Kayla Henriquez
Visual Arts CV
Kayla Henriquez
Miami, Florida 33183 [kayla.henriquez.art@gmail.com]
Education:
2024 - Interior Design Certification Course- Remote, Interior Design Institute (in progress).
2023 - Bachelors of Fine Arts (Painting major with an Art History minor) - University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida and New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, United States
2021 - Associate in Arts- Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida and New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida, United States
2019 - High School- Coral Reef Senior High (Visual Arts), Miami, Florida, United States
2015 - Middle School- South Miami Middle Community School (Visual Arts magnet), South Miami, Florida, United States Miami, Florida, United States
2014 - 32nd Annual Museum Education Program at Rubell Family Collection
2012 - Art/Extracurricular - The Artist Portfolio, Doral, Florida, United States
2012 - Elementary School - Pinecrest Academy Charter, Miami, Florida, United States
Exhibitions:
07/21/2024 - "We Want the World, and We Want it Now: Kayla Henriquez + Jose Garcia," curated by William Cordova. North Miami, Florida, United States
04/03/2024 - Art Salon Exhibition. Featuring NWSA students' journey from beginning
to end at New World's BFA program, Downtown Miami, Florida, United. States
07/16/2023 - An Art Genesis. Emerging Artists, Les Vagabonds, at the Bridge Red Studios, Miami, Florida, United States
04/28/2023 - Thesis '23. New World School of the Arts BFA Exhibition, at the Design District, Miami, Florida, United States
04/12/2023 - Lines of Communication Exhibition. New World School of the Arts peers, Lance Minto at the New World School of The Arts Gallery, Miami, Florida, United States
01/06/2023 - Work exhibited at The BluPrnt Exhibition. 390 local artists, Robert Chambers, at the Bridge Red Studios. Miami, Florida, United States
12/07/2022 - Environs. NWSA Mural for Miami Parking Authority at Downtown Miami, Florida, United States
09/30/2022 - Work exhibited in the Projects Show by Fred Snitzer, Miami, Florida, United States
05/22/2019 - Panel III Exhibition. Coral Reef Senior High Art Magnet, at CRSHS, Miami, Florida, United States
03/10/2019 - Swarm. Coral Reef Senior High Art Magnet. Mural at Wynwood Walls, Miami, Florida, United States
05/23/2018 - Panel II Exhibition. Coral Reef Senior High Art Magnet, at CRSHS, Miami, Florida, United States
05/23/2017 - Panel I Exhibition. Coral Reef Senior High Art Magnet, at CRSHS, Miami, Florida, United States
02/10/2017 - Exhibition at Historic Homesite and Grounds Deeded to the Tropical Audubon Society by Arden Thomas. South Miami, Florida, United States
12/04/2015 - Coral Reef Senior High Art Magnet. Mural at Wynwood Walls, Miami, Florida, United States
02/08/2015 - Scholastics Exhibition. Rubell Family Collection, Miami, Florida, United States
12/06/2014 - Small Works. South Miami Middle Community School (SMMCS), at Frameworks, Coconut Grove, Florida, United States
10/16/2014 - Possibilities: Dreams and Imagination. At MIA Gallery/Concourse E, Miami, Florida, United States
05/2014 - End of the Year Showcase. SMMCS Art Magnet, at South Miami, Florida, United States
12/2013 - Small Works. SMMCS Art Magnet, at Frameworks, Coconut Grove, Florida, United States
11/12/2013 - 28th Annual Watercolor Exhibition MDCPS & Miami Watercolor Society, Miami, Florida, United States
10/2013 - Street Art/Painting the Town at MIA Gallery, Miami, Florida, United States
05/10/2013 - End of the Year Showcase. SMMCS Art Magnet, at South Miami, Florida, United States
11/19/2012 - 27th Annual Watercolor Exhibition MDCPS & Miami Watercolor Society, Miami, Florida, United States
09/2012 - Hispanic Heritage Exhibition. School Board Auditorium Gallery, Miami, Florida, United States
05/24/2012 - 19th Annual Art Exhibition. Ocean Bank, Miami, Florida, United States
01/31/2012 - 26th Annual Watercolor Exhibition MDCPS & Miami Watercolor Society, Miami, Florida, United States
12/05/2011 - Winter Holiday Exhibition. At Shelton Academy in Doral, Florida, United States
10/29/2011 - Season of the Cow Exhibition. At Chick-Fill-A in Doral, Florida, United States
Commissions
2022 - Miami Parking Authority, Miami, Florida, United States. Participated in developing and painting the “Environs” parking garage mural (exterior). Collaboration between Miami Parking Authority and New World School of the Arts
Bibliography & Media:
Sokol, Brett. “Miami Art Week Pick. The BluPrnt Show.” the.bluprnt.art. The New York Times, January 2023. Website.
Sperber, Irene. “‘BluPrnt’ at Bridge Red Studios Connects Miami, Artist by Artist.” Miamiartzine.com. Miami Dade County, January 11, 2023. Website.
Espinosa, Henry. “MPA Unveils Environs Mural.” miamiparking.com. Miami Parking Authority, December 5, 2023. Website.
Dareus, Alex. “New World School of the Arts BFA Exhibition.” nwsabfa23.com. Miami Dade Public Schools; Miami Dade College; University of Florida; New World School of the Arts, April 19, 2023. Website.
Publications:
“Art Basel-inspired mural painted by New World students unveiled in downtown Miami.” 7 News Miami. WSVN. December 7, 2022. Television Broadcast.
Work History:
11/2023 - 02/2024 - Freelance Interior Designer for Figma Group Corp.
03/2023 - 10/2024 - Artist assistant of William Cordova
06/2022 - 08/2024 - Art teacher for the summer program at Holy Rosary Catholic School
Scholarships, Grants, and Awards:
05/01/2023 - New World School of the Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with highest honors (more than 3.75 GPA for all four years of college)
Fall 2022 - UF Orange and Blue Grant
Spring 2023
Fall/2021 - UF Dean List for every semester (more than 3.5 GPA)
Spring/2023
Fall/2019 - MDC Dean List for every semester (more than 3.5 GPA)
Summer/2021
12/18/2021 - MDC Associate in Arts with Highest Honors
Spring 2021 - Braman Family Scholarship
Fall 2020 - Braman Family Scholarship
Spring 2021
Fall 2020 - New World Kirkman Scholarship
Spring 2021
03/19/2020 - Recipient of the Frances Wolfson Scholarship Award
Fall 2019 - G Del Valle Scholarship
Spring 2020
Fall 2019 - MDC American Dream Scholarship
06/06/2019 - Diploma from Coral Reef Senior High School's (CRSHS) VPA Program
06/06/2019 - Two cords received - Art Honor Society for CRSHS graduation
11/16/2017 - Award of Distinction from Miami Dade County Public Schools and the Water Color Society
10/15/2016 - Small Works Award of Excellence
02/08/2015 - Scholastic Art Award at Rubell Family Collection
11/07/2013 - Participant of the Superintendent Holiday Card Design Competition
03/22/2012 - 2nd Place Award - 1st Anual YCMBTStudent Art Contest at the Billfish Tournament