Born: Miami, Fl.
Lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area
EDUCATION
2005
B.F.A in Painting, San Francisco Art Institute
1997
B.F.A in Painting and Photography, Notre Dame de Namur University
1991-94
Architecture Studies, College of San Mateo
GUEST SPEAKER- Events celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Golden Gate International Exposition
2018-2019
Guest Speaker, Intrigue and Art at the 1939 Expo, O'Hanlon Center of the Arts, Mill Valley, CA
Guest Speaker and Exhibitor, GGIE's 80th Anniversary Part II with Treasure Island Museum, The Mechanics Institute Library, SF.
Guest Speaker, Intrigue and Art at the Fair - A celebration of the 80th Anniversary of GGIE, SF History Center, San Francisco.
Intrigue and Romance at the Fair, Art Exhibit and Lecture with Book Author, Christie Nelson, Treasure Island Museum, SF, CA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2019
Illusion and the Magic City- the 80th Anniversary of GGIE, SF History Center, San Francisco, CA
2018
Urban Abstracts, Tenderloin Museum, San Francisco, CA
REVISITING TOMORROWLAND, Firehouse, Sausalito, CA
"Art-in-Neighborhoods" Exhibition with ArtSpan, Park Central Hotel, San Francisco, CA
FACADES: Central City Architecture with “SF History Days” at the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
Abstract Metropolis, Curated by Daylighted, Parisoma, San Francisco, CA
2017
Mid-Market Landmarks with “SF History Days”, at The Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
2016
Daylighted Featured Artist, Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco, CA
2015
Tomorrowland Today, The Trade, Sacramento, CA
Mid-Market Landmarks, San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
2013
ON THE EDGE OF DELICATE LINES, Alphaville Gallery, 336 Liberty Street, San Francisco, CA
Inaugural- Two Person Art Exhibit: Patricia Araujo and Koroosh Ostowari, San Francisco Bay Club, San Francisco
2012
The City from SOMA Grand, SOMA Grand, San Francisco, CA
Geometric Goddesses: Patricia Araujo and Spencer Sass, Roll Up Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Ode to Mid-Market, Showplace Caffe, San Francisco, CA
2008 - 2009
HEART OF THE CITY: Two Person Art Exhibit and Book Release: Patricia Araujo and Mark Ellinger
North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District Corporation, San Francisco, CA. (6 months duration)
2006 – 2008
The Old Emporium, Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre, San Francisco, CA (2 year exhibit)
2006
RECONSTRUCTING SOMA, DA Arts, San Francisco, CA.
2004
Perfume, SOMA Gallery, San Francisco, CA
New Paintings, SOMA Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2002
Sixth Street Series, Roger Gordon for District Six, Headquarters’ Office, San Francisco, CA
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
"Artists Choice", Juried Group Show, Juror: Alan Bamberger, SF Women Artists, San Francisco, CA
"Cadillac-Tenderloin", Tenderloin Museum 6th Anniversary Gala, at the Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco, CA
2020
Facades: Mid-Market Landmarks 2020, "SF History Days"- 10th Year Anniversary
Shelter in Place, Tenderloin Museum, San Francisco, CA
2019
Paintings of Pacifica, "SF History Days", at the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
Exhibitor, GGIE 80th Anniversary Part I, Treasure Island Museum, San Francisco, CA
2018
Paintings of “Pacifica” with Treasure Island Museum, "SF History Days", The Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
2017
Le Salon de Diego, SFAI Alumni Exhibition, Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco Art Institute, SF, CA
Art in Neighborhoods Group Exhibition, Organized by Artspan, The Marker Hotel, San Francisco, CA
DisruptCRE, Curated by TurningArt, 333 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
Delicious: Work inspired by food and drink, Annual Group Show, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Abstract Senses, 1st Thursday Art Exhibition with Daylighted, The Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Paintings of Pacifica with Treasure Island Museum, SF History Days, The Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
2016
Californian Artists at First Thursday After Party with Daylighted, The Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco, CA
The ArtBox Project, Spectrum, Miami, FL
Hospitality House 2016 Art Auction, Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA
MOS Exhibition and Gala, 50 Bon Air #320, Greenbrae, CA
2015
Arttitud Art Festival, Arttitud, San Francisco, CA
Pacifica at Langton Alley - “Live Art Show”, mural painting at Arttitud, San Francisco, CA
SeeMe Pro-member Reception (digital display) at The Louvre Museum, Paris, France
5th Annual SF History Expo, The Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
2014
Art Takes Miami, SeeMe/Artists Wanted, Scope Miami Art Fair, Miami, FL
City Streets: Urban Views of the Bay Area, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Lets go to the fair, San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, at the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
MADART Gala, Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA
“Architect of the Pacific”- Lecture by Therese Poletti, Treasure Island Museum, San Francisco, CA
4th Annual SF History Expo, with Treasure Island Museum, The Old Mint, San Francisco, CA
HAPPY 75th, GGIE!, Treasure Island Museum Association, Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA
2013
CITY STREETS: Urban Views of the Bay Area, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
94109: Views of the Neighborhood, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Art Auction: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2013 Woman of the Year Fundraiser, Arttitud, San Francisco, CA
REplace:Depictions of Monumental Architecture, Adaptive Reuse and Industrial Detritus, Bayview Opera House, SF,CA
2012
“9x12”, Pen Club Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
City Streets: Urban Views of the Bay Area, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Art Takes Times Square, The Times Square Billboard, New York, NY.
Artweek VIP Cocktail Event, Arttitud, San Francisco, CA
“1 year 1 month 1 day in 111 Potrero”: Opening Anniversary at Arttitud, Arttitud, SF, CA
Spacecraft presents: Tales of a City, CellSpace Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Delicious: Work inspired by food and drink, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2011
Bohemian Socials goes back to the future, Arttitud, San Francisco, CA
City Streets: Urban Views of the Bay Area, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Idealization of Shapes, Roll Up Gallery, San Francisco, CA
FLOW- The Essence of Paint, National Juried Group Exhibition, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2010
ARTslant 2010 Selected Limited Editions Collection, Aqua Art Miami, Aqua Hotel, Miami, FL
10th Annual SFAI Winter Art Fair, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
Above the Plane, DESIGN WITHIN REACH, San Francisco, CA
City Streets: Urban Views of the Bay Area and Beyond, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
International Contemporary Masters 2010 Vol. III, Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, Las Vegas, NV
Delicious: Work Inspired by Food and Drink, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2009
9th Annual SFAI Winter Art and Gift Fair, San Francisco Art Institute
Summer Exhibition, The Artists Alley Fine Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
PROJEKT30 May 2009 Juried Exhibition, PROJEKT30
2008
Photography and Art Show, MoMo Lounge, Sacramento, CA.
2007
New Faces, HANG ART, San Francisco, CA.
2006
Art for Healing: Silent Auction to Benefit Tsunami Relief, Bonfire Communications, San Francisco, CA. Tehama Street Project Open House, 776 Tehama Street, San Francisco, CA.
2005
Holiday Party, Bonfire Communications, San Francisco, CA.
Ghost Town, AR+SPACE Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
PAPER!AWESOME!, Pigman Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Senior Show 2005, Walter and McBean Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Spring Show, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA.
FIRST ART SALON: Patricia Araujo and Wilma Parker, Private Collector's home, Jerry Shapiro, Sausalito,CA
EZLUV Launch and Benefit Opening, 150 Folsom, San Francisco, CA.
Effection: Retrospection, Terra Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Five, Double Punch Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
2004
CCA Literary Journal Inauguration: Eleven-Eleven, @ Den, San Francisco, CA.
Effection - Boundaries: A Show to Benefit Upward Bound, Terra Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
2003
Spring Show, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
Expressions West, Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, OR.
2002
A New Generation, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Bevan Dufty for District 8, Dolores Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
District Six Fundraising Party, Wilhelmina Cruz Fine Art, San Francisco, CA.
Solo Mujeres, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
2001
Vivir es un Placer, Collaborative mural with SFAI at the San Francisco Art Institute and at Clarion Alley, (Mission
District), San Francisco, CA.
5th Festival of Colombia, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA.
Images of Filoli, Filoli, Woodside, CA.
Holiday Party, Wilhelmina Cruz Fine Art, San Francisco, CA.
2000
Latinoamericano, Part II, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Solo Mujeres, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Breast Cancer Benefit, The Peacock Lounge, San Francisco, CA.
1999
Solo Mujeres, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
1998
260 Clara Street, New Lofts Open House, San Francisco, CA.
Winter Show, The Wiegand Gallery, Belmont, CA.
1997
Winter Show, The Wiegand Gallery, Belmont, CA.
PRIVATE COLLECTORS
Christopher and Mireya Ahl, Arlington, VA
Ellen Beldner, San Francisco, CA
Linda Benenati, Saratoga, CA
Ray Berendt, Fairfax, CA
Charlotte and Robert Blasier, El Dorado Hills, CA
Elizabeth Blasier-Spiedel, San Francisco, CA
Monica Cardanini, San Francisco, CA
Laurie Anne Carey, San Francisco, CA
Chelsea Cooper-Clarke, Woodacre, CA
Liya Cornelius, Carmichael, CA
Karina Marie Diaz, Ross, CA
Patrick Dickey, San Francisco, CA
Joaquin Donoso, Bogota, Colombia
Brian Egg, San Francisco, CA
Susan Engle, Los Angeles, CA
Frances and Andrew Gannon, London, England
Rick Giolitti, San Francisco, CA
Pat Glass, Mill Valley, CA
Bill Hahn, San Francisco, CA
Eamonn Herlihy, San Francisco, CA
Caroline Hunt, San Francisco, CA
Robert Jesinger, Sacramento, CA
Kimberly Johansson, San Francisco, CA
Evan Scott Kletter, San Francisco, CA
Sally Kriegstein, Mill Valley, CA
Fernando Lombana, Bogota, Colombia
The 7th Marquess of Bath, Longleat House, Wiltshire, England
Paul Lufkin, San Francisco, CA
Maria McLaughlin, Oakland, CA
John Middle, Oakland, CA
Tracy Mulligan, Oakland, CA
Gillian Musel, London, England
Christie Nelson, San Rafael, CA
Mr. and Mrs. Peter de Pavloff, San Francisco, CA
Ondina and Ethan Rosch, NYC
Victor Perez, San Francisco, CA
Audrey Potts, San Francisco, CA
Lydian Reed, San Francisco, CA
Robert Ruggeri, San Francisco, CA
Julio Salazar, Bogota, Colombia
Jerry Shapiro/Karen Shapiro and David Anthopoulos, San Marino, CA
Leslie and Mike Smith, Santa Fe, NM
Kathleen Stirling, San Francisco, CA
Tatiana Takaeva, San Francisco, CA
Jahan Tavakoli, San Francisco, CA
Geoffrey Teeter, San Francisco, CA
Terbo Ted, Oakland, CA
Analisa Thompson, Oakland, CA
Maria Clara Torres, Bogota, Colombia
Maria Fernanda Torres, Bogota, Colombia
Vincent Traverso, Napa, CA
Elsa Valencia, Bogota, Colombia
Maria Clara Valencia, Bogota, Colombia
Patricia Valencia, Larkspur, CA
Kell Van Daal, Elk Grove, CA
Celeste Vega, Los Angeles, CA
Beth Waldman-Keenan, Mill Valley, CA
Owen Welch, San Francisco, CA
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, Las Vegas, NV
La Escuela de la Raza Unida, Blythe, CA
Casa Vieja Gallery, Vieques, Puerto Rico
DONATIONS
Hospitality House 2016 Art Auction, Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA. June 3rd, 2016.
Painting exhibited: Rooftop View.
MADART Gala and Auction, Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA. May, 2014.
Painting exhibited: New Montgomery and Market.
Int’l Contemporary Masters 2010 Volume III, Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, Las Vegas, NV.
Painting exhibited: Rising
Silent Auction, Art for Healing: Benefit to support Tsunami relief and sustainable living, at Bonfire Communications, 577 Second Street, San Francisco, CA., 2006. Drawing exhibited: Cupulas II
Nguyen Dance Company, First Annual Fundraiser Silent Auction, SWIG, San Francisco, CA, 2004.
Painting exhibited: Chambord at Night.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
2019
Guest Speaker and Art Exhibit at the San Francisco History Center, February 2019. Patricia Araujo and book author, Christie Nelson of “Beautiful Illusion”, will collaborate with the San Francisco History Center and SF Public Library, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Golden Gate International Exposition. The exhibit will be on display at the Skylight Gallery, featuring original paintings by Patricia Araujo and accompanied by other ephemera and archives of the fair. On February 23rd, both Patricia Araujo and Christie Nelson will be guest speakers. Patricia Araujo will talk about her inspiration painting Ralph Stackpole’s Pacifica, the iconic statue that stood at the last World’s Fair. And Christie Nelson, will share insights to her newly published novel Beautiful Illusion - a cub reporter discovers romance and espionage as she investigates the Golden Gate International Exposition’s Japanese Pavilion (More TBA).
2018
Guest Speaker and Art Exhibit, “Intrigue and Romance at the Fair” with Book Author, Christie Nelson at Treasure Island Museum, San Francisco, CA. May 26th, 2018. This event is organized by the Treasure Island Museum, part of "Little Island, Big Ideas" lecture series. As guest speaker, Patricia Araujo will talk about her inspiration painting Ralph Stackpole's Pacifica, the iconic statue that stood at the last World’s Fair. And accompanying her talk she’ll be exhibiting her paintings of Pacifica. In the newly published novel "Beautiful Illusion", a cub reporter discovers romance and espionage as she investigates the Golden Gate International Exposition’s Japanese Pavilion. What secrets did author Christie Nelson discover in her research into Japan’s beautiful display on Treasure Island as that nation warred in Asia and prepared to attack America? And what inspiration does artist Patricia Araujo find in the face of Ralph Stackpole’s iconic Pacifica statue from the fair? Speakers: Christie Nelson and Patricia Araujo. The author will sign copies of her novel to benefit the museum.
Guest Artist and Curator for Solo Show, “FACADES – Central City Architecture”, Paintings by Patricia Araujo with "SF History Days". This exhibition was organized by the City and County of San Francisco Office of the Mayor, the San Francisco Historic Preservation Fund, the California Historical Society, and Non Plus Ultra. This exhibition was held at the vault of the historic Old Mint, showcasing original paintings of iconic city landmarks. Araujo was in-charge of curating exhibition and installation of artworks. March 2nd-5th, 2018.
2017
Artist Assistant for Roberto Lombana's Solo Exhibition @ "SF stARTup Art Fair", at Hotel del Sol, in San Francisco. Assisted Colombian Photographer, Roberto Lombana, with installation of works and greeted visitors during his
opening reception and 3-day art exhibit (April 28th-30th, 2017) at the “SF stARTup Art Fair”.
Guest Artist and Curator for Solo Show, "Mid-Market Landmarks - Paintings by Patricia Araujo" @ "SF History Days"- A Solo Art Exhibit, Mid-Market Landmarks - Paintings by Patricia Araujo during "SF History Days". This exhibition was organized by Foundsf.org and Shaping San Francisco and in conjunction with the partnership at the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA. This exhibition was held at the Old Mint's Vault, showcasing original paintings of iconic city landmarks. Araujo was in-charge of curating exhibition and installation of artworks. March 3rd-5th, 2017.
2015
Guest Artist and Curator for Solo Show, Mid-Market Landmarks - Paintings by Patricia Araujo at the Old Mint.
A Solo Art Exhibit, Mid-Market Landmarks - Paintings by Patricia Araujo, and in collaboration with the San Francisco
Museum and Historical Society at the Old Mint, San Francisco, CA. This cohesive exhibition of 19 original paintings by Araujo, pays tribute to San Francisco’s Mid-Market architecture, of both abandoned and iconic city landmarks. Araujo was in-charge of curating exhibition and installation of artworks. This exhibition also participated with the annual popular event, “San Francisco History Expo” (Feb 28th-March 1st). Exhibit duration, January 28th-March 31st, 2015.
2012
Book Release and Art Exhibit, The City from SOMA Grand, at SOMA Grand, San Francisco.
Patricia Araujo, steps beyond the scope of her 2008 book "SOMA SEEN" with a new solo show titled, The City from SOMA Grand. This exhibition will showcase her new paintings of the city seen from above SOMA Grand, and also
celebrates Araujo's new book publication, entitled "SOMA RISING". Alongside Araujo's rooftop works from SOMA
Grand, also included in this monograph, paintings of her continued interest in the facades of both iconic city
landmarks and abandoned downtown buildings as an elegy to San Francisco’s architectural past. Her paintings celebrate a marvelous city that continues to rise! Exhibit curated by Tatiana Takaeva and hosted by SOMA Grand.
2010
Gallery Assistant for Johansson Projects @ The San Francisco Fine Art Fair, Fort Mason, San Francisco.
Assisted Gallery Director of Johansson Projects with installation of exhibition and greeting visitors at
the gallery booth during the San Francisco Fine Art Fair, May 20-23rd, 2010.
2008 – 2009
Guest Artist/Curator/Book Release and Two-Person Art Exhibit, “Heart of the City” @ NOM/TLCBD
HEART OF THE CITY: Paintings, Drawings and Photographs of San Francisco’s Central City -
Two Person Show and Book Release: Patricia Araujo and Mark Ellinger, @ North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District Corporation, San Francisco, CA. The show spotlights architecture of the Tenderloin, Mid-Market Street and 6th Street/SoMa, exploring the beauty of decaying, abandoned buildings and iconic city landmarks. The opening will also coincide with the release of two books: Patricia Araujo’s “SOMA SEEN”, featuring drawings and paintings of South of Market Architecture, and the first volume of Mark Ellinger’s Up from the Deep: The Hotel Project, entitled “Part Two: Mid-Market Street". Both artists, Mark Ellinger and Patricia Araujo, were in charge of curating exhibition, and handling promotion and sales at the gallery space for 6 months duration.
2006 – 2008
Guest Artist/Curator for Solo Show at the Old Emporium
The Old Emporium, Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre, San Francisco, CA.
A two year exhibition presenting Patricia Araujo’s paintings of San Francisco's Old Emporium building's
2004 renovation which involved the elevation of its rotunda 60 feet off the original ground level. "While the Old
Emporium is being converted into the new West Coast Westfield San Francisco Shopping centre in September 2006,
the rotunda still remains inside the building as it has for the last 100 years."
In-charge of installation job, curatorial practice, and promoted this exhibit during the two-year period.
2006
Artist/Curator for Solo Show, RECONSTRUCTING SOMA, DA Arts, 135 Sixth Street, San Francisco, CA
Presented my paintings of San Francisco's Old Emporium dome during its 2004 renovation.
In-charge of gallery installation, curatorial practice, and exhibition during month of September.
"This exhibition was held at DA Arts, the former District Attorney's Office, which has been transformed into an art
gallery by the Tenderloin Housing Clinic". Sponsored by BeyondChron.org
2005
Guest Lecturer at FIRST ART SALON, at Private Collector’s home of Jerry Shapiro, in Sausalito, CA.
Artist as presenter and lectured to a group of docents from SFMOMA and San Francisco Fine Art Museums,
(FAMSF). March 2005. Exhibited my paintings, the Copper Series and presented video, New Paintings.
2004
Guest Artist/Curator for two Solo Shows at SOMA Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Exhibited my new works for two Solo Shows, titled, New Paintings and Perfume.
In charge of organizing gallery space, curatorial practice, sales and promotion for 4 months.
2003
Second Painting Expedition to Longleat, Longleat, UK. March 2003
Painted imagery derived from the Marquess of Bath, majestic rooftop of Longleat House.
2002
Guest Artist/Fundraising Campaign for Roger Gordon for District Six
Roger Gordon for District Six, @ Roger Gordon's Headquarters' Office, @ 7th and Mission Streets, SF.
Exhibited my drawings of Sixth Street Series, and participated for Fundraiser Party for Roger Gordon, during
his campaign for Supervisor for San Francisco’s District Six.
2001
Collaborative Mural with SFAI , “Vivir es un Placer” at the San Francisco Art Institute.
Collaborative Mural with 4 San Francisco Art Institute students and visiting Artist-in-Residence, Kristin Calabrese, @ the San Francisco Art Institute, November 2001.
Collaborative Mural with SFAI, “Vivir es un Placer @ Clarion Alley”, San Francisco
Collaborative Mural with 4 San Francisco Art Institute students and visiting Artist-in-Residence, Kristin Calabrese at Clarion Alley, (Mission District), San Francisco, CA. December 2001 - January 2002.
First Painting Expedition to Longleat, Longleat, England. October - November 2001.
Painted imagery derived from the Marquess of Bath, majestic rooftop of Longleat House.
1999 - 2000
Gallery Assistant at Vorpal Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Assisted Gallery Director and staff with Office Administration for Contemporary Fine Art Gallery.
Hosted gallery openings and special events.
Stylist Assistant for Chelsea Cooper Designs, San Francisco, CA. Attended Stylist in assembling still life photography settings. Projects included magazine editorial material for Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn.
Hand Model for Photographer Richard Jung, San Francisco, CA.
Assisted Photographer Richard Jung with hand modeling for food and still life editorial photography.
1998
Plein Air Painting with Bay Area Figurative Painter, Terry St. John, and fellow students from Notre Dame de Namur
University. Plein Air Painting in the San Francisco Bay Area, Summer of '98, '97.
Teacher's Assistant at Clara Street Studio School, San Francisco, CA., 1998-2002.
Assisted Fine Art Painter, Wilma Parker, during “Saturdays Girls' Art School”.
Attended students with completion of projects.
1997
Internship: Administration / Installations Assistant, @ Museum West / J.J. Brookings Gallery, San Francisco.
Worked in sales of paintings, prints, sculpture and frame moldings. Assisted Curator with exhibitions.
Apprentice for Fine Art Painter, Wilma Parker, San Francisco, CA, 1997-2000.
Organized and prepared paintings for distribution. Built crates for shipping and framing of work.
Collaborated with Artist in Photo Realistic Air-Brush Painting.
ARCHIVE
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Archive on Women Artists, Washington, D.C
BOOK PUBLICATIONS
2018
“Beautiful Illusion”, by Christie Nelson, San Francisco, CA, May 15th, 2018. Painting of Pacifica by Patricia Araujo featured on the book’s back cover.
2013
“Art Takes Times Square”, New York, NY. Work published: Metamorphosis II, (page 52).
2012
”SOMA RISING”, Paintings by Patricia Araujo. Blurb Publishing, San Francisco, CA.(40 pages, Hardcover).
2011
”Tomorrowland Today”, Paintings by Patricia Araujo. Blurb Publishing, San Francisco, CA.(40 pages, Hardcover).
“FLOW- The Essence of Paint”, Exhibition Catalogue, National Juried Exhibition at ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
Curator: Andre Rozanoff. Work published by Araujo: The Battle between Perfume, page 2.
2010
”International Contemporary Masters 2010 Vol. III”, World Wide Art Books, 2010. Pg. 27, painting: Metamorphosis II
2008
”SOMA SEEN”, Paintings and Drawings by Patricia Araujo of San Francisco's South of Market Architecture.
By Blurb Publishing. San Francisco, November 2008. (80 pages, hardcover: 13 drawings and 22 paintings).
2004
”Eleven-Eleven, CCA Literary Arts Journal, Volume I,” Spring 2004, by the California College of the Arts,
San Francisco, 2004. Works published, pgs: 1-2: Under Construction, and Under Construction, Part III.
ART REVIEWS / PRESS
"Steve Johnson invites artist Patricia Araujo to the Museum", PHS August Newsletter Issue, (page 2), by Stephen Johnson, Pacifica Historical Society and Coastside Museum, August 2021,
"Shelter in Place" interview and artworks featured for online exhibit, Tenderloin Museum, San Francisco, CA. April 23rd, 2020.
“Architectural Paintings that Explore the Urban Landscape”, featured artist, The Nice Niche, dated March 15th, 2017.
“Welcome to Tomorrowland”, Inside Magazine, by Jessica Laskey, Sacramento, CA., July 2015 Issue, page 56.
Radio Interview with Julie Motz of “Arts Desire” @ KWMR FM, March 5th, 2015.
“The City from SOMA Grand”, ARTslant, Review by Wilma Parker, December 12th, 2012.
“Patricia Araujo’s Paintings of SoMa Show a Vibrant Neighborhood in Perpetual Flux”, Huffington Post, by Aaron Sankin, dated November 19th, 2012.
“The unveiling of SOMA Rising by Arttitud”, Examiner.com, by Sophie Azouaou, dated November 7th, 2012.
“The Great Way”, Art and Architecture, by Cindy Casey, dated November 9th, 2012.
“SoMa towers paint new picture of SF”, SF Chronicle, by John King, dated October 30th, 2012.
“Arttitud’s 1 Year 1 Month and 1 Day Anniversary, 7x7 SF, paintings featured by Araujo: Dnepr Wonderland (top left pic) and Moonlight Wishes, (bottom center pic), page 100, San Francisco, July/August 2012.
“Artweek After-Party @ Arttitud”, Arthowl, by Kira Inglis, painting featured by Araujo: Dnepr Wonderland, San Francisco, dated May 21st, 2012.
“Spotlight Emerging Artist: Patricia Araujo”, by Lauren Smith @ 2 OpColletive, dated April 14th, 2012, SF.
“Geometric Goddesses” @ Roll Up Gallery, by Alan Bamberger @ Artbusiness.com, dated March 9th, 2012.
“Geometric Goddesses”, 7x7 SF, by Alex Bigman, dated March 7th, 2012.
“Idealization of Shapes”, by Alan Bamberger @ Artbusiness.com, dated July 29th, 2011.
”Heart of the City/ SOMA SEEN”, ARTslant.com, January 28th, 2009, Review by Wilma Parker
”Resuscitating the Heart of San Francisco”, SF Chronicle, December 24th, 2008, by Heather Knight
”Heart of the City: Structures Built to Last”, SF Chronicle, November 27th, 2008, by Reyhan Harmanci
”Heart of the City”, by Alan Bamberger @ ArtBusiness.com, dated November 21st, 2008.
”Tenderloin CBD Gets New Office; Art Exhibit Tonight!”, BeyondChron.org, Nov. 21st, 2008, by Paul Hogarth
”HEART OF THE CITY”, SF Bay Guardian Weekly Pick", November 21st, 2008, by Michelle Broder Van Dyke
”DA Arts Paintings Selected for Bloomingdales’ Opening!” , Beyondchron.org, by Randy Shaw, September 27th , 2006.
“Architecture for Bloomingdales: Patricia Araujo at DA Arts”, Beyondchron.org, Review by Wilma Parker,2006.
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
ARTslant 5th Annual 2016 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, June 2016.
Painting featured by Araujo: First Republic Bank.
ARTslant 3rd Annual 2016 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, May 2016.
Painting featured by Araujo: Pacifica No.5
ARTslant 1st Annual 2015 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, March 2015.
Painting featured by Araujo: PACIFICA
ARTslant 5th Annual 2014 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, August 2014.
Painting featured by Araujo: Homage to Plaza La Santamaria
ARTslant 8th Annual 2013 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, September 2013.
Painting featured by Araujo: Furniture and Carpets
ARTslant 7th Annual 2013 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, August 2013.
Painting featured by Araujo: The Warfield
ARTslant 1st Annual 2013 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, February 2013.
Painting featured by Araujo: Rooftop View from SOMA Grand IV
ARTslant 6th Annual 2012 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, October 2012.
Painting featured by Araujo: Rooftop View from SOMA Grand II.
ARTslant 5th Annual 2012 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, August 2012.
Painting featured by Araujo: Rooftop View from SOMA Grand: Federal Building
ARTslant 1st Annual 2012 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, February 2012.
Painting featured byAraujo: Second Street @ Twilight.
ARTslant 5th Annual 2011 Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, September 2011.
Painting featured by Araujo: Dnepr (soft focus).
ARTslant July Annual Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, July 2009.
Painting featured by Araujo: Dnepr.
ARTslant May Annual Juried Showcase Winner, ARTslant Juried Competition in Painting, May 2009.
Painting featured by Araujo: Futur.
VIDEO
Facades: Mid-Market Landmarks by Patricia Araujo for "SF History Days 2020", September, 2020.
Tomorrowland paintings by Araujo featured in “Good Day Sacramento”, at The Trade, Sacramento, CA, April, 2015.
Sneak Peak paintings-in-progress by Araujo, filmed by the Artist, (on youtube), San Francisco, Oct. 2012
Painting-in-progress by Patricia Araujo, filmed by the Artist, (on youtube), San Francisco, CA, June 2012.
New Emerging Artists: Overcoming Artist Challenges (Patricia Araujo), featured on New Emerging Artists. Filmed by
NEA during Araujo’s exhibit “Geometric Goddesses” @ Roll Up Gallery, SF, March 2012.
Geometric Goddesses: Paintings by Patricia Araujo and Spencer Sass @ Roll Up Gallery, San Francisco, March ‘12.
ABOVE the PLANE, Group Show Artist Video Trailer, by Micke Tong, San Francisco, CA. 2010
Patricia Araujo: New Paintings, SOMA Gallery, San Francisco, CA., March 2004, Shapiro Collection.
Live footage - Solo Show and Silent Walk Through by Patricia Araujo @ SOMA Gallery.
