About the Artist
Tauna Cole is originally from Idaho where she received her BFA in painting at Boise State University. In 1999, she received her MFA in Painting from New Mexico State University and began teaching part time at NMSU in Las Cruces, NM and El Paso Community College in El Paso, Texas. Recently retired after almost 21 years as a college professor in the Department of Art teaching primarily foundation classes, she is looking forward to spending more time in the studio.
She is currently a member of the Border Artists, and has volunteered her time in non-profits such as the Dona Ana Arts Council and the Fountain Theatre as well as programs around the city of Las Cruces.
Upon receiving her 200 hr. yoga certification in 2016, she has been teaching yoga and has developed a meditation practice that has deepened her connection to creativity and her desire to bring her yoga practice into her art research.
Education
1992
BFA in Painting, Boise State University
1999
MFA in Painting, New Mexico State University
Exhibitions
Group
2022 March 11 - April 7th
Border Artists, Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery
2021 June 12 - Aug15
Tondo Rotondo, RioBravoFineArt Gallery
2020 A Path Described by a Body, Casa Otro
2019
The Border Artists Winter Exhibition, Dona Ana Arts Council
2019
Rio Bravo Gallery Presents the Border Artists, RioBravoFineArt Gallery
2018
Water on the Border, Brannigan Cultural Center
2017
What We Love, Cutter Gallery
Solo
2022
2018
Gazing Out From Within at Aa Studios
Water in the Pool, Water in the Valley, Unsettled Gallery