ALBERTO GOMEZ
Bogotá, Colombia 1956
Murals, Paintings. Portraits. Etchings
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2012 Dr. and Mrs. Jose Carlos Cruz’s residence. Lubbock, TX.
2012 Daytona International Speedway partnership to create commemorative artwork for the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona twice-around-the-clock challenge on January 28-29.
2010 Global Educational Institute. Daytona Beach, FL
2007 Keila Glassworks Gallery. Orlando, FL
2007 Orlando City Hall-Terrace Gallery. Orlando, FL
2006 Deltona Arts & Historical Center. Deltona, FL
2005 University of Central FL Art Gallery. Orlando, FL
2004 Windermere Public Library. Windermere, FL
2003 Orlando Public Library. Orlando, FL
2002 Pioneers Art Settlement. Barberville, FL
2002 The African American Museum of the Arts. DeLand, FL
2002 Orlando Museum of Art. March Artist of the Month. Orlando, FL
2001 City Hall of South Daytona, FL
2000 Seaside Music Theater. Downtown Daytona Beach, FL
1999 Finishing Touches Gallery. Hollywood, FL
1998 Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens. Ormond Beach, FL
1997 DeLand Museum of Art. DeLand, FL
1997 Albertson-Peterson Gallery. Winter Park, FL
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010 Ana G. Mendez University System. Orlando, FL
2009 Roho Art / Coffee-City Arts Factory. Orlando, FL
2008 City Arts Factory. Orlando, FL
2008 Orlando Business Development Center. Orlando, FL
2008 Gallery 108. Miami, FL
2008 Hispanic Art Show. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Orlando, FL
2007 Art in Public Places. Art in the Sunshine. A 20-mile Road Project. Daytona Beach, FL
2007 Colombian Artists Exhibition “Colombia Day”. The State Capital. Tallahassee, FL
2007 Laudable Latinos Exhibition. Ormond Memorial Museum of Art. Ormond Beach,FL
2006 County of Volusia Eighth Annual Cultural Diversity Luncheon – DeLand, FL
2005 County of Volusia Seventh Annual Cultural Diversity Luncheon – DeLand, FL
2004 Orlando Latin American Film Festival. DMAC. Orlando, FL
2004 County of Volusia Sixth Annual Cultural Diversity Luncheon – DeLand, FL
2004 Orlando Public Library, Orlando, FL
2003 Consulate General of Colombia. Miami, FL
2002 DeLand Museum of Art. Narrative as Art Exhibition. DeLand, FL
2002 Volusia County Cultural Alliance Arts Day. Daytona Beach, FL
2002 DeBary Country and Golf Club. DeBary, FL
2002 Volusia County Courthouse permanent collection, “My Father & Day Dreamer”. DeLand, FL
2001 Orlando Museum of Art. First Thursday. Orlando, FL
2000 Art con Sabor. Orlando, FL
1999 NASA. John F. Kennedy Space Center, FL
1998 Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Magic Kingdom. Lake Buena Vista, FL
1998 Contemporary Resort. Disney World. Kissimmee, FL
1998 Museum and Art Gallery/Studio. MÁS. Altamonte Springs, FL
1998 Orlando Public Library. Orlando, FL. US
1998 Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens. Ormond Beach, FL
1997 Deland Museum of Art. DeLand, FL
MURALS
2010 “Discover”. Deltona Regional Library. Deltona, FL
2009 “Hope”. Crealde School of Art/Hope Community Center/Disney World. Apopka, FL
2007 “Roots of Future”. Banco Popular. Orlando, FL
2007 “The pride of Hispanic Heritage”. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Orlando, FL
2006 “Tribute to Don Quijote de la Mancha”. Two murals. Corner Lake Middle School, Orlando, FL
2005 “Values”. Two murals for Daytona Beach Juvenile Detention Center, Daytona Beach, FL.
2005 “Nurturing, Dedication & Inspiration mural”. National Dance Institute. Santa Fe, NM
2002 “Celebrating Diversity” mural painted for the DeLand Museum of Art
2002 “Thank you FL” mural painted with 24 children/adults for the Colombian American Civic Council
2001 “Volusia County Youth Celebration of the Arts”. Four murals. Gemini Springs Park. DeBary, FL
2001 “Children’s Hope for America”. Partners of the Americas International Convention. Orlando, FL
2001 “Enjoying God’s Creation”. FL Hospital. DeLand, FL
2001 “Bolivar Bolivariano”. Paises Bolivarianos Organization. Orlando, FL
2000 “Prosperity” (4 sections). 98 ft2. The News-Journal. Daytona Beach, FL
1999 “Back Home Again”. 78 ft2. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Deltona, FL
1999 “Celebration of Life”. 77 ft2. The American Cancer Society. Pinellas Park, FL
1999 “Called to the Feast”. 420 ft2. The Epiphany Church. Port Orange, FL
1998 “Harmony in Diversity. 315 ft2. Blue Lake Elementary School. DeLand, FL
1997 “Peace”. 315 ft2. Pine Ridge High School. Deltona, FL
EDUCATION
1981 Museo de Arte Contemporáneo. Fine Arts. Caracas, Venezuela
1980/82 Colegio Universitario de Caracas. Fine Arts. Caracas, Venezuela
1980 Manuel Reyes Atelier. Painting. Barquisimeto, Venezuela
1975-80 Jaime Castillo Atelier. Painting. Bogotá, Colombia
1975/79 Escuela de Artes Plásticas. Fine Arts. Bogotá, Colombia
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2008 International Award ‘Caza De Poesía Moradalsur’- Pictorial Work. Los Angeles, CA
2007 Individual Artist Professional Development Grant. DeLand, FL
2006 The Artists’ Fellowship-New York Grant.
2005 “Central Floridian of the Week”. 8/22-28/2005. Channel 13
2004 Certificate of Appreciation. Volusia County Sixth Annual Cultural Diversity Luncheon. DeLand, FL
2003 The Dr. Arthur Kimball Memorial, FL Partners, Volunteer of the Year Award. DeLand, FL
2002 “Volusia County Youth Celebration of the Arts”. DeBary Art League. DeBary, FL
2001 Department of State-Partners of the Americas Grant.
2001 Excellence Award by Central FL YMCA Achievers Program. Orlando, FL
2000 Volunteer of the Year Best of Category by United Arts Awards for Arts and Culture. Orlando, FL
1999 Certificate of Recognition granted by City of Deltona for artistic volunteering in the Community
1998 Certificate of Appreciation for Mural donation to Blue Lake Elementary School. DeLand, FL