CURRICULUM VITAE
Contact Information
6425 Galwayy Dr Colorado Springs CO 80918
(719) 820-8214
cierranredding.wixsite.com/cr-art
Education
2021 - M.F.A. New Mexico State University​
2018 - B.F.A. Western Colorado University
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Professional Experience
2019 / 21 Studio Art Instructor, Las Cruces Museum of Art, Las Cruces, NM
2019 / 21 Sculpture Lab Manager, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM
2019 / 20 Introduction to Drawing, ART 250, Instructor of Record, Online Class, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2019 / 20 Introduction to Sculpture, ART 225, Instructor of Record, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
2018 / 20 Art Appreciation, ART 101, Instructor of Record, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM
2018 / 19 Preparator & Art Handler, University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
2016 / 18 Art League, Student Representative, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2014 / 18 Preparator & Gallery Assistant, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
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Lectures
2020 Guest Speaker / Artist Talk (via Zoom), Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO.
Guest Speaker / Artist Talk (via Google Meet), J. Paul Taylor Academy, Las Cruces, NM.
2019 Grad School Experience Lecture, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Environmental Sustainability Workshop, “Litter Did You Know…” Leader, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2018 / 19 Guest Artist Speaker, Art Appreciation, ART 101, Western State Colorado University Gunnison, CO
2018 Workshop Leader, “Shadow and Contrast,” OutsmART: Today’s Kids / Tomorrow’s Artists,
Workshops, University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, N
Invited Panelist, “SUPERBLOOM” Public Panel Discussion, University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Convocation, Artist Lecture, Quigley Gallery, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
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Exhibition Record
2020 “Dawn of Discovery,” Las Cruces Space Festival Art Show, Old Bank of the West, Las Cruces, NM.
2019 “La Mesa Ballpark Mural,” Permanent Mural, La Mesa Ballpark, La Mesa, NM.
“In Search Of,” Wells Hall, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
“Re-Deux,” The Bridge Gallery, Devistalli Hall, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
“Nasty Woman Pt.2,” Art Obscura, Las Cruces, NM
“Challenging the Traditional Viewpoint,” Contemporary Art Pop-Up Show, Old Bank of the West, Las Cruces, NM
“Juried Student Show,” juried by Julie Alpert & Andy Arkley, University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
“Salon De Refuses & KRUX,” Wells Hall, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2018 “Damaged” Permanent Installation, Women’s Student Lounge Permanent Archives, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2018 “Fait Accompli,” B.F.A. Senior Group Exhibit, Quigley Gallery, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2017 “Chalk Art Festival,” Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs, CO
“Extrapolation,” Piper Gallery Show, Crested Butte Art Center, Crested Butte, CO
2016 “Cierra Reding,” Student Artist, Month of January, Gallery 126, Gunnison, CO
2015 “Cierra Reding,” Student Artist, Month of March, Gallery 126, Gunnison, CO
Publications
2019 Loud Creation, Carlsbad Fine Art Publication, 6th ed, New Mexico State University Carlsbad, NM
2018 Pathfinder Magazine 1st place 3D Contest Recipient, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2017 Pathfinder Magazine 1st Place Drawing Contest Recipient, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2016 Pathfinder Magazine 1st Place Drawing Contest Recipient, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
2015 Pathfinder Magazine, 1st Place Drawing Contest Recipient, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Awards / Grants / Assistantships
2020 / 21 Merit-based Enhancement Award, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
2019 / 20 Arts and Sciences General College Scholarship, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2019 Graduate Assistantship, T.A. Sculpture 265, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces NM
2018 Latin Honors, G.P.A. 3.95, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Awards for Excellence Nominee Runner Up, Certificate, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Alumni Award Nominee, Certificate, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Colorado/Arizona Out of State Grant, Graduate Program, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2017 CAA (College Art Association) Conference Trip Recipient, New York City, NY
Dr. Linda Schele Memorial Scholarship, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
1st Place Chalk Artist, PPLD Chalk Art Festival, Colorado Springs, CO
“What If…” Festival, 2nd Place Chalk Artist, Colorado Springs, CO
2016 Al Caniff Scholarship, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
“What If…” Festival, 1st Place Chalk Artist, Colorado Springs, CO
“Earth Day Art Contest,” 1st Place Chalk Artist, Timber’s, Gunnison, CO
2015 Gene Tobey Memorial Art Scholarship, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
“What If…” Festival 1st Place Chalk Artist, Colorado Springs, CO
2014 “What If…” Festival, 1st Place Chalk Artist, Colorado Springs, CO
Dean’s List, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Additional Experience
2019 Co-Student Exhibition Founder, “Salon de Refuses,” New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2018 Installation Assistant, “Truth Booth,” The Americas Tour, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
2017 / 18 Nude Art Model, Private Art Class, Crested Butte, CO
2016 / 17 Photographer, Olde Tyme Photography Parlour, Manitou Springs, CO
2015 / 17 Tattoo / Body Artist, Shaman’s Corner & Stone Cold Tattoo, Gunnison, CO
2015 / 16 Art Companion / Caregiver, Gunnison, Colorado, Gunnison, CO
2011 / 18 Home Remodel Independent Contractor, About Time Handyworks, Colorado Springs, CO
2016 / 17 “Juried Student Art Show,” Curator, Gunnison Art Center, Gunnison, CO
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