About
Alison Lenay Gaspard, a Houston, TX, Artist and former Educator, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art from Lamar University in 2014 and has begun her Masters of Art (MA) in Art History through Lindenwood University. Currently, Alison works as a Tattoo and Fine Artist in the Houston Area. She was not only a Dual Credit Art History and Drawing/Painting Teacher for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, but also began and ran the Fine Arts Program at a Title I campus in Houston ISD for five years. Before moving to Houston, Alison gained experience working at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX. Alison credits the development of her style and technique to various sources including: her professors at Lamar University, her experience while studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and most of all, the inspiration she derives from her daily interactions from fellow creatives and clients.
EXHIBITIONS
2023 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Advent Tattoo Studio, Katy, TX GROUP SHOW
2022 PRETTY DARN SMALL Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX GROUP SHOW
2019 ANNUAL ART TEACHER EXHIBITION Mid Main Street Projects Gallery, Houston, TX GROUP SHOW
2017 WHAT WILL THEY BECOME Solo Exhibit Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX SOLO SHOW
2016 TREASURE AUCTION:POP! Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
2015 TASIMJAE The Art Studio Inc., Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
2014 IMPERMANENCE THESIS Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX SOLO SHOW
SUMMER EXHIBITION Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy GROUP SHOW
FACULTY & STUDENT EXHIBITION Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
FUNDRAISING EVENT Reaud Guest House, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
HARVEST MOON S.O.L. Gallery, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
LE GRANDE BALL Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
2012 LE GRANDE BALL Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX GROUP SHOW
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TATTOO ARTIST Advent Tattoo Studio, Katy, TX 2021-Present
DUAL CREDITY ART HISTORY/DRAWING & PAINTING TEACHER Cypress-Ridge HS, Houston, TX 2021
VISUAL ART TEACHER Northline Elementary, Houston, TX 2016-2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX 2014-2015
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF ART IN ART HISTORY Lindenwood University; 2019-Present
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - STUDIO ART Lamar University, 2010-2014
STUDY ABROAD ADVANCED PAINTING & DRAWING Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy, 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER, Advisory Committee to Return to Campus, Houston ISD Campus; 2020
DEVELOPER, Fine Art Lesson Plan Designer, Houston ISD Fine Arts Department; 2020
MENTOR TEACHER, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020
MEMBER, IB Steering Committee, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020
PROCTOR, Standardized Assessment, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020
MEMBER, Black History Month Committee, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020
REPRESENTATIVE, Shared Decision Making Committee, Houston ISD Campus; 2018-2020
INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR, Artists in Action Afterschool Art Club, Houston ISD Campus; 2016-2020
TEACHER OF THE YEAR, Northline Elementary, Houston ISD; 2018
FINALIST, Teacher of the Month for North Area Houston ISD; 2018
RECIPIENT, Donor's Choose Grant, Houston ISD Campus; 2017