EDUCATION

The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy, May 2014

 North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Emphasis in Painting, May 2007

 Centro Educativo el Gran Moyas, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala                    

Bachelor of Science and Letter: Ciencias y Letras, November 2001

 AWARDS

·        Honorable Mention, The Rogue Artist Group at the Anderson Art Center, Racine, WI, 2022 https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-rogues-return-marks-revival-of-art-show-reception-with-refreshments-entertainment-at-anderson/article_c6a8f948-c43c-11ec-8481-bbb85a015b95.html

·        Independent Publisher Gold Award. Vol. 37 - Issue 4, The Powerful You: A Message for Children & Young Adults that has Inspired Millions Worldwide, Beaver’s Pond Press, 2011, New York, NY, 2019 https://www.atkinsoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gods-Child_Powerful-You_Herald-insert_proof1.pdf

 EXHIBITIONS

 Solo Exhibitions

·        Netopia – The Movement of Netopia - Integration Healing Alivio Integral Art Gallery, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2023

·        Emojis in Clay - Integration Healing Alivio Integral Art Gallery, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2021

·        Coloring Your Potential - Integration Healing Alivio Integral Art Gallery, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2020

·        Conversations with Colors: What Do You See - Inspiration Studios, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2018

·        The Colors of the Rainbow - Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2016

·        Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Diversity, (Artist of the Month), - Chicago Public Library- Garfield Ridge Branch, Chicago, IL USA, 2015  

·        Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Diversity, (Artist of the Month), - Chicago Public Library- Garfield Ridge Branch, Chicago, IL USA, 2014  

·        To Observe - Spirit Room, Fargo, ND, USA, 2012

·        Montessori - Atomic Coffee, Fargo, ND, USA, 2012

·        The Grace of Happiness and Playfulness - The Winery, Fargo, ND, USA, 2010

·        Indígena - Jades Antigua, Antigua, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, 2009

·        Memories of the Past in the Present - Jades Antigua, Antigua, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, 2008

·        The Transparent Wall – North Dakota State University Visual Arts Department, Fargo, ND USA, 2007

·        GuateMaya - North Dakota State University Visual Arts Department, Fargo, ND, USA, 2006

·        Cultura Chapina - Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, Moorhead MN, USA, 2003

Group Exhibitions

·   One of a Kind, Organized by Adam Correa, Mitchel Street Arts, Milwaukee, WI USA,2024

·   Realismo Magico: Realidades Soñadas, Macondo Project Collective, Overture Center, Madison, WI USA,2024

·        Guest Artist for Family Sunday/Domingo Familiar: Dia de los Muertos, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2023

·        Reflections: A Self-portrait Exhibition - Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2023

·        Zodiac Show -Inspiration Studios, West Allis, WI, 2023

·        Between Yesterday to Where: The Magic of Macondo - Latino Arts Gallery, Milwaukee WI USA, 2022

·        Return of the Rogues -Anderson Art Center, Racine, WI, 2022

·        Discover Yourself, Explore Your Potential – Integration Healing Art Gallery, 2020

·        Deities: Exhibition of Interdisciplinary Wisconsin Artists -The Magnet Factory, Milwaukee, WI USA, 2019

·        Coloring Your Potential – Magnet Factory MKE, Milwaukee WI 2018

·        Art of Connection, Sullivan Galleries, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL USA 2014

·        The Empty Canvas, Pilsen Open Studios, Chicago IL, USA, 2013

·        Collective Relief, Rumble Art Center/The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL USA, 2012

 COMMISSIONS

·       The Interior of Death, Oil paint on canvas, 2018. Sponsor: R.Morales, Madison WI, 2023

·       The Birth or the Not yet Language of an Idea, Oil paint on canvas, 2023 Sponsor: R. Morales Madison WI, 2023

·       The Balance, Oil paint on canvas, 2019. Sponsor: P.Baiza, Bayonne. NJ, 2023

·       The Art Crawl, Oil on Canvas, 2023. Sponsor: A.Young, Milwaukee WI, 2023

·       A Mayan Walk, Oil painting on canvas, 2008. Sponsor: J. Szaj, St. Louis Missouri, 2022

·       Wedding portrait, Watercolor on paper, 2022. Sponsor: M. Elmaragy, Cairo - Egypt -2022

 ·       The Waterfall of Life at 10,000.00 Feet, Sponsor: Asociacion Nuestros Ahijados, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 2013

 ·       Centro Cultural, mural, Sponsor: Centro Cultural de Fargo Moorhead, Moorhead MN, USA 2012

·       Four by Four, art fundraising, Sponsor: Centro Cultural de Fargo Moorhead, Moorhead MN, USA, 2012

 ·       Logo Design, Sponsor: The God’s Child Project, Bismarck ND USA 2008 & 2018

·       The Blue Elephant, Mural, Sponsor: The God’s Child Project, Nairobi, Kenya, 2006

PUBLICATIONS

·        Book: Stolen Moments – Momentos Robados, Hippo Wallow Pond Press. Northfield, MN. 2023.

·        News Interview: Noche de galería, Noche de galería en Third Ward busca participación de la comunidad (Third Ward Gallery Night Seeks Community Involvement) Milwaukee -Telemundo WI. (4/23/2023)   https://www.telemundowi.com/news/noche-de-galeria-en-el-third-ward-busca-participacion-de-la-comunidad

·        Article: “Rogues” return marks revival of art show reception with refreshments. (4/27/2022) https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-rogues-return-marks-revival-of-art-show-reception-with-refreshments-entertainment-at-anderson/article_c6a8f948-c43c-11ec-8481-bbb85a015b95.html

·        Article: On the Wonder and Awe of the World – Community Spotlight: Natural Awakenings Magazine. pg. 20-21 Milwaukee WI, (June, 2022). https://www.naturalmke.com/2022/06/01/401831/natural-awakenings-milwaukee-magazine-june-2022

·        Article: Integration Healing Address Mental Health Through Art, OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee WI,  (12/30/2021) https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/integration-healing-nature-of-me

·        News Interview: At Integration Healing Yoga and art can be combined to relieve stress. Fox6 News Milwaukee (2/23/2021) https://www.fox6now.com/news/at-integration-healing-yoga-and-art-can-be-combined-to-relieve-stress.amp

·        News Interview: Latino Arts Ofrece expertos en manejar los problemas de la vida por medio del Arte.  (Latino Arts offers experts in managing life’s problems through art)  Milwaukee -Telemundo WI 2020 https://www.telemundowi.com/news/latino-arts-ofrece-expertos-en-manejar-los-problemas-de-la-vida-por-medio-del-arte

·        Article: On the Healing Power of Art, Featured News Article: Hero of the Month, Shepherd Express Magazine, Milwaukee WI, (9/17/2019) https://shepherdexpress.com/news/hero-of-the-month/therapist-ernesto-atkinson-on-the-healing-power-of-art/

·        Book: Message for my Child, Beaver’s Pond Press, 2011 New York, NY, 2019

·        Press Release: Inspiration Studios Welcomes Guatemala Artist, Ernesto Atkinson, Conversations with Color: What Do You See? / Conversaciones de color: Que Ves?. Urban Milwaukee Inc. (1/5/2018) https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/inspiration-studios-welcomes-guatemalan-artist-ernesto-atkinson/

·        Article: Color and conversations about what it all means are themes of a show to open in West Allis. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, West Allis (1/18/2018) https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/west-allis/2018/01/18/color-and-conversations-what-all-means-themes-show-open-west-allis/1017856001/  

 OTHER MILESTONES

·       Presenter, Introduction to Art Therapy, Creative Process as Art Therapy Course: Graduate Art Therapy Department, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 2023

 ·       Presenter, Introduction to Art Therapy, Creative Process as Art Therapy Course: Graduate Art Therapy Department, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL, 2022

 ·       Presenter, Introduction to Art Therapy: Art + Healing in the Community, Milwaukee School of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI, 2022

 ·       Presenter, Art Therapy with the Pre-School Child:  Materials, Creativity and Best Practices in the Outpatient Setting, 50th American Art Therapy Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, 2019

 ·       Presenter, Art Therapy with the Pre-School Child:  Materials, Creativity and Best Practices in the Outpatient Setting, Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future: 50 Years of The Wisconsin Art Therapy Association Symposium, Mount Mary University, Milwaukee Wisconsin 2019

 ·       Board Member, Wisconsin Art Therapy Association, Milwaukee WI, 2018-2022

 ·       Presenter, Integration Art a New Approach to Art Therapy: Assessing the Environment: Creative Leadership in art therapy Symposium, Mount Mary University, Milwaukee Wisconsin 2018

• Guest Presenter, Satellite Teens Art Group, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI USA 2018

·       Adjunct Professor at Mount Mary University, Clinical Supervision, Milwaukee WI, Spring 2018

 ·       Established LLC; Integration Healing Alivio Integral a Bilingual Art Therapy Private Practice.  Milwaukee, WI 2017

 ·       Presenter, IURLP fifth Biennial Latino Art Now! Conference, Chicago Il, USA 2016

 ·       Project Director, Writer, and Curator: Integration Art, Project Onward, Chicago IL, USA 2014