BIOGRAPHY

Courtney Enriquez is a native of Austin, Texas, with deep family roots in nearby San Marcos, where her parents, Joe and Bobbie, were married before settling in Austin. From an early age, Courtney was encouraged by her mother to explore creative outlets like dance, drawing, and painting, alongside sports such as softball and volleyball.

 

Her passion for art began at Austin High School, where an elective art class sparked her interest. With the support of a dedicated teacher who encouraged her to compete in local and national student competitions, she earned a “Gold Key” Scholastic Award—an achievement that gave her the confidence to pursue art more seriously.

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A self-taught artist, Courtney received her first Art in Public Places commission from the City of Austin in 1998 for a piece titled "A Dream". Rey Gaytan and Sam Coronado, established and renowned local Austin artists, mentored and encouraged her to continue painting and drawing.

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Courtney’s public artworks include murals at the Juan in a Million restaurant and along the Plaza Juan Raul parking lot. She also ran a studio where she created and sold upcycled and wearable art, original works, and offered community art classes.

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June of 2025, Courtney was honored with the ESB-MACC Award of Excellence: Emerging Artist, recognizing her contributions to Austin’s cultural and artistic landscape.

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Her travels to Cuba, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico continue to inspire her work, which reflects a rich blend of cultural experience and personal narrative.

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ARTIST STATEMENT

“My work is inspired by cultural, spiritual, and lifetime memories and experiences.”   I am known for my love of Mexican Loteria, which is full of color and cultural symbols.  This century-old game, a household staple with families of Mexican ancestry, has inspired families to gather, enriching relationships and building community bonds.  My passion for vibrant color, creating, and Christ is what I aspire to share in my artwork. Diversifying my color palette in murals, paintings, upcycling, and crafting.  

 

​​​COMMISSIONED ARTWORK:

CURRENT PROJECT- City of San Marcos Arts-San Marcos,Tx; Cuauhtemoc Hall

"La Flor" (Building accents & logo) 2021, Media: Oil sign paints @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas

"Otomi" 2021, Media: Oil sign paints, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas

"La Mexicana y Vaquero" (Restroom doors in yellow casita) 2016, Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas

"El Catrin y La Dama" (Restroom doors in main restaurant) 2016, Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas

"Juntos" 2011 (Patio area), Media: Acrylic, @Juan in a Million Restaurant in Austin, Texas

Arts in Public Places, "A Dream" 1998, Media: Acrylic Mural @DoveSprings Recreation Center in Austin, Texas​

 

:AWARDS, ​EXHIBITS AND SHOWCASES

"1991 Piece: "The Lily" Watercolor UIL/Austin ISD "Gold Key Award" Austin, Texas

"2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 La Pena "Toma Mi Corazon" Austin, Texas

"2025 Piece: "El Sol" Mixed Media; "Voces de Luz" In celebration of International Women's Day @La Pena Austin, Texas

"2025 Piece: "El Sol" Mixed Media; La Mujeres de Aztlán-Mujeres Artistas Exhibition: Illuminando El Futuro San Antonio, Texas

2025: Honored with the ESB-MACC Award of Excellence: Emerging Artist in Austin, Texas

2025 "Loteria", The Art of Courtney Enriquez; Solo Exhibition at La Pena Gallery in Austin, Texas

Currently exhibiting through June 26, 2026 "Mi Vida y Loteria"; Solo Exhibition at Centro Hispano Cultural de San Marcos in San Marcos, Texas

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INTERVIEWS and ARTICLES

LOTERIA: The Art of Courtney Enriquez (Gallery of Artwork); July 2025

VoyageAustin: Conversations with Courtney Enriquez; September 30,2025

PBS: AustinInsight with Courtney Enriquez; 10/16/2025 

San Marcos Record: El Centro to host reception Sunday for Enriquez "Loteria" Art Exhibition 04/10/2026

RAICES "The Art of Loteria with Courtney Enriquez" 4-19-2026 Radio Interview

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