Lindsay Carron
Artist and Educator
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Born: 1989, Racine, Wisconsin
Lives and Works in Los Angeles, California and Alaska
Education___________________________________________________________________
2011 B.F.A. Magna Cum Laude, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
Civic Projects________________________________________________________________
2024 Muralist and Organizer, CSUN Tataviam Mural “The Continuum of Time”, California State University Northridge, In collaboration with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians tribal leadership and CSUN
2023
Visual-Artists-In-Community Recipient, Quarter Year Residency with El Segundo Cultural Development Program including installation of mural in library and community outreach workshops, City of El Segundo
2021
Shishmaref School Atrium Mural, Bering Straight School District, Shishmaref, AK
2019
Ballona Creek Bike Path Storm Drain Mural Project, including 4 murals along bike path and collaboration with Culver City High School students, Culver City Public Works Department and Culver City High School, Culver City, CA
Through the Eyes of Artists Neighborhood Poster Series, Commissioned Artist – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2016
Salish Sea Orcas Mural, Large Scale Outdoor Mural Installation at The Whale Museum – Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
2015
Storm Drain Mural Project, Mural Installation at The Whale Museum – Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
2014
“Keep It Clean Malibu” Storm Drain Mural Project including 4 murals installed throughout city — City of Malibu, Malibu, CA
Solo Exhibitions______________________________________________________________
2018
Connection Point, The Canvas, Juneau, Alaska
2015
Cacophony of Coexistence, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council – Juneau, Alaska
2014
It Takes a Village, California Wolf Center – Julian, California
Selected Group Exhibitions_____________________________________________________
2019
Wilderness: Alaska, Brandstater Gallery, La Sierra University – Riverside, California
Art in the Arctic, VENUE – Fairbanks, Alaska
Water, Fullerton College Art Gallery at Fullerton College – Fullerton, California
2018
Pepperdine Alumni Art Showcase, Payson Library at Pepperdine University – Malibu, California
Altar to the Kingdoms, Mystic Journey Crystal and Fine Art Gallery – Venice California
Mama Earth, The Convent – San Francisco, California
2017
Women of the New Contemporary, Artists Republic Gallery – Anaheim, California
Bad As* Women, Muramid Mural Museum – Oceanside, California
Drawing Down the Moon, Gallery 800 – Historic Lankershim Arts Center, North Hollywood, California 2016
Politics of the Plate, Avenue 50 Studio – Highland Park, California
2014
Spring Art Auction, Bid27, Think Tank Gallery – Los Angeles, California
2013
Branded Arts, Benefit Art Show, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica, California
Dreams, Create:Fixate Graffiti/Fine Art Collaboration, Lot 613 – Los Angeles, California
Peace, Love & Understanding, The Peace Project via The Whole 9, Traveling Exhibition Constellations, Create:Fixate, Lot 613 – Los Angeles, California
Tangents, Fountain Art Fair, Armory Show Centennial – New York, New York
2012
The American Inquisition, Rothick Art Haus – Anaheim, California
Salon Masse with En Masse, Gallerie Pangee – Montreal, Quebec
Mind the Art, Fountain Art Fair, 69th Regiment Armory – New York, New York
All Is Twisted, Fountain Art Fair, Miami Art Basel – Miami, Florida
Museum Exhibitions___________________________________________________________
2011
KALEIDOSCOPIC, Senior Thesis Show, Weisman Museum – Malibu, California
Curated Projects______________________________________________________________
2021
Why We Won’t Just Leave: What Alaska is Telling the World About Climate Change – Social and Public Art Resource Center, Venice, California
2010
Art and Water for All, Ma-Kah Water for All Benefit Art Show – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Residencies__________________________________________________________________
2022
Artist in Residence, US Fish and Wildlife Service – Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
2019
Artist in Residence, US Fish and Wildlife Service – Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
2018
Artist in Residence, US Fish and Wildlife Service – Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge and Togiak National Wildlife Refuge
2017
Artist in Residence, US Fish and Wildlife Service – Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
2016
Voices of the Wilderness, US Fish and Wildlife Service – Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Published Books_____________________________________________________________
2016
Raven Stories: Raven Brings us Fire, Origins of Rivers and Streams, Raven and the Box of Daylight, Written by Pauline Duncan, Illustrated by Lindsay Carron, Baby Raven Reads Early Childhood School Readiness Program for Native Families in Southeast Alaska, Sealaska Heritage Institute – Juneau, Alaska
Illustration in Films____________________________________________________________
2015
Medicine of the Wolf, Directed by Julia Huffman
Collections__________________________________________________________________
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, The Alutiiq Museum, Kodiak, Alaska Sealaska Heritage Institute, Juneau, Alaska United Healthcare, Milwaukee Branch
Conferences_________________________________________________________________
Bioneers, 2018 Pathways Forward, Featured Artist, National Conference
Bioneers, 2017 Uprising, Featured Artist, National Conference
Awards______________________________________________________________________
2018
Winning Artist: “ARTivism Sea of Change Campaign” – Volcom, Pangeaseed and Seawalls
2017
Grant Recipient – Individual Artist Grant, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council – Alaska
2011
Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Outstanding Graduate and Service Award in Studio Art – Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
Professional Experience and Outreach___________________________________________
2024
Artist Mentor – MFA Program Vermont College of Fine Arts. I provide mentorship, professional experience and guidance to students in their MFA program throughout the semester.
Co-Founder – Wild Kin Forest School. Wild Kin Forest School is a mixed age pre-k and homeschool enrichment program that operates in wild spaces in and around Simi Valley, California.
2022-2023
Program Manager – EverWild LA is a nonprofit nature immersion organization that engages and mentors children and families in the Los Angeles area to develop a meaningful connection to the earth. As the Program Manager, I uphold and educate on EverWild’s philosophy and mission through the management of all its programs, train and support EverWild’s mentors, and act as a bridge between our organizations and the families we serve. EverWild serves children ages 3 to 13 utilizing forest school practices rooted in place-based learning in outdoor settings from the beach to the canyons.
2021
Presenter- Alaska’s Land, Its People and Global Evolution – An Artist’s Perspective with Napiryuk Polly Andrews, Geography of Hope Series, Alaska Wilderness League
2020
Mentor and Program Assistant – EverWild LA is a nonprofit organization that engages and mentors children and families in the Los Angeles area to develop a meaningful connection to the earth. As a mentor, I work with children ages 4.5 to 12 utilizing forest school practices rooted in place-based learning.
Certificate of Completion: Art of Leadership: From Individual Voice to Collective Impact – Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Presencing Institute
2018
Organizer and Moderator, Native Artists Panel – Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, Alaska
2017
Guest Youth and Adult Arts Instructor, The Canvas – Juneau, Alaska
Artist and Organizer, Mural and Portrait Outreach, Mujeres Nuevo Comienzo, Vicente Guerrero, Baja California
2015
Art Guide, Adventure Flow, Juneau, Alaska
Artist and Organizer, In Relation Kenya Project, Kenya
2014
Co-Founder and Artist, In Relation, For-Profit Social Art Enterprise, Worldwide
Artist and Organizer, Mural and Portrait Outreach, New Beginnings Rehabilitation Center, Vicente Guerrero, Baja California
2013
Assistant to Lydia Emily, Los Angeles Muralist and Fine Artist
2012
Artist and Organizer, Oasis Mural Project, Vicente Guerrero, Baja California
Co-Founder and Artist, Board Well, For-Profit Social Art Enterprise, Venice, California
Publications and Press________________________________________________________
2024
“Bridging Generations – Lindsay Carron’s Tataviam Land Acknowledgment Mural at CSUN” CSUN Library Newsletter Fall 2024 Edition
“CSUN to Unveil Celebratory Mural Honoring Long History of Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians” CSUN Today, March 20
“CSUN Mural Honoring Tribe” Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
2019
“Meet Lindsay Carron”, Voyage LA Interview, January 29
“Art Activist Lindsay Carron – We Are From the Earth”, Asher Rodriguez for WeHoTV News, 16:21-18:15
2018
“Artist’s Gift for Silence Gives Voice to Alaska Refuges,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Alaska, Amy Miller, October 16 “Inspiration from the Yukon Flats Refuge: An Interview with Artist in Residence Lindsay Carron,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Alaska, Video Interview, July 27
“An Adventure on the Yukon River with Artist-In-Residence Lindsay Carron”, Madelyn Smith for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
“Art Activist’ Spends Week in Togiak to Promote Conservation,” KDLG Public Radio for Alaska’s Bristol Bay, August 7
“Interview with Lindsay Carron, Environmental Activist and Artist”, Kindred Spirits Blog, sharemylesson.com, April 24
2016
“Lindsay Carron Talks About Her Recent Art: Wild in the City – New Ways to Wild“, Nue Magazine Chicago Edition, June
“Sweet Nightmares Presents Artist of the Month Lindsay Carron“, Polaris Castillo of Sweet Nightmares Films, May
2015
“Storm Drain Mural Highlights Art and Environmental Issues“, Journal of the San Juan Islands, July 30
“Mural Ordinance Passed by Town of Friday Harbor“, Journal of the San Juan Islands, July 28
2014
“Poetic Vision and Art Activism with Lindsay Carron“, Into the Blue by 90265 Magazine, Issue 10, p. 86-87, September
“Funeral Parade“, Issue 5, p. 110-117, May
“Artist Beautifies Malibu Storm Drains“, Malibu Surfside News, April 21
“Art That Keeps it Clean in Malibu“, Zev Yaroslavsky Los Angeles County Supervisor, April 17
“Artist Begins Painting Storm Drains for Keep it Clean, Malibu Campaign“, Malibu Surfside News, April 2
“Local Artist Paints Malibu Storm Drain“, The Malibu Times, March 29
2013
“Challenging Mural Through the Eyes of Lydia Emily’s Assistant”, CARTWHEEL Art Blog, September “LA City Council: I Love Murals, But…” CARTWHEEL Art Blog, August
Red Door Magazine, Issue 13, June 2013, Visual Arts Section #13
2012
“Vicente Guerrero, On Purpose”, L.A. Centric, Travel Story, July/August, p. 70-71
Catapult Art Magazine, Issue 8, April, p. 90-91
“Young Feminists: Women of Basel 2011”, Young Feminist Taskforce, National Organization for Women, Yuki Tanaka, March
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