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About

Saray Banuelas (b.2005, Warner Robins) based in Atlanta, paints the Mexican American lifestyle documenting her personal experience and exploring her bicultural identity. Her influences revovle around Mexcian Muralism and Chicano Art. Her work has been exhibited at the Savannah College of Art & Design Fine Art Showcase in 2025 and has been featured on the Ansley L. Boyce Miniature House in 2026. Saray is currently pursuing a B.F.A in painting with a minor in art history and drawing at the Atlanta campus of Savannah College of Art & Design.

CONVERSATIONS WITH SARAY BANUELAS

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Education

BFA Painting
Minor in Drawing & Art History
Savannah College of Art & Design
2027, Atlanta, GA

Employment

Peer Mentor, Savannah College of Art & Design
2026 - Present, Atlanta, GA
Peer mentor for painting, art history, and drawing. I host a painting open studio, “Paint Jam,” evey Sunday for any student of any major to drop in for for guidance, questions, or community. I establish a professional environment for students to feel welcome and confident in making art. This session also opens doors for the students to engage in the community by networking and introducing themsleves to other students.

SCAD Mural Ambassador & Volunteer, Savannah College of Art & Design
May 2026, Atlanta, GA
During the FIFA World Cup Beautifying Project in Atlanta, FIFA collaborted with SCAD to produce murals that will elevate the apperance of Atlanta and represent the culturre. Through one of the volunteering services, SCAD offered the opportunity to be an ambassador and mentor to local artist, Bongangart. Through this opportunity I volunteered as an ambassador to represent the Fine Arts department of SCAD and guide I helped guide Open.Gov, a volunteering group of the city, to assist in painting the mural.

Teaching Assistant, Northside High School
2022 - 2023, Warner Robins, GA

High School:
At Northside High School in Warner Robins, GA, I volunteered to assist the school’s art teacher. I learned how to manage an art class by being organized, efficient and knowledgeable. I graded material and gave feedback while keeping a clean environment.

Elementary School:
At Northside High School in Warner Robins, GA, I volunteered at the local elementary school, Parkwood. It was for a class where I had to assist a Pre-School teacher. There. I learned how to work among young students and guide them as they began their first year of school.

Skills

Bilingual - English, Spanish
Mediums - Oil, Acrylic
Printmaking - Releif, Etching, Screenprinting
Sculpture - Clay molding, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing
Adobe Creative - Photoshop

Exhibitions

Awards

Arnell Lewis Art Renowed Scholarship | Savannah College of Art & Design
September, 2025-27 | Atlanta, GA

SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship | Savannah College of Art & Design
September, 2023-27 | Atlanta, GA

SCAD Achievement Scholarship | Savannah College of Art & Design
September, 2023-27 | Atlanta, GA

MARTA Mural Finalist Applicant | Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
March, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

SCAD Deans List | Savannah College of Art & Design
November, 2023-26 | Atlanta, GA

Third Place Art Award | Middle Georgia Galleria Spring Art Show
March, 2023 | Warner Robins, GA

Honorable Mention Achievement | Middle Georgia Art Association
January, 2023 | Macon, GA

Press

“Conversation With Saray Banuelas”

April, 2026 | VoyageATL, Group of Voyage Magazines| https://voyageatl.com/interview/conversations-with-saray-banuelas/

Last Updated 24.10.37