Doris Cordero

Doris Cordero is a Bronx native and a resident of Riverdale for over 35 years. Her childhood years were spent both in Puerto Rico and the Bronx; a journey between two languages and two cultures. The artist is a graduate of Art & Design High School. She obtained a degree in Studio Art and Elementary Education from Fordham University; and received a Master's Degree from Fordham University and Bank Street College. Her career trajectory includes Bilingual educator, Elementary Art educator and serving as an Art Administrator for New York City Public Schools.

The artist has studied with Laura Vogel, Botanical Illustrator at NYBG; Wennie Huang; watercolorist at Wave Hill and The 92nd Street Y; Dan Welden, printmaker; David Dunlop, painter, and Jane Chang, Chinese Brush Painting Master. These artists have all been great mentors to Doris in her artistic work.

Ms. Cordero has been exhibiting her artwork since the 80’s, where she was part of a group exhibition entitled Comadres at El Museo Del Barrio, featuring women artists. Her work has been featured as part of Riverdale Art Association group exhibitions at the Grinton I. Will Public Library; Riverdale—Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture; and Gallery 18 at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. She has also collaborated in group exhibitions at the Blue Door Art Gallery, Riverfront Gallery, KRVC's Gallery 505, El Barrio's Artspace PS109, and throughout New York City.

Ms. Cordero was the President of the Riverdale Art Association (January 2020 - September 2022). Today, Doris is a proud member of the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts (PRIDA).

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