Artist Bio

Ryan Lauterio is a studio artist specializing in painting, drawing, studio methods, curating, and the intersection of art and theology. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Studio Art from CSU Sacramento and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In addition to his academic background, Ryan underwent three years of in-house theological training at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA, from 2011 to 2014 before serving as Pastor at Remnant for Art and Culture from 2014 to 2020.

Ryan is the founder and Director of Shockoe Artspace, a gallery in Richmond, VA, which has hosted exhibitions featuring both local and nationally recognized artists since its launch as a 501(c)(3) in 2016. His work has been published in New American Painter, Image Journal, and more and is part of several notable collections, including Capital One's primary art collection. He has exhibited in galleries and museums across the U.S. and internationally, and his contribution to IVP's Studies in Theology and the Arts series will be released in December 2024.

Ryan has co-directed the award-winning documentary The Builder and co-hosted the Shockoe Artspeak podcast for four years. He is set to launch a new podcast, Reformational Makers, and co-found The Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology, which begins this fall, 2024. Ryan recently stepped down from his role as Assistant Professor at VCU, where he taught for 17 years, to pursue full-time work with the Maker Institute and launch Made Makers Christian Art and Design Education for homeschool families in spring 2025. Ryan and his wife, Laura, live in Richmond, VA, with their three children, and they continue to serve as members of the Remnant Church.