Dan Ortiz Leizman holds an MFA from the University of Maryland and a BA in Philosophy and Studio Art from Goucher College. Their interdisciplinary research has been recognized through awards such as the 2023 Clarvit Endowed Faculty and Graduate Student Research Fund and the 2023 ArtsAMP Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Research Grant. Recent shows include a solo show at IA&A at Hillyer, group exhibitions at the Cafritz Foundation, Studio Gallery, Maryland Art Place, and UMD Art Gallery, as well as screenings at the Chroma Arts Film Festival at Superblue Miami and the 2023 American College Dance Association conference in Los Angeles. Dan is currently a lecturer at the University of Maryland and Montgomery College.

My current research involves turning furniture and wearables into tactile speakers so that the viewer can both hear and feel the sound. Check out my instagram for live updates @danortizleizman

dleizman@umd.edu