JD Beltran

JD Beltran is a Lecturer in the School of Design at San Francisco State University. She holds an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and has been a faculty member at both the San Francisco Art Institute and the Design Division of the California College of the Arts. Her work focuses on narrative and abstract investigations into how materials tell stories, blending design, media art, and filmmaking. Her exhibitions include the Walker Art Center, SFMOMA, and institutions globally. She has received prestigious awards for design, public art, and innovation.

Education: MFA, San Francisco Art Institute.

Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary art practices, public installations, and the intersection of technology and storytelling. Her work has been showcased in major venues such as the MIT Media Lab and the Getty Institute.

• Awards:
• German Design Award 2019
• CES Innovation Award 2018
• Public Art Network Award 2009
• New Technology Art Association Award 2014

Teaching and advising form a core part of her professional engagement, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided information.