Education
2022 Master of Fine Arts in New Media, University of Texas at San Antonio
2015 Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughn, Ireland
2015 BA in Art, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Exhibitions
2022 IYKYK, Russel Hill Rogers Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2022 IYKYK, Russel Hill Rogers Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2022 The Artist’s Hand, Big Medium Austin Studio Tour, Furman and Keil Architects, Austin, Texas
2022 in Mazapan, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin, Texas
2022 After-after, Essentials presents Afterworld, Presa House, San Antonio, Texas
2021 Coded Language, ¡Se Ha Dicho!, Austin Public Library, Austin, Texas
2021 Aztlán en Mazapán, VOICES, Brick at Bluestar Contemporary, San Antonio, Texas
2020 SoundSpace, Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX
2019 Saakred: Sin Nombre, Sin Cuerpo, University of Texas Visual Art Center, Austin, TX (solo)
2019 All Shades Considered, Austin Public Library, Austin, TX
2019 Reimagining Atzlan: La Reina del Valle, McNay Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX
2019 LATINX: A Contemporary Fashion Show, Nepantla Gallery, Austin, TX
2017 TRANS: Act One, MASS Gallery, Austin, TX
2016 Bibliotecha:Latinx. ATM Gallery, Austin, TX
2015 Photo Ireland, Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughn, Ireland
2015 Sad Boy Church, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center , San Antonio, TX
2015 Exposed, Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2015 The American Spirit, San Antonio Art League Museum, San Antonio, TX
2015 Inflation, R Gallery , San Antonio, TX
2014 FLI HY, Lady Base Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2014 Olvidarte Jamas, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2012 En Aquellos Tiempos, Guadalupe Theater, San Antonio, TX
Selected Performances
2023 Saakred Live at the Contemporary Austin, Austin, Texas
2020
2018 Limon y Sal, EAST x Essentials Creative, J Squared Studios, Austin, Texas
2018 Criminal, BabesFest Opening Ceremony, Museum of Human Achievement, Austin, Texas
2018 Bajo Tus Pies, SoundSpace, Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas
2017 2025, Devendra Banhart: Ape in Pink Marble US Tour, Emo’s, Austin, Texas
2017 2025, Chulita Vinyl Club, Cheer-up Charlies, Austin, Texas
2017 2025, SXSW, Rain on 4th, Austin, Texas
2016 2025, BLACKIE, Fall US Tour 2016 Mohawk, Austin, Texas
2016 2025, Album Release w/ House of Kenzo, Hi-tones, San Antonio, Texas
2016 Heatwave, Coco Rosie / Prayers, Paper Tiger, San Antonio, Texas
2015 Luminaria Arts Festival, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, Texas
2015 Make Believe, Album Release w/ FEA, 1011, San Antonio, Texas
2014 Alumbramiento, Luminaria Arts Festival, Hemisfair Plaza, San Antonio, Texas
2014 San Antonio Music Awards, Empire Theater, San Antonio, Texas
2014 Stargayzer Music Fest, Pine Street Station, Austin, Texas
2014 Maverick Music Fest, La Villita Square, San Antonio, Texas
2013 Contemporary Native Arts Exhibition, Navajo National Museum, Window Rock, Arizona
Installations
2016 FOUR, Luminaria Arts Festival, Carver Center, San Antonio, TX
2014 Alumbramiento, Luminaria Arts Festival, Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX
Awards
2023 Mexic-Arte AmArte Teching Grant, Austin, Texas
2023 MAP Foundation Micro Grantee, New York City, New York
2019 Tito’s Prize, Shortlist, Big Medium, Austin, Texas
2016 Luminaria Arts Festival, Grant Recipient
2015 IFSA Digital Storytelling Competition, San Antonio, Texas (first place)
2015 Hendricks Award, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
2014 Neighborhood Film Competition, S.A Film Commission, San Antonio, Texas (first place)
2012 Neighborhood Film Competition, S.A Film Commission, San Antonio, Texas (first place)
Panels
2020 SU Project for Social Discourse: Politics & Art, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas
2016 Austin Design Week, Lewis Carnegie, Austin, Texas
2015 Tejas Foco, NACCS Conference, Lone Star College, Houston, Texas
Press
Rosales Salgado, Angelique. “Contingent on Context: Saakred”. Sightlines. Web. 12 November 2019
Barnes, Grace. “Local Artist Saakred Documents Transition”. The Daily Texan. Web. 23 October 2019
Gwillim, Chrstine. “Saakred: Sin Nombre, Sin Cuerpo”. Visual Art Center. Web. 20 September 2019
Conde, Chris. "The Dark, Electric Sadness of Saakred’s 2025": SA Current. Print. 18 January 2017
Dan, Gentile. “A Night Out in Texas’ Underground Vogue Scene.” THUMP. Web. 20 December 2016
Escalante, Anhelo. “Saakred:2025: Album Review.” Independent. Web. 17 November 2016
Aquino, Marco. “Saakred Returns with First Full-Length Album 2025.” Out in SA . Web. 10 November 2016
Salinas, Veronica. "Sad Boy Church": An Interview with Saakred. Glasstire. Web. 10 Aug 2015
Rios, Sara. “Saakred “Make Believe” EP Review. SATX Music. Web. 31 Mar 2015.
Bate, Hunter. “Ready or Not: Paper Tiger to Open with Free Concerts.” Rivard Report. Web. 15 Mar 2015.
Bunting, Alyssa. “Saakred’s ‘Make Believe’ a Sweet Reality.’ Sobre Sound. Web. 8 Mar 2015.
Stieb, Matt. “Saakred Releases Powerful ‘Make Believe”. San Antonio Current. Print. 4 Mar 2015.
Aquino, Marco. “New Music, New Identity: Saakred Challenges the Local Music Mold.” Out in SA. Web. 24 Feb 2015
Stieb, Matt. “Saakred Debuts ‘Pray’ From Upcoming Album ‘Make Believe’.” San Antonio Current. Web. 24 Feb 2015
Saldana, Hector. “Singer-Songwriter Isn't Make Believe.” Express-News. Print. 12 Feb 2015
Stieb, Matt. “Young, Gifted and Queer.” San Antonio Current. Print. 2 Jul 2014.
Stieb, Matt. “SA Sound: Saakred Revived” San Antonio Current. Print. 5 Aug 2014.
Beal, Jim. "Saakred, Strahan celebrate new CD." Express-News. Print. 19 Dec 2013
Lopetegui, Enrique. “The Sound of Luminaria: Music Picks for the Biggest Art Party of the Year.” San Antonio Current. 5 Mar 2013.
Saldana, Hector. “Few Latino Artist are Openly Gay.” Conexion. Print. 10 Jul 2013.
Martin, Deborah. “Luminaria is Going Big.” Express-News. Print. 28 Feb 2013.
Courtney, James. "Local Music Preview 2013." San Antonio Current. 1 Jan 2013