Diana Schmertz started her art career in Amsterdam, Holland as a recipient of De Ateliers 63’ grant and residency program.
She has received many grants and awards from organizations such as the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, the Aljira Emerge Fellowship program, and the Drawing Center. She has participated in residencies in Russia, Europe and the U.S.. Some solo shows include: They Are Each Other For A While, at Zillman Museum of Art, Bangor Maine, Soma, Muriel Guépin Gallery ,LES, NYC, “Don’t Say Other”, Art House Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, and Systemic Constructs for the Reduction of Uncertainty, at Garis & Hahn, in conjunction with Ideas City Biennial Festival sponsored by the New Museum, NYC.
Diana has made public art supported by multiple grants. Some include Declarations on Human Rights, presented through CHaShaMa & New York City Department of Transportation at Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY and a permanent work at 125th Street Carnegie Library commissioned by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program in collaboration with New York Public Library and the Economic Development Corporation.