ARTIST BIO
Chris Napolitano was born and raised in Riverside, California. As a child he was inspired by all types of artists and illustrators from Andy Warhol to Vernon Courtlandt Johnson. Napolitano graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art History. Aside from private commissions, he has painted pieces for the City of Riverside, Hyatt Place, Habitat for Humanity, Sea Shepherd Foundation and Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association. He currently lives in the Inland Empire where he continues to paint. Chris also works as an art educator in the hopes of instilling a love for art in his students.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
"Remnants" Toil Gallery at Mind & Mill, Riverside, Ca.
"Sense of Surroundings" Division 9 Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
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"What the Future Holds" The Glass House, Pomona, Ca.
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2019
"Spring Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Small Works Big Talent" Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, Ca.
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2018
"Spring Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Americana" The Arts Colony, Corona, Ca.
"Mini Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Members Exhibit" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"New Visions" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Off the Wall" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
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2017
"Saturation Fest" Back to the Grind, Riverside, Ca.
"Photography and Digital Art Exhibition" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"New Visions" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, ca.
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2016
"Off the Wall" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"Creepy" The Arts Colony, Corona, Ca.
"2016 Members' Exhibition" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"Perspective" The Arts Colony, Corona, Ca.
"Summer Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Wings" The Arts Colony, Corona, Ca.
"Saturation Fest" Back to the Grind, Riverside, Ca.
2015
"What Those Who Teach Can Do" The Art Institute, San Bernardino, Ca.
"Mini Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Saturation Fest" Back to the Grind, Riverside, Ca.
"Spring Exhibit" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
2014
"Bring Us Your Dead" Las Lagunas Gallery, Laguna Beach, Ca.
"Righteous, Gnarly, Fersure!" Pixels, Riverside, Ca.
"Saturation Fest" Back to the Grind, Riverside, Ca.
"What Those Who Teach Can Do" The Art Institute, San Bernardino, Ca.
2013
"TRASHed Miami" Art Basel, Miami beach, Fl.
"Off The Wall" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"Kulture Klash" Ink-N-Iron Festival, Long Beach, Ca.
"Birds" Division 9 Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Habitat for Humanity Artist Showcase" Riverside Public Library, Riverside, Ca.
"Persistence of Memory" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"What Those Who Teach Can Do" The Art Institute, San Bernardino, Ca.
2012
"Kicks Are Canvas" Art Lounge 634 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, Ca.
"Black Book Sessions" F4D Studios, Project Canvas Booth, Riverside, Ca.
"Project Canvas" Canvas Pop Up Gallery, Long Beach, Ca.
"Sea No Evil" Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, Ca.
"Views of The Mission Inn" Mission Inn/RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Members Exhibition" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"What Those Who Teach Can Do" The Art Institute, San Bernardino, Ca.
"New Visions" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Best of Your Best" The Arts Colony, Corona, Ca.
2011
"Kulture Klash" Ink-N-Iron Festival, Long beach, Ca.
"Sea No Evil" Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, Ca.
"Members Exhibition" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.
"Art of Temecula Valley" Temecula Valley Art League, Temecula, Ca.
"Hot Time in the City" RCAA Gallery, Riverside, Ca.
"Long Beach Motorama" Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, Ca.
"Traces of the Past II" Corona Art Association, Corona, Ca.
"Off The Wall" Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, Ca.