CV
Education + Awards
2021-2024 MFA Candidate, University of Texas, Arlington
(expected December 2024)
2022 Liddell Family Endowed Scholarship, in recognition of academic success
2022 McDowell Center Innovative Project Award for Visual Artists,
Competitive International Travel Grant
2004-2008 BFA in Graphic Design, Texas Christian University,
Magna Cum Laude
2004-2008 Nordan Young Artists Award, merit-based portfolio scholarship,
renewed each year based on performance
2004-2008 Dean’s Scholarship, merit-based academic scholarship,
renewed each year based on performance
Exhibitions + Residencies
SOLO + TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2024 Do you remember how it feels to press your hands into earth?
MFA Thesis Exhibition, The Gallery at UTA, Arlington, TX
2023 Is This It?, PRP Agency, Dallas, TX
2023 Ecologies (with Michael Scogin), Gallery West, Arlington, TX
GROUP SHOWS
2024 Hypnic Jerk, Lamontes Belly, Dallas, TX
2024 Back to School, Photographique, Dallas, TX
2024 While I am I and you are you, B-Side, Dallas, TX
2023 Rising Star 10, Nominated for inclusion by Kirk Hopper Gallery,
Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts, Dallas, TX
2023 Polarize / Austin College, Sherman, TX
2023 Forward / Gallery West, Arlington, TX
2022 MACHINE / Gallery West, Arlington, TX
2022 Untitled Group Show / Tin District Warehouse, Dallas, TX
2022 Emerging Great Women Artists / Gallery West, Arlington, TX
2019 Beautiful People / Flocc, Dallas, TX
RESIDENCIES
2021 Bonton Farms / Inaugural Resident Photographer, Dallas, TX
Teaching Experience
University of Texas, Arlington / Graduate Instructor of Record
August 2022 - May 2023, Arlington, TX
Introduction to Photographic Concepts; responsibilities include developing course syllabus and reading list, photo-based and written assignments, lectures, in-class technical training of camera and professional software, student critiques, grading
University of Texas, Arlington / Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jan 2022 - May 2022, Arlington, TX
Introduction to Photographic Concepts; Responsibilities include collaborating with course instructor on lectures, in-class camera training, student critiques, and assignment development.
Relevant Professional Experience
University of Texas, Arlington / Art and Art History Department Photographer
2024 Arlington, TX
In strategic collaboration with the department chair and visual resources curator, this role involved the planning, coordination, execution, and curation of a comprehensive photographic library of current faculty, facilities, events, and student life, to be available for department use across all digital and print platforms.
Christina Childress Photography, LLC / Owner, Photographer
2012 - PRESENT, Dallas, TX
Independently established commissioned portrait business including personal and professional portraits, weddings, and commercial clients. Responsibilities include running day-to-day business operations, client management, business strategy, recruiting, retainment and training of contract employees, marketing, branding, and creative production for an average of 75+ clients per year.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Owner, Designer
2004 - 2020, Dallas, TX
Independently established freelance design business working with small businesses and entrepreneurs developing a cohesive brand through printed matter, commodities, and interactive online materials. Responsibilities included retaining new business, client management, brand strategy, design, photography, illustration, and production management of print and digital materials, etc.
Switch Creative Group / Art Director, Graphic Designer
2008 - 2012, Dallas, TX
Tractorbeam/ Graphic Designer
2008, Dallas, TX
Art Prostitute Magazine and Gallery / Graphic Designer, Gallery Assistant
2005-2006, Dallas, TX
Service + Membership Organizations
MACHINE / MFA Graduate Student Organization; President (2022-2023)
Member 2021-2024, University of Texas, Arlington
Twelve Hills Nature Center / Non-profit Environmental + Community Outreach Organization; Photographer, Board Member
2019-2020, Dallas, Texas
The National Student Show & Conference / Collegiate design and photography competition hosted by the DSVC; Photography Judge
2020, Dallas, Texas
Dallas Society of Visual Communications (DSVC) / Professional organization for design and advertising industry; National Student Show and Conference Co-Chair (2009)
Member 2004-2012, Dallas, Texas
Design Focus / Student Organization, President (2007-2008)
Member 2004-2008, Texas Christian University