Edna Santiago

Edna Santiago
Printmaking, Gourd Art Artesana, Painter of Expressive Color

Retired Physical Therapist, Curated Art Exhibition “Nor Wind Nor Waters” at Davinci Art Alliance 8/21/2019 Coordinated the series of touring exhibitions in Philadelphia, in support of Puerto Rico artists; opportunities in Philadelphia s/p Hurricane Maria

Juried exhibitions include:
ARTsisters membership and shows
- Woodmere Annual Exhibition
- Mainline Art Center
- DaVinci Art Alliance
- Media Arts Council
- CCAC, West Chester PA
- Ricks Picks - Wallingford Art Center, Wallingford, PA
09/2009 – “Miniatures” - Honorary Mention - The Sketch Club - Philadelphia, PA
- Plastic Club - Philadelphia, PA
Managing owner of Galeria Bohemia 2012 - 2017

Selected Exhibitions
Da Vinci Art Alliance
City Hall Philadelphia
Salus University
Heron Crest Studios DELCO Exhibition
Mainline Art Center
Commerce Bldg., Philadelphia
2010 solo exhibition: The Gold Standard
2009 Bravo Beach Hotel- Vieques, PR
Alley Gallery , Milford, DE
Galeria Obra Alegría , Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Arts and Crafts
Fishtown Airways Art Gallery Market,
Crozer Healthplex Spa Oct-Dec,
Darlington Arts Center November

Awards and recognitions:
3rd place “Works on Paper” Philadelphia Sketch Club 01/2020
Philadelphia Inquire https://www.inquirer.com/news/philly-puerto-rican-healing-art-exhibit-recovery-20190823.html
Broad Street review https://www.broadstreetreview.com/search/eyJyZXN1bHRfcGFnZSI6InNlYXJjaCIsImtleXdvcmRzIjoiRWRuYSBzYW50aWFnbyJ9
Al Dia News https://aldianews.com/articles/culture/social/nor-wind-nor-water-new-exhibition-dedicated-puerto-rican-recovery/56273
Artesana Certified Fomento, Puerto Rico
Articulos periodicos locales Puerto Rico
Cover Art: Philadelphia Stories Magazine, Spring 2011
Delco times article 4/2/10 URL: http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/04/04/entertainment/doc4bb50a9119a12591486650.prt
Honorable mention 09/2009 “Miniatures” The Sketch Club - Philadelphia, PA

Membership: ARTsisters, Mainline Art Center, Media Arts Council, Community Arts Center,
PO Box 544 ,Media, PA 19063, 610.304.5384
e-mail: edna.esa@gmail.com / Instagram: ednasantiagoartist, Http://www.ednasantiago.com


Portfolio:

Out of the Box

The sense of freedom that art gives us, creating or appreciating, the knowledge that we have so many options and possibilities. I tried it and can’t stop, on the contrary, I now encourage others

2023 “2023”

Celebrations and losses, adventure in trips and war… what a year