John DeCastro Resume & CV

Education
2019 - Glendale College, CA
Associate in Arts - Visual Arts Two Dimensional
AA - Visual Arts Three Dimensional
AA - Visual Arts Art History

Work
2021-2022 - The LA Art Box, LA, CA
Independent Contractor: Gallery Attendant, Studio and Artist Assistant, LA, CA
Gallery/Museum customer service, management, installation, coordination, and attending

2020 - Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, LA, CA
Paper making with Banana Leaf Fibers Coordinated by Nica Aquino
Instructed by John DeCastro
Balay/Bahay: Creating Community, a year-long exploration of Filipinx-American multidisciplinary arts

2015 - 2019 Michael's Arts & Crafts, Glendale, CA
Chartpak Certification in Traditional Painting and Drawing
Grumbacher Fine Arts Instructor

Art Shows: Solo and Group Exhibitions & Displays
2024
  • ​Beverely-Vermont Community Land Trust Fundraiser, Los Angeles, CA, ​curated by Kasey Ventura
  • Brand 52nd Works on Paper Show, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA, curated by Shana Nys Dambrot 
  • Live Painting for Transforming Community Care: AANIHPI LGBTQIA2-S, Japanese American Community & Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA 
2023
  • Long Beach Filipino Festival, Jackie Robinson Academy, Long Beach, CA, Live painting curated by Christopher Details
  • Kumare Konnection, Roxanne’s Bar & Grill, Long Beach, CA Live Painting curated by SteffiSweets Treat Shop
  • ​You Are Welcome, Los Angeles, CA, Group exhibit organized by Tambayan Collective, curated by Edmund Arevalo & Tim Obar
  • Arts for Healing: Spotlight on Suicide Prevention Awareness, Ehlers Event Center, Buena Park, CA, Live painting by John DeCastro, Curated by Marianne DeCastro, Organized by OCAPICA
  • The Sunday Jump: Community Spotlight John DeCastro, curated by Eddy Gana & Steph Sajor, PWC Pilipino Workers Center, Historic Filipinotown, LA, CA
  • Kababayan Mixer: Featured Artist John DeCastro, organized by Marianne DeCastro & Anne Esperanzate, eKadence Learning Center, Irvine, CA
  • The 8th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam: Featured Artist John DeCastro, Tropico De Nopal Art Gallery, Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA
  • Grounded: Kumare Konnection and Teofilo Pop-Up Night Market, Live painting by John DeCastro, curated by Kumare Konnection & Teofilo Coffee Company
  • ​Open Call: Apophenia, curated by Nancy Meyer and Hugo Cervantes, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA​
  • Shoes Off, group show curated by Kumare Konnection, Grey LB, Long Beach, CA
  • Pasko Sa Barrio: Gala Benefit for Kabataan Culture, featured artist John DeCastro, curated by Marianne DeCastro, The Nest: Tambien, Bellflower, CA​
2022
  • ALL ABOUT LOVE, Espacio 1839, Los Angeles, CA, Group show curated by Sara J. Aceves and Izzy Cipactli
  • Mask Required Sign Group Series Showcase for Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, curated by Kathy Gallegos
  • KAPWA: Communal Spirit In Partnership with Ave 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, curated by Mata Art Gallery x Asia Photo Review
  • NOW! Group Exhibition, Bendix Building, Unit #643, Los Angeles, CA, curated by Hagop Najarian and Surge Witron
  • UNDER REPRESENTED, Duo Showcase featuring Clarisse Abelarde and John DeCastro, The LA Art Box, LA, CA, curated by Bernie Bernardo
  • Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture, FILAM ARTS, MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA, curated by Giselle Tongi
  • Brand 50th Works on Paper Show, Group Show, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA, curated by Shannon Currie Holmes
  • The 2022 Healing Arts Benefit, The LA Art Box, CA, founder by Marlene Aguilar, curated by Ryan Jordan
  • Kalesa, Permanent Display, Portland, OR, founded by Tim Almeda & Keanu Banayat
2021
  • In The Realm of the Senses, Highways: Film Maudit 2.0, Virtual Online Exhibition curated by Dakota Noot and Christopher Velasco
  • Mask Required Sign, Signage Display for Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA
  • Hair-pulling Between Good and Evil, curated by Christopher Velasco and Dakota Noot, Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, CA
  • Araw Ng Patay, Virtual Online Exhibition curated by Diyan Bukobomba, Halikha, and Ginto Seeds
  • Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust Fundraiser, curated by Kasey Ventura, Los Angeles, CA
2020
  • Quality Time, Mata Art Gallery: Online virtual group showcase curated by Nica Aquino
  • Out of the Closet, Into the Internet, Scream Queens Presents: Virtual online gallery curated by Christopher Velasco and Dakota Noot
  • Brand 48th Annual Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper: Juror Dan McCleary, curated by Debra Thompson & Shannon Currie Holmes, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA
  • Tuloy Po Kayo FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture) FILAM ARTS LA: Virtual Art Exhibition curated by Nica Aquino
  • Frogtown Artwalk: Curated by Michelene Cherie Featured Artist John DeCastro, Frogtown, Los Angeles, CA
  • Merkadito Pasko Little Holiday Market & Virtual Exhibit Mata Art Gallery: curated by Nica Aquino
2019
  • Solo Graduation Show: Sierra Vista at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
  • SIPA ( Search to Involve Pilipino Americans ) Monthly featured Artist: John DeCastro SIPA, curated by Eddy Gana, Hi-Fi, Los Angeles, CA
  • The Sunday Jump - Be Free Open Mic: Curated by Write Steady: Eddy Gana & Stephanie Sajor* Community Spotlight: John DeCastro, (PWC), Los Angeles, CA
  • Araw Ng Mga Patay - Day of the Dead: Group Exhibition of Filipinx-American Artists, curated by Nica Aquino & Anna Calubayan, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
  • Year-End 8x8 Silent Art Auction: Group Exhibition, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
  • Filipino Fiesta Week, Cultural Celebration: Featured Filipino Artist: John DeCastro, Student Center at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
  • You're a Good Man Charlie Brown: Production Designer Guido Girardi Background Artist John DeCastro, Auditorium at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
  • PCN - Pilipino Culture Night, Pagsikat Ng Araw: Featured Artist - John DeCastro San Rafael at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
​2018
  • Student Pop-Up Show: ​curated by David Attyah The Art Gallery at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
  • CA Emerging Artist Spring Show: Open Mind Art Space, Los Angeles, CA
2017
  • Intellect Elites Solo Show: Regent Coffee, Glendale, CA
  • Student Juried Show: Juror Luis De Jesus, The Art Gallery at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
  • Chocolate and ArtShow: The Vortex, Los Angeles, CA
2016
  • TIDES Solo Show: The Wooden Fork, Glendale, CA
2015
  • Beyond the Lines Art Show: Solar Studios, Glendale, CA
  • Asian Pacific Heritage Week: LGBTQ Center, Torrance, CA
  • Chocolate and ArtShow: KGB Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2014
  • EarthBound series: Study Break, Eat Cake Cafe, Rowland Heights, CA
2011
  • District Art Showcase: Buena Vista High, Chino, CA


Press
2024 - SHOUT OUT SO CAL - Meet John DeCastro
2022 - ABS-CBN News Featured Fil-Am Artist at FPAC 2022, Los Angeles, CA
2021 - The Leverit Spirit Artist Feature
2020 - Virtual Frogtown Artwalk, Los Angeles, CA
2020 - SIPA Filipino Friday Webinar
​2020 - Center for Arts Eagle Rock PaperMaking With John DeCastro
2019 - Voyage LA: Meet Art Instructor John DeCastro

Awards
2011 Recognition Award Chino District Art Showcase
2018 Glendale Community College Studio Arts Scholarship Award
2020 Five Below Flat Gingy Contest Award Winner

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