Ron Pokrasso has been an exhibiting mixed-media artist and printmaker for more than 40 years. He received his MFA degree from Pratt Institute in 1975 and has had over 50 solo exhibitions and has participated more than 200 group shows. His work is in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and abroad as well as being featured in numerous books. Pokrasso is an originator of the printmaking event "Monothon" and has been an ardent supporter of arts programs for youth. His teaching experience includes universities, museums, public schools and private workshops, as well as Artist Residencies in the U.S., Scotland, Ireland and Italy. He currently operates the Galisteo Street Studio in Santa Fe, NM, assisting artists, teaching small workshops and creating his own work. Pokrasso’s teaching style is energetic and upbeat as he balances technique with philosophical approaches to art making with a strong emphasis on composition. His passion for creating always comes across. He is known to be instrumental in pushing students to break barriers and has garnered a significant following. In 2000 Ron Pokrasso received the Mayor's Recognition Award For Visual Arts citing his artistic and educational contribution to the city of Santa Fe. You can learn more about Ron Pokrasso as well as view his work by visiting the website, www.ronpokrasso.com.
