Courtney Escorza is . . .

an artist, art educator, and mestiza with otomí ancestry. Her work revolves reconnecting with the indigenous rituals, symbols, and culture that have sustained her family for centuries. She is inspired by indigenous materials and techniques and finds ways to honor her roots in a modern and fine arts setting.

Day to day, she works as a draw & paint teacher at a predominantly Latino high school in Georgia. She thrives in uplifting the Latino community and sharing her passion for art with the newer generations.

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EDUCATION
2023 MAT, Art Education, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, summa cum laude
2019                BA Studio Art, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, cum laude
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SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS & COLLABORATIONS
2024 Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Exhibit, Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, Lawrenceville, GA
2023 Crystalline, The Bakery, Atlanta, GA
2019               Fresh Out the Oven, The Bakery, Atlanta, GA
2018             Finish Lines, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
                     An Exploration of HER Ritual, curated by Soap Goods Creative & Paula Cuevas, The Gallery at WISH, Atlanta, GA        
                     Ni Aqui, Ni Alla, The Bakery, Atlanta, GA
2017             College Juried Exhibition, The Art Place, Marietta, GA
Salsita For You, Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA 
            Emotional Wasteland, Temporary Site-Specific Installation, Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA (Collaboration with Yari Mena)
                   
RESIDENCIES, HONORS, AND AWARDS
2023 Natural Dyes in Oaxaca Residency, La Cupula, Oaxaca, MX

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
2023-present Visual Arts Teacher, Gwinnett County, GA
2022-2023 Graphic Design Teacher, Gwinnett County, GA
2019-2021 Graphic Artist, Freelance, Atlanta, GA
2018            Graphic Designer, Ni Aqui Ni Alla, The Bakery. Atlanta, GA    
2017-2018  Graphic Designer, Alumni Association, Georgia State University. Atlanta, GA   

PUBLISHED WORKS AND PRESS    
2024 Peachtree Corners Magazine Staff, Local Students Show Off Their Artistic Creations, Peachtree Corners Magazine
2024 AP Drawing Critique, AP Art Teacher Idea Swap 2024
2022            Activism in Art: Inspiration from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD) Art, The Asian Art and Culture Interest Group at NAEA