Awards and Recognition
Valerie has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors at regional and national exihibitions, not to mention being featured in print publications such as Southwest Art or cable television networks such as the Food Network. A few highlights are listed below:
2014
August 2014
AIS Signature Member
Valerie was awarded Signature Member status within the American Impressionist Society.
American Impressionist Society
http://www.americanimpressionistsociety.org/members.html
2013
October 2013
14th Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's painting, enititled "Creekside" was accepted into the 14th annual national exhibition. Valerie is now a Signature Member of the AIS, as this is the 6th time her work has been accepted into the national juried exhibition since 2005.
M Gallery of Fine Art, Charleston, South Carolina
http://www.mgalleryse.com/
August 2013
Plein Air Painting on the Yellowstone
Patron's Purchase Award - "Hollyhocks"
People's Choice Award - "Hollyhocks"
3rd Place Award, Traditional - "Gambler's Shack"
April 2013
Artist Association of Northern Colorado 22nd Annual National Art Exhibition
Honorable Mention - "Creekside"
Fort Collins, Colorado
http://www.artistsassoc.org/text/2013-show-awards.html
2012
October 2012
Oil Painters of America Western Regional Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece, entitled "Sandcastles" was selected for the 2012 Western Regional Juried Exhibition.
Gallery 1261, Denver, Colorado
http://www.gallery1261.com/
2011
July 2011
Southwest Art Feature Article with Kevin Weckbach
Valerie was one of three of Kevin's students featured in the July 2011 issue of Southwest Art.
Southwest Art Magazine, July 2011 Issue
http://www.southwestart.com/featured/kevin-weckbach-blazing-a-trail
2010
October 2010
11th Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece, entitled "Asleep in Fechin's Garden" was selected for the 11th Annual National Juried Exhibition.
Richland Fine Art, Nashville, Tennessee
http://www.richlandfineart.com/
2008
January 2008
9th Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece, entitled "Almost Carmen" was selected for the 9th Annual National Juried Exibition.
Coda Gallery, Palm Desert, California
http://www.codagallery.com/
2007
September 2007
Oil Painters of America Central Regional Juried Exhibition
South Wind Gallery, Topeka, Kansas
http://www.southwindartgallery.com/
August 2007
Annual Boulder County Humane Society Benefit Exhibition
Valerie was selected to be the guest artist for the annual Boulder County Humane Society Benefit at the Smith-Klein Gallery in downtown Boulder.
Smith-Klein Gallery
http://www.smithklein.com/
May 2007
8th Annual American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece entitled "Kate in the Corn" received the William Schultz Oil Award at the 8th annual juried exhibition.
Hilligoss Galleries, Chicago, Illinois
http://www.hilligossgalleries.com/
2006
September 2006
One Woman Show at Tierra Montana Gallery
Valerie's work was featured in a one-woman show at the Tierra Montana Gallery in her home town of Livingston, Montana.
Tierra Montana Gallery, Livingston, Montana
May 2006
Salon International Exhibition of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art
Valerie's piece, entitled "Roadside Attraction" was selected for her third consecutive appearance in this prestigious exhibition at the Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Texas.
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
http://www.imcm.org/si/viewmultiple.asp?page=exhibit&showyear=2006
April 2006
7th Annual American Impressionists Society National Juried Exhibition
Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, Texas
http://www.rockportartcenter.com/main/
January 2006
Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's work was selected for the third consecutive year for the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition. Her piece entitled "As I Put Out to Sea" sold during the exhibition.
Dana Gallery, Missoula, Montana
http://www.danagallery.com/
2005
May 2005
Taos News "Tempo" featured Artist
Valerie's piece, "Little Dancer" was selected to appear in the Tempo section of the Taos News, along with Walt Gonske's "San Luis Valley Winter" in a feature article on the 2005 American Impressionist Society Exhibition at Nichols Taos Fine Art Gallery.
May 2005
Salon International Exhibition of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art
Valerie's piece entitled "Afternoon Sun" was selected.
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
http://www.imcm.org/si/viewmultiple.asp?page=exhibit&showyear=2005
May 2005
6th Annual American Impressionists Society National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece entitled "Little Dancer" was selected for the 2005 AIS National Juried Exhibition.
Nichols Taos Fine Art Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
May 2005
Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition
Valerie's piece entitled "Sweet Peas" was selected for the 2005 National Juried Exhibition at Hilligoss Galleries in Chicago, Illinois.
Hilligoss Galleries, Chicago, Illinois
http://www.hilligossgalleries.com/
2004
May 2004
Salon International Exhibition of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art
Valerie's piece entitled "Red Hen" was selected for the for the 2004 Salon International Exhibition at the Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Texas.
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
http://www.imcm.org/si/viewmultiple.asp?page=exhibit&showyear=2004
2003
October 2003
1st Annual Angel Fire Plein Aire Painting Competition
2nd Place Winner - "Room with a View"
September 2003
Harwood Museum "Painting Ledoux" Plein Aire Painting Competition
Winner, Representational Category - "Casa de Flores"
Harwood Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
July 2003
Bobby Flay's Food Nation
Valerie was a featured guest on the Taos episode of Bobby Flay's Food Nation, a syndicated television series on the Food Network, which highlights regional foods from around the country. Mr. Flay purchased the piece Val created during the taping of the show.
2002
December 2002
Enchanted Homes Magazine Cover Artist
Valerie was selected to be the cover artist for the November/December issue of Enchanted Homes, a Taos area Real Estate magazine.
