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SEPTEMBER 2011

"Encaustic Masters:  Inspirational Visual Voices," IEA Juried Exhibition, Columbia River Gallery, 305 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR.  Sept. 22 - Oct. 12, 2011.   "Man Alone: Sensation."  

 

JULY Morrow Bay Art Center2011

Consequential Fusion:  Messages In Wax, Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morrow Bay, CA.  Juried Exhibition sponsored by International Encaustic Artists.  July 7 - August 14, 2011.  Opening Reception Sunday, July 10, 3 - 5p.  Two paintings from my Archeology Series have been juried into this show.

COLLECT/ART: 100 x 100"  International Gallery of Contemporary Art.  First Friday opening reception, July 1, 2011, 5:30 – 7:30p.  Show runs through July 31. 

COLLECT/ART is a program that:
  Features and promotes the work of 30 contemporary artists from Alaska
  Encourages people to purchase and collect contemporary art
  Raises funds for gallery exhibitions and programs through the 100 x 100 component
  Features artworks priced at $500 or less, with a special emphasis on $100 works.

APRIL 2011

"WAX SQUARED, 2011"  The Alaska Chapter of the International Encaustic Artists (AKIEA) presents a members only show.  Nineteen 12 x 12 encaustic paintings.  
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pening at Virtu on First Friday, April 1, 2011.  Artist's Reception  from 6 - 9p,  Live Music.  Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through  April 2011. 

FEBRUARY 2011

I'm happy to announce Janet Hickok is the new AK IEA President (Alaska Chapter, International Encaustic Artists).  Janet stepping into my former position has made it easy for me to transition to my new board position with IEA on the national level, as the new Chief Officer of Opportunities.  Thank you, Janet!

2011 KAKM Public Television Art Showcase Auction  Support public television by marking your calendars for the 6th Art Showcase Auction featuring beautiful framed and unframed two-dimensional art, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, Alaska Native Art, fiber art, and much more. These items will be up for bid during the three-day televised event which will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 7 from the KAKM studio in Anchorage on Feb. 10, 11 and 12, 2011. All proceeds benefit public broadcasting in Alaska!  See and bid on my encaustic painting Parks Highway Overlook  .Friday night Feb 11at 9:30p).  To bid, call 550-8484 in Anchorage or 1-800-478-5256 outside Anchorage.

"TEXT ME"  Middle Way Cafe Second Friday Opening, Feb 11, 2011.  Group invitational exhibition, incorporating text in some way - shape- or form.  I will have six paintings in this show.

JANUARY 2011

Blaine's Art Supply:  January 28, 6 - 8p, Last Friday Art Opening to celebrate the January "Painting A Day" event to benefit "Helping Hand for Nepal," an Anchorage based charity that gives 100% of their donations to the people of Nepal.  Music by Steven Bacon and Kendra Kinsey, plus food and libations to kick off the Jan 28 - Feb 25th Silent Auction for all the "Painting A Day" artworks.  Over thirty artists, including myself, participated in the event.  Please come out and support a good cause.....bid on my painting "Blaine's Blooms." At the store's new location:  1025 Photo Avenue, Anchorage, 561 5344, now open 7 days a week.

NOVEMBER 2010

"FUSED"  Alaska Chapter of International Encaustic Artists (AKIEA) group show at Doriola's.  First Friday opening reception November 5, 2010, 5 - 8p.  510 W. Tudor Rd. #7, Anchorage.  Show continues through November.

OCTOBER 2010

ALL ALASKA JURIED BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION XXXIII, Anchorage Museum.  Take a look at my encaustic paintings:  Room To Breathe and Deshka Camp.  Show runs to Oct 10, 2010.  Juror Michael Darling, the Jon and Mary Shirley Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Seattle Art Museum.  The show will travel to Fairbanks and Juneau in 2011.  "Deshka Camp," has been purchased by the museum for inclusion in their permanent collection.  

"WAX SQUARED" This Alaska Chapter of the International Encaustic Artists (AKIEA) members exhibition will travel from Anchorage to  Homer during the month of October.

Opening on First Friday October 1st at Ptarmigan Gallery, reception from 5 - 7p . Located at 471 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska,  907 235 5345. Show runs through November 3rd.

International Encaustic Artists (IEA) is a professional artists' organization seeking to raise the level of excellence in encaustic fine art by providing global information exchange and raising interest and understanding about encaustics in the art world as well as with the general public.  More information and membership at www.international-encaustic-artists.org   The Alaska Chapter of IEA was established in January 2009.  Members enjoy camaraderie, exchange ideas on techniques, exhibitions, and sponsor two group shows annually. Email for more info on becoming a member of our local chapter. 

AUGUST 2010

ROOM TO BREATHE (2010):  New Landscapes in Encaustic , opening at Virtu on First Friday, Aug 6.  Artist's Reception  from 6 - 9p.  Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through Aug 31, 2010.   Online Preview.

JUNE 2010

One of my two encaustic paintings currently on display at the Anchorage Museum's All Alaska Juried Exhibition, "Deshka Camp," has been selected for purchase by the museum for inclusion in their permanent collection.  

I have also been selected this month to receive a 2010 Alex Combs Artist Award.  This annual grant is coordinated via the Bunnell Street Gallery in Homer, Alaska. The funds were awarded based on my work in encaustics and  provided me with the means to advanced my expertise in the field of encaustic painting through participation in the Fourth National Encaustic Conference, Beverly, MA, June 11 - 16, 2010.

Attic Gallery, Portland, Oregon. New encaustic paintings in the "Man Alone" series.  First Thursday Artist Reception, June 3, 2010, 6 - 9p, music by Mary Flower, Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues Guitarist. Show runs through June 28.

I will have two new encaustic paintings for sale at the Alaska Botanical Garden's annual "A Midsummer Gala in the Garden" event: Thursday, June 24, 2010
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  Tickets are $50 per person / $100 per family.  The annual garden fair runs Sat and Sun, 6/26 and 6/27, but the paintings will only be available at the Gala on Thurs. evening.

ALL ALASKA JURIED BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION XXXIII, Anchorage Museum.  First Friday, June 4, 6 - 9p, Free admission, 6 - 9p with live music by Alaska singer-songwriter Jared Woods and jazz musician Melissa Bledsoe Fisher.  Take a look at my encaustic paintings:  Room To Breathe and Deshka Camp.  Show runs to Oct 10, 2010.  Juror Michael Darling, the Jon and Mary Shirley Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Seattle Art Museum.  The show will travel to Fairbanks and Juneau in 2011.  

MAY 2010

ALL ALASKA JURIED BIENNIAL ART EXHIBITION XXXIII, Anchorage Museum, May 22 - Oct 10, 2010.  Juror Michael Darling, the Jon and Mary Shirley Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Seattle Art Museum.  Two of my encaustic paintings have been selected:  Room To Breathe and Deshka Camp.  The show will travel to Fairbanks and Juneau in 2011.  

"WAX SQUARED"  The Alaska Chapter of the International Encaustic Artists (AKIEA) presents a members only show.  Twenty two artists........... twenty two 12 x 12 encaustic paintings.  
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pening at Virtu on First Friday, May 7.  Artist's Reception  from 6 - 9p,  Live Music by "In The Belfry." Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through  May 31, 2010. 

AND............walk right around the corner from Virtu and check out:

"COLLECT/ART: 100 x 100"  International Gallery of Contemporary Art.  First Friday opening reception, May 7, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30p.  Show runs through May 31.  My new series, "ELEMENTALS," will make its debut!  Encaustics you are encouraged to pick up, hold, caress, stack............ and re-stack.

COLLECT/ART is a program that:
  Features and promotes the work of 30 contemporary artists from Alaska
  Encourages people to purchase and collect contemporary art
  Raises funds for gallery exhibitions and programs through the 100 x 100 component
  Features artworks priced at $500 or less, with a special emphasis on $100 works.

GRAND OPENING IN PALMER: Half Moon Creek Gallery:  New Location, 439 W. Elmwood. May 8, 2010 "The Artful Garden," Metal Works by Cindy Shake, and a few new encaustic paintings by me :)

APRIL 2010

I have been selected as a Featured Artist for the 24th Annual Anchorage Museum  Gala 2010.  Saturday, April 10, 5:30p - 11p, at the new Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, call 343 6179  for advance tickets.   Live and silent auctions include art created specifically for the museum gala by more than 85 Alaska artists.

"Congregation"

Encaustic, shellac, & oil pigment on cradled wood panel
20 x 20 x 2" #071I09

Available for bidding at the 24th Annual Anchorage Museum  Gala 2010 Live Auction.  Update:  SOLD @ auction for $1500.

FEBRUARY 2010

Art Showcase Auction KAKM Public Television
Support public television by marking your calendars for the 5th Art Showcase Auction featuring beautiful framed and unframed two-dimensional art, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, Alaska Native Art, fiber art, and much more. These items will be up for bid during the three-day televised event which will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 7 from the KAKM studio in Anchorage on Feb. 12, 13 and 14. All proceeds benefit public broadcasting in Alaska!  See and bid on my encaustic painting Chutes and Ladders (item number 2043.....Friday night Feb 12 at 9:30p).  To bid, call 550-8484 in Anchorage or 1-800-478-5256 outside Anchorage.

First Friday at Panache, Feb. 5th, 6 - 8p (or later!?....) :  Celebrating the salon's new location at 300 E Dimond Blvd (Pink Mall/Fed Ex/Kinko's).  Featuring my paintings, both large and small format acrylics on canvas and encaustics on panel, as well as jewelry artist Kathy Goode's Good Designs.  Stop in on your way home from downtown art walk for champagne and chocolate and Valentine's Day gifts.  Free $50 Salon gift card with painting purchase!  907 563 4678.  Online preview.

DECEMBER 2009

ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST EXHIBITION. International Gallery of Contemporary Art, December 4 - 27, 2009.
427 D Street, 907 279 1116

NOVEMBER 2009

ENCAUSTIC ART EXHIBITION at Doriola's.  This is a group showing of work by members of the Alaska Chapter of International Encaustic Artists (AK IEA).   The show will run for the month of November and opens with a First Friday reception on November 6th, 2009, from 5p until 8p or until they kick us all out.  Doriola's is located at 510 West Tudor # 7 between Arctic and C Street (just west of Cattle Company and Applebee's, on the south side of Tudor in the strip mall next to the double Asian restaurants)  907 375 0494.  Mon - Fri 5a - 4p, Sat. 6a - 3p, Closed Sundays.

"FOOD," a group show invitational curated by Hal Gage.  First Friday opening, November 6th, 2009, Mixx Grill at Inlet Towers, Anchorage. Continues through Feb 3, 2010. 

"SHADOWS AND FOG," a three person invitational curated by K N Goodrich, featuring artists Sheary Clough Suiter, Carol Lambert and Zhanna Lukyanova.  Opening reception,  November 20, 2009,  5-7pm at Out North, 3800 DeBarr, Anchorage. This "Third Friday Opening" coincides with other east-side art space openings. The exhibit will run through December 13, 2009.

OCTOBER 2009

Mixed Media Group Invitational,  Picture Alaska Art Gallery, Homer, Alaska.  October 2 First Friday opening reception 5 - 7:30p.  

Virtu's Annual "Pink" Invitational Show, in support of women undergoing cancer treatment via Providence Cancer Center Patient Navigation Program.  Participating Artists' Reception, First Friday, Oct 2,  6 - 9p.  Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through October 31st, 2009.

INTERNATIONAL ENCAUSTIC ARTISTS ANNUAL RETREAT, Carmel, CA, Oct 1 - 4, 2009.  Yippee, I'm traveling to California to enjoy the camaraderie and networking opportunities with nationally recognized encaustic artists and gallery representatives.  Not to mention, some sunshine!!!  I expect to return bursting with new information to share with the local  IEA chapter, as well as with my workshop students. 

SEPTEMBER 2009

NEW EXPLORATIONS IN ENCAUSTICS: International Gallery of Contemporary Art,   Guest Room. Group show with Lesley Harrison, Irina Danielson, and Yuliya Helgesen-Thompson.  Opening Reception, First Friday Sept. 4, 5:30 - 7:30p.  427 D Street, Anchorage.  Show runs through Sept. 27, 2009.

AUGUST 2009

ROOM TO BREATHE:  Landscapes in Encaustic , opening at Virtu on First Friday, Aug 7.  Artist's Reception  from 6 - 9p.  Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through Aug 31, 2009.   Online Preview.

5th Annual Roll Bike Juried Exhibition and Festival, opening at The Warehouse, 25 W Cimarron, Colorado Springs, CO.  First Friday opening Aug 7 with music by Mirage and Kathryn Zimmann.  Show runs through Aug 28, 2009.  View my bicycle painting, "Follow Your Path."

JULY  2009

G Street Art Fair:   From Studio to Street, July 11, on G Street between 4th and 5th Avenue, Space 19.  Come to downtown Anchorage and visit with myself and fiber artist Mary Hertert on Saturday, July 11th, 10a - 6p.  I'll have my new mini-encaustic series on display, ideal small gifts and collectibles. 

Studio Central Open House , Saturday July 25th, noon - 5p  Don't miss this annual open studio event.  It's a party!!!!  Art for sale, food and drink to consume, friends to celebrate summer and art in Anchorage! 

MAY 2009:

ConocoPhillips Gallery Dedication in Grant Hall at Alaska Pacific University.  
First Friday opening May 1, 2009 from 5:30 - 7p.  The new ConocoPhillips Gallery's premier is being honored with a special invitational show of forty of Alaska's most respected contemporary artists, curated by Jannah Atkins.......yes, including myself :)   I have a couple small encaustics in the show, which will run through May 31.  APU, 4101 University Drive, Anchorage.

APRIL 2009

Anchorage Museum  2009 Gala.  Saturday, April 4, at the new Dena'ina Convention Center, call 343 6179  for advance tickets. My encaustic painting, "Giving Ceremony" will be available for bidding! 

 "The Art's Gone Fishy," Picture Alaska Art Gallery, Homer, Alaska.  My encaustic painting, "Returning" is one of the pieces in this group mixed media invitational show. Opening reception, April 3, 2009, First Friday from 5 until 7:30.  Show runs through April.

MARCH 2009 

The Attic Gallery, Portland, Oregon:  Opening March 5, 2009, First Thursday Artist Reception, 6p - 9p:  New figurative paintings in Encaustics and Acrylics exploring the intermingling of time, place and personal relationships.  This exhibition is supported in part by a 2008 grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.  I was  in Portland for the opening, it was great fun with family and friends, I'll post some pics from the artists' reception soon, in the meantime you can See the show online!!

HER-STORY II
An Invitational Show of Women's Art Highlighting Women's History Month.  Ptarmigan Arts, Back Room Gallery, Homer, Alaska.  March 6 - April 1, 2009.  Opening Reception, March 7, 5 - 7p.  See my assemblage "Not All There."

FEB 2009

100 x 100 EXHIBITION 
International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Feb 6 - 28, 2009.  Opening Reception, Friday Feb 6, 5:30 - 7:30p.  427 D Street, Anchorage.

Art Showcase Auction , KAKM Public Television
Support public television by marking your calendars for the fourth Art Showcase Auction featuring beautiful framed and unframed two-dimensional art, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, Alaska Native Art, fiber art, and much more. These items will be up for bid during the three-day televised event which will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 7 from the KAKM studio in Anchorage on Feb. 19, 20 and 21. See and bid on my encaustic painting Apache Motel.  Preview at the KAKM studio Feb. 14 & 15, 1 - 5p.

JAN 2009

"WORDS AND PICTURES"  Selected works from the MTS Gallery Nov/Dec 2008 exhibit travels to Homer!  Bunnell Street Arts Center, 106 West Bunnell, Ste A, Homer, AK 99603, 907 235 2662.  An Exhibition of 20 visual artists and 20 writers.   Opening reception January 16, 2009, show runs through January 30, 2009.   Gallery hours:  10a - 5p, Monday - Saturday.   For more info on  this exhibition, see the Sunday November 16, 2008,  Anchorage Daily News, Life and Arts Feature Article, "Forced Serendipity," by Dawnell Smith.

NOV 2008

"WORDS AND PICTURES"  An Exhibition of 20 visual artists and 20 writers at the MTS Gallery, 3142 Mountain View Drive. Opens with a Third Friday reception on November 21st, 5 - 7p, show runs through December 13th.  Gallery hours:  noon - 4p, Saturdays and Sundays, 4 - 8p, Wednesdays and Fridays.  For more info, see the Sunday November 16, 2008,  Anchorage Daily News, Life and Arts Feature Article, "Forced Serendipity," by Dawnell Smith.

"TAKING TIME"
An Exhibition of New Work
First Friday Artist Reception, also featuring new work by potter Elizabeth West and freshwater jewelry artist Debbie Hennigh .
Friday, November 7th, 5p - 9p.  Show runs through November.
Half Moon Creek Gallery, 510 W. Tudor Rd., Suite #4, 907 929-4080

THE ARTIST'S MAGAZINE ONLINE ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER.  Check it out.  This honor came about after I was selected as a finalist, in The Artist's Magazine 24th Annual Art Competition, for the encaustic painting "Fences." 

2008 Alaska State Council on the Arts Career Opportunity Grant.  This funding from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts will support in part expenses for my March 2009 exhibition at The Attic Gallery in Portland, Oregon.

"MINIs," A Group Invitational, International Gallery of Contemporary Art, 427 D Street.  Show opens Fri. Nov 7th, runs through December.

OCT 2008
First Friday October 3rd, opening at Virtu Invitational Show, "Pink."

JUNE  2008

OPEN STUDIO.  Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:00 – 5:00.  Part of the SIGHT/SITE Series - Sponsored by the International Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Alaska Design Forum.  Self-guided – drop by to see the workspaces of artists, architects and designers + light refreshments.  download a printable version (1.2mb) or use the online tour map.

MAY 2008

 "Stuff I Found Along The Way," a solo exhibit of  found object assemblages, opening at Virtu on First Friday, May 2nd.  Artist's Reception  from 6 - 9p, with live musical performance by piano songstress, Liz Malys.  Located at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (4th and D, around the corner from International Gallery of Contemporary Art). (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through May 31. 

APRIL 2008

"Spring Into Summer," Picture Alaska Art Gallery , Homer, Alaska.  My encaustic painting, "First Bloom," is one of the paintings in this group invitational show.   While you're in Homer, visit the Bunnell Street Gallery
and check out my PLATE PROJECT donation (also done in encaustics).

Anchorage Museum Association's 2008 Gala.  121 West Seventh Avenue.   Artists' Recognition Reception, and First Friday Preview of Gala Art:  Museum Atrium, Friday, April 4, 5:30 - 8:30p.  Live music.  

The Gala:  Saturday, April 12, 6:30p, Black Tie Optional, call 343 6179  for advance tickets. My encaustic painting, "PIAZZA" will be available during the Live Auction.  

DEMONSTRATIONS:

ARTreach Visual Art Workshops, April 19 & 20, 2008.  International Gallery of Contemporary Art, 427 D Street, Anchorage, 907 279 1116.  View schedule and fees at www.igcaalaska.org  I will give a one hour demonstration on painting with Encaustics, on Sunday the 20th, at 10a and again at 11a.  Register by email for this or other demo's and classes:  igcavolunteers@hotmail.com, by phone 279 1116.  

MARCH 2008

100 x 100 EXHIBITION 
International Gallery of Contemporary Art, March 7 - 30, 2008.
Opening Reception, March 7, 5:30 - 7:30p
427 D Street, Anchorage. 907 279 1116

HER-STORY 
An Invitational Show of Women's Art Highlighting Women's History Month Ptarmigan Arts, Back Room Gallery. March 7 - April 2, 2008
Opening Reception, March 7, 5 - 7p.  Homer, Alaska. 

FEBRUARY 2008  

Art Showcase Auction , KAKM Public Television
Support public television by marking your calendars for the third Art Showcase Auction featuring beautiful framed and unframed two-dimensional art, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, Alaska Native Art, fiber art, and much more. These items will be up for bid during the three-day televised event which will be broadcast LIVE from the KAKM studio in Anchorage on Feb. 14, 15, and 16. See and bid on my encaustic painting Little Incidents.

JANUARY 2008

ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST EXHIBITION. International Gallery of Contemporary Art, January 4 - 27, 2008.
Opening Reception, January 4, 5:30 - 7:30p
427 D Street, 907 279 1116

DECEMBER 2007

"ARCHITECTURAL ABSTRACTIONS"
An Exhibition of New Work
First Friday Artist Reception and Half Moon Creek's "Take 5" Anniversary Celebration: Friday, December 7th, 5p - 11p.  Show runs through Dec.
Half Moon Creek Gallery, 510 W. Tudor Rd., Suite #4, 907 929-4080

NOVEMBER 2007

Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition.  September 7 - November 4, Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, Colorado.   My painting, "Studio Still Life," was one of 69 chosen from 780 entries, by juror, Carla O'Connor!

Doriola's is hosting "Wax Works," an exhibition of encaustic paintings created this summer by artists who participated in my Introduction to Encaustic Painting workshops.  The show will run for the month of November and opens with a First Friday reception on November 2nd, 2007 from 5p until 8p or until they kick us all out.  Doriola's is located at 510 West Tudor # 7 between Arctic and C Street (just west of Cattle Company and Applebee's, on the south side of Tudor in the strip mall next to the double Asian restaurants)  907 375 0494.  Mon - Fri 5a - 4p, Sat. 6a - 3p, Closed Sundays.

Alaska Watercolor Society 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition.  Opening Reception, Sunday, October 7, 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. An award ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 121 W. Seventh Avenue.  The show closes on November 18, 2007.  My acrylic painting Rejoice II received an Honorable Mention Award from juror Carrie Burns Brown.

OCTOBER 2007

"PINK," A Group Show to benefit Alaska women fighting breast cancer, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Show opens with a First Friday reception on Oct 5, 6 - 9p at Virtu, 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (907) 258 4788.  Show runs October 5 - 21, 2007. 

"Re-Newal," Juried Exhibition of International Encaustic Artists Members, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Avenue, Novato, CA.  September 29 - October 22, 2007.  My painting "Don't Ask Me How I Feel" was selected by Juror Bob Nugent. 

SEPTEMBER 2007

"BOYS AND THEIR TOYS,"  New Work, Picture Alaska Art Gallery, 448 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, 907 235 2300, 800 770 2300.
Artist's Reception and First Friday Art Walk, September 7, 2007, 5 - 7:30 pm. Show runs through September.

This series is a whimsical collection of paintings in my bright, colorful style based on photos from close friends and family. The figures engaged in their recreations of choice are universal. Biking, golfing, skiing, and 4-wheeling are just a few examples of the subjects portrayed.

AUGUST 2007

THE WALKING MAN GALLERY, 305 BAKER AVENUE, WHITEFISH, MT 59937, (406)863-ARTS (2787).  Encaustic Group Show August 2nd through September 1st 2007.

Alaska Watercolor Society Annual Members Only Exhibition.  Opens Friday, August 3, Artic Rose Gallery, Anchorage (at entrance to Simon and Seaforts).

Alaska Watercolor Society Annual Members Only Exhibition.  Opens Friday, August 3, Artic Rose Gallery, Anchorage (at entrance to Simon and Seaforts).

Alaska Watercolor Society Annual Members Only Exhibition.  Opens Friday, August 3, Artic Rose Gallery, Anchorage (at entrance to Simon and Seaforts).

JULY 2007:  Here and Now - Encaustics and Time.  A Juried show at MM Galleries, 101 Townsend, San Francisco, CA,  July 21 - August 25, 2007.  

JUNE 2007

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR 
Artists' Studio Solstice Celebration

Friday, June 22nd, 4 - 9pm

MAY 2007:

SALVE:  Contemporary Art as Spiritual and Ritual.  A look at healing, therapy, meditation, transformation, and human repair and despair through the eyes of artists.  Special Exhibition:  ION.  International Gallery at Out North, 3600 Debarr Road/Primrose Street.  

Opens Friday May 4, 2007 at 5p, show runs through June 29th.  

Featuring:  Brenda Roper, Sandy Gillespie, Julie Decker, Don Decker, Don Mohr, Kathryn Carovano, Sheila Wyne, Mariano Gonzales, Ted Herlinger, Z. Denise Gallup, Denise Heimel, Annie Duffy, Garry  Kaulitz, Margret Hugi-Lewis, Chelsea Bailey, Wanda Seamster, K N Goodrich, Sean Licka and Jeanne Ilgen, Scott McDonald, Asia freeman, Rika Mouw, Mike Conti, Sheary Clough Suiter, Jimmy Tompkins, Hal Gage, Lisa Gray, Marcello Munoz, Da-Ka-Xeen Mehner, Rachelle Dowdy.

APRIL 2007:

Anchorage Museum Association's 2007 Gala.  121 West Seventh Avenue.   Artists' Recognition Reception, and First Friday Preview of Gala Art:  Museum Atrium, Friday, April 6, 5 - 8:30p.  Live music, appetizers and wine.  I'll be there, hope to see you!

The Gala:  Saturday, April 21, 6:30p, Black Tie Optional, call 343 6179  for advance tickets. My encaustic painting, "Outside Forces," will be among the donated paintings.  

FEBRUARY 2007:

"FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING"  Solo Exhibition at Virtu Gallery.   First Friday Art Walk,  Artist's Reception, February 2,  6 - 9pm.  Bring home an original piece of art to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone.  Live music performed by singer/songwriter Terry Holder. Located in the former Myron Rosenberg gallery space at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (907) 258 4788.  Show runs through February.  Virtu Hours:  Thursday - Monday  11-6, Sunday 12-5, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 

 FEBRUARY 2007:

Art Showcase Auction , KAKM Public Television
Support public television by marking your calendars for the third Art Showcase Auction featuring beautiful framed and unframed two-dimensional art, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, Alaska Native Art, fiber art, and much more. These items will be up for bid during the three-day televised event which will be broadcast LIVE from the KAKM studio in Anchorage on Feb. 22, 23, and 24. See and bid on my Figure Study 17D06 .

JANUARY 2007:

International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Annual Member Artist Exhibition, January 1 - 31, 2007.  Opening Reception:  Friday, January 5, 6 - 8p.  427 D Street, 279-1116.  My encaustic painting, "Ask Yourself," will be among the featured work of dozens of member artists. Show will include all styles, all media, all galleries.

DECEMBER  2006:

Half Moon Creek Gallery,  4th Anniversary Celebration "One 4 All," and First Friday Artists' Reception, December 1st, 5 - 11p.   510 W. Tudor, Suite 4, Anchorage, 929-4080.  On Tudor between C and Arctic.  Please check these online previews!

NOVEMBER  2006:

BORDER'S BOOKS AND MUSIC  Next time you stop by Border's check out the wall space beside the elevators (both levels) and stairwell.  Border's is committed to showcasing local art and during November I'm their featured artist, with samples of both watermedia and encaustic paintings on display and yes, for sale, just in time for the holiday giving season!  Located at 1100 E. Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage.  And while you're in the store, show your support of our acclaimed local literary journal by picking up a copy or two of  UAA's Alaska Quarterly Review for stocking stuffers!  In the magazine section.

OCTOBER  2006:

TEEN PEOPLE MINI-SERIES
Currently on exhibition in Girdwood as part of a Four Person Show:
"An Encaustic Collaboration." 
Featuring encaustic paintings by Sheary Clough Suiter, Dot Tideman, Ken Hatch, and Jennifer Estrel. Opening Reception in Girdwood at Jack Sprat, Olympic Mountain Loop, Saturday, October 7th, 6 - 7p.  Show runs though October 31st.  Restaurant hours:  Sunday - Thursday, 4 - 9p, Friday and Saturday, 4 - 10p.  Weekend Brunch 9a - 3p. Phone: 783-JACK. 

OCTOBER  2006:

"PINK," A Group Show to benefit Alaska women fighting breast cancer, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Show opens with a reception on Friday, Oct 20, 6 - 9p at Virtu, 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (907) 258 4788.  Show runs October 20 - 31..   Further information on this show.

SEPTEMBER 2006:

"MELT DOWN," A Solo Exhibition of Original Encaustic Paintings,  Alaska Pacific University, Carr Gottstein Gallery.   Opening reception, September 1, 2006, 5:30 - 7p.  Show runs September 1 - 30.  Link to Online Preview


SEPTEMBER 2006:

Alaska Watercolor Society 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition.  Opening Reception, September 15, 6 - 8p.  Artique, 314 G Street, Anchorage, 277 1663.  Show runs thru Sept. 29th.  My watermedia painting "Lost Voices" is among the work juror Stephen Quiller selected for the 2006 show: 


AUGUST 2006: 

Virtu Gallery.  Featuring my small watercolor and acrylic on wood figure studies, as well as small encaustics on wood.  Opening reception, August 4, 5-9:30pm.  Located in the former Myron Rosenberg gallery space at 400 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, (907) 258 4788. 

AUGUST 2006: 

Alaska Watercolor Society Signature Member Show:  August 4 - 30., Artic Rose Gallery, next to Simon and Seafort's, at 420 L Street, Anchorage, 279-3911.  First Friday Art Walk Reception:  August 4, 6 - 9 pm  

APRIL 2006:

Please join me at Gallery 31 Fifty at 3150 C Street (between Benson and 36th ) for a First Friday reception 5:30-8:00 p.m. April 7.  I will be the featured artist showing new abstract paintings, as well as fun fiber arts including felted bowls and hand crocheted shawls.  Fabric artist Polly Lewis will also be at the show with her one of a kind colorful kimono fabric purses.  Please join us for an art filled evening. Show is also open Monday, April 10, 11a - 5p. For more information call  Gina Edwards at 336-2457.

APRIL 2006:

Anchorage Museum Association's 2006 Gala.  121 West Seventh Avenue.   Artists' Recognition Reception, and Preview of Gala Art:  Museum Atrium, Wednesday, April 5, 5 - 7p.   I'll be there, hope to see you!

The Gala:  Saturday, April 8, 6:30p, Black Tie Optional, call 343 6179  for advance tickets. My painting, The Place We Left Behind, will be among the donated paintings.  

Half Moon Creek Gallery, December's  3rd Anniversary Celebration and First Friday Event has come and gone (as has 2005!), but this gallery is still the best place to see the largest assortment of my current acrylic and encaustic paintings.   510 W. Tudor, Suite 4, Anchorage, 929-4080.  On Tudor between C and Arctic.  

FEBRUARY 2006:

KAKM Art Showcase Auction.  February 23, 24, 25, 2006.  Preview at the KAKM studio:  3877 University Drive, Anchorage, 563 7070.  Special Art Auction Preview:
Join me at the Elmo Sackett Broadcast Center on Saturday, February 18 from 11:00am to 4:00pm for a full preview of art that will be included in this year's auction. Refreshments will be provided.  I've donated my painting
"The Place Where We Used To Meet" in support of public television/radio.  
Typical of my mixed media multi-layered paintings, the process of creating "The Place Where We Used To Meet" began with a playful exploration of color, texture and shape, utilizing fluid acrylics, watercolor crayons, and collaged papers on archival illustration board. The painting’s vivid, jewel-like colors suggest the pleasant remembrance of distant people and times. Professionally matted and framed under glass, the finished artwork measures 25 x 30" and is ready to enhance your home or office wall.

JANUARY 2006:

International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Annual Member Artist Exhibition, January 6 - 28, 2006.  Opening Reception:  Friday, January 6, 6 - 8p.  427 D Street, 279-1116.  My painting, "The Place We Left Behind," will be among the featured work of dozens of member artists. Show will include all styles, all media, all galleries.

2005 EXHIBITIONS:

Northwest Watercolor Society's Waterworks 2005, juried by Stephen Quiller.  October 8 - November 6, 2005 at the Kirsten Gallery, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle. (206) 522 2011

International Watermedia XIV Juried Exhibition, August 19 - October 14, 2005.  University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, The Gallery of Contemporary Art, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Juror:   Katherine Chang Liu.

Beautiful Gallery, "Portraits of Faith."  Solo Show of Mixed Media Paintings.  First Friday Artist's Reception, September 2nd, 6 - 8p.  Show runs Sept. 1 - 30, 2005.  321 West Fifth Ave, Anchorage, right across the street from Fifth Avenue Mall, just around the corner from International Gallery   248 4247.

Artique Gallery, 31st Annual Alaska Watercolor Society Statewide Juried Exhibition, September 16 - 30, 2005.  Juror:  Alvaro Castagnet.

National Collage Society, Eighth Annual Postcard Show:  June 2 - 28, 2005, Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, New York City"I Am"

Alaska Watercolor Society Signature Member Show:  June 3 - 30, 2005, Artic Rose Gallery, next to Simon and Seafort's, at 420 L Street, Anchorage, 279-3911.  First Friday Art Walk Reception:  June 3, 6 - 9 pm.  "The Place Where We Used to Meet."

Anchorage Museum Association's 2005 Gala.  121 West Seventh Avenue.  First Friday Artists Reception, and Preview of Gala Art:  Museum Atrium, April 1, 5 - 7p.  The Gala 2005:  Saturday, April 9, 6:30p, Black Tie Optional, call 343 6179  for advance tickets.   My painting,  "Adaptation," will be among the many wonderful donations up for auction in support of the Museum's educational programs, exhibits and acquisitions. (30" x 30" matted and framed, mixed media on paper, recipient of the Dick Blick Award, Peninsula Art League 2004 Juried Exhibition (Gig Harbor, WA). 

Alexandra Sonneborn's Paintspot Gallery, Solo Show:  PROJECTIONS.  First Friday Artist's Reception, March 4, 2005, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  Please come to this special one night event to see my latest paintings.  Gallery located downtown Anchorage at 610 W. Second Avenue, Suite 101, 277-3712. Just down the hill from Artique, in Historic Anchorage Homes neighborhood (take F Street to 2nd Ave., turn left, go one block and PaintSpot Gallery will be on your left)!  Show runs through March, call ahead for gallery hours after the opening weekend.

International Society of Acrylic Painters' (ISAP) Eighth Annual International Exhibition.  Artist's Gallery of Seattle, 902 First Ave., Seattle, (206) 340 0830.  March 3rd, Opening Reception.  Exhibition on display through March 30, 2005.  New To The City.

Half Moon Creek Gallery, 2nd Anniversary Celebration and First Friday Event, December 3, 2004, 5 - 9p.  Solo Show: "Inside Windows,"   Come see my latest acrylics and encaustics in this newly expanded gallery.  510 W. Tudor, Suite 4, Anchorage, 929-4080.  On Tudor between C and Arctic.  Show runs through Dec. 24. 

Northwest Watercolor Society, Juried Exhibition "Waterworks 2004."  New Dimensions Gallery, 206 - 105th Avenue, Bellevue, WA (425 455 0607), November 18 - December 28, 2004.  Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony:  Thursday, November 18th, 5pm - 7pm  "Going Home Nights," 24" x 24" matted and framed, acrylic.

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"Ask Yourself"
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"DUKKHA (Impermanence)"
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"NOT HOT"
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"Mountain Song"
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Sheary Clough Suiter
719 694 6753
Anchorage, Alaska

Email: sheary@backdoordesigns.com