Montealegre’s painting career emerged under the tutelage of abstract painter, Robert Kingston, at Pierce College where she graduated with honors in Graphic Arts. Since, her work has exhibited widely at many California galleries including Adagio Gallery, Blue Bird Art House, Modern Art Gallery and in 2023 at the 2023 Planetary Art Exhibit at the Kuiper Space Building in Tucson, Arizona. Most recently, her work is featured in Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington in their fourth biennial Bellingham National exhibition, Acts of Healing and Repair. This unique exhibit takes place at the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Building til Feb 2024. She is a recipient of much recognition including the Puffin Foundation Grant in 2014. 2015 Eva was included in the prestigious Latina Art Initiative founded by Linda Vallejo. In 2023 she was honored with a Certificate of Excellence from the mayor of West Hollywood. She continues to explore scientific theories and healing aspects in her work.