Curriculum Vitae
Andy Benavides
1906 S. Flores
San Antonio, TX 78204
c: 210-748-3001 o: 210-227-5718 e: andy@benavidesstudio.com w:andybenavides.com
Education
1986 Associates, San Antonio College
Advertising Design
1991 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Advertising Design and Painting
Minor- Journalism
Professional History
1983-1984 - Barry’s Picture Framing / asst. art handler/framer
1984-1986 - Bisch and Morley Advertising/ production artist
1986- 1986 - simultaneous working as assistant to Bob Maxham Photography
1986-1989 - HMS Art Supply / Lead Picture Framer/Art Handler
1988-1990 - Harrison Simmons Advertising / Designer
1990-1993 - Shrunkenhead design/Owner
Graphic designer and film set designer/scenic painter. Specialized in theme
park props and design development
1993-current - President BZ Designs Incorporated/Lead designer for multi-media
design firm / Specializing in custom graphic design /build for theme parks
1993-current – President Benavides Picture Framing and Gallery
Curator/lead art handler and consultant for art installation
2005- current - Executive Director of SMART 501-C3 ( Supporting Multiple Arts Resources
Together) / Event and programming director for educationla arts outreach
2005- current - Executive Director of SMART 501-C3 ( Supporting Multiple Arts Resources
Together) / Event and programming director for educationla arts outreach
2015- current – Benavides Studio Inc./ Lead designer for multi-media
design firm Curator and art consultant
Clients
Fiesta Texas 1991-1994
References: Ben Tyre
Wil-E Coyote rollercoaster main entry and prop fabrication
Rattler Rollercoaster primary props and signage
Grounds custom directional signs
Poltergeist Rollercoaster Entry sign
Sea World Of Texas 1991-1994
References: Al Aguilar, Kathleen Bingham, Al Torres
Sea WorldWater Park directional signs
Funship Mural and prop fabrication
Ski-Jump Mural wall
Shamu Stadium entry sign and set backdrop
Sea Lion
Happy Harbor props and signage
Birds of Prey theatre set
Fools with Tools Set Design and fabrication
Zachry Construction 2000-2005
Reference : David Zachry
Interior art consulting
Custom Picture Frame Services
Mural wall for site work-out facility /display for SPURS Championship rings
David Dorfman Dance group / New York 1997
Reference: David Dorfman
Carver Cultural Arts Center
Set design/fabrication and choreography collaboration with Joe Jackson
SAS Shoes 1995-current
References: Barbara Wilson, John Harris
Themed Main retail center
Design consulting on product branding
Ongoing concept consulting for retail locations
City of San Antonio 1995-current
Custom Framing Services
- San Antonio Botanical Gardens – Special Event design and site signage
San Antonio Livestock Exposition 1991-2000
References: Keith Martin, Ellen Andrus, Kelly Gilpin
Event Project manager for design, production and traffic control of event
Developed and produced BUD CITY
All directional signage and graphic design
Buckhorn Hall of Horns 1998
References: Scott Martin, Kip Gilliland
Interior Murals
House of Wax/complete area design and fabrication of dioramas
Complete Sign package
Kell Muñoz Architects 1998-current
References: Henry Muñoz III, Geoffrey S. Edwards
Art consulting
Design Consulting
National Council of La Raza 2007
References: Janet Murguia, Delia De La Vara
Corporate photo mural wall installation
National Convention Trade Show Booth Design/ San Diego Ca.
Museo Alameda 2007
References: Ruth Medellin
Exterior Light wall /light and sound choreography
Piñata Light concept, design, fabrication and installation
Fideo Box fabrication ( Artist Alejandro Diaz)
40ΚΌ Interior Monochromatic Mural Wall
Knowledge Mural Commissioned by Smithsonian
Exterior Signage
Interior directional signs
Elevator sound installations and graphics
Hilton Palacio de Rio 2010
References: Robert Thrailkill, Russel Hendricks
SMART MARCH/ Month long arts curatorial exhibit
Light Design on East and West sides of Hilton/Month Long display
Rosario’s North 2013
References: Lisa Wong
Complete Restaurant Design
Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum 2015
References: Muñoz and Co
Photo montage/ Mural Designs
Curator for permanent art collection
Art coordination and installation
Viva Villa Taqueria 2015
References: Pete Cortez
San Pedro Creek Culture Park 2016
References: Muñoz and Co., Steve Tilitson
Design and art consultant
Others available upon request
Collections
Henry Muñoz III, San Antonio, TX
Franco Mondini Ruiz, San Antonio, TX
Chuck Ramirez, San Antonio, TX
Kell Muñoz Architects, San Antonio, TX
George Neubert, Flatwater Art Foundation, Omaha, NE
Chris Erck, Owner Finesilver Gallery, Houston, TX
Museo Alameda, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Ricardo Romo, President University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Seth Neuberger, Neuberger Enterprises
Clarke American Checks, San Antonio, TX
University of Texas San Antonio