Chris Christion
Education
University of California, Irvine
MFA Visual Art, 2004
University of Oklahoma
BFA Painting, 2000
Northwestern University, Certificate in Leadership
Association of Academic Museums and Galleries,
FELLOW, Certificate in Leadership, 2012, AMG Academic Museum and Gallery Leadership Seminar In partnership with the Kellogg School of Management Center for Nonprofit Management at Northwestern University
Publications
Library of Congress Research Guides, 4 Corners of the World, International Collections at the Library of Congress, Agriculture, Foodways and Contemporary Art: Creative Collaborations with the MexiCali Biennial, October 12, 2023, by: Suzanne Schadl
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento-based couple finds art world success by exploring race, history, and mythology, December 12, 2023, by Graham Womack
Library of Congress Research Guides, “El Otro Lado” (The Other Side): Border Art Histories of the MexiCali Biennial
CALAFIA: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise Exhibition Catalog, 2019
Bienal de MexiCali 2018: CALAFIA, California, USA, Oct. 27, 2018, by Arden Decker
Art and Cake, Aug. 28, 2018, What’s Hot in L.A.? Art Events You Should Check Out by Kristine Schomaker
The Washington Post, June 7, 2018, In Los Angeles, Sriracha fans line up for the hottest tour in town. by Laura Randall
Art and Cake, Jan. 16, 2017, A Breath of Fresh Air in the Season of Art Fairs: The FAR Bazaar by Evan Senn
Exhibition History solo exhibitions *
2023
When We See Us
FJM Project Space, Sacramento, CA,
MexiCali Biennial Land of Milk and Honey
The Cheech Riverside Museum of Art, Riverside, CA
2022
Reclamation*
C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Caestecker Gallery,
Ripon College
Home Edition
The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art
The Land of Milk and Honey,
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
2021
Ramparts & Restoration A Contemplation of the American Divide
Coastline Art Gallery, Newport Beach, CA, Virtual Exhibition
Curated by Max King Cap
2020
Every day Epic, a Juneteenth Film Program
Film Program for Juneteenth with Queer Film Continuum,
Plaza District, & Nappy Roots
Organized by Crystal Z. Campbell
CALAFIA: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise
Steppling Art Gallery, SDSU,
Imperial Valley Campus, Calexico, CA
2019
CALAFIA: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise
Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA,
Curated by Ed Gomez, Luis G. Hernandez, and Daniela Lieja Quintanar
On the Way to the Moon Film Program
True Turn Festival & Tulsa Arts Fellowship, Tulsa, OK.
Curated by Crystal Campbell
2018
CALAFIA: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise
Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art,
California State University, San Bernardino CA.
Curated by Ed Gomez, Luis G. Hernandez, and Daniela Lieja Quintanar
A Context for Transcendence*
Eastside International ESXLA, Los Angeles, CA
Manifesto
Nicolas Gallery, Pitzer College Claremont, CA
Curated by Ciara Ennis and Jennifer Vanderpool
2017
Biomythography: Axis of Ego: When and Where I Enter*
FAR Bazaar Alternative Art Fair & Art Collective Festival,
Cerritos, CA
2016
SKIN
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG),
Barnsdall Art Park Los Angeles, CA.
Curated by Isabelle Lutterodt
2015
A Continuum of Impact
College of Law Art Gallery,
University of La Verne College of Law La Verne, CA.
Curated by Conchi Sanford
State of Emergency: Big Brother Is Watching
Winslow Garage, Los Angeles, CA,
Curated by Thinh Nguyen
Vertigo at Midnight: New Visual Afrofuturisms and Speculative Migrations
Clark Humanities Museum/Chan Gallery
Scripps College and Pomona College, Claremont, CA,
Curated by Dr. Valorie Thomas
Biomythography: Secret Poetry and Hidden Anger
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art,
California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA
LA n CV 2, Coachella Valley Art Center, Coachella Valley Art Center, Indio, CA,
Curated by Mike McLain
2014
Biomythography: Secret Poetry and Hidden Angers
East & Peggy Phelps Galleries,
Claremont Graduate University Claremont CA
The Beautiful: Contemporary Art Featuring America
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art,
California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA.
Curated by Rachel Schmid
LA Heat: Taste Changing Condiments
Chinese American Museum Los Angeles CA.
Curated by Steve Wong
2012
Daylight Saving Time
East and Peggy Phelps Galleries, Claremont Graduate University,
Curated by David Pagel
2010
Haute
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art,
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.
Curated by Roman Stollenwerk