About Andi Garbarino

Andi Garbarino, mixed-media artist, Berkshire UK

Bio:

Andi Garbarino (b. 1988, Texas) creates mixed-media still life, wildlife and portrait art using paint, mark-making tools, photography and collage on paper and canvas. Her work is about the perseverance of joy and wonder despite complete and utter devastation, and how that theme is parallel in nature and the human experience. Andi now lives and works in Berkshire, UK and is passionate about community engagement, nature and arts education, and sustainable studio practices.

CV: Andi Garbarino

b. 1988, Texas, USA
Currently lives and works in Berkshire, United Kingdom
andigarbarino.com | info@andigarbarino.com

EDUCATION & EXTENDED STUDIES

  • Graduate Studies (Creative Arts Therapy), Lesley University, Boston, MA, USA

  • BA in Vocal Music, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, USA

  • Undergraduate Studies (History & Education), University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA

AWARDS, GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

  • 2021 – Brand Collaboration & Material Sponsorship, ArtResin, Los Angeles, CA, USA

  • 2017 – National Recipient, Matthew 25 Grant Initiative, Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), USA

  • 2014 – Juried Excellence Award (Collage), Department of Visual Arts, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, USA

  • Nominee – Artist of the Year, Boston Business Women Awards, Boston, MA, USA

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

  • 2022 – SoWa South End Open Studios, Boston, MA, USA

  • 2022 – Beacon Hill Fine Art Walk, Boston, MA, USA

  • 2022 – Haverhill Art Walk, Haverhill, MA, USA

  • 2022 – SoWa Waltham Studios Pop-Up, Waltham, MA, USA

  • 2021 – Creative Alchemy, Gallery Exhibition, Salem, MA, USA

  • 2021 – The Alquemie Project, Group Exhibition, Salem, MA, USA

  • 2021 – Setting Sail Exhibit, Salem, MA, USA

  • 2021 – Beacon Hill Fine Art Walk, Boston, MA, USA

  • 2021 – Salem Arts Festival Gallery, Salem, MA, USA

  • 2019 – Ocean 650 Gallery Pop-Up, Revere, MA, USA

TEACHING, CURATORIAL & INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS

  • 2025–Present – Lead Instructor, Deeply Creative Workshops, UK (Adult workshops & foundational youth education)

  • 2025 – Founder & Organiser, Wednesday Arts & Crafts Club, One Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

  • 2021–2022 – Visiting Instructor, Creative Harbor Studios, Salem, MA, USA

  • 2021 – Guest Artist, "Songkran Mixed Media Project," Mango Studios, USA

  • 2017–2019 – Founder & Artistic Director, De La Fuente Fine Arts Program, Houston, TX, USA

COMMERCIAL COLLABORATIONS & OFF-SITE COMMISSIONS

  • 2025 – Editorial Portraiture & Branding Photographer, Collaborations with Banana Bread Networking and MovesLikeWaters Dance, UK

  • 2024–Present – Founder, The Hidden Wild Postcard Club (International print subscriber network)

  • 2021 – Featured Artist, "Texas Love Letters" Benefit Collection for the Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX, USA

  • 2020 – Prop & Visual Stylist, Cookbook Publication Project, USA

  • 2010–2020 – Commissioned Sculptor, "A Treasured Anthem" Series (Mixed media wire and paper installations), USA

BIBLIOGRAPHY & MEDIA

  • 2022 – "Meet Andi Garbarino," Canvas Rebel Magazine, Feature Profile (December)

  • 2022 – "A Tale of Two Human Needs," Canvas Rebel Magazine, Visual Art Review

  • 2019 – "Featured Artist: Andi Garbarino," Art Supply Guide Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3 (October)

COLLECTIONS

  • Works held in private collections across the United States, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.

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