shanina dionna
b. 1988, Oahu, HI
currently lives & works in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
education
2023 Temple University, Art Therapy focus, BGS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2021 Person-Centered Expressive Arts Institute, Expressive Arts Facilitator Certification, California
2012 Art Institute of Philadelphia, AS, Pennsylvania
solo exhibitions
2025
l a y e r s : A Mental Health + Wellness Experiential, (location TBD)
2021
Show Up (pt.2) : A Short Docu-Film + Triptych Reveal, Icebox Project Space, Philadelphia, PA
Embryo X : The Continuous Now, Icebox Project Space, Philadelphia, PA
2020
Embryo IX part 1, Vox Populi, Philadelphia, PA
2019
Embryo VIII, P.A.C.K, Philadelphia, PA
2018
Embryo VII, Circle of Hope, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Embryo VI, Blanc Space, Philadelphia, PA
2016
Embryo V, Blanc Space, Philadelphia, PA
2015
Embryo IV, Impact Hub, Philadelphia, PA
2014
Embryo III, Soup Factory Studio, Philadelphia, PA
2013
Embryo II, Ivben Studios, Philadelphia, PA
2012
Embryo, Space 2033, Philadelphia, PA
group exhibitions
2022
I See U: Curated by Al-baseer Holly, The Roots Picnic, Philadelphia, PA
2021
Nifty Gateway : Juneteenth NFT Drop, NiftyGateway.com
Whistling in the Dark, SaveArtSpace, Philadelphia, NYC, LA
2020
Philadelphia’s Freedom, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Streets Dept Walls - Mural Project, Fashion District, Philadelphia, PA
Platforms Project Independent Art Fair, Nikos Kessanlis, Athens Greece
2019
The Civic Art Collection: Dedication & Reception, The Civic, Philadelphia, PA
Affordable Art Fair - NYC, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
Friday Remix, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Girls.Like.nicethings, Cira Green, Philadelphia, PA
Art on the Walls Project, Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville, PA
2018
Local & Famous, Delaware College of Art & Design, Wilmington, DE
Herspacearts, Indigo Bleu, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Gazes Beyond, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Radiation Oncology, Philadelphia, PA
Impossible Standards, Ruckus Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Gallery Walk, Greene Manor, Philadelphia, PA
2015
#BlackGirlInspiration: presented by Uniquely You Summit, Impact Hub, Philadelphia, PA
Art Sisters: A.S. WE ARE, Ivben Studios 2, Philadelphia, PA
2014
Art Sisters: BRAVE & “The Root” Documentary, Goldilocks Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Unleash the Beast: Art Series, Impact Hub, Philadelphia, PA
2013
Art Sisters, Urban Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
awards + residencies + partnerships
2023
Leeway Foundation, Transformation Award, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Stage 2 candidate)
Penn Museum, Mind & Mood Recharge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mural Arts, Black Artists Fellowship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia System of Care, Cultural and Linguistic Competence Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Barnes Foundation, Young Professionals Night, Installation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fleisher Art Memorial, Pilot Expressive Arts Healing Program, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
YEAH Philly, Pilot Expressive Arts Healing Program, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2022
Virtual Partnership Week: Expressive Arts Healing, Values into Action, USA
Everyday Places, The Barnes Foundation, Lola38 West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Sound of Philadelphia: 50th Anniversary, SONY, New York, New York
Wellness Advisory Council, Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton, New Jersey
Coatesville Black Media Renaissance, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
2021
LIFEWTR: Life Unseen Campaign - Philadelphia Edition
Artist of the Year, REC Philly: IDMA Awards, Nominated
Health Hero, BeWell Philly Health Hero Challenge, Semifinalist
Wawa Welcome America, Our America Now, “We The People” Stage Host - Philadelphia
Mozaik Philanthropy : 2021 Future Art Awards, Special Mention Winner
2020
TILA Studios - Above Four Fund
Foundation for Contemporary Arts FCA Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
2019
Artist of the Year, Rad Awards, Nominated
2018
The Dean Collection 20 Grant
b.ross Micro Grant
Art Partners Studio, Resident Teaching Artist
2016
ARTbuds Philly, Founder and Resident Teaching Artist
Women of Style & Substance Awards presented by Joan Shepp
private + public collections
The Civic, United States
Reavis & Associates, PC, United States
lectures + keynotes + workshops
“The Unfolding” Podcast, Loveland Foundation, USA
“Women Leading the Way” Panel, REC Philly, Philadelphia, PA
Expressive Arts Healing Session, National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Museum Mindfulness, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Mural Arts Advocates, Women’s Re-Entry Program, Philadelphia, PA
Uniquely U Summit Academy, Art Healing Labs for Black Girls, USA
Expressive Arts Healing Workshop, Philadelphia System of Care, Philadelphia, PA
Artist Talk with Al-Baseer Holly, For(bes) the Culture, USA
A Conference on Social Determinants of Community Well-Being, University of Southern California, CA
Therapeutic Practices in Community Arts, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
Art in the City: Urban Affairs, Temple University, PA
HOBY Leadership Seminar, Shippensburg University, PA
Kuwrah Cares - Keynote, 700 Banquet Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Uniquely You Summit - Presenter, The Wharton School: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series: “Art as Activism” Panel, Painted Bride, Philadelphia, PA
L.I.F.T Youth Empowerment Panel, Urban Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
organizations
American Art Therapy Association, Student Plus Member
Grounds for Sculpture, Wellness Advisory Council Member
The Big Clean Up Philadelphia, Secretary; Volunteer
Coatesville Black Media Renaissance, Artist Member
ARTbuds Philly, Founder, Lead Teacher