Christie Blizard

Christie Blizard (they/she) serves as Professor in the Department of Art and Art History within UTSA's College of Liberal and Fine Arts, specializing in interdisciplinary visual and performance practices that bridge music, poetry, and experimental media.

Education:

• BFA from Herron School of Art, Indianapolis
• MFA from Georgia State University, Atlanta

Blizard's creative research centers on identity transformation and trans-species exploration through experimental performance and visual media. Their work challenges disciplinary boundaries by integrating live performance, poetry, and visual art to address contemporary philosophical and social questions, often utilizing unconventional spaces like parking lots and UFO conventions as artistic venues. This practice reflects a commitment to democratizing art through accessible public interventions and media appearances.

Recent works including the 2024 Collages series and The Operas (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent exploration of multimedia integration and live performance, with increasing emphasis on transgender narratives and interspecies connections through experimental opera formats.

Scientific awards include:

• MacDowell Fellowship (2011)
• Skowhegan participant (2018)
• Artpace residency

Blizard maintains an active exhibition and performance schedule with recent appearances at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, School of Visual Arts, Black Mountain College, and national television programs including Good Morning America and Today. Their work has received critical attention in Hyperallergic, ArtNews, and Art in America, reflecting significant impact in contemporary art discourse. No formal student advising or grant information is documented in available sources.

Blizard operates through fluid artistic collectives rather than fixed labs, collaborating with venues like Cloaca Projects, Interference Fest, and Ballroom Marfa to develop site-specific performances that transform conventional exhibition spaces into experimental platforms for public engagement.