Biography

Nolan Castanon is a talented artist and educator of Mexican-American heritage, currently based in Denver, Colorado. He holds a BFA in Art Education with a focus on drawing from Metropolitan State University of Denver and an MS in Teaching and Learning from CSU Global. Currently, Nolan is pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership to further expand his ability to inspire and lead in the field of education. With a deep passion for teaching, he is dedicated to nurturing young minds and using art as a transformative tool for learning and personal growth.

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Education

2026 E.d.D: Educational Leadership

                  University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY - exp. grad yr. 2026

2024           MS: Teaching & Learning 

                  Colorado State University Global, Salida, CO  

2019           BFA: Concentration in Art Education and Drawing 

                  Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO 

Selected Certifications

2025 Residency License | K-12 Art, Status: Pending, Washington

2025 Interim License | K-12 Art, Status: Pending, Connecticut

2022 Initial License | K-12 Art, Status: Active, Minnesota

2019 Professional License | K-12 Art, Status: Active, Colorado

Field-Related Experience

21-23 Visual Arts Educator, Northfield High School, Denver, CO

19-21 Visual Arts Educator, George Washington High School, Denver, CO

Volunteer Experience

2017           Art Instruction, School of the Poetic City, Denver, CO

2017           Art Instruction, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Aurora, CO

Selected Exhibitions 

2019           Intertwining Ideologies, The Center for Visual Art, Denver, CO

2018           Relahni, Arts Building, Auraria Campus, Denver, CO

2015           iINDULGENCE, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

2015           Spring Student Show, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

2014           Fall Group Show, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO