Bio
Born in the village of Rancheria in Chinandega, Nicaragua, Jahaira Ríos Campos y Gálvez immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 with her parents fleeing the civil war. She is an alumna of New World School of the Arts High School. Jahaira received her B.F.A. from University of Florida and her M.F.A. from Barry University. She currently lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and four children. Previously worked at Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) as a Teaching Artist for 11 years and currently a visiting professor of photography at Florida International University. As a teacher she has a passion to show others how art can enrich their lives and the understanding of the world around them. Her work as an artist stems from her desire to touch on difficult subjects in a way that provokes conversations and reflection and makes use of her storytelling abilities.
Curriculum Vitae
Born in 1977 in Chinandega, Nicaragua
Currently living in Miami, Florida.
Education
2000 University of Florida B.F.A. Degree
2010 Barry University M.F.A. Degree
Group Exhibitions
2000 New World Gallery Miami,Fl BFA Exhibition
2001 Green Door Gallery Miami, FL In benefit of 9/11
2007 Barry University Miami Shores Juried Student Exhibition
2007 Bakehouse Art Complex Wynwood, FL Up & Coming
2008 Museum of Contemporary Art Miami, FL Intimate Spaces
2008 Design District Miami, FL MAM Show
2010 Art Center Lincoln Road South Beach, FL MAM Show
2010 Solo Art Fair Miami, FL Barry Univeristy Alumni
2011 26 E Flagler St. Space Downtown Miami Art in Empty Spaces
2012 The Projects/ South & FAT Village Ft. Lauderdale, FL Rip Her to Shreds
2014 Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center Little Haiti, FL Manifest Destiny
2016 Andy Gato Gallery Miami Shores, FL Barry Masters Invitational
2016 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Open Source Project
2017 Laboratory for Latin Art and Thinking Los Angeles, CA I Come From Where The Palm Tree Grows
2018 The Projects/ South & FAT Village Ft. Lauderdale, FL Yes, I Am A Witch
Artist Panels
2014 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Identity Multiplicity
2016 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Open Source Project
Residencies
2018 Project Art Homestead Branch Library Homestead, FL
Teaching Experience
2008- Present Jorge M. Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County Downtown Miami, FL Teaching Artist
2013- Present Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center Key Biscayne, FL Photography Facilitator
2015 EnFamilia Inc. Homestead, FL Teaching Artist
Curriculum Vitae
Born in 1977 in Chinandega, Nicaragua
Currently living in Miami, Florida.
Education
2000 University of Florida B.F.A. Degree
2010 Barry University M.F.A. Degree
Group Exhibitions
2000 New World Gallery Miami,Fl BFA Exhibition
2001 Green Door Gallery Miami, FL In benefit of 9/11
2007 Barry University Miami Shores Juried Student Exhibition
2007 Bakehouse Art Complex Wynwood, FL Up & Coming
2008 Museum of Contemporary Art Miami, FL Intimate Spaces
2008 Design District Miami, FL MAM Show
2010 Art Center Lincoln Road South Beach, FL MAM Show
2010 Solo Art Fair Miami, FL Barry Univeristy Alumni
2011 26 E Flagler St. Space Downtown Miami Art in Empty Spaces
2012 The Projects/ South & FAT Village Ft. Lauderdale, FL Rip Her to Shreds
2014 Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center Little Haiti, FL Manifest Destiny
2016 Andy Gato Gallery Miami Shores, FL Barry Masters Invitational
2016 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Open Source Project
2017 Laboratory for Latin Art and Thinking Los Angeles, CA I Come From Where The Palm Tree Grows
2018 The Projects/ South & FAT Village Ft. Lauderdale, FL Yes, I Am A Witch
Artist Panels
2014 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Identity Multiplicity
2016 Little Haiti Cultural Complex Little Haiti, FL Open Source Project
Residencies
2018 Project Art Homestead Branch Library Homestead, FL
Teaching Experience
2008- Present Jorge M. Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County Downtown Miami, FL Teaching Artist
2013- Present Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center Key Biscayne, FL Photography Facilitator
2015 EnFamilia Inc. Homestead, FL Teaching Artist