David Sanchez Burr

David Sanchez Burr is an Associate Professor of Art and Chair of the Art and Art History department at Lake Forest College. His academic focus includes sculpture, sound, mixed media, and technology. He holds an MFA in Studio Art (New Media concentration) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2009) and a BFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University (1993).

• Education:
• Masters of Fine Arts, UNLV, 2009 (Studio Art, New Media)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, VCU, 1993 (Painting/Printmaking)

His research explores intersections of sound, technology, and identity through installations, video, and interactive works. Recent exhibitions include Basin and Range (Nevada State College, 2017) and Tilting the Basin (Nevada Museum of Art, 2016). He has been awarded grants from the Nevada Arts Council and Media Arts Program, as well as recognition for innovative work in sound and new media.

• Awards/Grants:
• 2015 Nevada Arts Council Grant
• 2013 Best Artist in Las Vegas (Desert Companion)
• 2009 Joan Mitchell Award Nomination

He teaches courses such as Video Art, Installation Art, and Sculpture. His work has been featured in venues like the ISEA2015 festival (Vancouver) and the Black Mountain College Museum (North Carolina).