Frames of Mind, MFA Candidacy Exhibition, Upper Galley, Stephen F. Austin School of Art, Nacogdoches, TX 2018 May Capricious Sustainability- Perusal of My Condition, The Art Studio Inc., Beaumont, TX 2017 May Mused, High Street Gallery, Beaumont, TX 2016 November Self-Reflections, Student Organization Lounge Gallery, Beaumont, TX
Group Exhibitions 2020 May SETXS6X, Beaumont Art League, Beaumont TX February One Piece Show, The Music Studio, Beaumont TX January GROUP SHOW AT THE GRIFFITH 2019 May The Art of Flowers, The Music Studio, Beaumont TX April TASIMJAE, The Art Studio Incorporated, Beaumont TX Art Alliance Annual Juried Exhibition, Nacogdoches TX March Capsula Stellis Inter in Nave, The Art Studio Incorporated, Beaumont TX 2018 August 5 Artists, Lower Gallery, Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX February Figuring it out, San Jacinto North Gallery, Houston TX 2017 December Take This with You, Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont TX November Sound/Insight, The Art Studio Incorporated, Beaumont TX May TASIMJAE, The Art Studio Incorporated, Beaumont TX. [Juror: Dennis Kiel; Awarded 1st Place] May 3D, Classical and Nude Exhibition, Beaumont Art League, Beaumont TX [Awarded 2nd place and Honorable Mention] March Le Grande Ball, Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont TX 2016 May 3D, Classical and Nude Exhibition, Beaumont Art League, Beaumont TX [Awarded 1st Place] April Sharing Space, San Jacinto North College, Houston TX
Services 2019 July Annual 12”x12” fundraising exhibition June Art Academy Workshop Leader, Delegated art education students to host summer art camp for 60 students aging 6-12 May Study Abroad Student to Venice and Rome over 14 days March Showcase Saturday Coordinator for visiting, prospective students April Lumberjacks Make Great Artist, Stephen F. Austin selected Fall artist; three paintings displayed in Student Center Collection May Spring Open Graduate Studio Night and Sale February- P Art Alliance member February Visiting Artist undergraduate critique at Lamar University 2018 December Open Graduate Studio Night and Christmas Sale November Drawing Workshop Co-Leader for 20 students, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches TX October Showcase Saturday Coordinator for visiting, prospective students April City of Beaumont’s Electrical Box Painting Project, Beaumont TX, Pearl St and Forsythe St intersection 2017 October Album artwork for End of Intermittence by Echoed Sycamore 2016 December Lamar University Painting Workshop co-leader for 16 President’s list students, Beaumont TX March Brochure artwork for Lamar University Dance Unleashed: Spring Dance Concert, Beaumont, TX
2015 November Baptist Hospital auction fundraiser for patient assistance at Hospice House, $950 raised from donated drawing
Video Interviews & Articles 2018 May (Self) Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by Andy Coughlin, Issue Magazine cover and article http://www.artstudio.org/self-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man/ May Looking Inward for Answers by Hannah LeTulle, Lamar University Press http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/looking-inward-for-answers/ May Winner Travis Walthall to Show at the Art Studio by Shelly Vitanza, Beaumont Enterprise’s EventsBook https://www.setxlive.com/event-pro/tasimjae-2017-winner-travis- walthall-at-the-art-studio/ April Walthall to Show Work in High Street Times written by Audrey Fletcher. Featured in the Vidorian, Issue Magazine, High Street Times. http://www.artstudio.org/walthall-to-show-work-at-high-street- gallery/ 2016 March Surrealism in Southeast Texas written by Caitlin Duerler. Beaumont Enterprise http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/cat5/2016/03/28/surrealism- in-southeast-texas/ March LU Painting and Drawing Students Exhibit Artwork in Houston by Sharon Forret, Lamar University News https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2016/03/lu- painting-and-drawing-students-exhibit-artwork-in-houston.html May Surrealistic Art Filmed and Directed by Arnoldo Chinchilla, Lamar University News https://www.facebook.com/lutvnews/videos/10154752618570968/? id=100000302473455 2014 November Dishman Art by Jamerica Malbrough, Lamar University News https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_4N8Ry3EeeKUlBuUFlzbFV2SW8/e dit
Technical Abilities and Professional History Painter Creatively approach work with attention to color and compositions in a variety of stylistic devices Draftsman Ability to free hand quick sketches and model the figure with precision Ceramicist Firm understanding of both functional ware and figurative sculpture
2019-2015 District Manager, training manager, catering and special project coordinator, travelling manager, cake decorator and barista at Rao’s Bakery Coffee and Café 2596 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77702 2019 Server assistant and bar back at the Republic Steakhouse in the Fredonia Hotel Nacogdoches, TX 77659 2013-2015 Manager at Daddio’s Burger 4230 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706 2011-2012 Safety Assistant at Eastham Forge, Inc 1050 Neches St, Beaumont, TX 77701
References Contact information available upon request