Eilis Soto
Biography
Born in The Dominican Republic, in the southern of San Jose de Ocoa.
I have been describes as a mischievous child but I was as a very studious girl, who
was artistically inclined to painting. My dream is to one day be a well known artist.
At the Bellas Artes School I was not the best student. However, motivated by my love
of art, improving until I meet my goals. I worked hard with perseverance to keep my
grade outstanding.
I immigrated to New York State recently on 2000 and enrolled in courses of art at the
Stratford Career Institute. I was successful in the Stratford studies program. Now
I am a full time student at Lehman College completing my Bachelor in Art. In my free
time I embarked in art projects. The most enjoyable time is working with children in
art programs. I really appreciate their creativity and their interest on painting as well.
Eilis Soto
3560 Bivona Street Apt. 6H Bronx, New York 10475
eilissoto@hotmail.com
Tel. (718)379-3776
Cell. (646) 309-1598
To exhibit my abilities in various organizations and cultural art centers and to find a job working in the art field.
Work experiences
2004 to present: New York City Housing Authority
Harborview Visual Arts
at Senior Centers and after schools
programs in the Bronx, N.Y.
Exhibitions: Collectives and Individuals exhibits of general theme and
techniques.
Experience
2007 The Arts Alliance of Haverstraw
El arte de las Americas’ en el Spirit de Columbus
2007 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg. Art Gallery
Latino Expressions III… Hispanic Heritage Month
2007 Lehman College Art Gallery
5 Th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition
2007 Longwood Arts Project/ Bronx Council on the Arts
Hostos Community College
2006 United Nations
Latin Workshop Society
“Three wise man”
New York N.Y.
2006 General Consulate of Dominican Republic
New York, N.Y.
“Dominican Heritage Month.
2005 Dominicans Writer’s Book Fair
Women’s Month
New York, N.Y.
2005 Harborview Annual art Show
Rush Arts Gallery Chelsea District
New York, N.Y.
2005 Casa Puebla Mexican
Tribute to Latin American Artists
New York, N.Y.
Awards:
2004 New York Housing Authority Harborview Center
Finalist in the 2004 Resident Art Show
2003 New York City Council Member Miguel Martinez
Individual Exhibited Honor to “The Women”
2002 Sarah Burke Houses, Bronx New York
Individual exhibit of a series of work of art related to
violence against women.
2000 UNESCO, Dominican Republic
Participated in collective art exhibit title, “Non Races”.
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1999 Belles Arts School in the Dominican Republic
Participated in group exhibition of student’s thesis artwork
1998 Iberoamerica Pinta, Dominican Republic
Guided school children who visited the Museum.
Education
2006- to present Lehman College Major in Art, Bronx, New York
painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, etc.
2005 Stratford Career institute, Washington D.C.
Drawing, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting class.
Working towards certificate in visual specialist.
1995-2000 National School of fine arts in the Dominican Republic
studied drawing, printmaking, sculpture, design, acrylic and oil
painting.
República Dominicana
