Manny Krakowksi   
Lives and works in Los Angeles.  

Education
 
2016                                 Master of Fine Arts, California State University Long Beach
2006                                 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California State University Fullerton
 
 
Solo Exhibitions
2018                                3 Trophies, Some Cacti and a Freezer, True North, Edward Cella Art and      
                                        Architecture, Los Angeles, CA 
2016                                True North, Edward Cella Art and Architecture, Los Angeles, CA 
                                        A Simple Chemistry Experiment Describe as a Monument,​ Monte Vista Projects, Los      
                                        Angeles, CA   
                                         STEVE, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2015                                Salt Ball, Werby Gallery, Long Beach, CA
                                        DBHAT, Dutzi Gallery, Long Beach, CA
2014                                Apparent Relative Distances Differing from What is Expected, Merlino Gallery, Long        
                                        Beach, CA
2013                                Featured Artist, City of Brea Art Gallery, CA
                                        Carrier: Alternate Skin, A Shampoolio Experience, Los Angeles, CA
2012                                Material Anamnesis, Robert Madsen Gallery, Seattle, WA
 
 
Group Exhibitions
2018                                 Shines Through, Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach CA.
2017                                 Call It What You Want, Win or Lose LA, Los Angeles CA. 
                                         (Two person exhibition with Alex Stevens)  
2016                                 Slippery When Wet, GAIT LA, Los Angeles, CA.
2016                                 MFA Biennial, City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA
2015                                 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2014                                 Insights, University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA
2013                                 Los Angeles Juried Biennial, City of Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, CA
                                         Drugstore Beetle II, University Library, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2012                                 Glass: A Juried Art Show, Minnestrisa Gallery, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
                                         Made at Pratt, Tashiro Kaplin Gallery, Seattle, WA
 
 
Teaching Experience
 
2015                                 3-D Foundation, Chris Miller, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching Internship
                                         Introduction to Sculpture, Alice Konitz, CSULB, Long Beach, CA, Teaching          
                                         Internship
2013                                 Ross Richmond, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, Assistant Instructor
2011                                 Ross Richmond, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2010                                 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2009                                 Rob Stern, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
2008                                 Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, Assistant Instructor
 
 
Demonstrations and Lectures
 
2012                                 Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist    
                                         lecture
2010                                 Visiting Artist, Monash University, Australia. Technical glass demonstration and        
                                         artist lecture
                                         Visiting Artist, Australian National University, Australia. Technical demonstration
2008                                 Visiting Artist, Ohio State University, OH. Technical glass demonstration and artist
                                         lecture
                                         Visiting Artist, Santa Monica College, CA. Technical glass demonstration and artist    
                                         lecture
 
 
Fellowships, Residencies, Awards
 
2016                                 Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015                                 Baker Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2014                                 Joy of Life Scholarship Award, CSULB, Long Beach, CA
2015                                 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Mona Hatoum    
                                         and Christine Tarkowsky   
2014                                 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Lili Maya and      
                                         James Rouvelle
2013                                 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Ruben and
                                         Isabel Toledo
2012                                 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Eric and                                
                                         Marty Demaine, Klaus Moje
2011                                 Craftsperson in Residence, Pilchuck Glass School, Artist in Residence: Nari Ward and     
                                         Nancy Cohen
 
 
Bibliography
 
2015                                 GLAMFA – Graduate Student Curated Art, DiversionsLA.com, August 31
                                         New Glass Review, 36. Corning Museum of Glass. Corning Press, NY, page 32
2012                                 GLASS, Catalog of Art and Artists, Ball State University, page 22