Julia Anne Castillo

Berkeley, California
Website: Workspace

B.A. Psychology & Art Practice, University of California, Berkeley
Expected Graduation: May 2026

Education

University of California, Berkeley
B.A. in Psychology & Art Practice, 2026

Relevant Art Coursework:
Advanced Painting: Research and Methods (ART 102)
Video Projects (ART 171)
Global Perspectives in Contemporary Art (ART 119)
Moving Image: Foundations (ART 26)
Ceramics: Foundations (ART 15)
Sculpture: Foundations (ART 14)
Digital Photography: Foundations (ART 21)
Introduction to Visual Thinking (ART 8)

Exhibitions

2025
The Roots That Remain — Senior Thesis Exhibition, University of California, Berkeley

2024
Junior Studio Exhibition, University of California, Berkeley

Projects & Independent Practice

Custom Shoe Design Business (2019–Present)
Independent commission-based art practice creating hand-painted and embroidered footwear tailored to client aesthetics.

Self-Care Club (Founder, 2022)
Online platform promoting mental health, mindfulness, and creative wellness through workshops and group discussions.

Collaborative & Community-Based Work

Habitat for Humanity — Berkeley, CA & Braga, Portugal
Mission Trip Leader (2019–2023)
Led volunteer teams in building housing for refugee and low-income families while fostering global community connections.

Work Experience

Golden Bears Youth Gymnastics — Berkeley, CA
Gymnastics Instructor (2023–Present)
Instructional coaching for children ages 6–12; curriculum development, student engagement, and parent communication.

SoulCycle — Danville, CA
Gym Attendant (2021)
Member services, studio operations, retail support, and front desk coordination.

Leadership & Service

Panhellenic Rho Chi Counselor — UC Berkeley (2024)
Mentorship, recruitment guidance, and event coordination for incoming students.

Church Community — Berkeley, CA
Youth Group Study Leader (2023–2024)
Facilitated discussion-based learning environments centered on reflection, community, and personal growth within the greek system and beyond.

Skills

Painting (oil, acrylic, mixed media)
Installation & spatial composition
Sculpture & material experimentation
Digital photography & video
Collaborative studio practice
Community-centered artmaking
High emotional intelligence & mentorship
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom)

Statement Focus

Installation, painting, and mixed media exploring memory, belonging, emotional landscapes, and the grounding presence of nature.