Crystal Murley : Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Fine Arts (Painting): Houston Baptist University, Candidate (2019)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting): The University of Houston 2006
Graphic Design (Minor): The University of Houston 2006
Continuing Education
Sculptural Glass, Lisa Vogt: Hollander Glass, Houston Texas – 2019
Greg Reuter Aluminum Casting Workshop: Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX-2018
Advanced Murine Cane and The Vitrigraph Kiln: Hollander Glass, Houston, Texas - 2018
Introduction to Glass Fusion: Hollander Glass, Houston, Texas - 2018
Glass blowing summer residency: Red Deer College, Alberta Canada- 2003
Glass blowing summer course: Houston, TX- 2002
Studio Assistant
Dixie Friend Gay, Houston, Texas, 2018-current
Michael Roque Collins, Houston, Texas, 2017-2019
Publications
Cavity Magazine: Featured Visual Artist, issue ii, 2019
OutSmart Magazine: Featured Artist, 2018
Indie Soliel Magazine: Featured Artist, 2017
The Leader Magazine: Featured Artist, 2016
OutSmart Magazine: Featured Artist, 2015
Studio Visit Magazine, 2011
Houston Chronicle, 2011
Awards
OutReach United Artist of the Year, 2019
Kristin Saleri Scholarship: 2018, 2019
Houston Baptist Emerging Artist Scholarship: 2017-2019
Favorite Female Artist: OutSmart Magazine, 2018
Favorite Female Artist: FACE Awards, 2012, 2013, 2014
Group Exhibitions
2019
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Alternative Processes & Integrated Media: The Arts Gallery, Collin College, Plano, TX: Christopher James
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Rising Eyes of Texas: Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX: Hollis Hammond
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Get Ready, A Survey of MFA Candidates, 2019: Gallery 220, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX: Kathy Bilyeu
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Third Annual National Flower Show: Splendora Gardens, Splendora, TX: Alton Dulaney
2018
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Arizona Aqueous XXXII: Tubac Center for the Arts, Tubac, AZ: Joanne Stuhr
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Conroe National Invitational Exhibition: The Gallery at the Madeley, Conroe, TX: Peter Andrew
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24th Annual El Corazon Art Exhibition: Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX: Jose Vargas
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Rising Eyes of Texas: Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX: Rainey Knudson
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31st Annual Women’s Works: Northwest Area Arts Council, Woodstock, IL: Karen Stahleker
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Second Annual National Flower Show: Splendora Gardens, Splendora, TX: Alton Dulaney
2017
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Lawndale Art Center: “The Big Show”
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Lawndale Art Center: “Dia De Los Muertos”
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Collective artist show: Rockstar Gallery
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MECA Houston: “Saint Valentine”
2015
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Open Studio show: “A Rendezvous with Artists”
2012
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Featured artist: Studio Visit Magazine
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Whole Foods Art Market; Montrose
2011
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Lawndale Art Center: “The Big Show”
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Hunting Art Prize finalist: “Never gain Weight”
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Collective artist show: Watson Galleries
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First Saturday Art Market: Houston Heights
2010
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Betz Art Gallery: Osito Foundation Fundraiser
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Barrio Antiguo: White Linen Nights
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South Beach, Houston: The Rainbow Foundation Fundraiser
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Decorative Design Center of Houston: I.D. Collection
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Decorative Design Center of Houston: Martin Patrick Evans
2009
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Collective artist show: Java Java Café
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Collective artist show: Galleria Lazzara
2008
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Collective artist show: Eastman Gallery
2007
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Collective artist show: DNM Art Group
2006
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University of Houston BFA student show: Blaffer Gallery
Solo Exhibitions
2017
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Open studio show: “Theories of Adoration & Adornment”
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Featured artist: Salon 2512
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Featured artist: Lot 8 Salon
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Featured artist: Cody’s Salons
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Featured artist: My Favorite Chiropractor’s
2016
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Featured artist: Salon 2512
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Featured artist: Lot 8 Salon
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Featured artist: Cody’s Salons
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Featured artist: Urban Eats
2015
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Open studio show: “Rendezvous”
2014
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Open studio show: “Resurrection”
2013
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Open studio show: “Rebirth”
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Featured artist: Farrago
2012
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Retrospective: The Hotel Alden
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Featured artist: Barnaby’s Café
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Featured artist: JR’s Bar & Grill
2011
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Guava Lamp: “Bliss; A Symposium of Delight”
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Featured Artist: Barnaby’s Café
2010
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Open Studio: “Obsessions & Compulsions”
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Featured artist: Kingwood Pines Hospital: “Healing Color”
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Featured artist: Salon 2512
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Featured artist, The Usual: “New Beginnings”
2009
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Daniel Padilla Gallery, Dallas, TX: “Breathless Departure”
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Featured artist: Barnaby’s Café
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Featured artist: Salon 2512
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Open studio show: “Recent Works”
2008
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Featured artist, Jr’s Bar & Grill: “Fairy Tale” series
Commission Artwork
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Nash. Pet Portrait Series. Mixed media on Arches paper.12” x 14”. 2018. Doug Watt
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M4Designs. Logo design. 2018. Randall Magill.
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6 dining room chairs. Chalk paint on fabric. 2018. Justin Berry.
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Aftermath. Latex on canvas. 36” x 36”. 2018. Caine Guerrero.
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Kop3Katz. Logo design. 2017. Rebekah Anderson.
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Houston Theater Scene. Logo design. 2017. Ty Herndon.
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Breathless Moment. Mixed media on panel. 24”x48”. 2017. Quoc Nguyn.
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DJ Houston. Logo design. 2017. Jacob Jimenez.
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Woven Tradition. Fabric & mixed media on paper. 27”x40”. 2016. Quoc Nguyn.
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Melding of Essence. Mixed media on canvas. 20”x120”. 2016. Quoc Nguyn.
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Love Shack. Acrylic on surfboard. 36”x72”. 2015. Sheila Morton.
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Evolution. Mixed media on metal & wood. 18”x26”. 2015. Michael Kramer.
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Thai Series. Triptych. Mixed media on paper with fabric. 27”x40”. 2014. Jesse Dominguez.
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Twinkie. Pet portrait series. Mixed media on canvas. 12”x12”. 2014. Linda & Mike Williams.
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Winston. Pet portrait series. Acrylic on canvas. 18”x24”. 2014. Tomie Guerrero.
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Jasper. Pet portrait series. Acrylic on canvas. 18”x24”. 2014. Guy & BJ Barnett.
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Family Portraits. Quadriptych. Acrylic on canvas. 18”x24”. 2013. Christopher Morris.
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Butters the Cat. Pet portrait series. Acrylic on canvas. 18”x24”. 2013. Jesse Dominguez.
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Charlie. Pet portrait series. Acrylic on canvas. 20”x20”. 2012. Debbi & Tracy Cure.
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Love Letters. Mixed media on paper. 48”x60”. 2012. Nick Hellyar.
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OPI. Mixed media on paper. 48”x72”. 2011. Steve Morris.
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My Passion. A series of non-traditional portraits. Mixed media on paper. 48”x60”. 2010. Nick Hellyar.
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For Your Pleasure. A series of non-traditional portraits. Mixed media on paper. 36”x48”. 2009. Kevin Laudadio.
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See. Mixed media on canvas. 36”x60”. 2007. Patti & Marilla Elliot.