Ashley Mireles
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Artist Statement:
​Illustratively, designs for prints and murals contain elements of both past and present social cultures. Themes may include Mexican or Chicano iconography, scientific exploration, portraiture and statements on communal or physical interactions.

​Exhibitions:

2017:
  • Seven Scenes, Presa House Gallery, San Antonio, TX (curated by Rigoberto Luna, Presa House Gallery, San Antonio)

2016:
  • Nepantla: Spaces of Transformation, presented by The Society of Gloria Anzaldua's 9th El Mundo Zurdo Conference & Art Exhibition Committee, Galeria E.V.A., San Antonio, TX (curated by Lady Base Gallery and ARTery Studio)
  • Dia de Los Muertos, presented by The City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development, Centro de Artes, San Antonio, TX (curated by Sebastian Guajardo, Special Program Manager, and Sean Fitzgibbons, Senior Management Anaylst)
  • 50/50: Salon Style Art Show Fundraiser, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio, TX (curated by Mark Martinez, Visual Arts Director)
  • Noche Buena, presented by La Printeria, Galeria 237, San Antonio, TX (curated by La Printeria: Adriana Abundis, Tommy Hopkins, Andi Rivas)
  • Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by San Antonio Public Library, Pan American Branch Library, San Antonio, TX (curated by Sandra Griffin, San Antonio Public Library)
  • Frida Siempre: Presente, Brick at Blue Star, San Antonio, TX (curated by Lady Base Gallery)
  • Sister Solidarity Art Show,  The Movement Gallery, San Antonio, TX (curated by Alice Canestraro-Garcia, Antoinette Franklin, Denise Hernandez, Diana Lopez)
  • Paper Trail Printmaking Exhibition, Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio, TX (curated by Lauren Salguero, Tiny Roar Creative)
  • Novela: Arte y Drama, The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio, TX (curated by Mari Hernandez and Kristin Gamez)
  • St. Sucia, Issue VI: Coming of Age, featured artist, San Antonio, TX (curated by Isabel Castro and Natasha Hernandez)
2015:
  • St. Sucia, Issue IV: Cuatros Caminos, featured artist, San Antonio, TX (curated by Isabel Castro and Natasha Hernandez)
  • How Dare You?, presented by Lady Base Gallery, Carver Community Cultural Center, San Antonio, TX (curated by Sarah Castillo and Anel Flores)
  • Ladies Night: An Exhibition by the Women of San Antoino, Studio 455, San Antonio, TX (curated by Missi Smith and Madison Turner)
2014:
  • El Corrido del Gigante Dormido (The Ballad of the Sleeping Giant), Tennessee Tech University's Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN (curated by John Medina, Community Mural / Public Art Program Manager, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX)
  • Mini Mural Exhibition and Auction, presented by San Anto Cultural Arts (curated by John Medina, Community Mural / Public Art Program Manager)
  • Ink Slingers Ball, Annual Printmaking Conference, House of Rock and K Space Art Gallery, Corpus Christi, Texas
  • It Came From the Bayou, Annual Printmaking Conference presented by Burning Bones Press, St. Arnold's Brewing Company, Houston, TX
  • Carnival of Ink, Annual Printmaking Demonstrations, Burning Bones Press, Houston, TX
  • El Placazo, 20th Anniversary, cover artist, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX (curated by Mari Hernandez, El Placazo ​Program Manager)
2013:
  • Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX (curated by Fine Arts Department  Faculty, Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX) 
  • Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX (curated by Fine Arts Department  Faculty, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX)
  • Annual Juried Student Exhibition, San Antonio College, San Antonio,  TX (curated by Visual Arts & Technology  Department Faculty, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX)
2012:
  • Alternative Visions, presented by Northwest Vista College, Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio, TX
  • Juried Student Digital Art Show, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX (curated by Thomas C Willome, Professor  of Art, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX)
  • Annual Juried Student Exhibition, San Antonio College, San Antonio,  TX (curated by Visual Arts & Technology  Department Faculty, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX)
2011:
  • Annual Collegiate Student Exhibition, San Antonio Art League and Museum,  San Antonio TX (San Antonio College students curated by Eduardo D Rodriguez and Thomas C  Willome, Professors of Art, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX)
  • Juried Student Painting Show, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX (curated by Eduardo D Rodriguez and  Thomas C Willome, Professors of Art, San Antonio College, San  Antonio, TX)
  • Annual Juried Student Show, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX (curated by Visual Arts & Technology  Department Faculty, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX)



Related Experience:

2016:
  • Advisory Committee Member, La Printeria, community-based primaking nonprofit organization, San Antonio, TX
  • Art Direction, Huevos Rancheros Gala, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX
  • Co-Founder and board member (2016), San Antonio Girls Rock Camp, community-based rock 'n' roll camp for girls, San Antonio, TX
  • Founder, OH! Press Her!, Independent Printmaking, San Antonio, TX
  • The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Regional Arts Training Workshop attendee, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio, TX
2015: 
  • Creative Art Workshop artist, Papermaking, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX
  • Artpace International Artist in Residence candidate, Artpace San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2014:
  • Fabricator and Sculptor, Taller/Studio Cortes, San Antonio, TX (2013-2014)
  • Art Direction, Huevos Rancheros Gala, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX
  • Invitee (Alamo Basement), Ink Slingers Ball, Annual Printmaking Conference, House of Rock and K Space Art Gallery, Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Invitee (Alamo Basement), Burning Bones Press Presents: It Came From the Bayou, Annual Printmaking Showcase, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston, TX
  • Invitee (Alamo Basement), Carnival of Ink, Annual Printmaking Demonstrations, Burning Bones Press, Houston, TX
  • Co-Founder, Alamo Basement, Relief Printmaking Collective (with artist John Medina)
  • Juror, Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio Art Show, Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2013:
  • Videographer, The Bridge Club, Trailer Project, 2013 Texas Biennial, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, San Antonio, TX
  • Volunteer Relief Block Printing Program  Assistant, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX (with artist John Medina)
  • Volunteer Metal Arts Program Assistant, San Anto Cultural Arts, San Antonio, TX (with sculptor Casey Cooper) (2012 - 2013)
2012:
  • Intern, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX
  • Docent, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX (2011 - 2012)