Exhibitions

Promotional Materials for La Maison Verte Exhibition

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My group exhibition in the Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine is almost upon us - it will take place in the garden on Friday, June 24th, at 6pm.  Patricia, Mathilde, and Didier have all assisted in putting together these materials advertising and discussing our work.

Upcoming - Americana Exhibition at Viaduct Gallery

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Just recently found out this good news - three of my bison paintings have been accepted into this curated exhibition on the theme of Americana!  Hosted by the Des Moines Social Club, Americana is held in Viaduct Gallery in Des Moines, Iowa.  My wonderful colleague Susan Nelson shipped them for me since I am currently on an artist residency in France.

Opening Reception: June 29 from 5–9pm
Exhibit Dates: June 29 – July 30, 2016
Gallery Hours: Sundays 8am-8pm, Monday – Thursday 7am-9pm, Fridays 7am-10pm, Saturdays 8am-10pm
Location and Contact: 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 369-3672

Upcoming: Residency at La Maison Verte

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As you might have noticed in USM's recent press release about my upcoming exhibitions, toward the end of this month I'll begin a five-and-a-half week residency in the Pays'art program at La Maison Verte in Marnay-sur-Seine, France.  I'm very excited, as this residency takes place at the Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine; I love working with plants both professionally as well as having a houseplant addiction, so this is a great fit.  La Maison Verte has a "Final Friday" opening each month, and so I will have an exhibition on June 24th.  In addition, they have arranged for the program's artists in residence to participate in Art & Jardins 2016 on June 25th and 26th.

If I have any readers who have experience with the region and can share any travel advice, I'd be grateful to hear it!

University of Saint Mary Press Release on My Early Summer Shows

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The University of Saint Mary just published a new press release on my early summer exhibition schedule (though I have another application out, so I may have more to share coming up!).

Art Program Director Honored for Her Masterpieces

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—The University of Saint Mary Art Program Director Shelby Prindaville was recently selected for a solo exhibition in the All Souls Gallery at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church at 4501 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Mo. The public is invited to an opening reception for the exhibit on Friday, April 22, from 6-7 p.m. Her work can be viewed in the gallery April 14-May 20, Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
 
Prindaville was also juried into the 47th Annual Smoky Hills Art Exhibition at Hays Art Center at 112 E. 11th Street, Hays, Kan. The annual exhibition is a statewide fine art competition open to any artist currently living in Kansas. Juror Mark Hartman selected Prindaville’s “Perspective” to be included in the show. The public is invited to view the piece, along with the other selections, from April 29-June 8. An opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
 
“I am very pleased that my work is being recognized by each of these organizations,” said Prindaville. “I hope my art inspires viewers to reflect and deepen their connections with the natural world through my pieces' thematic exploration of environmental conservation and sustainability.”
 
In addition to both of these achievements, Prindaville was accepted to a summer artist residency program at Pays'art in La Maison Verte (The Green House) at the Botanical Garden of Marnay-sur-Seine in France. The residency will culminate in her onsite "Garden Lore" exhibition opening June 24.

To see her work, visit shelbyprindaville.com.

Solo Exhibition at All Souls Gallery in Kansas City

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Here I am, beginning to install the show.

Here I am, beginning to install the show.

This Monday, the All Souls Gallery coordinator reached out to me asking me if I would do a solo exhibition in their space, preferably to be installed immediately though later in the year was also an option.  I accepted their invitation and said that immediately was actually a great time for my show schedule.  So yesterday afternoon, I stopped by and installed the show; the elapsed time from invitation to installation was two days!

Below, please find the pertinent information regarding the reception and overall exhibition details, and if you're free and in the area I'd appreciate it if you'd consider stopping by the opening (wine and cheese will be served)!

Opening reception: next Friday, April 22nd from 6-7pm
Location: All Souls Gallery is located in the All Souls Unitarian-Universalist Church at 4501 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
Exhibition dates: April 14 - May 20
Gallery hours: Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 9am-2pm

And here's a sneak peak of one section of the exhibition!

And here's a sneak peak of one section of the exhibition!

Upcoming: 47th Annual Smoky Hill Exhibition

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I've been juried into the 2016 Hays Arts Council's 47th Annual Smoky Hill Exhibition!  Juror Mark Hartman selected Perspective to be included in this show held in the Hays Arts Center in Hays, Kansas.  If you'd like to see the exhibition in person, the exact address is 112 E 11th St, Hays, Kansas 67601, and you can contact the Arts Center with any questions at 785-625-7522.

Opening reception: Friday, April 29 from 6:30-9:30pm
Exhibition dates: April 29 - June 8

Second Place Award in the Fredonia Annual Area Artist Exhibit

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My painting Confident Lamb received the second place award in the 2015 Stone House Gallery Fredonia Arts Council's Annual Area Artist Exhibit!  This is my third show award this year (I also received Best in Show at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's Wild Things national juried exhibition and a Merit Award in the Artists of Northwest Arkansas's 21st Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition).

Goppert Gallery Exhibition Reception Tomorrow

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Not only are we on the eve of our biannual Student Art Exhibition, but university administration requested that we have a two-person faculty show as well!  So anyone who is in the area should stop by and check out my artwork, the work of my colleague Susan Nelson, and the work of our fabulous art students.

Opening Reception:
Friday, December 4th from 3-5pm (refreshments will be served; the exhibition is open to the public)

Exhibition Hours:
December 4-10, 10am-4pm

Location:
The University of Saint Mary
Goppert Gallery (located on the ground floor of Xavier Hall)
4100 S. 4th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Press Release:
You can see the full release here, but I've included the bulk of it below.

Art Students Showcase Their Work in the Fall 2015 Student Art Exhibit

12/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
(Leavenworth, Kan.)—From whimsical drawings to captivating photography, the University of Saint Mary displays the impressive work of 41 art students in the Fall 2015 Student Art Exhibit.
 
All students enrolled in a studio-art course—including Drawing I, Ceramics I, Photography I, Computer Graphics, Digital Page Layout, and Advanced Studio in Airbrush—are given the opportunity to show their favorite pieces from the semester. The artwork of Associate Professor of Art Susan Nelson and Art Program Director Shelby Prindaville will also be on display.  
 
“Every semester, students look forward to sharing their work with the community,” said Prindaville. “It’s their chance to show what they’ve been learning and perfecting in class.”
 
She went on to explain, “Students learn how to select and mat appropriate pieces as well as get the valuable experience of having an audience view their work in the context of an exhibition. USM art majors and minors actually organize and install the show—learning gallery and museum preparator skills, too.”

Received a Merit Award at the ANA 21st Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition

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The Artists of Northwest Arkansas's 21st Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition recently let me know that my painting Balancing Act won a Merit Award!  In addition to the honor and prestige, winning awards helps offset the expense of applications and shipping costs so they are much appreciated on multiple fronts.

Upcoming: Stone House Gallery Annual Area Artist Exhibit

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Another exhibition is coming up!  I have a couple pieces (Confident Lamb and Ring of Lambs) in the Fredonia Arts Council's Annual Area Artist Exhibit at Stone House Gallery.

Exhibit: October 1st - October 27th, 10:00am - 2:00pm M-F
Special Opening: Saturday, October 3rd
Location: Stone House Gallery, 320 N 7th St, Fredonia, KS 66736
Contact Number for Appointments: (620) 378-2052

Upcoming: Artists of Northwest Arkansas’ 21st Annual Regional Art Exhibition

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I've had a painting (Balancing Act) juried into the upcoming Artists of Northwest Arkansas’ 21st Annual Regional Art Exhibition.  If you happen to be in or around Fayetteville, Arkansas, when the show is scheduled to be up, do stop by and let me know how it looks!

Exhibition Opens: October 1st
Reception & Awards Presentation: Saturday, October 17th from 5 – 8 PM, Presentation at 7:00 PM
Exhibition Closes: October 31st
Exhibition Location: The Fayetteville Underground - 101 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR72701

University of Saint Mary News Release

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My university, the University of Saint Mary, recently issued this news release on several of my accomplishments this summer:

USM Art Program Director Honored for Her Impressive Work

8/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
(Leavenworth, Kan.)—The University of Saint Mary Art Program Director Shelby Prindaville was recently chosen by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to be one of only three featured tour artists within Art Works for Change’s new exhibition, “Footing the Bill: Art and Our Ecological Footprint,” for her extraordinary work capturing the beauty and frailty of the natural world. The subjects of both her painting and sculpture work encourage humanity to appreciate all creatures in nature—large and small—and reflect on our connection to them. The WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, dedicated to conserving nature and addressing its most pressing threats.  

Art Works for Change’s “Footing the Bill: Art and Our Ecological Footprint” exhibition highlights our urgent need to live sustainably—choosing wisely how and where to use Earth’s finite resources. Prindaville was one of only 28 artists selected for the curated international exhibition. The exhibit is accessible online at artworksforchange.org. Art Works for Change is a nonprofit organization creating contemporary art exhibitions that highlight critical social and environmental issues.

“I am beyond honored to have my works recognized by both the WWF and Art Works for Change,” said Prindaville. “I whole-heartedly support the mission of both charitable organizations, and these honors reinforce why I do what I do—to call on human reflection and influence change.”

On top of both of these impressive accomplishments, Prindaville also recently won the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri “Best in Show” for her bison painting “Confrontation.” The painting was selected by juror Ruth Ann Reese in the “Wild Things” national exhibition at the Council.  

To see her work, visit shelbyprindaville.com.

Art Works for Change's Footing the Bill: Art and Our Ecological Footprint Exhibition

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Some very exciting news!  I was selected to participate in Art Works for Change's Footing the Bill: Art and Our Ecological Footprint exhibition, which is itself an honor, but was also selected as a World Wildlife Fund featured tour artist within the exhibition!  This is doubly exciting because I charitably support the WWF and am very happy to be professionally associated with such an estimable organization.

This online exhibition just went live today - check out both my artist page and the WWF featured tour page!

Let's Talk Arts Interview

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The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's Let's Talk Arts series has published their interview with me!  There are two ways to view it:

I really appreciate Dr. Joni Hand's insightful questions as well as all the work the council members and staff and juror Ruth Ann Reese put into the Wild Things national juried exhibition and follow-up with me.

Best in Show Award at Wild Things National Juried Exhibition

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Confrontation won the Best in Show award at the Wild Things national juried exhibition!  Though the reception and awards ceremony have already been held, you can view my pieces (Lambs in Field is also on display) at the exhibition through June 27th.  The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is also planning on publishing an interview with me under their Let's Talk Arts series due in part to the win, so once that's published I'll put up another post with that link as well.