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Artist Statement
In my work, I explore color, texture, and mark making. I achieve this by the use of a palette knife or a fine paint brush. My work can either be connected to an emotion or a personal experience.
Artist Bio
About Emily Garcia
Emily Garcia received her AFA at Montgomery College in 2020. Then transferred to the University of Maryland where she received her B.F.A and M.A. Ed. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she owns and operates an online art and stationery shop called Wittle Spoonie. Emily’s current work focuses on spreading awareness for chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia. Both paintings and crafts are designed to be relatable, allowing sufferers to feel seen and heard. She also shares her own experiences with the condition. Her other work emphasizes promoting joy and creativity. For the past 3 years, Emily has taken her online shop to over 35 festivals and other events. She participated in the Terp Expo at UMD, and won the community champion - a business that has the most impact on the local community.
Emily Garcia’s current work focuses on spreading awareness for chronic conditions like Fibromyalgia, as well as topics such as SA and homelessness. She shares her stories and experiences allowing sufferers to feel seen and heard. Colors, textures, and texts are all intentional to highlight the realities of these topics.
Professional History
University of Maryland-College Park, Education
Bachelor's in Fine Arts & Master's in Art Education (2020-2024)
Montgomery College, Education
Associates degree in Fine Arts. Graduated in May 2020.
Experience
Jazz & Blossoms Festival / Activity Facilitator
April 6, 2025, Franklin Park, 1315 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Guiding, interacting, and encouraging the community to participate in the butterfly origami-making process.
Shop Made In DC / Seasonal Creative Sales Associate
August 2023 - May 2024, Georgetown
Responsibilities included working the register, retrieving online pick-up orders, restocking shelves, maintaining shop cleanliness, greeting customers, etc.
UMD Teaching Internship / Co-teaching + Teacher
August 2023 - May 2024, Edward M. Felegy ES & Parkdale HS
Researching, observing, co-teaching, and then lead teaching.
Operation A.R.T.S Foundation / Intern
August 2022 - May 2023
Assisting with social media management and event planning. While also researching and conducting phone interviews.
Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery / Activity Facilitator
March - April + July - August 2023,
Maintaining shop cleanliness, greeting customers, and assisting in gallery setup and take down. As well as volunteering at 2 events to help facilitate art-making activities and promote the gallery's festival/event.
Family Art Day: Fandango / Activity Facilitator
October 2, 2021
Facilitating art-making activities. Which included creating papel picados and other crafting stations for families at the Hispanic Heritage Month event.
NextNow Fest / Activity Facilitator
September 17, 2021, The Clarice at the University of Maryland, College Park
Collaboration between UMD and Bowie State University in designing a community art project.
Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camp/ Job Title
June - August, 2021, The Clarice at UMD
Assistant facilitator for summer camp at Wheaton Woods Elementary School. I was certified in CPR and job training, as well as virtual training in child protective services.
Catylator Makerspace: a creative space for art seekers/ Camp Counselor
Summer, 2017 & 2018
Responsibilities include organizing space, managing the laser cutter, Vinyl cutter, and 3D printers. Implementing CorelDRAW and Tinkercad software. I also supervised clients ages 13+ through the design process.
Exhibitions
2025 / SHE: DC Gallery
March 2025, 1325 5th St NE, SUITE B, 1325 5th St NE, SUITE B, Washington, DC 20002 United States
2025 / Wheaton Arts Exhibition
March 2025, 10335 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
2023 / Wheaton Arts Parade & Gallery “Scaled Down For Spring”
March - April 2023, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
2022 / Group Exhibition, Senior Show
December 2022, Herman Maril Gallery, College Park, MD
2021 / Praxis VOL. 71, Featured in Ohio Northern University undergraduate journal of arts and literature.
May, Herman Maril Gallery, College Park, MD
2019 / Group Exhibition, End of Semester Show
Dec, Montgomery College, 930 King St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Skills
Procreate | Photoshop | Square | Wix | Canva | Excel | Word | PowerPoint
Acrylic & Oil Painting | Illustration & Digital Art | Multimedia Design & Integration | Drawing | Screen Printing | Basketry | Embroidery | Ceramics