Peter Jacob Barnitz was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. After graduating from Brother Martin High School in 1999, he attended Loyola University of New Orleans, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004, with concentrations in both painting and sculpture. Mr. Barnitz also received the Loyola University Visual Arts Award in Fine Art in 2004. Along with his studies in art and psychology, Mr. Barnitz was a four year letterman and senior captain of the Loyola University Men’s Basketball Team. Mr. Barnitz received a Graduate Assistantship Scholarship in 2009 from the University of New Orleans Fine Arts Department. In 2011, Mr. Barnitz earned his Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans, concentrations in painting and sculpture. In 2012, Mr. Barnitz established the Barnitz Academy of Fine Art (B.A.F.A) out of his home art studio, where he instructs art workshops for children and adults. Mr. Barnitz currently works out of his home studio in Kenner, LA.
EXHIBITIONS (* indicates solo exhibition)
2013
-Necessary Tangent (Three Man Show), L' Entrepot Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2009
2013
-Necessary Tangent (Three Man Show), L' Entrepot Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2012
-Art Fest @ Doral International Exhibition, Carlos Albizu University, Doral-Miami, FL.
-Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series New Orleans Juried Exhibition, L'Entrepot Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-47th National Juried Show, St. Tammany Art Association, STAA Gallery, Covington, LA
-Duets, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-Art Fest @ Doral International Exhibition, Carlos Albizu University, Doral-Miami, FL.
-Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series New Orleans Juried Exhibition, L'Entrepot Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-47th National Juried Show, St. Tammany Art Association, STAA Gallery, Covington, LA
-Duets, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2011
-Works on Paper, St. Tammany Art Association, STAA Gallery, Covington, LA
-Coloring Outside the Lines, Art Scene Today Juried Exhibition, Finalist, Online Art
Gallery
-*IN THE MOMENT, Thesis Exhibition, UNO-St. Claude Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-MFA Group Exhibition, University of New Orleans Fine Arts Gallery, New Orleans,
LA
2010
-More Than Enough, MFA Group Exhibition, UNO-St. Claude Gallery, New Orleans,LA
-Works on Paper, St. Tammany Art Association, STAA Gallery, Covington, LA
-Coloring Outside the Lines, Art Scene Today Juried Exhibition, Finalist, Online Art
Gallery
-*IN THE MOMENT, Thesis Exhibition, UNO-St. Claude Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-MFA Group Exhibition, University of New Orleans Fine Arts Gallery, New Orleans,
LA
2010
2009
-MFA Group Exhibition, University of New Orleans Fine Arts Gallery, New Orleans,LA
2008
-Under Construction, Prospect 1 MFA Group Exhibition, UNO-St. Claude Gallery,
New Orleans, LA
-Under Construction, Prospect 1 MFA Group Exhibition, UNO-St. Claude Gallery,
New Orleans, LA
2005
-Audubon Institute Group Exhibition, Carousel Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-Audubon Institute Group Exhibition, Carousel Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2003
-*Senior Thesis Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New Orleans, LA
-*Senior Thesis Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2002
-Group Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New
Orleans, LA
-Group Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery, New
Orleans, LA
2001
-Group Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery,New Orleans, LA
-Group Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Diboll Gallery,New Orleans, LA
2000
-Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Danna Center Gallery,
New Orleans, LA
-Juried Exhibition, Loyola University of New Orleans, Danna Center Gallery,
New Orleans, LA
DONATIONS
2012 -New Orleans Ballet Theatre Charity Auction
2012 -New Orleans Ballet Theatre Charity Auction
2006-2011 -Jefferson Ballet Theatre Ballet Luncheon Auction
2010 -International Hospital for Children Charity Art Auction
2007 -Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Spring Gala Auction
-New Orleans Hispanic Foundation’s Azucar Ball Auction
