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Curriculum Vitae

 

Education

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2022 

MFA Candidate in Photography. San Jose State University. San Jose, CA.  (Anticipated graduate in 2025)

 

​2019   

BFA Art/Photography, San Jose State University. San Jose, CA.

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​2017 & 2018   

Certificate of Completion, CSU Summer Arts Program, Fresno State University. Fresno City, CA.

 

​2015   

AA Liberal Art, San Jose City College. San Jose, CA​.

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Professional Practices

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Media Press

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  • ​Pizarro: Photography exhibit bridges U.S., Vietnamese cultures, article wrote by Sal Pizarro. The Mercury News, Bay Area News Group.  July 01.

  • Student's Photography Raises Money for Children, article wrote by Sonya Herrera. Spartan Daily, SJSU. Volume 145, Issue 12, A&E p 3. Sept. 22.

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Solo Exhibitions

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Selected Exhibitions

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  • Road to a Hidden Home. Hidden Heritages: San Jose’s Vietnamese Legacy. Hosted by San Jose Museum of Art and Chopsticks Alley Art. San Jose City Hall. May 16th 2023.

  • Emigration Exhibit. Gallery 5 at San Jose State University. March 13th – 17th 2023. 

  • Xanh Exhibit. Are You Feeling Blue? A Community Exhibition. Presented by Chopsticks Alley Art. Sponsored by City of San Jose Office of Racial Equity’s Art in Solidarity Campaign. San Jose, CA. Nov. 20, 2022 – Jan. 28, 2023.

  • Gargoyles’ N Lockers, Installation Exhibit. Presented by Art 173: Installation Art, Professor Shannon Wright. Sponsored by San Jose State University. Jo Farb Hernandez Gallery. November 28 – December 02, 2022

  • Afterlife, Celebrating Life and Remembrance. A Community Exhibition. Presented by Works/San Jose. Sponsored by School of Arts & Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. San Jose, CA. October 30, 2021

  • South Vietnam: Memories and Perspectives Virtual Exhibition. Sponsored by City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs. Committee: Exhibit Coordinator for International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) from May to present. (Link)

  • Sources of Solace Virtual Exhibition, Euphrat Museum at DeAnza College. (Link)

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  • Image & Idea Exhibition. Gallery 8th, San Jose State University. San Jose, CA. Fall 2016.

  • "This Is San Jose" Community Exhibition on October 27th, 2016 to November 2017 at City of San Jose Rotunda, CA.

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  • 12/12 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition. Hosted by Works/San Jose. San Jose, CA. October 20th 

  • "Eclectic Perspective," Student Gallery. Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Gallery, SJCC. San Jose, CA. April 13-29th

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  • Olympiad of the Arts Gallery, West Valley Community College. Students Showcase sponsored by The West Valley/Mission Community Colleges Foundation. Best Show Award for Traditional Photography. Saratoga, CA. May 09th

  • Innovation of Art Showcase. Featuring Photography by Andy Nguyen, Jessie Jones and Paintings by Tyler Stark and Lindy Upton. Reception on Nov. 7th & 8th San Jose City College Gallery, Room F2.

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  • Olympiad of the Arts Gallery, West Valley Community College. Students Showcase sponsored by The West Valley/Mission Community Colleges Foundation. First Place for Traditional Photography. Saratoga, CA. May 06th

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Recognitions/Awards/Scholarships

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  • Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspirational Award 2022 for "Together" artwork. The Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS). September 20th.

  • Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspiration Award 2021 for "Vietnamese American Heritage" artwork. The Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS). September 04th. https://www.facebook.com/catsasiantheater/ 

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition by Assemblyman Ash Kalra, District 27th. Ao Dai Day and the Confluence & Resurgence Art Exhibition. Talents and Vision Vietnamese Art and Culture. Martin Luther King Jr., Library. May 12th 

  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. Vietnamese American artist at Ao Dai Day and the Confluence & Resurgence Art Exhibit. Martin Luther King Jr., Library. San Jose, CA. May 12th

  • MALI mini grant, Day of the Dead: 13th Annual Art of Remembrance Altar Exhibition from the Multicultural Arts and Leadership Institute, San Jose, CA 

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition by Assemblyman Ash Kalra, District 27th. Cultures Through Lenses Exhibition. Compassion and commitment to educating communities on different cultures through art & photography @ Martin Luther King Jr., Library. July 27th 

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition by Assemblyman Kansen Chu, District 25th. Cultures Through Lenses Exhibition. Unique pieces of art celebrating multicultural in Silicon Valley. Martin Luther King Jr., Library. July 27th

  • Honorable Mention Award in "Homelessness" in Deep Perspective category by International Photography Awards. 

  • Finalist, 38th Annual College & High School Photography Contest by the Photographer's Forum Magazine. 

  • Recognized as one of the Community Hero Award 2018 recipients by Assemblyman Kansen Chu. Dedication to making our community a better place through my outstanding work as a true community photographer, showcasing important civic activities and raising money for children around the world.

  • ​​State of the 10th Senate District 2017 Local Hero Award Recipient by Senator Bob Wieckowski, District 10th. @ UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus. San Jose, CA. Sept. 28th (Link)

  • Finalist, 37th Annual College & High School Photography Contest & Finalist, 37th Best of Photography Contest by the Photographer's Forum Magazine. 

  • American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter Recognition for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution, Community Art Project. May 21st

  • CSU Summer Arts Program Scholarship. @ Fresno State University. Certificate of Completion 2017. Landmarks Photography & Printing and Installation. July 2017

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Iconic Recognition 2016 - 2017 by The Community Engagement Collaborative, SJSU.

  • San Jose State University, "A.S. 55" Award on May 03, 2017. The 6th Annual Student Leadership Gala. A recognition of distinction for student leaders who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to San José State University and who continually give back to the community.

  • San Jose State University, A.S. Advocacy Scholarship 2017 - 2018. Nov. 2nd 

  • San Jose Tet Festival 2017. Certificate of Appreciation: Sponsorship Staff. Hosted by Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO). March 18th

  • CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement Scholarship 2016-2017. Trustee Emeritus William Hauck and Padget Kaiser Scholar. Chancellor's Office in Long Beach, CA. Sept. 20th  (Link)

  • BeCause for Hope, Certificate of Appreciation. Dedication to our worthy cause and continuous commitment to support education program benefiting underprivileged children in Vietnam. 

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition by Assemblyman Kansen Chu of my "Emerging in America" solo exhibition. 

  • The Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship Award from the Friends & Human Relations. June 1st 

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition by State Assemblyman Kansen Chu through the 2nd term of the Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship from the Friends & Human Relations.

  • State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement by Senator Ricardo Lara and Senator Janet Nguyen.

  • Honorable Letter from United States Congressman Michael M. Honda on the Occasion of my “Emerging in America” solo exhibit. 

  • San Jose Tet Festival 2016. Certificate of Appreciation: Fundraising Director. Hosted by Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO). 

  • The City of Milpitas Commendation from Mayor Jose S. Esteves through my "Emerging In America" solo exhibit. Expressing the beauty of Vietnam and the merging of its culture with the American culture. July 28th ​

  • Journalism Association of Community Colleges. State Convention Scholarship. @ Sacramento. April 9th 

  • The 32nd Annual Scholarship Recognition, San Jose City College. Associated Students Richard Tanaka Transfer Scholarship & Mathias Family Scholarship. April 23rd  

  • The Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship Award from the Friends & Human Relations. June 2015​

  • Leadership and Volunteerism Award by San Jose City College Graduation Committee. Class of 2014

  • The Hall of Excellence Awards Banquet. Presidential Award 2014-2015. Hosted by SJCC Associated Students Government. May 8th ​

  • Journalism Association of Community Colleges. State Convention Award, Photo Illustration, 2nd Place. April 11-14th 

  • Journalism Association of Community Colleges. State Convention Scholarship. @ Sacramento. April 11 -14th 

  • The Hall of Excellence Awards Banquet. Outstanding Student & Leading Activist Award 2013 - 2014. Hosted by SJCC Associated Students Government. May 8th ​

  • Honorable Mention Award for "Moonlit" in special and night category by International Photography Awards. 

  • Honorable Mention Award for "Rocks" in nature and landscapes category by International Photography Awards. 

  • The Hall of Excellence Awards Banquet. Most Active on Campus Award 2012-2013. Hosted by SJCC Associated Students Government.​

  • Journalism Association of Community Colleges- 1st Place Photo Award. Sacramento, California. 

  • The 25th Annual Scholarship Recognition, San Jose City College. Bob Rice Memorial Scholarship. May 8th ​

  • First Place Award for Traditional Photography from the Olympiad of the Arts by the West Valley/Mission Colleges Foundation. May 09th​

  • Best in Show Award for Traditional Photography from the Olympiad of the Arts by the West Valley/Mission Colleges Foundation. May 06th

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