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myrie at the Brooklyn Museum in July 2017
Born	1981 (age 43–44) New York, U.S.
Education	Williams College - BA Northwestern University - MFA The Skowhegan School The Whitney Independent Study Program
Known for	Social practice

Eliza Myrie (born in 1981) is a talented visual artist. She lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Eliza creates art using many different methods. These include making sculptures, interactive art installations, public art, and prints.

All About Eliza Myrie's Art

Eliza Myrie is known for her unique approach to art. She often creates pieces that people can interact with. This makes her art exciting and engaging for everyone.

Eliza's Early Life and Learning

Eliza Myrie was born in 1981. Her father worked as a stonemason. This might have given her an early interest in creating things. Eliza studied art at two great universities. She earned her first degree (BA) from Williams College. Later, she got her master's degree (MFA) from Northwestern University. She also attended special art programs. These included The Skowhegan School in 2010. She also joined The Whitney Independent Study Program from 2019 to 2020. These programs helped her grow as an artist.

Eliza's Art Career and Projects

Eliza Myrie has done many cool things in her art career. She helped start something called the Black Artists Retreat. This happened between 2013 and 2016. She worked with another artist, Theaster Gates, on this project. The retreat brought together Black artists of all ages. It was a special place for them to share ideas. It was different from traditional art museums.

In 2016, Eliza received a special award called a MacDowell fellowship. This award helps artists focus on their work. From 2017 to 2018, she had a special residency. It was called the Equal Justice Residency/Fellowship. She held it at the Santa Fe Art Institute. Eliza also works as the Wiki Project Manager at Black Lunch Table. This group helps make sure artists of color are well-represented.

Eliza as a Teacher

Eliza Myrie also enjoys teaching art. She has taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has also taught at Williams College, where she once studied.

Where Eliza's Art Has Been Shown

Eliza Myrie's art has been displayed in many places. Her work has been part of several important art shows. Here are some of the places her art has been exhibited:

• Davidson Contemporary, New York (2010)
• Hyde Park Arts Center, Chicago (2010)
• New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York (2011)
• Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago (2012)
• Roots and Culture, Chicago (2014)
• Shane Campbell, Chicago (2016)
• Vox Populi, Philadelphia (2016)

Awards and Recognition

Eliza Myrie has received awards for her amazing art. In 2020, she won the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman ARTADIA Award. This award was given in Chicago. It shows how much her work is valued.