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Sweet Tooth

I am very excited to share that in June of 2024 I will be having a solo exhibition at the Holland Area Art Council, more information coming soon.

Past Events


SOLO Together

SOLO Together is an exhibition of the work by 11 exceptional artists from Michigan. A body of work from each artist is on display that highlights the unique perspective of each artist. A wide range of styles and media are represented including: painting, mixed media, collage, linocut prints, digital car sketches, charcoal drawings, abstract quilts, handmade paper sculpture, and ceramic sculpture.

SOLO Together Artists: Wietze Adema, Candice Chovanec, Sue Cortese, Mercedes Ebbers, Cynthia Foley, Mary Lamson-Burke, M. Joy Lemon, Sally Rose, Mary Sundstrom, Kelly Vander Kley, Nate Young

LowellArts is located at 223 W Main Street Lowell, MI 49331

Gallery Hours: January 7 to February 18: Tuesday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm​ & Saturday 12:00-5:00pm

Gallery Reception: Sunday, January 15, 2:00-4:00pm

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Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University

I am pleased to share that “Awareness Barrier” will be on display at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University. The exhibit will run from August 7 – December 19, 2021.

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Portrait Painting from Photography Workshop

Candice will be conducting a Portrait Painting from Photography workshop at the Grand Valley Artists in Grand Rapids, MI on October 1st and 8th. For more information click on the link below.

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Alexandria Museum of Art 

I am pleased to share that “My Mother and Her Daughter” will be on display at the Alexandria Museum of Art in Louisiana. The exhibit will run from July 5 – October 24th.

My Mother and Her Daughter
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2019 Biennale Exhibition at the Art League of Hilton Head

I am pleased to share that “Teresita” will be on display at the Art League of Hilton Head from May 7 – June 1st

Teresita
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West Michigan Area Show at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts

I am pleased to share that “Awareness Barrier” will be on display at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts  from May 18 – August 25th.

Awareness Barrier
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Holland Area Arts Council

“The Artist” will be on display at the Holland Area Arts Council with the Grand Valley Artists from May 17 – July 6th.

The Artist
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West Michigan Art Competition at LowellArts

I am pleased to share that “Awareness Barrier” was awarded 1st place at the West Michigan Arts Competition at the LowellArts Center. The exhibit will be on display from February 23-March 30

Awareness Barrier
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Reclamation at the Helen Day Art Center

June 15 – Sept 8, 2018

There will be an opening reception June 15 from 5-7 pm. The Helen Day Art Center is located at 90 Pond Street Stowe, Vermont

The show will feature contemporary figurative artists in the U.S. and Great Britain, including Hung Lui, Margaret Bowland, Aleah Chapin, Lee Price, Colleen Barry, Dominique Medici, Nancy Hollinghurst, Jenny Dubnau, Candice Chovanec, Ellen Cooper, Kyrin Hobson, Katie O’Hagan, Karen Offutt, Sylvia Maier, Daryl Zang and Erin Anderson. The exhibition will also include two Alice Neel lithographs as homage to one of the most famous American figurative painters of the last century.

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Butler Institute of American Art

July 1 – August 26, 2018

I am very pleased to share that “Teresita” took 1st place at the 82nd National Midyear exhibit at the Butler Institute of American Art. This is a lovely museum with a fantastic permanent collection.

Teresita, 18 x 24, oil on canvas, 2017

Southwest Art Magazine

June 2018 issue of Southwest Art Magazine

Fine Art Connoisseur

May 2018 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur

Portrait Society of America Members-Only Competition

I am so excited to share that my painting “Teresita” won 1st Place in the Non-Commissioned portrait category. As a long time fan of the Portrait Society of America it is very exciting to have my work recognized and given an award from such a prestigious organization.

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February 2018 Issue of International Artists Magazine

Finalist – Art Renewal Center 2018 International Salon

I am very proud to share that my painting “Teresita” is a finalist with the Art Renewal Center in their annual salon. This art competition, for realist works, is considered one of the most distinguished in the world. 

Art Renewal Center Website

CAMPUS – Urban Institute of Contemporary Art

UICA – 2 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

March 1st – May 6, 2018

There will be an opening reception Thursday, March 1st from 6 – 9 pm.

UICA Website

Grand Valley Artists – In View at LowellArts

LowellArts: 223 W. Main St. Lowell, MI 49331

January 6 – February 10, 2018

There will be an opening reception Sunday, January 7 from 2-4pm.

LowellArts Website

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art “Best in Show” 

I am so grateful to David Hummer of the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art and juror Alyssa Monks for awarding my painting “My Mother and Her Daughter” Best in Show and a $10,000 Grand Prize along with an Award of Excellence from Fine Art Connoisseur for a half page article in their publication. Their support and recognition means the world to me and will allow me to continue pursue my passion as a painter and creator.

WMOCA Website

Online Articles

 

Grand Opening Juried Exhibition

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art curated by Alyssa Monks: 309 McClellan st. Wausau WI, 54403

October 6th – December 29th, open Tuesday thru Sunday at noon.

There will be an opening reception on October 7th where Alyssa Monks will announce the “Best in Show” and winner of a $10,000 Grand Prize. 

9th Annual Figurative Painting Competition

Lore Degenstein Gallery, Susquehanna University: 514 University ave. Selinsgrove PA, 17670

October 28 – December 10th 2017

There will be an opening reception October 28th from 7-9pm with juror Alia El-Bermani one of the original founders of Women Painting Women.

89th Muskegon Regional Exhibition

Muskegon Museum of Art: 296 W. Webster Avenue Muskegon, Michigan 49440

September 28th – November 8th

There will be an opening reception Saturday, September 28th from 5:30-8pm. 

 Viewpoint 49

Cincinnati Art Club: 1021 Parkside Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202

October 6th – November 4th, open Monday thru Saturday from 11-4pm

There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 6th from 7-10 pm.

Cincinnati Art Club Viewpoint 49 gallery

ArtPrize

Vote Code: 64972

DeVos Place Convention Center: 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

September 20th – October 8th

This exciting event takes place in multiple locations in Downtown Grand Rapids. I am fortunate to have seven pieces on display in the DeVos Place Convention Center. 

Grand Rapids Art Museum

In conjunction with Festival of the Arts my painting “Los Angeles Coexisting with Mexico City” has been included in the winners exhibition being held at the Grand Rapids Art Museum until September 6th.

Figure Painting Workshop

August 17, 24, and 31 (full)

This will be a 12-hour pose over 3 days. Students will learn fundamental approaches to painting the figure. We will be discussing all aspects of painting the same figure in multiple sessions. This is great for experienced and inexperienced oil painters. Visit the workshops and classes page for additional information including times, prices, and materials. 

Art as Protest

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art:  117 N. Sycamore St. Santa Ana, CA 92701

June 3rd – July 8th, 2017

There will be two receptions held on June 3rd and July 1st. 

Festival of the Arts

Kendall College of Art and Design: 17 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

June 2nd – July 15th

There will be an opening reception on May 31st from 5-8 pm. The festival takes place June 2, 3, and 4th in downtown Grand Rapids. 

Closing ceremonies will be held on July 15 from 12-5pm. 

California Art Club: The Plein Air Perspective

Millard Sheets Art Center: 1101 W. McKinley ave. Pomona CA

November 5th, 2016 – January 28, 2017

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, November 5th from 5-7 pm

Overview: Master of Fine Arts Exhibition

California State University Fullerton: 800 N. State College blvd. Fullerton, CA

Gallery hours: November 26th – December 1st from 12 – 4 pm

There will be an opening reception Saturday, November 26th from 6-9 pm

International 2016/2017 Art Renewal Center Salon: Finalist

Art Renewal Center

Art Renewal Center Website

Plein Air at the Fair

September 7th – September 25th

Los Angeles County Fair Grounds: Millard Sheets Art Center

Orange County Visual Arts Show

July 15 – August 14, 2016

Orange County Fair Grounds: Visual Arts Building

 SoCalMFA

June 4th- July 1, 2016

Mllard Sheets Art Center: 1101 W. McKinley ave. Pomona, CA

There will be an opening reception June 4th from 6-10pm

Cast Of Crowns: Grand Opening Exhibition

April 30- June 1, 2016

There will be an opening reception April 30 from 7-10 pm

California Art Club: Gold Medal Exhibition

April 3- April 24, 2016

Autry National Center: 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027

There will be an Artists Gala on Saturday, April 2 from 6-10 pm

California Art Club Website

Brea Art Gallery: MFA Biennial

January 23 – March 18, 2016

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, January 23 from  7-9pm

City of Brea Art Gallery Website

Orange County Register

NOAPS: Online International Exhibition

National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

Gallery Website

B Minus Studios: Lineage

There will be an opening reception Saturday December 5th from 7-10 pm

American Art Collector Magazine

October Issue

Article Link

Women Painting Women: The Tales We Tell Together

RJD Gallery: Sag Harbor, NY

October 10 – November 22, 2015

Gallery page

Figural Movement: Poets and Artists Magazine

May Issue

Figural Movement

International 2014/2015 Art Renewal Center Salon: Finalist

Art Renewal Center

Finalist List

NOAPS Online International Exhibit Fall 2014

National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

 Gallery Page

Sixth Annual Figure Painting and Drawing Exhibit

The Lore Degenstein Gallery, Susquehanna University: Selinsgrove, PA

Exhibition dates: October 18th – December 5th

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 18th from 7 – 9pm

Gallery Page

Women Painting Women: 2014

Principle Gallery: Charleston, SC

Exhibition dates: September 5th -September 30th

                               There will be an opening reception September 5th from 5 pm – 8 pm                             

Principle Gallery Artists Page

National All Media Juried Exhibition

Chico Art Center: Chico, CA

Exhibition dates: August 15 – September 12

There will be an opening reception August 15 th from 5 pm – 7 pm

American Artist Professional League

Future Art Master’s Annual Student Show

American Artist Professional League

Received their top award and scholarship

The Figure Revealed

art-competition.net

Received “Honorable Mention”

Made in California

City of Brea Art Gallery:  Brea, CA 

Received ” Honorable Mention”

2nd Annual Small Packages

Art Beat on Main Street: Vista, CA

Received ” Honorable Mention”