"The Work of Los Angeles Artist: Mary Rappazzo,” Kitchen Theatre Company's Judith Holliday Lobby Gallery, Ithaca, NY
Curriculum Vitae
Solo Exhibitions
2019
2005
“Mary A. Rappazzo Paintings,” San Francisco Public Library (Main Library), San Francisco, CA
2004
Toluca Lake Art Faire, Toluca Lake, CA
East Palmer Gallery, Glendale, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2021
“ARTSEED + INTERCONNECTION,” USA/China Art Exhibition by Deaf Artists, through virtual Art Gallery associated by Shanghai, China and Washington D.C. (Gallaudet University).
“Traversing the Boundaries of the Natural and Synthetic Worlds,” Pop-Up Gallery, Hyattsville, Maryland.
2019
“Deaf Art: Broadening the Borders,” Linda K. Jordan Gallery at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
“GlendaleOut,” Ace/121 Gallery, Glendale, CA
“De'VIA: The Manifesto Comes of Age,” Memorial Art Gallery at University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2017
“A World Reimagined: A Deaf Perspective,” Hartford Art School’s Silpe Gallery, Hartford, CT
2015
“Let There Be Light: De'ARTivism,” Pepco Edison Place Gallery, Washington, D.C.
9th Annual Art Auction, Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, Los Angeles, CA
2014
“De’VIA 25th Anniversary Exhibition,” Dyer Arts Center at RIT/NTID, Rochester, NY
2013
“Engage! Exposure! Experiment! Exhibit,” Linda K. Jordan Gallery at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.
2012
“Three Artists, Three Views,” Dyer Arts Center at RIT/NTID, Rochester, NY
2011
“De VIA Art,” The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, Frederick, MD
Bold & Vibrant, Dezart One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
4th Annual Deaf Artists Exhibition, Los Angeles City Hall’s Bridge Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2010
“Women in Contrast,” Dezart One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
2009
2nd Annual Deaf Artists Exhibition, Los Angeles City Hall’s Bridge Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2008
“1, 2, 3, 4,” Dezart One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
2007
Through My Eyes, Dezart One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
2006
Tropico Artists Collective At Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon’s Art Gallery, Burbank, CA
2005
Brand Spankin, Dezart One Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
Tropico Redux, Brand Library Art Galleries, Glendale, CA (curatorial experience)
2004
Open Call L.A. 2004, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Hollywood, CA
2003
Miscellaneous Show, Orbetello Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2001
Women’s Art Expo, Highway Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
1999
Fine Arts Competition Exhibition, Rico Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
1996
Brand XXV: National Juried Slide Competition, Brand Art Library Gallery, Glendale, CA
1995
Deaf Artists of America: Recent Work, Switzer Gallery at RIT, Rochester, N.Y.
10th Annual Exhibition by Artists With Disabilities, The Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
1994
9th Annual Exhibition by Artists With Disabilities, The Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
1992
First National Show, Long Beach Arts Association Gallery, Long Beach, CA
Issue of Choice, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA
7th Annual Exhibition by Artists With Disabilities, The Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
1991
California Visions, DAA Gallery, Rochester, N.Y.
1990
China: June 4, 1989. . . , Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA
Awards
2010
Recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for the dedicated commitment to the deaf community.
2004
Best of Show: Toluca Lake Art Faire, Toluca Lake, CA
1996
President's Award: Brand XXV: National Juried Slide Competition, Brand Library Art Galleries
1994
First Place: 9th Annual Exhibition by Artists With Disabilities, The Armory Center for the Arts
Publication
2020
"Mary Anna Rappazzo | Digital Illustrator & Fine Art Painter." Shoutout LA, Los Angeles, CA. July online article
2018
“Meet Mary Anna Rappazzo of 1 Eye Art & Design.” VoyageLA, Los Angeles, CA. April online article.
2012
Luczak, Raymond. “Spotlight On . . . Mary Rappazzo." SIGNews pp. 17. April.
2006
Christopher, Valerie. “Mastering Color." Desert Post Weekly, pp. 22. June.
2002
Sonnenstrahl, Deborah M. “Deaf Artists in America: Colonial to Contemporary.” San Diego, CA: DawnSignPress
1998
Bonillas, Paula. “Mary Rappazzo's Studio.” Hearing Health, pp. 34-35. Sept./Oct.
Education
Background Painting for Animation, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
B.F.A. in Graphic Design with minor in Paintings, California State University at Northridge
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