Ryan E. Chesla
Born: Munich, Germany
Living: Palm Springs, CA, United States
T 206.550.2379
ryanchesla@me.com
ryanchesla.com
Education
2013 – 2015 Master of Fine Arts, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
2013 Encaustic Photography, The Photography Center NW, Seattle, Washington
2012 – 2010 Bachelors of Arts, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2010 – 2008 Associate of Arts, Seattle Central College, Seattle, Washington
Selected Group Exhibitions
2015 Palm Springs Art Museum Artist Council Exhibit. Cambria Gallery, Palm Springs, California
2014 In Your Face, A Collaborative Installation, Hedreen Gallery, Seattle Washington
2012 Exhibition II: A Photography Show, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2011 Exhibition: A Photography Show, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2010 Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery Student Invitational, Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, Seattle Washington
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2011 Pura Vida & Pura Realidad, Aria, Seattle, Washington
2010 Pura Vida & Pura Realidad, Poco, Seattle, Washington
2010 Shades of the Northwest, Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery at the SCCC’s Presidents Office, Seattle, Washington
Films & Publications
2013 Cooper’s Pack Seattle – Otter Crossing, Short Film, Seattle, Washington
2013 Cooper’s Pack Travel Guide to Paris, Book, Seattle, Washington
2012 Click, Quarterly Zine-Summer, Seattle, Washington
2011 Cooper’s Pack Travel Guide to Alaska, Book, Seattle, Washington
Selected Awards
2013 MFA Arts Leadership Award, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington
2010 The Evergreen State College Foundation Scholarship, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2010 The Evergreen State College Scholastic Achievement Award, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2008 Broadway High School Alumni Foundation Endowment Scholarship, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
Experience
2015 – Present Art Teacher, Tools For Tomorrow, Palm Springs, California
2013 – Present Staff Photographer & Social Media Manager, Artistic Resources, & Technology, Seattle, Washington
2013 – Present Staff Photographer & Media Director, Stella Love. Seattle, Washington
2013 – 2014 Staff Photographer & Social Media Manager, Jack Straw, Seattle, Washington
2012 – 2013 Photography Mentor, Youth In Focus Inc., Seattle, Washington
2011 – 2012 Instructional Photography Intern, The Evergreen State College-Photo Center, Olympia, Washington
2010 – 2011 Resident Assistant, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
2009 – 2010 Gallery Assistant, Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery, Seattle, Washington