b. 1987 lives and works in Fresno, CA.

Allyson Darakjian is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in painting and performance. Drawing on her educational background in theology and psychology, as well as her lived experience of motherhood, her practice explores collaborative approaches to making often incorporating her children into the creative process. She teaches art at her local community college and curates a small local gallery (which also happens to be an incredible sandwich shop!). Her work and curatorial practice both reflect an ongoing interest in blending everyday experiences into artistic expression. 

Allyson has a BA in studio art from Westmont College and a MA in Theology and Culture with an emphasis in visual art from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She received her MFA in interdisciplinary arts from the University of Nevada Reno. She has served as a curatorial assistant and a resident artist to the Cascadia Residency through Fuller Seminary Northwest as well as a creative coach and resident artist for the Inhabit Arts Collaborative in Fresno, California. Her work has been featured in various illustration and design projects for Inquisitive Magazine, International Arts Movement, Compagnia Colombari Theater Company, Lit Moon Theater Company, Ratatat Theater Company, Canlis Restaurant, Brehm Center Fuller Northwest, J. Shipley Creative, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Westmont College, Good Company Players and Cyclical Publishing. She is the recipient of the Richard Cook Award.

For commissions or questions please contact Allyson here.