Laura Brisneo

Department Chair, NC Department of Visual Arts; Associate Professor

Ms. Laura Briseno, MFA, teaches art history, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and photography courses and has been a member of the NC faculty since 2019. Between receiving her degrees, Brisneo has traveled and worked as a wardrobe attendant and craft technician for Cirque Du Soleil (Los Angeles and Las Vegas) and Franco Dragone (Macau, China).  Her teaching experience includes University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and Idea Public Schools (Alama College Prep).

Briseno's work explores historical, social, and cultural representations of diverse subjects through textile art. She has exhibited in both solo and groups nationally.

Briseno holds a Bachelor of  Arts in Fashion Design from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art from University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is a current Ph.D student at the University of the Incarnate Word. 

AWARDS
  • 2021 People's Choice Award | The Arts District, Art Exhibit at WLAC Gallery (Corsicana, TX)
  • 2018 Artist Award |  About Men, MFA Exhibition, Dorothy and Kirk Clarke Gallery (UTRGV)
  • 2017 Artist Award |  Red Door Arts, Featured Artist (McAllen, TX)
  • 2017 Artist Award |  Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 45th International Art Show (Brownsville, TX)
  • 2016 ATAC* Globe Award Costume Design |  The Musicman, San Pedro Playhouse (San Antonio, TX)
  • 2016 ATAC* Globe Award Costume Design |  The Little Mermaid, Woodlawn Theater (San Antonio, TX)
  • 2015 Artist Award |  LFD Showcase, 2015 Group (McAllen, TX)
  • 2015 ATAC* Globe Award Costume Design |  The Addams Family, Woodlawn Theater (San Antonio, TX)
  • 2014 Artist Award |  Parade, The Collective Group, Trifecta Gallery (Las Vegas, NV)
  • 2008 ATAC* Globe Award Costume Design |  The Women, San Pedro Playhouse (San Antonio, TX)
  • 2007 ATAC* Globe Award Costume Design |  Victor/Victoria, San Pedro Playhouse (San Antonio, TX)

 

*ATAC = Alamo Theater Arts Council

 

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Executive Dean
Navarro College-Corsicana  |  (903) 875-7316

 

Dean’s Office
Navarro College-Corsicana  |  (903) 875-7596

 

Department Chair
Navarro College-Corsicana  |  (903) 875-7637

 

Arts Degree Information
Website: Art (AA)