TELLING AMERICA'S STORIES: 100 Years of the National Park Service Art Show

Lowell National Historical Park Celebrates Anniversary with a National Exhibition

Exhibit Dates: May 7, to June 10, 2016
Reception: Sunday, June 5, 2:00 to 4:00 PM


The National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25, 2016! In celebration of the centennial, the Brush Art Gallery and Studios in partnership with Lowell National Historical Park is exhibiting contemporary art in a juried exhibit, held at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios.   Storytelling has been a part of our shared cultural heritage for generations. It brings people together, imprints pictures on their minds, and fosters meaningful connections with history, culture, and the natural world around us. The unique treasures that make up our beloved National Park Service are as diverse as we are; from historic homes, trails, battlefields, and cemeteries to bustling urban centers, canal ways, recreation areas, and seashores. In response to the NPS Centennial “Find Your Park” campaign, we asked artists to submit their personal connections. Here is what “Telling American Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service” means to them!

This exhibit has one of my images in it. I am so incredibly happy to be a part of this very special exhibit. I absolutely love national, state, county, and city parks. I even love things that are not necessarily parks. I love the outdoors and nature and the beauty of it all. My image To Where is in this exhibit. If you are in the Lowell, Massachusetts area check out the gallery that is actually located in a national park! How freaking amazing is that!? The show runs until June 10th. Happy Birthday National Parks!!!

http://www.thebrush.org/index.html

From Earth

From Earth - Tall Grass Arts Association

Two of my images - After Rain and Off the Highway are in this show. Check it out if you are in the Park Forest, Illinois area or want to make a road trip to see it! It is a mixed media show, so there are a lot of different mediums, and styles to feed your senses.

6th Annual Fine Art of Photography Exhibit

 One of my images was selected for the Plymouth Center for the Arts 6th Annual Fine Art of Photography exhibition in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The show was up until May 14th. Below is the show slide show, as well as a link to the exhibit information. There were some very beautiful and deep images selected. I am very proud to be a part of such an amazing set of photographs.


6th Annual Fine Art of Photography Exhibit - Plymouth Center for the Arts 



6th Annual Fine Art of Photography Exhibit Information

Glass dome

Ubiquitous Shadows - Overture Center - Madison Wisconsin

Ubiquitous Shadows - was a show that I did with my co-exhibitor Brian Bartlett in Madison Wisconsin at the Overture Center for the Arts. It was truly a great and wonderful experience. I enjoyed working with Brian for his humor, excellent talent, and great ideas. Beth, and Meri-Rose of the Overture Center were the commanders of the operation with great knowledge and positive attitudes. They all were so warm, fun, and insightful. To have my personal work, my feet series to be exact, at a prestigious place as the Overture Center was an honor. I was thrilled and scared at the same time when I found out they selected my work. This series has never been shown to the public before this event. I didn't know what people would say, think, or how they would react. I was taking a leap of faith. Beth and the Overture Center believed in me, and my work, and that made me feel like what I created was something special. I want to thank them, Brian, and the sponsors Madison Investment Advisors, LLC and Arts Access Fund a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation.
 

Artists Brian Bartlett and Katie Markson employ portraiture to expose human vulnerability. Where Barlett's faded and abstracted paintings depict satirical characters with familiar yet memorable features, Markson's black and white photographs provide a striking glimpse into the personal reality of living with club foot.