BIO

Olivia Ortiz Ocampo (b. 1969, Mexico) will be receiving an M.F.A. in painting from Savanah College of Art and Design in Savanah through SCADnow and has a B.A. in commercial art from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.   

She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in Anadarko, Chickasha, and Oklahoma City. Her first group exhibition was in 2008 at the Norick Art Center in Oklahoma City. Her work consists of murals, paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. Once she obtains her M.F.A. in painting from Savanah College of Art and Design in 2024, she will pursue a professorship at a university and continue to expand her body of work. She is a professional artist who works and lives in Chickasha, Oklahoma.                              


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Olivia Ortiz Ocampo

oliviaortizocampo@gmail.com

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EDUCATION:

2024      MFA in painting, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA   

1992      Bachelor of commercial art, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK    

1991      Associate Degree in art, Western Oklahoma State College, Altus, OK                                     

EXPERIENCE:

2009- 2023   Celebrating the Arts Studio established, commercial art, murals, paintings, and  

                     commissioned artwork

EXHIBITIONS:

2023       Solo Exhibition Chickasha Area Art Council, 512 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK

2014        Solo Exhibition Paseo Gallery One, 2927 Paseo St., Oklahoma City, OK  

2011       Two-man Exhibition Anadarko Public Library Anadarko, OK

2008        Norick Art Center, 2501 North Blackwelder Oklahoma City, OK  

PROFESSIONAL WORK:

 2021      Eight Murals at the Star Academy

2020         Ten Murals for Anadarko Football Locker Room

 2019         Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Daycare/ Wall Mural

 2019         Native American Mural/Water tower of the city of Anadarko

 2018         Native American Mural/ Anadarko Walmart

 2018         Traditions, Anadarko High School Mural Collaboration (volunteer work)

 2017          Martha’s Granddaughter Portrait commissioned painting

 2016          Four Murals for Wichita Youth Center

HONOR AND AWARD:

2006       Best of Show Teacher’s Art Contest Winner, Norick Art Center, 2501 North Blackwelder,

             Oklahoma City, OK

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:  

2021-2023    Chickasha Area Arts Council member