Terese Garcia
Mixed Media Visual Artist
Lives and works in Seaside, CA
Terese Garcia
Terese Garcia is a non-representational, experimental artist whose work is grounded in process, presence, and lived experience. Born in Hollywood with family roots in Los Angeles County, her practice is informed by nature, meditation, activism, and a deep engagement with the present moment. She is based on the Monterey Peninsula, where the surrounding ocean landscape plays a quiet but integral role in her work. Garcia received her BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and continued her studies at the Otis Parsons School of Art and Design. Her work has been exhibited in California and New York and is held in national collections. In parallel with her visual practice, Garcia is also a published poet and has long been active as an advocate, educator, and volunteer within the arts community,
In parallel with her visual practice, Garcia is also a published poet and has long been active as an advocate, educator, and volunteer within the arts community, collaborating with organizations including California State University Monterey Bay, the City of Salinas First Night Art Walk, Open Ground Studios, HOPE Services for the Disabled, and Ventana Inn Gallery.
TERESE GARCIA
EDUCATION:
1982–1986
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
B.A., Political Science
1988–1990
Otis Parsons School of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
Fine Art Department — Figure Drawing and Sculpture
2001–2003
International Institute of Medical Qi Gong, Pacific Grove, CA
Certificate, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2004
Abstract Watercolor Paintings by Garcia, Sofanya’s Art Gallery, Big Sur, CA
2005
New Abstractions, Local Colors, Big Sur, CA
2006
A Gathering of Forms, SALUD – Whole Foods Community Center, Monterey, CA
2012
Present–Presence, Pacific Grove Art Center, Pacific Grove, CA
2013
Fluidity, Alvarado Gallery, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
Presented by the City of Monterey Arts Council
2015
Continuum, White Buffalo Gallery, Sacramento, CA
2018
Home, Paolo Mejia & Jack London Square Realty, Oakland, CA
2019
Beyond Conventions, Open Ground Studios, Seaside, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2006
Abstract Paintings: Terese Garcia & Rima West, Miriam’s Cafe, Monterey, CA
Miniatures Exhibition, Monterey Museum of Art, CA
2007
We Are Family, Avery Gallery, Seaside City Hall, Seaside, CA
Post Card Series, Lisa Cocino Gallery, Pacific Grove, CA
Miniatures Exhibition, Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA
2010
Sylvan Design Art Exhibition, Sylvan Design and Gallery, Sand City, CA
Abstract Art: Redstone and Garcia, Sweet Elena’s Cafe & Gallery, Sand City, CA
2011
Artists Exhibition, Eve Galleria, Syracuse, NY
2013
Discoveries, Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles, CA
2015
Women’s History Month Art Exhibition, Sweet Elena’s Cafe & Gallery, Sand City, CA
Variations on Abstraction, Transmission Gallery, Oakland, CA
Curated by Robert Jean Ray
2016
Intersection, Radius Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
Paintings by Terese Garcia; Sculpture by Peter Hiers
Curated by Ann Hazels
2017
Open Ground Studios Members Exhibition, Open Ground Studios, Seaside, CA
2018
Good and Mad (Pop-Up Exhibition), Open Ground Studios, Seaside, CA
2019
Miniatures Exhibition, Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA
2024
Open Ground (MEG Exhibition), Sunset Center, Carmel, CA
2024
Open Ground: Artist Variety Showcase – Written & Spoken Words (MEG Exhibition),
Sunset Center, Carmel, CA
ART AFFILIATIONS:
2009–2011
Del Campo Gallery, Big Sur, CA — Artist Member
2011
Central Coast Art Association, Monterey, CA — Guest Speaker
Artist Talk on Vermont Studio Center Residency
2014–2016
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, CA — Artist Member
2014–Present
Open Ground Studios, Seaside, CA — Artist Member
2022–Present
Pacific Grove Art Center, Pacific Grove, CA — Support Member
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2010
Artist in Residence, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
2010
Artist Grant Recipient, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
2016
Paintings featured in A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee
Van Antwerp Theatre Company, Santa Cruz, CA
CURATORIAL PROJECTS:
1995
Gateway Center Artists Exhibition, Oldemeyer Center, Seaside, CA
Curated and organized by Terese Garcia
2022
CLE Exhibition: Art & Experience, CLE Center, Monterey, CA
Curated and organized by Terese Garcia
“ I find joy in creating the intangible. If you ask, "what is it," "tell me about it," "what does it mean to you," I will tell you, those are your curiosities to explore & I invite you to do so. This is a sand grain of what my art is sharing. ”— Terese Garcia
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Terese Garcia
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Terese Garcia
18"×24"Regular price $2,500Regular price -
Terese Garcia
18"×24"Regular price $2,500Regular price -
Terese Garcia
18"×24"Regular price $2,500Regular price -
Terese Garcia
24"×18"Regular price $2,500Regular price -
Terese Garcia
24"×18"Regular price $2,500Regular price -
Terese Garcia
18"×24"Regular price $2,500Regular price
“ I find joy in creating the intangible. If you ask, "what is it," "tell me about it," "what does it mean to you," I will tell you, those are your curiosities to explore & I invite you to do so. This is a sand grain of what my art is sharing. ”— Terese Garcia
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