Raymond Rodriguez

Raymond Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican artist from the small town of Santa Isabel. At age 20, he moved to Ohio and soon began studying at Kent State University, where he received the Vincent J. Stark Scholarship in Painting and Drawing (2018). During his studies, he was selected for critiques by visiting artists including Philip Pearlstein, Danny Ferrell, and Mernet Larsen. After earning his BFA in Studio Painting in 2019, Raymond exhibited in several shows, including the Groundhog Show (2022) and solo exhibitions Wanderer (2021) and Portals (2024). Most recently, he participated in the group exhibition La Promesa (2025). He currently works at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center, where he fosters meaningful connections through community-based art engagement.