ABOUT the artist

Brianna Roberto is a 22-year-old award-winning artist whose paintings have been featured in multiple publications, exhibitions, and sold to homes internationally. Having just finished her undergraduate program at Santa Clara University, earning a B.A. in both Child Studies and Studio Art, she is continuing her graduate studies at SCU to earn a Masters in Elementary Education.

Her paintings serve as an exploration of her biracial cultural identity, contemporary issues, and visually capture the perspective of meaningful social justice causes. Ultimately, her journey as an artist is intertwined with her mission to spark conversations and provoke introspection, using paint as a tool to illuminate the complexities of the concept of childhood and the urgent need for societal change. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her miniature schnauzer, searching for vintage/thrifted gems, and reading a little bit of everything.

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Publications

Explore Journal, Santa Clara University (2022)

Sheepshead Review, UW Green Bay (2023)

Logos Journal, University of Rochester (2023)

The Owl, Santa Clara University (2022, 2023, 2024 Cover)

Santa Clara Review, Santa Clara University (Spring 2024, Fall 2024 Cover)

Awards

Clement Greenberg Award, Santa Clara University (2022)

Gerald P. Sullivan and Mary F. Sullivan Award, $6,500 Academic Grant (2023)

REAL Award, $8,000 Research Grant (2023)

Departmental Painting Award, Santa Clara University (2022, 2024)

Benson Purchase Award, Santa Clara University Permanent Collection (2024)

Exhibitions

Annual Spring Art Show, Livermore Art Association - Group Show (2022)

Dipingere Come Mangi, Santa Clara University - Solo Show (2024)

Studio Art Senior Exhibition, Santa Clara University - Group Show (2024)