Abdiel Beltrán (b.1996) is a first-generation Mexican American artist. In 2021, they received a BFA in Studio Art from the University of New Mexico. Beltrán currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and works in their studio at the Harwood Art Center.
Education
2021 BFA in Studio Art, The University of New Mexico
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Lapis Room, Sidereal Surrender, Albuquerque, NM
2019 Spur Line Supply Co., Redirected Landscapes, Albuquerque, NM
2018 Little Bear Coffee Co. Recent Works, Albuquerque, NM
2017 Southwest University of Visual Arts, Asperja, Albuquerque, NM
Group Exhibitions
2022 Garagedoor Gallery, BACKWASH, Albuquerque, NM
2022 Garagedoor Gallery, Over the Moon, Albuquerque, NM
2020 The University of New Mexico, Creatives Together, Apart, Virtual Exhibition
2018 John Sommers Gallery, Invitations/Intrusions of Wilderness, Albuquerque, NM
2016 Black Box Gallery, Focus: Black & White, Portland, Oregon
2015 Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Marion Center for Photographic Arts
2015 Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Thaw Art History Center
2014 Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Focus on Youth, Albuquerque, NM
2014 Albuquerque Hotel, A is for Art! Albuquerque, NM
2013 Open Space Gallery, Trees, Rocks, and Dirt, Albuquerque, NM
2013 Albuquerque Hotel, A is for Art! Albuquerque, NM
Awards
2022 SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico Award at Harwood Art Center
2020 Fulcrum Fund Award at 516 Arts
2014 First Place Award in Digital-Special Techniques at Albuquerque Museum,
"Focus on Youth" Exhibit
2014 Printmaking Merit Award from Lannie Alexander
2014 Pastel Merit Award from Pastel Society of New Mexico
2014 Drawing Merit Award from Sailor Fine Art and Instruction
2014 Painting Merit Award from Peggy Trigg
2014 Student Choice Award Ribbon in Painting at Metro Youth Art Exhibit
2013 Printmaking Merit Award from Richard Levy Gallery
2013 Drawing Merit Award from National League of American Pen Women
2013 "Best use of light" award at Open Space Gallery "Trees, Rocks & Dirt” Exhibit
2013 First Place Award at Open Space Gallery "Trees, Rocks & Dirt” Exhibit
2012 First Place Award in Drawing at Young in Art Exhibit
2013 First Place Award in Drawing at Metro Youth Art Exhibit
2012 First Place Award in Painting at Young in Art Exhibit
2011 First Place Award in Painting at Young in Art Exhibit