John Baca

Experienced Studio and Art History Educator with a strong background in curriculum development for secondary and postsecondary settings. Enhances course materials to prepare students for career pathways and advanced education. Collaborates effectively with administration and faculty to elevate program quality and instructional coherence. Active artist with a record of international exhibitions in 3D and mixed media.

2008 U.S. Speaker Specialist Grant to travel to Serbia, (through the United States State Dept.) 

2005-2006 CSU Chico Humanities Outstanding Achievement in Studio Arts

Solo Shows:

• -NES residency, Skagastr?nd, Iceland, Summer 2026
• -Hero Reduction, Ridley Gallery, Sierra College, Rocklin CA. Winter 2020
• -Robots/Racers/Rebels, Fox Hound, Nevada City CA. Fall 2018
• -Need, Need, Not Repeat, 1078 Gallery, Chico CA. Spring 2014
• -Creep, (with Chris Robbins) Artgate Gallery, New York NY. Winter 2012
• -Almost Next Time (with Chris Robbins and Chris Mendoza), Chashama/Donnel Library. New York, NY. Winter 2011
• -Synecdoche, Ayers Gallery. Chico CA. Summer 2005
• -Birdbrain and Beyond, BMU Gallery. Chico CA. Fall 2004

Select Group Shows:

• -30 years of Sierra, Center for the Arts, Grass Valley CA, Spring 2026
• -Colab (curator), BSO Gallery, Chico CA, 2025
• -Desperate (curator), BSO Gallery, Chico CA, 2024
• -Animation Chico Festival (juror), Chico CA, 2023
• -Stories 10, 1078 Gallery, Chico CA. 2021
• -Stories 9, 1078 Gallery, Chico CA. 2020
• -From the Hills, E Street Gallery, Sacramento CA. 2018
• -Sierra College Faculty Show, Grass Valley CA. 2012-2016
• -Sierra College Student Show (Awards Juror), Grass Valley CA. 2012-2016
• -Almost Next Time (video presentation), Culturehall/Big Screen New York, 6th Ave. New York NY. Summer 2011
• -Wanted: Wall Work (juror), 1078 Gallery, Chico CA. Winter 2010
• -Pause (with Chris Robbins as part of LAND/ART New Mexico), Harwood Art Center. Albuquerque, NM. October 2009
• -Queens Biennial (with the Anti-Fascist Culture Club), Queens Museum. Queens NY. Spring 2009
• -13. Bijenale Umetnosti: Pancevo Repulika, The Gallery of Contemporary Art. Pancevo, Serbia. Fall 2008
• -CSU Faculty Show, University Gallery. Chico, CA. Spring 2008
• -Tent Show (With Parfyne Deluxe), Kunsthalle Nikolaj. Copenhagen, Denmark. Summer 2007
• -RISD Graduate Student Show, Dunkin Donuts Center. Providence RI. May 2007
• -Whimsy/Sex (Participant and Co-Curator), Sol Koffler Gallery. Providence RI. April 2007
• -The Sequel, T.F. Greene Performing Arts Center. Providence RI. Fall 2006
• -EarWhacks, Stienert Hall. Providence RI. Fall 2006
• -Exploring the Margins, Connelly Art Gallery. Fresno CA. Summer 2005