Biography

Oaklianna Caraballo is the Art in State Buildings Specialist at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Oaklianna began her public art career at the University in 2005.  Since then, she has administered over 34 projects, both publicly and privately funded.  She created and implemented a Collections Management Policy and Procedures, which includes oversight of the care and maintenance for over 160 works of public art, deaccessioning procedures, and integration of the ASB collection of art into university digital systems and infrastructure. 

Oaklianna received a UF Superior Accomplishment Award in 2014 and a City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust Award for 2019.

She has been a member of the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP) since 2006, serves as a FAPAP Board member since 2009, and was FAPAP President 2022-2024. She currently serves on the Executive Board as the FAPAP Past President. 

Oaklianna has served on the City of Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust since 2021. 

She received her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her master’s degree in Museum Studies from the University of Florida.