Ed Arevalo
About Me
Born, raised and still live in Austin, Texas.
Currently, I care for my 86 year-old father (who lives with me) and has early stages of Dementia.
I am an AmeriCorps member proudly serving my country and specifically adult artists with disabilities.
I also assist my 24 year-old daughter get to her appointments. She has Cystic Fibrosis and recently
celebrated 10 years with a double-lung transplant July 13, 2026!
Education:
A.N.McCallum High School (1983)
The University of Texas at Austin- Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio Art (1998)
My original drawings, paintings, and mixed-media pieces won numerous UIL competitions during High School,
leading to a scholarship to attend the University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts- Department of Art.
It was in college that I chose to take classes of various disciplines- Life Drawing, Design,
Sculpture (Wood, Clay and Metal), and also Painting- using Acrylics and Oils.
I continued drawing classes working in graphite, pastels and other mediums, but my main focus
was Serigraphic printmaking.
Experience:
1988- 2023
I worked in the Commercial Printing Industry and developed my computer skills using the
Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.
2023- current
AmeriCorps Artist-in Residence at Imagine Art (501c3 non-profit)
I teach Painting and drawing, serving adult artists
with intellectual and physical disabilities.
(www.imagineart.net)
Exhibitions:
UT Department of Art Student Exhibit 1985 and 1998
Neill-Cochran House Museum "Hope for Spring" exhibit 2025
Mexic-Arte Museum "Mix and Mash" Exhibit 2025, 2026
La Pena Gallery Exhibit "Toma Mi Corazon" 2026
Mural "Jesus Feeds the 5,000" installed at Rangerville Baptist Church (April 2026) Rangerville, Texas
Rotating Art at Austin Bergstrom International Airport Exhibit "History of Music at AUS: A Visual Showcase"
June 2026 through December 2026 in the Terminal Gallery behind the Book People Store.
I am available for private lessons and I also take commissions.
As an AmeriCorps member- I have State, Federal and FBI background checks any safety concerns.
If you would like to purchase my art, need a commission or lessons (drawing or painting) please reach out through:
Instagram: @bangitoutatx
Facebook: bangitoutatx
Email: info@bangitout.art