Alma Leiva was born in Honduras and moved to Miami, Fl, when she was fourteen
years old, where she lives and works.
Education
2007- BFA from The University of Florida in Photography/ Electronic Media, as well as a Minor in Art History.
2008-2009 - Pursuing an MFA in Photo/Film at VCU Arts .
Exhibitions
2009- "Photo/Image Project" ( Curated by Taryn Simon) Arlington Art Center, Arlington, VA. (upcoming).
2009- "Five Past One" Candidacy show at VCU Arts. Richmond, VA.
2008- "First Year Show" VCU Arts. Richmond, VA.
2007- "Fortune and Freedom", Group exhibition, curated by Alisa Pitchenik, SOHO building, Miami,FL.
2007- " Altered Surfaces" New World School Of The Arts Gallery ( Curated by Maria Martinez-Cañas ) Miami, FL.
2007- "Fear. Fate. Fame." , BFA Show, curated by Fred Snitzer, and Maggie Cuesta, at the Freedom Tower, Miami, FL.
2006- "Student exhibition" at Photo Miami, Art Basel, Curated by Alisa Pitchenik, Miami, Fl.
2006- " Art Basel" New World School of The Arts (Group Show) Miami, FL.
2006- "Rising Stars" ,New World School of The Arts, (Group Show) Miami, FL.
2005- "To Trip The Life Fantastic" (Collaboration Project ) Art Basel, Miami, FL.
2005- New World School Of The Arts Student Exhibition, Art Basel, Miami, FL.
2005 " Rising Stars", New World School Of The Arts (Group Exhibition) Miami, FL.
2004- " Rising Stars ", New World School Of The Arts ( Group Exhibition ) Miami, FL.
Awards/ Work Experience
2009- Foundation For Contemporary Arts, emergency Grant award.
2009- International Photography Award Honorable mention.
2009- Oculus Photographic Group Graduate Survey Book publication," It's Following You".
2008-2009 VCU Arts GTA Award.
2007- Internship ( Teaching assistantship ) at NWSA, with Alisa Pitchenik.
2007- Graduated with honors from The University Of Florida.
2007- Volunteered at the Miami International Film Festival.
2006- Selected By New World School Of The Arts Faculty for independent studio internship.
2006-2007 NWSA Scholarship recipient.
2004-2007- Computer lab monitor and tutor.
