Current and Upcoming Events
Sweet Tooth will be on display at the Kresge Foundation Art Gallery, Riethmiller-Blackman building August 29 – September 27. Please join me for the closing reception Friday, September 27 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Past Events
I am excited to share that I will be having my first solo exhibition in Michigan. I hope you will join me on June 13 at 5:30 pm at the Holland Area Arts Council for the opening reception and artist talk.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Southwest Art Magazine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
NOAPS: Online International Exhibition
National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society
B Minus Studios: Lineage
There will be an opening reception Saturday December 5th from 7-10 pm
American Art Collector Magazine
October Issue
Women Painting Women: The Tales We Tell Together
RJD Gallery: Sag Harbor, NY
October 10 – November 22, 2015
Figural Movement: Poets and Artists Magazine
May Issue
International 2014/2015 Art Renewal Center Salon: Finalist
Art Renewal Center
NOAPS Online International Exhibit Fall 2014
National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society
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
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
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”