Artist BioAzul Alberto Nogueron is a queer non-binary multidisciplinary artist from Chicago, IL. They began their career as an artist in Chicago, where they worked with organizations like After School Matters, Columbia College, Fulton Street Collective, and the National Museum of Mexican Art. They received their BA from Monmouth College and received their Masters of Fine Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art.
Their current practice reflects the relationship between queer experience and love. Inspired by 18th century French nude portraits and fauvism, they are interested in the role of color and how it operates in the romantic connection between the artist and the subject. In addition, their work addresses the dichotomy between religious beliefs and the queer experience, specifically in the trans community. They are exploring their conflicting beliefs and use their own experience as a trans person to create stories of acceptance, fear, and curiosity in their paintings. W| azulnogueron.com IG| @azulnog Pronouns| they/them |
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Education
Monmouth College
Bachelors of Arts
2017
Maryland Institute College of Art
Masters of Fine Arts
2020
Bachelors of Arts
2017
Maryland Institute College of Art
Masters of Fine Arts
2020
Experience
Registration Specialist at Nature Museum
Worked cross departmental with Education and Guest Experience with program registration
processes and administrative operations in collaboration with key stakeholders across the
museum. Lead and support registration processes and functions across multiple programs and events
and in collaboration with program leads. Manage, create, communicate about, and maintain Museum-wide space usage system with
appropriate stakeholders. Ensure accessible museum experience for all guests by centralizing, tracking, and communicating about accommodations, supports, and resources. Participate in Museum-wide initiatives and planning committees when appropriate
Program Manager at Columbia College
Working directly with the school of visual and performing arts at Columbia College, I implement art programs for Chicago Public Schools and do community outreach. I work with students, parents, service organizations, and CPS to create a foundation for the arts and help create a space for the students to focus on their talents.
Curator at Various Galleries
Collaborated with artists across the city to develop a one day only event to demonstrate their
work. I planned exhibition-related programming closely with Fulton Street Collective. Projected and monitored all revenue and expenses for exhibition and programs. Developed detailed organizational plan and budget for the event with gallery owner and served as primary point of contact for artists, press inquiries, and partnerships
Gallery Attendant at National Museum of Mexican Art
Worked alongside with Internal Operations and curators at the Museum to ensure safety of the artwork displayed at NMMA.
Administrative Assistant at After School Matters
I was a direct line of communication between the program specialists and the program instructors. The programs provided were after school art programs for Chicago Public School students, those in grades 8-12.
Worked cross departmental with Education and Guest Experience with program registration
processes and administrative operations in collaboration with key stakeholders across the
museum. Lead and support registration processes and functions across multiple programs and events
and in collaboration with program leads. Manage, create, communicate about, and maintain Museum-wide space usage system with
appropriate stakeholders. Ensure accessible museum experience for all guests by centralizing, tracking, and communicating about accommodations, supports, and resources. Participate in Museum-wide initiatives and planning committees when appropriate
Program Manager at Columbia College
Working directly with the school of visual and performing arts at Columbia College, I implement art programs for Chicago Public Schools and do community outreach. I work with students, parents, service organizations, and CPS to create a foundation for the arts and help create a space for the students to focus on their talents.
Curator at Various Galleries
Collaborated with artists across the city to develop a one day only event to demonstrate their
work. I planned exhibition-related programming closely with Fulton Street Collective. Projected and monitored all revenue and expenses for exhibition and programs. Developed detailed organizational plan and budget for the event with gallery owner and served as primary point of contact for artists, press inquiries, and partnerships
Gallery Attendant at National Museum of Mexican Art
Worked alongside with Internal Operations and curators at the Museum to ensure safety of the artwork displayed at NMMA.
Administrative Assistant at After School Matters
I was a direct line of communication between the program specialists and the program instructors. The programs provided were after school art programs for Chicago Public School students, those in grades 8-12.
Exhibitions
- 2025 Group, Centro Cultural Juan Raulfo, Mexico City, CMDX
- 2025 Group, Mind + Care, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, MD
- 2024 Group, Hot Hot @ Not Not, Not Not, Chicago IL
- 2024 Solo, Between Grief & Love, Artsy, Mexico City
- 2024 Group, This Is What We Carry, St Luke's, Chicago IL
- 2024 Group, Unladylike, Chicago IL
- 2021 Group, Dia De Los Muertos Exhibition, National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago IL*
- 2021 Group, True Trans Soul Rebel, Vis Arts- Baltimore, MD*
- 2020 Curator, Juice, Fulton Street Collective- Chicago IL
- 2020 Solo, True Trans Soul Rebel, Buchanan Art Center- Monmouth IL
- 2020 Curator, Revolucion, Fulton Street Collective- Chicago IL
- 2019-2020 Curator, Queer Chicago, Fulton Street Collective- Chicago IL*
- 2019 Group, Monmouth Alums, Len G. Everett Gallery- Monmouth IL
- 2019 Group, Scots, Still Rollin', Carl Sandburg College- Galesburg IL
- 2019 Group, two far gone, Maryland Institute College of Art- Baltimore, MD
- 2019 Group, 1973: Pro-Choice Voices!, Chicago Art Department- Chicago IL
- 2019 Group, Hard to Kill, Agitator Gallery- Chicago IL
- 2019 Group, Unladylike, Firecat Projects- Chicago IL
- 2019 Group, Random Acts of Love, Hairpin Art Center- Chicago IL
- 2018 Solo, Mujeres Sin Fronteras, Pepper Construction- Chicago IL
- 2017- 2018 Group, Summer Census, Maryland Institute College of Art- Baltimore, MD
- 2017 Group, Fuerza en Tres Senior Exhibition, Monmouth College- Monmouth IL
- 2017 Group, Black Lives Matter Exhibition, Monmouth College- Monmouth IL
- 2017 Group, 9th Annual College Invitational, Figgie Art Museum- Davenport, IA
- 2016 Group, Contemporary Art Exhibition, Monmouth College- Monmouth IL
- 2016 Group, Seagram Coffeehouse Opening, Monmouth IL
- 2016 Group, 9th Annual College Invitational, Figgie Art Museum- Davenport, IA
- 2016 Group, Wallace Hall Alumni Installment @ Monmouth College- Monmouth, IL
- 2016 Group, Security Savings Bank Photography Showcase, Monmouth IL
- 2016 Group, Juried Art Show Hosted by Monmouth College Art Alliance, Fusion Theatre- Monmouth IL*
- 2016 Group, 8th Annual College Invitational, Figge Art Museum - Davenport, IA
- 2015 Group, Art Department Scholars, Monmouth College - Monmouth IL*
- 2015 Solo, Office of Admission Art Installation, Monmouth College Admissions - Monmouth College
- 2014-2016 Group, Student Juried Show, Monmouth College - Monmouth IL
- 2011-2013 Group, Annual Gala, After School Matters - Chicago, IL*
