JOHN RIZZA

Artist Statement

Biography

John Rizza , rizzawdst@gmail.com permanently relocated to the Fort Myers Beach area in 2019. After retiring from a 45 year career in the Golf industry working to beautifying many courses. Retirement now provides the ability to spend his time with his first love and passion creating Art.
Education: New York Art Students League, Woodstock Art School and New York State University at New Paltz working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. As well as many workshops in person & online.
Member of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association
Weekly participation in local "plein air" outings

Gallery's shown in:
• Fort Myers Beach Art Association
o Winter Show 2020, Merit Award for a work title "Wall of Moms" representing the mom's of Portland Oregon who protected protesters
• Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers , Fl
• Coco Gallery, Bonita Springs, Fl
• Cape Coral Art Center
• Harbor View Gallery, Cape Harbour , Fl

Exhibition History (CV)