Both Celestial Joy and Illusion of Complexity have won Merit Awards in the 3rd Bi Annual Four Points Contemporary Art Exhibit. The exhibit was juried by Flavia Cosma, the Executive Director, International Writers and Artists Residency of Quebec, Canada.
The 2014 Art Kudos International Exhibition has selected Illusion of Complexity to exhibit among 156 artworks representing 39 countries. The awards selection for the 10th annual exhibition were made by Graeme Reid, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Shown here in the new rich and beautiful Chestnut patina.
Finding Courage has been accepted into the 2014 Art Kudos international exhibition,the 9th annual online juried exhibit . The award selections were made by Kara Rooney, Associate Art Editor for The Brooklyn Rail and faculty member at the School of Visual Arts, New York, NY. This year 152 artists representing 16 countries were accepted into the show. For additional information please visit art kudos.com
Mighty Oak has been accepted into the juried 2014 Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition. This inspiring botanical exhibit will return to Borderland in mid-September and will be open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 11am to 3pm, through October 4. The juror for this year’s exhibition is Mim Fawcett, Executive Director of the Attleboro Arts Museum.
During the exhibition, on Sept. 21 from 11am to 3pm, members of the New England Society of Botanical Artists (NESBA) will be drawing and painting in the Ames Mansion. Visitors are invited to observe and interact with the artists.
NESBA works to promote public appreciation of the art and science of botanical art and illustration in New England. The Society educates individuals and organizations about botanical art and illustration through exhibits, lectures, workshops, and outreach programs. More information about NESBA is available at nesbaartists.blogspot.com. NESBA is a chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
Recently I have begun working with a new team of “ghost artists” in Utah, USA. While challenging, this is also an invigorating and exciting transition! What many fail to realize is the host of talented, highly skilled hands which are vital to the quality completion of every cast work of art. Without these wonderful, committed partners in the process, the work (and particularly the volume of it) would simply not be possible. Each is highly skilled whether it be in mold creation, wax dressing, investing the shell, pouring the molten bronze, chasing the poured metal, patina techniques, and the myriad of “others” essential to keep the wheels turning with both excellence in quality and joy. While rarely recognized for their marvelous talent, they each hold equal talent to the one who created the vision alone.
Pivotal to this endeavor of beginning new artisans in my circle of work, is an exciting new partnership in working with master patineur, Nathan Bennett who will be creating my patinas. The patination process has always held deep passion for me, and I am both excited and honored about this new partnership with 
Nathan. Excellence in patina detail and quality for my work are unique challenges (and essential) and Nathan is truly gifted and able to meet this challenge with both confidence and grand enthusiasm. I was thrilled to spend many days and long hours working directly with him in the past several weeks as he becomes acquainted with my body of work.
The Legacy at Governor Ames Estate awarded Mighty Oak an Honorable Mention in the 2014 Juried Legacy Art Exhibition. The one day exhibition was held June 29, 2014 in North Easton, MA.
Carol is honored to have her work featured in the upcoming August/September 2014 issue of Western Arts and Architecture Magazine. From cowboy to contemporary this high quality, beautiful bi-monthly publication is a feast for the eyes and senses. Carol’s work will be featured in the Illuminations Section. Trillium, Seeds of Harmony, The Garden of Promises, In Vino Veritas I and Serenity will be featured. Browse the latest issue here: http://westernartandarchitecture.com
PARK CITY— Gallery MAR and artist Carol Alleman celebrate National Pollination Week this June, with an Opportunity Drawing to win a Nature’s Bounty bronze sculpture.
In celebration of National Pollination Week (June 16-22) Gallery MAR sculptor Carol Alleman is donating a sculptural bronze vessel entitled Nature’s Bounty. A lucky participant who makes a recommended donation of $20 to either The Pollinator Partnership (www.pollinator.org) or Park City’s Swaner Eco Center (www.swanerecocenter.org will be entered into the Opportunity Drawing to take home the honeybee and white clover vessel. Ms. Alleman writes an accompanying work of poetry for each sculpture she creates.
Who: Carol Alleman with Gallery MAR
What: “Pollination Week” celebration and Opportunity Drawing
When: The month of June, 2014
Where: 436 Main Street, Park City, Utah
Read more about National Pollination Week in Carol’s June Blog.
Mark your calendars now as the 2014 American Woman Artists (AWA) Show is happening earlier this year. AWA’s 17th Annual Member Show & National Juried Competition Exhibition will be held at the Addison Art Gallery, Orleans, MA August 15 – September 15, 2014. Carol will participate in the Signature Members Show exhibiting Seeds of Harmony. More information can be found by visiting americanwomanartists.com. As best said by Robert Knight
, Chief Executive Officer
Tucson Museum of Art, “ The Tucson Museum of Art initiated the first American Women Artists exhibit in 1990, following in the annual tradition of the Prima Vera, a city wide celebration of women in the arts. In the subsequent years, AWA has reached audiences from California to Maryland to Italy and back. Now in their third decade, the acclaimed American Women Artists celebrate their commitment to art with works of high quality, original viewpoints, and enduring inspirations. Museums interested in significant 21st-century American art, how recurring themes crisscross in the lives of painters and sculptors, or the specific viewpoint of women, need look no further than an exhibition of the American Women Artists.”
Don’t miss this extraordinary show while enjoying the calming, beautiful seascape of Massachusetts this summer.
Carol is honored to have an extensive representation of her work presented at the upcoming CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL ART, ANTIQUE and JEWELRY SHOW by Oliver & Espig Gallery. Over 100 extraordinary galleries will exhibit at the show April 24-28. To purchase tickets and view additional information please visit: http://www.chicagospringshow.com/
