Kerri Menchaca
Available Works
Biography
Kerri Sukup Menchaca, a native Texan, finds her artistic muse in the rugged beauty of rural Texas. Inspired by the vast expanse of the Lone Star State's backroads and the unobstructed skies that stretch across its horizons, Kerri's paintings capture the fleeting essence of nature's brilliance.
With a background in realism cultivated under the guidance of renowned artist Dennis Blagg, Kerri's work reflects a deep appreciation for the land and its transient beauty. Graduating with degrees in Art, Art History, and a minor in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin, she combines her passion for art with her understanding of the natural world.
While she finds fulfillment in her work at Texas Christian University's Mary Couts Burnett Library, Kerri's true passion lies in honoring the untamed beauty of Texas's state and national parks through her art. She believes that these landscapes are treasures to be cherished and protected, and she strives to convey their significance to others through her paintings.
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Education
2000 BA, cum laude, Studio Arts. University of Texas at Austin.
2000 BFA, cum laude, Art History with a minor in Geology. University of Texas at Austin.
AWARDS
2023 "Rosalyn G Rosenthal Artist award" Awarded at the “Preservation is the Art of the City” exhibition.
2021 "Lisa & Bruce Lowry Award in memory of Bill Bomar." Awarded at the “Preservation is the Art of the City” exhibition.
2019 “Murrin Family Award in memory of Lia Cuilty.” Awarded at the “Preservation is the Art of the City” exhibition.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Sept 2023 "37th Annual Trappings of Texas," Museum of the Big Bend. Alpine, TX
Sept. 2023 "Preservation is the Art of the City," The Women's Club of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
February 9 - May 19, 2023 "Untold Stories," Moncrief Cancer Institute.
April 1-30, 2023 "After the Gold Rush," Vaughn Art Agency + Gallery. Austin, TX
Nov. 2022 The Cowgirl Gathering, on November 10th-13th. The American Paint Horse Foundation. Stockyards Fort Worth, TX
Sept. 2022 "Preservation is the Art of the City," The Women's Club of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
Sept 2022 "Western Gallery Pop-Up," Vaughn Art Agency + Gallery, Austin, TX
Sept 2022 "Trappings of Texas," Museum of the Big Bend. Alpine, TX
Aug 2022 "Monsoon Season," Western Gallery. Dallas, TX. Featured Artist
Sep 2021 "Trappings of Texas," Museum of the Big Bend. Alpine, TX
Sep 2021 "Preservation is the Art of the City," First on 7th Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
May 2021 "New Western Talent," Western Gallery. Dallas, TX. Juried Exhibition
Apr 2021 "Big Bend, 2021" Live Oak Center. Columbus, TX Juried Exhibition
Mar 2021 "In Rainbows," Western Gallery. Dallas, TX. Juried Exhibition
Feb 2021 "Small Works Show," Fort Worth, TX CAC. Juried Exhibition
Oct. 2020 "Texas Women," Western Gallery. Dallas, TX. Juried Exhibition
Aug. 2020 “Texas Artists Coalition's Small Works Show,” Fort Worth, TX CAC. Juried Exhibition
Sept. 2019 “Spring Gallery Night Juried Exhibit,” Fort Worth, TX CAC
Juried exhibition in conjunction with the William Campbell Contemporary Art
Sept. 2019 "Preservation is the Art of the City," Fort Worth CAC
Juried fundraiser exhibit in conjunction with Historic Fort Worth
Awards: “Murrin Family Award in memory of Lia Cuilty” for the painting “Let’s Go Chase the Lights”
April 2019 “CASP FEST,” 5&J Gallery. Lubbock, TX. National Juried Exhibition
Oct. 2013 “Fall Gallery Night,” Adobe Gallery. Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 2009 “Art in the Metroplex,” Moudy Gallery. Fort Worth, TX. Juried Exhibition
2006, 2004 Solo exhibits, Circle Theater. Fort Worth, TX
LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS
Sept 10, 2022 "Artist Demo and Talk: Nocturnes," Sid Richardson Museum. Fort Worth, TX.
Sept. 2019. “Drawing from Observation with Kerri S. Menchaca” Sid Richardson Museum. Fort Worth, TX.
Kerri Menchaca
Oil on Cradled Wood
18” x 18”
2023