MARTINA MAYA-CALLEN
Martina Maya-Callen CV
EDUCATION
George Washington University, Washington, DC (2022-Present)
Masters of Fine Arts in Social Practice Candidate – Specialization in Public Policy, GPA 3.9/4.0
Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland (2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA 4.0/4.0 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculptural Arts, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.86/4.0
Dean’s List Recipient, Salisbury University (2014-2018)
Omicron Delta Kappa Member, National Honor Society (2018)
Phi Kappa Phi Member, National Honor Society (2017)
Phi Eta Sigma Member, National Honor Society (2015)
ART EXHIBITIONS
Solo Art Exhibitions
2024 - “A Letter To My Body – Healing & Nature” Corcoran School of Art and Design, Washington, DC
2023 - “things i don’t talk about” George Washington University, Washington, DC
2022 - “A Letter To My Body” George Washington University, Washington, DC
2021 - “LOVE YOUR VESSEL” Virtual Art Exhibition
2018 - “I AM FINE” Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2017 - “The Hidden Secret of Eating Disorders” Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2016 - “The Unspoken: Voices of the Voiceless” Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Selected Group Art Exhibitions
2023 - “NEXT Arts Festival” George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2021 - “You’re Not Alone” OCA Mocha, Arbutus, MD.
2020 - “Parasitic Habits” Matthew Henson Earth Conservation Center, Washington, D.C. 2020 - “Advocacy Through Art” OCA Mocha, Arbutus, MD.
2020 - “Eating Disorder Awareness” Dupont Underground, Washington, DC.
2020 - “Art of Science” Crosstown Arts Galleries, Memphis, TN.
2018 - “Body Front” Inspiring change, Belgrade, Serbia.
2018 - “Synergy-Sexual Assault Awareness” Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
2018 - “JUSTICE” Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
2018 - “The Eternal Feminine” The Rabbit Hole Wonderland, Salisbury, MD.
CREATIVE GRANTS, RESIDENCIES, AWARDS
2024 - Semifinalist Love Your Vessel, New Venture Competition, George Washington University
2024 - Semifinalist Hope In Lyrics, New Venture Competition, George Washington University
2023 - Semifinalist Love Your Vessel, New Venture Competition, George Washington University
2023 - Semifinalist Hope In Lyrics, New Venture Competition, George Washington University
2022 - Small Business Marketing Grant for Love Your Vessel, Frederick Downtown Partnership
2022 - Semifinalist Love Your Vessel, New Venture Competition, George Washington University 2022 - Most Creative Award, NEXT 180, George Washington University
2022 - Most Groundbreaking Award, NEXT 180, George Washington University
2021 - Scholarship Award, Hortense Mae Boutell Endowment, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2021 - Scholarship Award, Martha Von Hirsh Memorial, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2021 - Scholarship Award, Morris Louis Student Endowment, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2020 - Mentorship Program, Running Start, Washington, D.C.
2019 - Fulbright ETA Scholar, Fulbright Commission, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018 - Artist in Residence, Inspiring Change Program, Belgrade, Serbia
2018 - President’s Award for Fine Art, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2018 - Faculty Award for Fine Art, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2018 - Three Dimensional Art Award, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2017 - Fulton Arts Grant Award, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
2016 - Fulton Arts Grant Award, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
SELECTED PUBLIC SPEAKING APPEARANCES
2020 - “Body Acceptance” Martina Maya-Callen, Virtual Conference, Buenos Aires, AR
2019 -“Body Appreciation” Martina Maya-Callen, BeYOUtiful Bash, Buenos Aires, AR
2019 -“Utilizing Arts Power” Martina Maya-Callen, ETA Midyear Seminar, Montevideo, UR
2019 -“Collective Voices of the Feminism and Labor Movement,” Martina Maya-Callen, Panelist at the National Young Feminist Conference
2018 - “Sexual Assault Survivors” Martina Maya-Callen, Delmarva Now Interview, MD
2018 - “Reaching Your Target Audience” Martina Maya-Callen and Josh Strydom, Kulturni centar REX, Belgrade, Serbia
2018 - “Sexual Assault,” Martina Maya-Callen, Sexual Assault 5k, Salisbury, MD
2018 - “Love Your Vessel,” Martina Maya-Callen, Entercom Radio Interview, Baltimore, MD
2018 - “I AM FINE.” Martina Maya-Callen, Delmarva Now Interview, Salisbury, MD
2018 - "Arts and Advocacy" Martina Maya-Callen, Human Trafficking Conference, Salisbury, MD
SELECTED CURATED/ CO-CURATED EXHIBITIONS
2022 - “Embodying Empowerment” OCA Mocha, Arbutus, MD.
2022 - “Love Your Vessel” Love Your Vessel International, Virtual Art Exhibition.
2021 - “International Women” Love Your Vessel International, Virtual Art Exhibition.
2021 - “Hope Lives In The Dark” Holdon2Hope Project, Virtual Art Exhibition.
RESEARCH
2018 - “Mental Health Awareness through the Arts” Presented at the SU Student Research Conference, Salisbury, MD
2017 - “Art, Pollution and Social Practice: Graffiti Artwork in India” Presented at the National Undergraduate Research Conference, Memphis, TN
2017 - “Art for Social Change: The Hidden Secret of Eating Disorders” Presented at the The Maryland General Assembly, Annapolis, MD 2017 - “Art for Social Change: The Hidden Secret of Eating Disorders” Presented at the Salisbury University Student Research Conference, Salisbury, MD
SELECTED DANCE PERFORMANCES/CERTIFICATIONS
2024 - Solo Performance, Artbae “Art & Music Festival for Water Conservation” Event, Crystal City, VA
2024 - Solo Performance, Lotus Sol Troupe, In The Streets - Frederick, MD
2024 - Solo Performance, Halfa In The Park, Washington, DC
2024 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, Harvest Hafla - Frederick, MD
2024 - Divine Chaos Skirt Teacher Training Program Certification In Progress
2024 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Sykesville Renaissance Festival, Sykesville, MD
2024 - Solo Performance, Yayla Restaurant, Arlington, VA
2023 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Anam Cara Troupe, Bohemian Belly Dance Troupe, Art of The Belly, Ocean City, MD
2023 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Sword Solo Performance, Bohemian Belly Dance Sword Performance, Anam Cara Spring Showcase, Frederick, MD
2023 - Solo Performance, Intimate Encounters Event, Washington, DC
2023 - Solo Performance, GW Spring Showcase, Washington, DC
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, Moonshine Spring Belly Dance Gala, Harve De Grace, MD
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, Harvest Hafla - Frederick, MD
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, In The Streets - Frederick, MD
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, Moonshine Autumn Belly Dance Gala, Harve De Grace, MD
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Art of The Belly, Ocean City, MD
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Bee Hafala Event, Stirling, VA
2022 - Solo Performance, Bohemian Belly Dance Hafla, Online
2022 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Solo Performance, Anam Cara Spring Showcase, Frederick, MD
2021 - Lotus Sol Troupe, Moonshine Autumn Belly Dance Gala, Harve De Grace, MD
2021 - Lotus Sol Troupe, In The Streets, Frederick, MD
SOCIAL SERVICES CERTIFICATIONS/COMPLETED TRAININGS
Ethics in Victim Services, Roper Victim Assistance Academy 2020
Victim Advocate Training, Roper Victim Assistance Academy 2020
Victim Impact Certificate, End Violence Against Women (EVAWI) 2020
Guidelines for First Responders, End Violence Against Women (EVAWI) 2020
Dynamics of Sexual Assault Certificate, End Violence Against Women (EVAWI) 2020 Non-Consensual Sex Report Writing, End Violence Against Women (EVAWI) 2020 Application Assistant Training, Safe at Home: Address Confidentiality Program 2020 Sexual Assault Advocate Training, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault 2019