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Exhibits and Awards

A couple of years ago, I had a client in my studio who, when she spotted this ring of ribbons I've won over the years. remarked "Wow! If I'd won that many awards, I've have them strung all over the place." I'll admit, it is gratifying...and a bit humbling...to have had my efforts validated over the years. And, yes, once in a while, I am pretty proud of a particular award and am tempted to pin the ribbon to my chest and strut around. But I resist that temptation. This is enough of a reminder.

However, what really means the most to me are the kind notes and phone calls I receive from my patrons. When I do a commission, I never quite know if I've captured the idea in the client's head unless they tell me. It's quite gratifying to hear, "My father just cried when he opened that painting." I save those notes to boost my morale on the days when things aren't going well. So, thank you, friends. Your comments mean more than I can express.

Last year, 2004, was a very rewarding year for me. I received a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission for biking and painting. And then was selected by Arts Alliance Indiana to design their annual state-wide award. And...I received Best of Show for Painting at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, the largest art fair in the country.

I'm crowing!

Exhibitions and Shows

2005

Indiana Now!, Art Museum, Greater Lafayette, IN

Arts Alliance Indiana, Designed state-wide award

2004
California Watercolor Society, 36th National Exhibition, San Francisco, CA

Summer Art Fair, Ann Arbor, MI - Best of Show, Painting

Watercolor Society of Indiana, Annual National Juried Show, Indianapolis, IN

2003
Visual Arts Committee – Self-portrait, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Annual Juried Show, Indianapolis, IN

Main Street Festival - Franklin, TN Second place merit award

2002
Watercolor USA 2002, Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO

2001
Southern Hills Counseling Center, Solo exhibit, Jasper, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

2000
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1999
Hilton Head Art League, Hilton Head, SC
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN Merit Award
Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1998
Watermedia IX, Colorado Springs, CO
XIX National Exhibit, Georgia Watercolor Society, Atlanta, GA
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1997
Northwest Watercolor Society, Suquamish, WA
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN Merit Award
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1996
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1995
Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1994
One-Woman Exhibit, Chamber of Commerce Building, Indianapolis, IN
Ohio Valley Annual, Floyd County Museum, New Albany, IN Merit Award
Water and Wood, Two-person Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Selinsgrove, PA
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Artist of the Month, Solo Exhibit, National Bank of Detroit, Indianapolis, IN

1993
One Woman Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
PSI Traveling Collection, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Madison, Columbus, Carmel, IN
New England Fine Arts Institute Exposition, Worchester, MA
16^th Annual Non-Members Exhibit, Salmagundi Club, NY, NY
Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Knickerbocker Artists Exhibition, Corcoran Gallery, Washington, DC

1992
Kentucky Watercolor Society All Member Show, Louisville, KY
Dubois County Art Guild, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN Best of Show
Juried Exhibition, Floyd County Museum, New Albany, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1991
Ongoing Art Exhibit, French Lick Springs Resort Hotel, French Lick, IN
Dubois County Art Guild, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN Best of Show, Merit Award, Honorable Mention
Featured Artist, Silvia’s Galleria, Huntingburg, IN
Watercolor Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Visual Arts Committee, Krempp Gallery, Jasper, IN

1988, 1987
Dubois County Art Exhibit, Best of Show – Both years

1985
Michigan Art Train – Traveling Exhibition, Romeo, MI Best of Show

Other Awards / Honors

2004 Individual Artist Grant, Indiana Arts Commission (for year 2005)

Guest Speaker, Jasper High School, Gifted and Talented Program - Watercolor basics.

Selected to design the annual award given by Arts Alliance Indiana to the top four contributors to the arts in the state.

2002 Patoka Elementary School, Taught six week course-Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Guest Speaker, Psi Iota Xi, The Importance of the Arts
Featured Artist, The Herald, September 2002

1997 Guest Speaker, Jasper High School, Gifted and Talented Program - The Business of Art

Numerous radio interviews in conjunction with my job as Visual Arts Coordinator. I have also received over thirty awards, including 3 Best of Show, 5 Best in Division, 4 First Place Merit Awards and many Honorable Mentions.

Art Fairs

I have been doing public art fairs throughout the Midwest since 1983, too numerous to list here.

These include the famous Summer Art Fair in Ann Arbor, Michigan, number one fair in the nation, since 1988. Penrod, Indianapolis – six years. Summerfair, Cincinnati, OH – five years. St. James Art Fair, Belgravia Court, Louisville, KY – seven years. Main Street Festival, Franklin, TN – four years. Brookside Art Fair, Kansas City, MO – one year. Boston Mills Art Fair, Peninsula, OH – one year. Plus many more. A complete list will be provided upon request. Also, includes several Best of Show, Best in Division and Merit Awards.