Exhibitions

Reminder: All Things Animals! at the Boston Children's Museum

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If you're in or passing through Boston this Friday, consider stopping by the Boston Children's Museum for the reception for the All Things Animals! exhibition I'm participating in (two of my paintings are on display).  The reception runs from 6-8pm on Friday, October 21st.   Here's some more info directly from the museum itself:

We hope you can join us to celebrate! Due to museum policy, we unfortunately cannot provide food and beverages at the reception. Museum admission is only $1.00 after 5:00pm on Fridays, so bring the family! Adults attending without kids, be sure to bring your IDs- as part of the museum's "Unaccompanied Adult" policy, they ask that you leave a photo ID at the Admissions desk for safety reasons while visiting.  To get to the gallery, you can take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. Once you reach the second floor, take a right and follow the hallway to the Keva exhibit. In Keva, continue right, which will lead you straight into the gallery. Here is a link to the museum’s floor plan, just in case you would prefer a visual: http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/floor-plan.

KCKPL South Branch Gallery Exhibition Press Release

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I installed my solo exhibition at the KCKPL South Branch Gallery yesterday evening!  USM's Marketing Department was kind enough to issue a press release on it (as well as on other recent shows).  Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my digital camera along at installation so all I have is crappy cell phone imagery, but I'll definitely take some better photos before I deinstall.

Upcoming: Solo Exhibition at the Kansas Public Library South Branch Gallery

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I've got a solo exhibition coming up next week!  The Kansas City Kansas Public Library has booked me for a show at their South Branch Gallery.  The exhibition will be titled Natural Narratives.  I will be installing the show on Tuesday, September 6th at 6pm, so I'd probably start visiting it on Wednesday, September 7th despite an official opening date of September 6th.

Exhibition dates: September 6 - November 8, 2016
Location: South Library, 3104 Strong Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106
Phone: 913-722-7400
Hours: 9-9 Mon-Thur & 9-5 Fri-Sat & 1-5 Sun

Upcoming: Boston Children's Museum All Things Animals! Exhibition

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My stream of good luck continues - I've had two pieces accepted into the curated All Things Animals! exhibition at Boston Children's Museum (the pieces are Temerity and Spirit).

Exhibition dates: September 23 - November 26, 2016
Public event: Date TBD
Location: 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Hours: Open everyday 10AM–5PM
Phone: (617) 426-6500

I'll update with more information as I learn it!

Exhibition Photos from La Maison Verte Residency at the Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine

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Here are a few images from the La Mason Verte June 2016 Artists in Residence Exhibition I had in the Jardin Botanique de Marnay-sur-Seine.  My exhibition was entitled Garden Lore.  The door, obviously, is permanently installed, and was about 20 feet away from the display area I used for the rest of my pieces.  Note how the garden staff tidied up the door's surrounding area for the exhibition and added a permanent sign with my details on it!  Two of the photos below (the ones with a bit of an apricot tint) were taken by photographer Abril M. Barruecos.

Upcoming - Juried Animals in Art Exhibition at Mills Pond Gallery

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I've been accepted into yet another exhibition this summer!  The Smithtown Township Arts Council is holding its Animals in Art - Our Partners on the Planet Exhibition and juror Tim Newton has chosen to display all three of my submitted pieces (Perspective, Lambs in Field, and Little Brother of the North).  

Exhibition opening reception: Saturday, July 30th from 2 - 4 pm
Exhibit dates: July 30 - August 28, 2016
Gallery hours: The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday 10am - 4pm; Saturdays & Sundays 12 - 4pm.
Location: Smithtown Township Arts Council, Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St.James, NY 11780
Phone: 631.862.6575

Upcoming - The St. Augustine Art Association's 7th Annual Nature and Wildlife Exhibit

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Whew, I've got a packed exhibition schedule coming up - not that I'm complaining!  Here's another confirmation that just came in.  I've been selected to exhibit two pieces, Perfect Form and Balancing Act, at the competitive 7th Annual Nature and Wildlife Exhibit held by the St. Augustine Art Association.  

Opening reception and awards ceremony: Saturday, July 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Exhibition dates: July 23 - August 28, 2016
Gallery hours: Tue-Sat: Noon to 4pm, Sundays: 2-5pm, Artwalk: First Friday of every month 5-9pm
Location: St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, Florida, 32084
Contact: 904-842-2310, www.staaa.org

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.