Chris Allan’s C.V./Resume
Photojournalism
Regular contributor to Outword Magazine, The Auburn Journal, Shutterstock and Alamy.
Recent & Notable Events:
- President Biden Tours Wildfire Zone (Sacramento)
- Prime Minister Trudeau Visiting Kanata (Ottawa)
- Sgt. Nicole Gee Procession (Fair Oaks)
- California Museum Hall of Fame Induction Red Carpet (Sacramento)
- Sam Smith concert at Golden 1 Arena (Sacramento)
- U.S. Figure Skating Championships (San Jose)
- LPGA Mediheal Championship (Daly City)
- Amgen Tour of California (Sacramento)
- River Cats and Sacramento Kings Equality Nights (Sacramento)
- National Trans Visibility March (Sacramento)
- Equality California Awards Event (Sacramento)
- Numerous Pride Events (Various)
- Truth & Reconciliation Federal Holiday Event (Ottawa)
- Bigtime Pow Wow (Auburn)
- Sept. 11th, July 4th, St. Patrick’s Day events (Auburn)
- Foresthill Fire (Auburn)
Projects:
- Organizational photographer (Sacramento Women’s Chorus, Sacramento Interfaith Council)
- CD/Music Book cover “Miracle of Dawn,” Jim and Jean Strathdee
- Lyons Real Estate Office Commercial Interior Decor Pieces
- Book Cover: Confessions of a Roamin’ Catholic
Education: General and Fine Art Photography Certificates (2018), Cosumnes River College Photography Program
Fine Art
Awards:
- Weekly Photo Challenge #405 winner, Sacramento Photographers (2021)
- Award of Merit, “Timeless Equine,” Yolo Arts Art Farm Show (2020)
- First place, “Dual Citizen,” Elk Grove Fine Arts Center (2020)
- Honorable Mention, “San Diego Sunflowers” Elk Grove Artists (2019)
- Third Place, Open Juried Competition, Elk Grove Fine Art Gallery, “Vanitas” (2019)
- Honorable Mention“Work of Art” Viewpoint Gallery, “Vanitas” (2018)
- Award of Merit, AARP LGBTQ Art Competition, “Rainbow Viewing” (2018)
- Award of Merit, Sacramento Fine Arts Center, “Caged: White-Handed Gibbon” (2017)
- Second place, People/Self-portraits, “Dreaming of Venice,” California State Fair (2017)
- Third place, Objects/Action, “Checkmate in Sedona,” California State Fair (2017)
- Second place, People/Self-portraits “McGlutton,” California State Fair (2016)
- Best of Division: Objects/Action, “Lemon Drop,” California State Fair (2016)
Group Exhibits
2021 Placer Studio Artists Tour
2021 “Hope in theCity” Viewpoint Gallery Member Exhibit
2021 “Abandoned” Blueline Member Exhibit
2021 “Suburban Salmon Run,” Alternative Views Group Exhibit, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
2020 – Placer Studio Artists Tour
2020 – “Timeless Equine, “Goat Gang,” YoloArts Art Farm Annual Show
2020 – “Checkmate in Sedona,” “Lemon Drop” Lottery for the Arts, Blueline Arts, 2020
2020 – “Salmon Crossing,” Membership Medley, Blueline Arts
2020 – “Salmon Crossing,” Effie Yew Annual Auction
2020 – “Rainy Sunday,” Viewpoint Gallery Online Exhibit
2020 – “Tenderly,” Placer County Arts Online Auction
2020 – “San Diego Sunflowers,” Placer County Arts Online Auction
2020 – “SF MOMA Turret,” Black Box Gallery On-line Annex, “Focus: Shadow and Light”
2020 – “Dual Citizen,” Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Annual Juried Show
2020 – “Round Hole, Square Peg” exhibit at Photo L.A. (Santa Monica) and Plumber Park Gallery (West Hollywood)
2019 – “US Show” Blueline Arts, Roseville
2019 – “Morning Nap,” Yolo County Arts Gala
2019 – “Barn Art,” Lodi Community Art Center
2019 – “San Diego Sunflowers,” “Lemon Drop” Elk Grove Art Artists Show
2019 – “Vanitas,” Open Juried Competition, Elk Grove Fine Art Gallery
2018 – “Morning Sunflower,” “Barn Art,” Yolo Arts Gala and auction
2018 – “Friends at the Fair,” “NV Labour Force,” Trinity Arts Show
2018 – “Vanitas,” in “Old Masters Show,” Sacramento Fine Arts Center
2018 – “London Evening,” “Vanitas,” “Yosemite Sunrise,” Clarksburg Library Art Auction
2018 – “Yosemite Sunrise,“ Art in the Parks,” Yolo Arts, Woodland
2018 – “Lemon Drop,” Open Fine Arts Competition, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
2017 – “Davis Poppies,” “Yolo Sunset,” “Art Farm,” Yolo Arts, Woodland
2017 – “Candlelight Vigil” in “Light Out of Darkness,” Beatnik Gallery/Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
2017 – Various, “Picturing the Parkway,” Viewpoint Photographic Center, Sacramento
2016 – Folsom Musem, ???
2015 – “Be My Valentine, in “LGBT Family Unit,” Space 4 Art Gallery, San Diego
2014 – “Invincible,” in ”Contemporary Woman,” Chico Art Center
2014 – “American Gothic,” in ”Remastered,” Blueline Arts Center, Roseville
2013 – Solo Exhibition: “Rainbow Connection,” Sacramento Lesbian and Gay Center
Education
General Photography and Fine Art Photography Certificates (2018), Consumes River College Photography Program
BA, English, U.C. Berkeley
Projects
- CD Cover: CD/Music Book cover “Miracle of Dawn,” Jim and Jean Strathdee (2017)
- Promotional training photo: “Living Waters for the World” (2017)
- Lyons Real Estate Office Commercial Interior Decor Pieces (2015)
- Book Cover: Confessions of a Roamin’ Catholic (2015)
- Lung Cancer Association holiday online card (2013)
Publications: Sacramento Bee (various), The Humane Society, The Sun magazine, Equine Chronicle, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Rotarian Magazine
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