12/9/23
The Annual Red Dot 10x10 Fundraiser/ Exhibition Reception for Artworks Trenton was held today and many of the pieces were sold before the end of the event. I submitted my Concert series of 4 and before opening to the public at 6pm they were all sold. It’s definitely a great way to close 2023…Cheers!!
10/31/23
As the saying goes “when it rains, it pours” and it’s pouring. Today I was accepted to the National Liberty Museum’s “Amplified: Art, Music Power”. I am one of 12 artists chosen. This event coincides with Philly Loves Bowie Week and will be open January 6 - April 8, 2024. https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/bowie-bash-amplified/
10/23/23
Today I dropped off 7 silkscreens for the CFEVA Visiting Curator Show. Looking forward to the Opening Reception on November 9, 2023. This show runs through December 18.
10/7/23
Another Solo show on the heels of the 1st and the awesome news from the Monmouth Museum. This 2nd Solo show ran for the month of November. Thanks to the Trenton Curator for the opportunity to show at Trenton Social. Here 31 silkscreens were shown. I was on cloud nine for another month.
9/20/23
An unexpected and significant opportunity, a milestone, a Solo show with the Monmouth Museum NJ Emerging Artist Series. I am humbled, honored and thrilled to be chosen as one of the six artists from 123 applicants to be showcased April - June 2024.
8/15/23
Thinking out loud “I need to focus on getting some Solo shows for my CV”. So I mentioned this in passing to Jeff, my framer, and he responded saying “Ask Amanda to show here at her studio in Doylestown, she’s always looking to showcase artists.’ The rest is history. this was my 1st Solo show (not counting the solo pop ups at Odette’s and Barbara Stange). The show ran from September- October. 27 silkscreens were showcased. It was truly amazing seeing that many pieces of work in one place…WOW
6/30/23
After a successful run the “Path of Miracles” tour ended today in New York at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. It was well received and enjoyed by the 350+ guests who attended all three concerts: St. Dominic’s in Brick, NJ, The Masonic Temple in Trenton, NJ and St. Mary’s in Manhattan, NY. It was my honor to be the Lotus Project of Trenton Artist in Residence whose support allowed me to create a vision as beautiful as I had envisioned. Cheers to all the participants especially Alicia who conductor her most ambitious composition to date and did a phenomenal job!!
6/14/23
Totally surprised to be a recipient two awards tonight at The 2023 Mercer County Artists Show. A second Purchase Award for “Bacchanal” and the West Windsor Membership Award for “Candle Light-The Bartender”…WOW!!
6/9/23
“Samba in the Park” was chosen for the upcoming Ellarslie Open 40 and “Subway Performers-Barcelona” was in the Trenton City Museum’s “Fast Forward to 40” a curated show of the museum’s collection.
5/27/23
Both “Bacchanal” and “ Candle Light-The Bartender” were accepted into the 2023 Mercer County Artists Show.
4/24/23
More exciting news today, I’m one of three artists selected by Leah Douglas, the visiting curator for the upcoming CFEVA exhibition at the Felicity R. “Bebe” Benoliel Gallery in Philadelphia. This exhibition will be from October through December.
4/5/23
Got some exciting news today. My first publication in a national publication, The Nation. I am the weekly featured OppArt artist in this prestigious newspaper which was founded in 1865. See my “Violence I” Addiction Deity here https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/violence-addiction-deity/
3/11/23
Jet lagging through lots of wine, tapas, museums, walking and driving, I decided not to do the 11 hour road trip to Santiago the night before. Upon waking, I decided to make the day trip to Burgos instead, a 5 hour drive in total. It was the highlight of my trip!! So very happy to have found a way to connect with my Artist in Residence project with the Lotus Project of Trenton. Burgos is 2nd part of the “Path of Miracles” four part composition by Jody Talbot. The other three are Roncevalles, Leon and Santiago. This composition is based on the El Camino de Santiago, (The Way of St. James) which is a 577+ mile pilgrimage which starts in France and ends in Spain.
3/9/23
After a 1+ hour delay in JFK and 10 hours between Vienna and Frankfurt we finally made it to Valencia, upsetting the schedule and checkins. However on a positive note, I finally got a good night’s sleep after lack of rest in the three airports.
3/7/23
Off to Spain for the next seven days. Scheduled a day trip to Santiago de Compostella, hoping to squeeze that trip into a very tight schedule…Valencia to Murcia to Madrid to Santiago.
1/1/23
Welcome 2023!! Super excited to be doing my 1st Artist Residency with The Lotus Project NJ. This is a local choral group in Trenton which was started by Artistic Director, Alicia Brozovich in 2020 during the pandemic… thelotusprojectnj.org I will be creating an immersive, multimedia installation for their “Path of Miracles” performances in June 2023…SAVE the DATE!! See the progression in my WIP section on my website or @cheebravo.
12/5/22
Ending a memorable 2022 with a special offering: “I am thankful for an extremely gratifying 2022. In gratitude I would like to share my joy by offering for the first time, six of my 2022 silkscreens from my “In the Moment” collection at a special price (20% off) for a very limited time. These original works of art are hand-pulled silkscreens. This series began with capturing the joie de vivre of the New York subway performers. It has grown to include performers I find abroad, and in my hometown Trenton and the surrounding areas.
This celebratory year began with an exhibition in lower Manhattan at Anderson Contemporary NYC followed by a Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a purchase award by the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission and culminates with a year-long exhibition at the new Newark/Munich Airport NJ Terminal A.
This collection will be release online on Monday, December 5th.”
11/15/22
What a proud moment for New Jersey, the unveiling of Newark/Munich Airport NJ’s Terminal A. I’m truly honored to be one of the 20 NJ artists chosen for the year-long “Journey of Surprises” digital exhibition. This secret was kept unwraps since Spring and it was an explosion of joy and pride at the event where the Governor, Mayor and other officials were in attendance.
9/26/22
Honored to be asked to be the 2022-2023 resident artist for the Lotus Project Trenton. “The Choir” will be featured on all promotional collateral. I will also be creating a site specific multimedia installation in June 2023.
9/23/22
Today ”Samba in the Park” was awarded the “Mary & Herbert Flamer’s “Award for a Work that Recognizes, Depicts & Celebrates Diversity in America”…honored to receive such a felicitous award @ The 93rd Juried Phillips Mill Exhibition.
7/21/22
The Mercer County Culture & Heritage Society purchased my “Havana-Street Vendors” for their permanent collection at The 2022 Mercer County Artists Exhibition Opening Reception yesterday. Super excited today…still on cloud nine.
3/17/22
My 1st show for 2022 is in NYC @ Anderson Contemporary. This opportunity to show at the gallery was the Anderson Contemporary NYC award which I won @ Artfair14C 3rd Exhibition last year in Jersey City. I am honored, super excited and in awe to be exhibiting with 10 established NY and NJ artists. Duo Gimagua, my inspiration for my “Subway Performers-The Duet” will be performing @ the Opening reception on March 24…so crazy awesome!!!
2/22/22
Today through the grapevine I found out I was awarded a huge NJ State Council on the Arts Fellowship. I’m so honored, thrilled and thankful to have been given this career changing opportunity. This validation comes with much appreciation and will definitely boost my zest to continue creating. Thanks to all my supporters for believing in my dream!
2/1/22
Happy New Year…Year of the Tiger!! “Candlelight-The Celebration” on the cover of the Downtowner was my intro into 2022 then I got the phone call (who calls who these days) I’ve been awarded the Anderson Contemporary Award which meant a cash award and a show in NYC…I’m soaring on cloud nine!! The show opens March 24th…Save the Date!! In the meantime I’m in talks with the Phillips Mill Community Assoc. preparing for my Art Talk on Sun. Feb. 27th. Here’s the link to the article - US1 Princeton newspaper (Dec. 2020 edition) & Downtowner (Jan. 2022 edition) https://www.communitynews.org/princetoninfo/artsandentertainment/chee-bravo-s-silkscreens-are-music-for-the-eyes/article_9c9a01d0-57a7-11ec-b680-a728f39ff9fc.html
12/21/21
2021 was an incredible year of networking…to date I’ve had six interviews starting with Alfa Art Gallery, Times Publishing, NJ Transit, GFS Artist in Action, Phillips Mill Community Association and ending with US1 Princeton Newspaper. I’ve also had my 1st Solo Show at Odette’s, New Hope PA in May and in July another Solo Show @ the Jazz & Art Event in Titusville, NJ
11/19/21
It was an incredible 2-day Gala on Times Square. My immersive, multimedia installation debut “FREE Me - The Ritual” was a success. After four days of installation the two preceding weeks, working out the kinks, unexpected hurdles and lack of help it all came together the last day of installation. Thanks to Anita Durst for helping me secure the five needed dancers/performers. With 10 pairs of hands on deck (five per day) my vision came to life…it was magical.
10/19/21
Today, Robinson Holloway, Executive Director of Artfair14C, came by for a studio visit for the upcoming Artfair14C 3rd Exhibition. This year the exhibition will be at the gorgeous Glass Gallery at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, Nov. 12-14, 2021. I’m honored to be one of 40 artists chosen. My pieces, “Havana-La Cantora”, “Subway Performers-The Panman” and “Candlelight II-The Celebration” will be on show. “La Cantora” will be picked up from the Olive Library on Nov. Sat. 6 and delivered to Artfair14C the next day…yikes!