SHELLY PORTER
335 Laurel Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 549-5253
www.shellyporterartwork.com

EDUCATION
1983
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design - University of Texas at Austin
1992 -1995
Studio art courses in oil and watercolor painting, ceramics and printmaking

INVITATIONAL & GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010
Art Muse
Online gallery for limited edition artists prints.
Art*o*Mat
An original and affordable artwork venue, available nationwide through vintage cigarette machines
sponsored by Artists in Cellophane (A. I. C.)
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibit; Texas A & M University – Islander Art Gallery; Corpus Christi, TX
WISH! 2010
Invitational Exhibition Gala, Dallas Contemporary Museum; Dallas, TX
8 x 10 Brush to Bay
Invitational Fundraiser, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
Arthouse 5 x 7
Invitational Exhibit; Arthouse at the Jones Center; Austin, TX

2009
ATLANTIC LOFTS OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Furnished original artworks for office, lobby, hallways and furnished model.
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition; Texas A & M University – Islander Art Gallery; Corpus Christi, TX
8 x 10 Brush to Bay
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
SILVER SAFARI
Invitational Art Exhibition Gala, Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX
WISH! 2009
Invitational Exhibition Gala, Dallas Contemporary Museum; Dallas, TX

2008
NEW TEXAS TALENT EXHIBIT
Juror - Julie Kronick, art curator for Neiman-Marcus;
Craighead Green Gallery; Dallas, TX
ALL MEMBERSHIP SHOW
Juror- Joe Schenk, Director Art Museum of South Texas;
Third Place Award- Works on Paper; Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus
THE PERSISTENCE OF FORM
Agora Gallery; Chelsea, NY
TRI-GROUP 44
Juror - Carrie Rote, Ph. D., Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi;
Third Place-Vava Callahan-Watercolor Award of Excellence; Joseph A. Cain Gallery, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, TX
8 x 10 Brush to Bay
Invitational Fundraising Exhibition; Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX

2007
DIMENSION XXXV
Juror - Michelle Bower Smythe; Award of Merit; Joseph Cain Gallery, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, TX
ARTMINE
An on-line Art Gallery; Chelsea, N.Y.
POP PARTy
Invitational Exhibition, Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX,
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Texas A&M University – Islander Art Gallery; Corpus Christi, TX
73RD SOUTH TEXAS ART LEAGUE
Spring Show, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
ALL MEMBERSHIP SHOW
Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX

2006
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Texas A&M University - Islander Art Gallery; Corpus Christi, TX;
72nd SOUTH TEXAS ART LEAGUE
Spring Show, Juror - James Moltz; Honorable Mention Award; Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX

2005
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Texas A&M University - Islander Art Gallery; Corpus Christi, TX

2004
ALL MEMBERSHIP SHOW
Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX

2003
THE ART OF BEING AMERICAN
Invitational Exhibition; South Texas Institute for the Arts; Art Museum of South Texas
SOUTH TEXAS ART LEAGUE
Art Museum of South Texas - Corpus Christi, TX
SOUTH TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS
Los Nuevos Artistas - Invitational Exhibit for the Antonio E. Garcia Art Education Center; Corpus Christi, TX
DEEP IN THE ART OF TEXAS
Invitational Art Gala; Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX

2002
TRI -GROUP 38
Juror-Richard Hyslin; First Place Award; Joseph A. Cain Gallery, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, TX

2001
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
MASTER PIECES
Art Museum of South Texas, Invitational Exhibition; Corpus Christi, TX
SOUTH TEXAS ART LEAGUE EXHIBITION
Juror- Cynthia O. Perkins; Honorable Mention Award; Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX
WHAT IS BLACK AND WHITE AND READ ALL OVER
Invitational Gala Exhibition; Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, TX

2000
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
ARTCAPADES
Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX

1999
TRI-GROUP 35
Juror- Santa Baraza; Joseph A. Cain Gallery, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, TX
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
GRASSROOTS
Invitational Exhibition, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, TX

1998
TRI -GROUP 34
Juror- Stuart Neely; Joseph A. Cain Gallery, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, TX
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibit, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
REFLECTIONS
Invitational Exhibit, Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX
SOUTH TEXAS ART LEAGUE
65th Annual Exhibition; Juror- Richard D. Conn; Art Center of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
ALTARS
Ventana Gallery; San Antonio, TX

1997
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX
ELEMENTS
Invitational Exhibition, Art Museum of South Texas; Corpus Christi, TX

1996
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Festival of Women’s Creativity, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
LA MERIENDA
Invitational Exhibition, Art Center of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
ORDER AND CHAOS
Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, TX

1995
SIXTH ANNUAL DEL MAR COLLEGE STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION
Juried Exhibition - Beth Reese

1994
FIFTH ANNUAL DEL MAR COLLEGE STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION
Juried Exhibition - Dennis Kemmerer

TWO PERSON AND SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2006
THE LIVES OF CIRCLES
One Woman Show - Kucera Gallery, Art Center of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, TX

2002
COLORES ESPIRITUALES
Two Woman Show - Galleria Galvan, Heritage Park; Corpus Christi, TX

1999
LA VIDA DE FLORES
Two Woman Show - Galleria Galvan, Heritage Park; Corpus Christi, TX

COMMISSIONS
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Eshleman
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Bell
Charity League of Corpus Christi - watercolor painted to theme
Mr. & Mrs. Chet Carmer
Las Donas De La Corte - 52nd Buccaneer Coronation, 32 Individual designs for gowns, trains and hand pieces
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Lomax
Ben & Tiffany Foster - Goosefeathers, Inc.- logo
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Tolmachoff
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Heitkamp
Saint James Episcopal School Benefit - logo
Mrs. Sam Susser, Jr.
Charity League of Corpus Christi - invitation design, watercolor wall mural
Mr. & Mrs. James Clark
Mr. & Mrs. John Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Gates