Daniel Zalla
2025 FellowDaniel Zalla is a painter from Northern Kentucky whose work centers on narrative painting and portraiture. After earning a BFA from Xavier University, he moved to Florence to continue his studies at the Florence Academy of Art. During his five years there, he completed the academy’s painting program and received the "Best Painting of the Year" award before serving as an artist-in-residence and later as a principal instructor in the drawing program.
Seattle Prize work
Made during the fellowship. Where the process was shared, a painting opens to every stage, from first sketch on.
Earlier work
From the portfolio: work made before or outside the fellowship.