Caitlin Morris is a multidisciplinary artist with formal training in drawing and painting. Her work is informed by an academic focus in Women’s Studies and growing up in different regions of the United States, which exposed her to unique people, places, and ways of thinking.
Her acrylic paintings are memorable for applying a surreal and feminist lens to the human experience through vivid colors and dreamlike imagery. The often figurative work reflects physical strength, emotional vulnerability, and a connection to natural and urban habitats. Viewers are challenged to fearlessly explore neglected parts of their identity and the complicated world in which we live.
Caitlin’s work has been featured in galleries and museums across the nation, as well as Europe. In 2023, the City of Charlotte awarded grant funding for her curatorial debut of Thrive, a mental health themed group show and immersive community event. In 2022, the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte named her an Emerging Creative Fellowship semi-finalist. In addition, she has been commissioned for commercial work, murals and community initiatives. Her work is held privately throughout the US and abroad.
Prior to a professional arts career, Caitlin found success as a janitor, nonprofit program manager, singer in punk bands, street outreach and homeless shelter worker, and eventually pursued a decade-long career in finance including, obtaining a CFP® certification among other designations.
In 2024, Caitlin relocated to San Antonio, TX. Currently she is exploring music composition and filmmaking in attempts to integrate her visual arts expertise with a captivating auditory and narrative experience.
AWARDS
2023: City of Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board & Foundation For the Carolina’s Infusion Fund, Grant Recipient (Thrive Artist Group)
2022: Friday Health Plans 2023 North Carolina State Brochure Cover Artist
2022: Arts & Science Council Emerging Creative Fellowship, Semi-finalist, Charlotte, NC
FILM
2024: Writer/Director/Lead Actor/Original Music Composer of short film “Cheers from Southtown”
EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming:
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 (6-10pm): Homesick Art Collective group show, Brick at Blue Star, San Antonio, TX
2023: Thrive, co-curatorial debut of grant funded mental health-themed art show, Charlotte Art League, Charlotte, NC (www.ArtDreamsThrive.org)
2023: The Highs of Life, juried exhibition, Trolley Barn Gallery, Upstate Art Weekend, Poughkeepsie, NY
2023: 30x30: Art, Nature, and Science, Museum of Life and Science Durham, NC
2023: Print It! 2023 group show, Aire Place Studios Gallery, Leeds, UK
2023: Guild of Charlotte Artists’ Winter 2023 Artshow, Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC 28207
2022: Los Angeles Angel Open, TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire BLVD, Los Angeles, CA
2022: Winter 2022 Exhibition, The StoveFactory Gallery, 523 Medford St, Charlestown, MA
2022: The Honeycomb Experience presents Renaissance in the 704, T.H.E. Gallery, Eastridge Mall, Gastonia, NC
2022: Moving Poets production of The Little Prince – Seeing with the Heart, artwork & artist talk at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, NC
2022: Art for All: I Am, Juried exhibition, Waterworks Visual Arts Center, Salisbury, NC
2022: SouthEnd ARTS 2022 Juried Exhibition, Central Piedmont Community College - Harris Campus, Charlotte, NC
2022: Solo Exhibition, Shady Ladies & Summer Secrets, Summit Seltzer, Charlotte, NC
2022: Fabfest Charlotte, The Parr Center - Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
2022: Cameron Art Museum: State of the Art/Art of the State, group exhibition, Wilmington, NC
2022: Free For All, Hart Witzen Gallery, Charlotte, NC
2021: Diversia - Woman 2021, Exhibizone/Biafarin, International online exhibition
2021: Women in Art, Las Lagunas Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2015: You’ve Got Mail, Ground Floor Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2015: Grand Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2015: The CCD Art & Supply Co., Irish Haven, Brooklyn, NY
2014: Pancakes & Booze Art Show, M1-5 Lounge, New York, NY
2013: Night of The Living Art, Trailer Park Bar, Austin TX
2012: Solo Exhibition, Incomplete Thoughts, Austin Beauty Store & Salon, Austin, TX
2012: Pancakes 'n' Booze Art Show, Elysium, Austin TX
2011: Solo Exhibition, Girls of Summer, Aziz Salon, Austin, TX
2010: Family, group art show, Channel Austin, Austin, TX
2010: We’re still Queer Honey, Art Show and Event hosted by Sandra Bernhard, District 512 Austin, TX
2009: Holiday 12x12 Art Box Show, Maranda Pleasant Gallery, Austin, TX
PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
2025: Voyage San Antonio Magazine, interview
2023: Print It! 2023 catalogue published by Aire Place Studios Gallery, Leeds, UK.
2022: Artist interview and artwork feature in online publication, Canvas Rebel https://canvasrebel.com/meet-caitlin-morris/
2022: They Call Us Bridezillas, artwork featured in feminist literary magazine, They Call Us.
2015: The Level NYC, featured artist interview in online blog showcasing emerging NYC artists.
2010: Televised interview on Channel Austin, Austin, TX.
COMMUNITY & PUBLIC WORKS
2023: Arts & Science Council Public Art’s Regional Directory artist
2023: Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority letter project with the Guild of Charlotte Artists
2022-2023: Guild of Charlotte Artists, Board Member
2021-2023: City of Charlotte public arts creative pool muralist
2005: Muralist for nonprofit dedicated to teaching political advocacy of BIPOC women of North Portland, Sisters in Action for Power, Portland, OR
2002: Muralist for anti-bullying and community inclusion initiatives at Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR