Liliana Perez
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EDUCATION
2006-2008
1992-1996
1979-1982
MFA, New York Studio School: New York, NY. Painting and Drawing
BFA, De Paul University, Theater School: Chicago, IL. Scene Design
BFA, Pratt Institute: Brooklyn, NY. Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2009
2008
2006
2003-2005
Devouring Innocents, New York Studio School, New York, NY
What Happened with Poussin, Iron Fish Gallery Beacon, NY
Look Gallery, Chicago, IL
18th St. Pilsen Open Studio, Chicago, IL
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010
2010
2009
2008
2006
2006
2003-2005
2003
2003
2002
2002
2001
1999
1987
Rogue Space Chelsea, New York, NY
Tom Robinson, Chicago, IL
Bowery Gallery, New York, NY
A.I.R., Vallauris, France
1112 Gallery, Chicago, IL
Thanhardt-Burger Corporation, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD
Center for the Arts at Mitzner Park, Boca Raton, FL
Limner Gallery, NY, NY
Drawing from Perception, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Living Art, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, IL
Monmouth County Art Alliance Juried State Show, Red Bank, NJ
PUBLICATIONS
2010

2004
2004

Book of Etchings by Arnold Wechsler & Liliana Perez,
Written, Photographed and Edited by Patrick Morell
Featured in Top News Tips and Picks, New York Arts Magazine
Featured in the film “Los Vecinos”. Directed, Edited and Written
by Mark Nelson, Sponsored by Illinois Arts Council
AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
2009
2008
2008
2007
2006, 2001-1998
2004
2004, 2006-08
2004
2003-2005
2001
Change Inc. New York, NY
A.I.R. Vallauris, France
Hohenberg Travel Grant, New York, NY.
Hiddenbrook Residency, Beacon, NY
Community Art Assistance Program Grant, Department of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, IL
Csoose Van Brugger, Painting Marathon, New York, NY
New York Studio School, MFA and Marathons. New York, NY
Special Assistance Project Grant, Illinois Art Council, Chicago, IL
American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
Postcard Envoy, Havana, Cuba
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
  A.I.R. Vallauris, France
De Paul University, Library Lincoln Park Campus, Chicago, IL
International private collections, France, Australia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Faculty
2009-2011
2002-2006
2001-2003
1999-2001

Registrar
2007-2009
2002-2006

Teaching Artist
2001-2004
2001-2003

Lead Artist
1997-2002
2002
1999

Scenic Artist
2007
1996-2000
1996-1998
1996-1999
1995-1997
1996
1995

Scenic Designer
2004
1996-1998

Murals
2004
2001
2001

Visiting Artist
1998


Studio in a School, Long Term Program New York, NY
American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL
The Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, IL


Dean of NYSS, Graham Nickson´s private studio, New York, NY
Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP, New York, NY


A.R.T. Artist Resources in Teaching, Chicago, IL
C.A.P.E., Chicago Art Partnership Exchange, Chicago, IL


Gallery 37, Chicago, IL
Mexican Fine Art Museum, Chicago, IL
School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL


Camp Hope Film, Camp Hope Production, Conn.
Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago, IL.
Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL
Looking Glass Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
Chicago Scenic, Chicago, IL
Glimmerglass Opera Company, Coopers-town, NY
Scenery West, Los Angeles, CA


French Embassy, Playing French Festival, Chicago, IL
Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL


Wendell Smith Elementary School, Chicago, IL
Sullivan High School, Chicago, IL
Crane High School, Chicago, IL


School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL
COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
2010-Current
2007-2008
2002-2004
Co-Chair, New York Studio School Alumni Association, New York, NY
Board Member, Board of Governors, New York Studio School, New York, NY
Board Member, Board of Directors, Artist Resources in Teaching, Chicago, IL
LANGUAGES
  Fluent Spanish, born in Havana, Cuba. Proficient in Italian and French.