MATT SHUMAKER

Contemporary Western Artist

California, USA

Website: MattShumaker.com
Instagram: @mattshumakerart

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
California Baptist University

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

Current

Aloft Art Gallery
Sonora, California

Knight's Ferry Art Studio & Art Gallery
Knight's Ferry, California

The Cowboy Emporium
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Previous

Chase & Hanes Art Gallery
Hilo, Hawaii

Gallery Elite
Carmel, California

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2026

The Dinner Party Experience
Oakdale, California

Oakdale Morning Market
Oakdale, California

Ripon Farmers Market
Ripon, California

Reata on 3rd
Oakdale, California

Rama Inn
Oakdale, California

KFAM
Knight's Ferry, California

Sonora 2nd Saturday
Sonora, California

Modesto Art Walk
Modesto, California

2025

Oakdale Arts Showcase
Oakdale, California

2023

Turlock Art Walk
Turlock, California

2018

Carnegie Arts Center
Turlock, California

2016

Merced Multicultural Arts Center
Merced, California

Wonder Arts Event
Merced, California

2012–2014

Merced Art Walk
Merced, California

2012

Fresno ArtHop / Fresno Arts Council
Fresno, California

2007

Defined Board Co. Art Night
Hilo, Hawaii

1998

Focus FFI Art Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado

JURIED EXHIBITIONS

Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock

Riverside Arts Center

Merced Multicultural Arts Center

Fresno Arts Council

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2016

Second Place Award
Carnegie Arts Center Juried Exhibition

Honorable Mention
Carnegie Arts Center Juried Exhibition

PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA

2026

The Oakdale Leader / Sonora Area Publication (confirm publication title)
Featured Artist Article

Greet Oakdale Magazine
Featured Artist

2018

Wonder Publication
Featured Artist

2014

Carmel Arts Publication
Featured Artist

Various Years

American Farmer Magazine
Contributing Author

2014–2016

Guest Co-Host and Artist Contributor
Regional Radio Programming

TEACHING & DEMONSTRATIONS

2026

Art Instructor
KFAM, Knight's Ferry, California

Live Painting Demonstrations
Ripon Farmers Market
Oakdale Morning Market
The Dinner Party Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contemporary Western Artist

Matt Shumaker Art | 1990s–Present

Creates original contemporary Western paintings exploring themes of grit, redemption, faith, freedom, and adventure. Working primarily in acrylic with oil accents, his work combines bold color, movement, and narrative-driven imagery inspired by the people, landscapes, and values of the American West.

Motion Picture Industry Professional

Prior to pursuing art full-time, worked within the Hollywood motion picture industry, where a passion for visual storytelling, action, and cinematic composition further shaped his creative perspective.

COLLECTIONS

Works held in private collections throughout the United States.