DULCE MARIA DIAZ

(dool-say mahr-ee-ah dee-ah-zz)

Pilsen, Chicago, IL 60608 | (312) 622-2837 | [email protected] | www.dulce37.com
sharinghisenergygallery.net [email protected]

Broadcasting | Film | Public Speaking | Curatorial Practices | Interdisciplinary Artist |

Performing Arts | Human Rights Advocate | Sexual Assault Medical Advocate Volunteer
S.H.E. Gallery NFP Founder and Director | CAN T.V. Producer, Member-Director

Television Productions – Broadcasting LIVE:

2018 Producer + Host: The S.H.E. Gallery Show Season IV – hotline

CAN T.V. Studio, Chicago, IL (July - September)

2018 Producer + Host: The S.H.E. Gallery Show Season III – hotline
CAN T.V. Studio, Chicago, IL (January – March)

2017 Producer + Host: The S.H.E. Gallery Show Season II - hotline

CAN T.V. Studio, Chicago, IL (July – September)

2017 Producer + Host: The S.H.E. Gallery Show Season I - hotline

CAN T.V. Studio, Chicago, IL (January – March)

Interviews and Film Productions:

2018 LIVE Interview with Chicago Alderman, Michelle Harris

Political Forum Broadcasted by CAN T.V.

2018 LIVE Interview with Chicago Alderman, Joe Moore

Political Forum Broadcasted by CAN T.V.

2017 Interview with Surviving Student of Ayotzinapa, Omar Garcia Velasquez - CAN TV,
Chicago, IL

2016 Interview with La Brocha – Art and Aging

2016 Artist, Esperanza Gama – Film Production.

Co-Producer, Cinematography, Writing and Editing
El BeiSman Films and S.H.E. Gallery, Chicago, IL

2012 Exhibition, Deportable Aliens: New Work by Rodrigo Lara Zendejas - Film Production
Co-Producer, Cinematography and Editing
El BeiSman Films, National Museum of Mexican Fine Arts, Chicago, IL

2008 U.S. Army commercial production – P.A.

Big Film Productions, Chicago, IL

Public Speaking:

Academic Engagements

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2018 Business for Arts
The University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Education
Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2016 Business for Arts

The University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Education
Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2016 Art Appreciation

City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J. Daley –
Arturo Velasquez Institute, Chicago, IL

Press

2017 Ayotzi Vive, La Lucha Sigue, a no solo art exhibition by Artist, Alfonso
“Piloto” Nieves-Ruiz (Public Speaking/ Activist/ Curator) CAN T.V.
Community Partners – CAN T.V., Chicago, IL – Curated by S.H.E. Gallery.

2014 Bring Back our Girls Univision (public speaking –activist / visual arts)
Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL - Organized by Artist and Curator Candace Hunter

Curatorial Practices and Events:

2018 From Victim to Survivor

Vigil homage to domestic abuse survivors and those we have lost.
LIVE Poetry, Dance, Song, Testimonials – On Site Clinicians and Art Therapists
S.H.E. Gallery Production Co-Curated with Cathy Byrne, Kate T. Battle and
Marina Dobrosalvjevic – Comfort Station, Logan Square, Chicago, IL

2018 S.O.S.
EXPO CHICAGO – Art After Hours Curated by C.C. Wallace, Mary S. and Joe Campos
S.H.E. Gallery Partnership amongst various Chicago Galleries and Artists
Bridgeport Art Exhibition – Artist and Curator of S.H.E. Station
C.C.’s Art Garage Gallery, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

2018 Souls Rise

Performing Arts Fundraiser (20+ Chicago Local Performers)
Sound Engineering by New Found Voice, Stage Production by Zana Zeta
Performer and Director, S.H.E. Gallery National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL

2018 Mi Maldita Historia: La Mia Tambien/My Damn Story: Mine Too

Art exhibition with Live Poetry Readings
In dedication to Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Mujeres Latinas en Accion,
Pilsen, Chicago, IL

2018 Weathering the Storm art exhibition by Lauren Feece –

Co-Curator, S.H.E. Gallery in Partnership with Elephant Room Gallery, Chicago, IL

2017 La Salud, Arte y Tradicion art exhibition by La Brocha –

Co-Curator, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL

2017 Life is Good art exhibition by Reddor “RED” Santiago –

Curated by S.H.E. Gallery – hosted at C.C.’s Art Garage Gallery, Chicago, IL

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2017 Baile de Calaveras, S.H.E. Gallery “Mercadito” -
Hosted by YPAC and Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL

2017 ¡AYOTZI VIVE! … la lucha sigue Art Exhibition by Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves-Ruiz –
Curated by S.H.E. Gallery, hosted by **CAN TV, Chicago, IL **first time ever

2017 LakeFx CreativeCon S.H.E Gallery “Me too! The things that shape me” AccessLabs
Sponsored by Google w/Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL

2016 Soular System, International Group Art Exhibition in partnership with The Art House
Curated by S.H.E. Gallery hosted at Gallery Thirty5 -Chicago, IL
(Open Call Showcased 50+ Artists: Austria | Bolivia | Chicago | L.A. | NYC | Canada)

2016 mu•li•eb•ri•ty Memoirs - Women History Month – selected group art exhibition
Curated by S.H.E. Gallery, hosted at The Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2015 Espiritu Monarca: A Dia De Los Muertos Celebration – Chicago Artist Month
selected group art exhibition in partnership with Mosaico Arte -
Co-Curator, S.H.E. Gallery hosted by Pilsen Outpost, Chicago, IL

2015 Pave Way - Graffiti History Selected Group Art Exhibition

Curated by S.H.E. Gallery hosted at Foxhole Chicago, Chicago, IL

2013 Mind the Gap – featuring Artist, Ruben “LIKE” Aguirre

Curatorial Practice w/ Allison Quinn, The University of Chicago Graham School
Co-curator - Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

Publications:

2018 Voyage Chicago – Chicago Artist Feature

http://voyagechicago.com/?s=dulce+maria+diaz

2017 ¡AYOTZI VIVE! … la lucha sigue - Art Exhibition

First Art Exhibition Ever at CAN T.V. Published with Interview Film Clip
Published by CAN T.V. and Community Partners
http://cantv.org/news/2017/10/ayotzi-vive-la-lucha-sigue-exhibition/

2017 The S.H.E. Gallery Show – Season I: - Television Hotline

Interview with Louis C. Cairo Published by Goldberg Weisman and Cairo
https://www.gwclaw.com/blog/gwc-partner-cairo-can-tv/

2016 Soular System – Art Exhibition

Art Review by Jorie Senese
Published by The Art House
https://www.thearthouse.us/news-publications/2016/12/18/review-in-partnership-with-
she-gallery

2016 S.H.E. Gallery - Soular System Art Exhibition

Published by GalleryThirty5
https://www.gallerythirty5.com/single-post/2016/12/18/SHE-Gallery---Soular-System-
Exhibition

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 Interdisciplinary Intuitive Visual Artist

Exhibitions:
2014 Sweet Hallow, Solo Art Exhibition - Subterranean Lounge, Chicago, IL - curated by LGS

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2018 S.O.S.
EXPO CHICAGO – Art After Hours Curated by C.C. Wallace, Mary S. and Joe Campos
S.H.E. Gallery Partnership amongst various Chicago Galleries and Artists
Bridgeport Art Exhibition – Artist and Curator of S.H.E. Station
C.C.’s Art Garage Gallery, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

2018 A Sixth Sense

Curated by BWA Productions x C.C.’s Art Garage Gallery, Chicago, IL

2018 An Open HeART: Everyone is Welcome Here

Curated by Hyde Park Art Center x Howard Brown Health Center
Deco Arts Building - Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

2017 Roots
Curated by BLNK – Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL

2016 Soular System

Curated by S.H.E. Gallery – Gallery Thirty5, Chicago, IL

2016 V.E. Vernal Equinox

Curated by Gallery 216 - The SHoP, Chicago, IL

2016 mu•li•eb•ri•ty Memoirs

Curated by S.H.E. Gallery - Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago, IL

2016 Beautiful Souls Coffin Show

Curated by 4Art Inc. Gallery - Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL

2015 Sketchmas 2015

Curated by Pilsen Outpost, Chicago, IL

2015 Beautiful Souls Coffin Show: Metaphysical Exaltation

Brought by ElevArte Community Studio and Curators Delilah Salgado and Freddy Mata
Cultura en Pilsen, Chicago, IL

2015 Espiritu Monarca: A Dia De Los Muertos Celebration (Chicago Artist Month)
Curated by S.H.E. Gallery and MosaicoArte – hosted by Pilsen Outpost, Chicago, IL

2015 LERN Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Silent auction - AON Center – JLL Headquarters, Chicago, IL

2015 Sacred Heart

Curated by Alejandra Marie Viaduc - Sip N Splash, Pilsen – Chicago, IL

2015 Gatas Mutantes

Curated by Mujeres Mutantes - Pilsen Outpost, Chicago, IL

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2014 Project Onward & Birdhouse Museum 12th Annual Cardboard Show
Curated by Mike Pocius - Bridgeport Art Center - Chicago, IL

2014 Samsara (Chicago Artist Month)

Curated by Diane Ponder and Didi – Art Supply, Chicago, IL

2014 SouthSide Manifesto

Curated by Mike Pocius - Co-Prosperity Galley, Chicago, IL – Curated by Mike Pocius

2014 Open House

Curated by Lothar Speer and Joe - Renaissance Project Studios, Chicago, IL

2012 Dia De Los Muertos Exhibition

Curated by 12840 gallery - Blue Island Public Library, Blue Island, IL

2014 Beautiful Souls Coffin Show

Curated by Delilah Salgado - Native Soul Tattoo Shop, Chicago, IL

2011 Meeting of Styles

Curated by Mario Gonzalez, Jr.”ZORE” - Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL –

2010 The Night 54B Stole Christmas

Curated by Brian B., Mario Gonzalez, Jr. “ZORE” and Radah - 54BGallery, Chicago, IL

2009 200 Lincolns

Curated by C.A.D. - Chicago Art Department Gallery, Chicago, IL

Performance Arts:

2018 Bazaar of the Occult

Dance and Poetry
The Den Theatre, Chicago, IL

2018 From Victims to Survivors

Vigil Homage to Domestic Abuse Survivors and those we have lost
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Original Song and Poem
S.H.E Gallery Productions and Comfort Station Logan Square, Chicago, IL

2018 Souls Rise

Performing Arts Fundraiser (20+ Chicago Local Performers)
Sound Engineering by New Found Voice, Stage Production by Zana Zeta
Performing Original Hip Hop Flows, Songs with Instrument and Spoken Word
Performer and Director, S.H.E. Gallery National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL

2018 Mi Maldita Historia: La Mia Tambien

Original Poetry Readings – Sexual Assault Awareness Month
S.H.E. Gallery Production hosted with Mujeres Latinas en Accion

2017 Vagina Monologues: Intro 3, Coochi Snorcher, They Beat the Boy out of my Girl and
Six year-old girl – directed by Eva ‘Xelaju’ Tellez – Mujeres Latinas en Accion
National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL

2007-2008
Various poetry/ dance performances throughout the City of Chicago

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 Earlier years – volunteer P.A. for independent film productions throughout the city and
suburbs.

Other:

2018 Art Director:

DAAM AM
C.A.S. – Chicago Action Sports
Annual Boarder Wars DAAM AM Skate Competition – Art Director/Photography/Film
Grant Skate Park, Chicago, IL

2018 Art Director:

Go Grind
C.A.S. – Chicago Action Sports in Partnership with Chicago Park District
BMX x Skate Lessons x Graff Jams and Art Activities – Art Activities Director
Various Skate-parks of Chicago, IL

2018 Lead Artist/Director:

El Valor Community Mural
El Valor, Chicago, IL

2017 Freelance Photographer:

Graduation Photoshoot – Chicago, IL

2012-2015
Graff/Street Art:
Organized street art mural collaborations with various graffiti artists, Chicago, IL

2008 Acting/Independent Films:

“Snow Globe” – Independent Film Extra
King Chorizo and Half Brother Films
Chicago, IL

2008 Seel Fresh, Drinkalot music video, Trife Life Album – video extra, Chicago, IL

Awards | Achievements | Boards:

2017 Chicago Access Corporation (CAN T.V.) – Board of Directors 3 year term, Chicago, IL

2015 Sharing His Energy Gallery (S.H.E. Gallery) – Founder and Director
www.sharinghisenergygallery.net - (NPF), Chicago, IL

2005 Animation - All City Art Silver Medal Award, Chicago, IL

Related Education (self-taught artist)

2017 Sexual Assault Medical Advocate Volunteer Training Program

Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Chicago, IL

2016 Adobe Editing Certification, CAN TV, Chicago, IL

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2016 Field Production Certification, CAN TV, Chicago, IL

2014 - 2015 The University of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Education in

Partnership with The Hyde Park Art Center - Business for the Arts, Chicago, IL

Proud Member of:

Chicago Action Sports, 2018
Mujeres Latinas en Accion, 2017
Chicago Astronomical Society, 2016
Chicago Access Network Television: Member, 2016
Chicago Access Network Television: Member-Director, 2017
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Boston University Certified Paralegal, 2010
Certified Plaintiff’s Litigation Paralegal, 2002
Sexual Assault Medical Advocate Volunteer, 2017
Illinois Notary Public, 2004
Bilingual

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