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2011 |
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Galarie Francois II, "My Asklepion," Roanoke, VA |
2011 |
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Taubman Museum of Art, "Abstract Impressions ", Roanoke, VA |
2010 |
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"Tulips & Abstractions", Winchester Opera House Gallery, Winchester, KY |
2009 |
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Stoll, Kennon & Ogdon, Lexington, KY |
2008 |
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"My Asklepion", Logsdon 1909 Gallery, Chicago, IL |
2008 |
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Doris Ullman Gallery, Berea College, Berea, KY |
2007 |
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Bistro Gallery, Midway, KY |
2004 |
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Tuska Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
2002 |
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"New Works", Cerlan Gallery, Lexington, KY |
2001 |
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Wingspan Gallery, "Shibusa", Lexington, KY |
2000 |
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MetroLex Gallery "3 way conversation", Lexington, KY |
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New Edition Gallery, "Tri-state show", Lexington, KY |
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1998 |
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New Editions Gallery "New Work" (prints), Lexington. KY |
1995 |
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KY Gallery of Fine Arts, "Contemporary Paintings", Lexington, KY |
1993 |
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Barnhart Gallery, “Private Transitions”, Lexington, KY |
1987 |
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Mayor's Gallery, "Retrospective", Washington, DC |
1985 |
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Emerson Gallery, "Paintings", McLean, VA |
1984 |
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Galerie François, "Paintings and Prints", Washington, DC |
1982 |
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Galerie Francois, "subtleties, paintings & monotypes", |
Washington, DC |
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Major Invited & Juried Shows |
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2010 |
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"Horsetails2010", World Equestrian Games, KY Horse Park, KY |
2010 |
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"Horsetails2010", Crossgate Gallery, Lexington, KY |
2010 |
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"Gridworks", New Editions Gallery, Lexington, KY" |
2010 |
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"Legacy Trail" 125 foot tapis, Fayette County, KY |
2009 |
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"Witness", Lexington, KY |
2008 |
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"Side by Side", Lexington, KY |
2008 |
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"Mark of Great Art", Makers Mark, Madrid, Spain |
2008 |
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"Mark of Great Art", Makers Mark, Chicago, IL |
2008 |
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"Chicago Art District Open House", Logsdon 1909 Gallery, Chicago, IL |
2008 |
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"Mark of Great Art", Makers Mark, Loretto, KY |
2008 |
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Nude International 2008", Lexington, juror: Jay Gorney, NY |
2008 |
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Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY |
2007 |
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Visual Dialogue II, Mayor’s office, Lexington, KY |
2006 |
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"International Nude Show 2006", Lexington, KY, |
Juror P. Oliphant, NM |
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2005 |
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"More Real, More Honest, More True", Morlan Gallery, 4 person show |
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"Bluegrass Printmakers Co-op Invitational", Lexington, KY |
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"International Nude Show 2005", Lexington, KY, |
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Juror: Steven Assael, NY |
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2004 |
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"International Nude Show 2004" Lexington, KY |
2003 |
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Pomerene Center for the Arts, Coshocton, OH |
2002 |
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Donald and Dorothy Jacobs Collection, Georgetown College, KY |
2001 |
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Cerlan Gallery, Lexington, KY |
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River Oaks Square Arts Ctr "Art Quilt Exhibition 2001", Alexandria, LA |
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Print makers, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
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2000 |
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Tuska Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky |
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Water Tower Gallery, "Annual", Louisville, KY |
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"Fiber: Present & Future", Fiber Focus: Kentucky 2000 |
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1999 |
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"Fiber Focus ‘99", St. Louis, MO |
1998 |
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"Prospectus", 22nd National Print Biennial, Silver Mine Guild Gallery, |
New Canaan, CT |
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"Rock & Roller" Cohen Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH |
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Water Tower Annual, Louisville, KY |
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1997 |
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10th Annual Fiber Arts Competition, Dalton , GA |
1995 |
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Kentucky Art & Craft Gallery, "Abstractions in Fiber", Louisville, KY |
1994 |
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Liberty Gallery, "On the Surface", Louisville, KY |
1993 |
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Headley-Whitney Museum, "Transitions '93", juror Michae lMonroe, |
Curator-in-Charge, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian, (Washington, DC) |
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1992 |
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Water Tower Gallery," 1992 Water Tower Annual", Louisville Visual |
Art Association, Louisville, KY |
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Sawtooth Visual Art Ctr, "Rising Stars", Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
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1991 |
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Chase-New Editions Gallery, "Paintings & Works on Paper," Lexington, KY |
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Headley-Whitney Museum, "Kentucky Women", juror Christine Havice, |
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| Prof. of Art History, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
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1987 |
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F. Clay-Tor Gallery, "Poster Show", Washington, DC |
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Omni Georgetown, "Heart Works IV", juror Jack Cowart, National Gallery, |
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Washington, DC |
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1986 |
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R Street Gallery, "1986 R Street Gallery Juried Exhibition", juror |
David Tannous, art critic, Washington, DC |
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1985 |
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R Street Gallery, "Spaces & Surfaces", Washington, DC, |
3 person exhibition |
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1984 |
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R Street Gallery, "Five Swedish Artists", Washington, DC |
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Galerie François, "Five Swedish Artists", Washington, DC |
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1982 |
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Montrose Gallery, "Subtleties", Washington, DC, 3 person exhibition |
1979 |
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Washington Women's Arts Center, "Final Draft", Washington, DC |
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The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, |
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"Washington Women in the Visual Arts", Washington, DC |
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1978 |
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Washington Women's Arts Center, "Black and White", Washington, DC |
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Lansburgh's Cultural Center, "Windows", Washington, DC |
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Group Shows |
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"Kentucky Vision 2012", The Capitol, Frankfort, KY |
1998 |
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"Monotypes", Kentucky Theater and Downtown Design Ctr, Lexington, KY |
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"UK Traveling Show", PNC Bank, Lexington, KY |
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1992 |
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Rasdall Gallery, "Oswald Research and Creativity Program", University of |
Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
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1990 |
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Rasdall Gallery, "Oswald Research and Creativity Program", University of |
Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
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1985 |
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R Street Gallery, "Nice Things Come in Small Packages", Washington, DC |
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512 9th Street, "The All Washington Show", Washington, DC |
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1984 |
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Washington Convention Center, "Washington Artists", Washington, DC |
1981 |
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Washington Project for the Arts, "Uptown Goes Downtown", |
Washington, DC |
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Lansburgh's Cultural Center, "Windows", Washington, DC |
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1979 |
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Washington Women's Arts Center "Limitations Unlimited", Washington, DC |
1978 |
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Washington Women's Arts Center, "Art for Gifts' Sake", Washington, DC |
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Washington Women's Arts Center, "New Faces", Washington, DC |
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1977 |
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Marvin Center, "Student Show", George Washington University, |
Washington, DC |
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1976 |
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Dimock Gallery, "Student Show", George Washington University, |
Washington, DC |
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2006 |
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"Curtains at eight", H’Artful of Fun, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence |
Lexington, KY |
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2004 |
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"Curtains at Eight", H’Artful of Fun, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence, |
Lexington, KY |
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2003 |
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"Curtains at Eight", Artful Living, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence, |
Lexington, KY |
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2002 |
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"Art in the Heart of Richmond", Interview with Sharon Dalton, |
Richmond, KY |
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1981 |
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"Art in Washington", Evening Exchange, Channel 32, Washington, DC |
1980 |
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"Arts Downtown", Neighborhood News, Channel 9, Washington, DC |
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"Arts in Washington, DC", Newsprobe, Channel 20, Washington, DC |
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1979 |
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"Women in the Visual Arts", Her-Rah, Channel 4, Washington, DC |
Four part series. |
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| PUBLICATIONS | ||
| 2012 | |
All About Virginia, THE ROLE OF ART AS A MEDICINE FOR HEALING. |
| 2011 | |
Business Lexington, Nov. 10, 2011, The arts: Good for what ails you. |
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The Roanoke Times, TAUBMAN PARTNERS WITH HARRISON MUSEUM ON UPCOMING EXHIBITION Exhibition Features Work of Abstract Artist Helene Steene |
2011 |
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Professional News on UKnow, University of KY |
2011 |
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"Kentucky Home & Gardens" July/August , "Cosmopolitan ART Helene Steene by Kathie Stamps |
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The Roanoke Times, July 17, Roanoke, Va, "'Expressions' Replaces Florentine Works at Taubman". | |
2010 |
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Alltec FEI, World Equestrian Games, Kentucky Guide Book, "Artists in the Bluegrass" |
2010 |
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Keeneland Magazine, "Hair Raising", (Horsetails 2010) by Patti Nickell, Fall issue |
2010 |
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Kentucky Monthly, Home, Elements of Style by Deborah Drury, June issue |
2010 |
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2008 |
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artscene, Profile "Networking to Create", Melissa Wilkeson, January issue |
2008 |
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Chevy Chaser, Off the Wall, Peeling Away the Layers, by Christine Huskisson |
2008 |
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Women Leading KY Newsletter, My Story, October issue |
2008 |
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"Mark of Great Art", October 2008, Business Lexington |
2007 |
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Chevy Chaser Magazine, June issue, Cover Art |
2007 |
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W Magazine, July issue, “Recycled Matter(s), Robbie Clark |
2006 |
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Chevy Chaser Magazine, Lexington Happenings, February, "Kudos to |
Lexington artist Helene Steene for winning First Place in the Nude International 2006". |
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Lexington Herald Leader, Jan 29, Arty Facts, "Their nudes have nothing on |
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Nougat Magazine, Nude International 2006" |
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UNT, Sweden, Nude Show International |
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2005 |
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Keeneland Magazine, Summer, "Labors of Love" |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Weekender, Jan 21, Heather Casataro, "Italian |
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| Master pieces" | ||
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Free Time, Jan 13, Artists at Work |
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2003 |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Weekender, Jan 17, David Minton |
2002 |
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Chevy chaser Magazine, June, Art, On Art and Spirituality, interview by |
| Isaac Duncan | ||
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Marquee, Art Appreciation, October 6, David |
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ACEWeekly, AceList, Critics Picks, April 18 |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Marquee, "Hop on Over", April 21, David Minton |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Best Bets, "Giving it their best", Feb 8, |
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| David Minton | ||
2001 |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Art Notes, "Slow Down", April 22, David Minton |
"Fiber Focus", The Fiber Guild of Lexington |
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Odyssey, Feature article, October, Alicia P. Gregory, "Not Dying for |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Preview, May 17, David Minton |
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"Printmakers’ Colorful Works are Things of Beauty", "Artists’ Strong |
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| Sense of Beauty Shows" | ||
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Art Notes, May 10, David Minton |
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1995 |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Visual Arts, "The Ones to Watch", |
January 29, Vol. 13, No. 27, Claudia King Thomas |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, Food, "Cookshop Catering Sayre Gala", March 1, |
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Section D, Sharon Thompson |
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1994 |
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Lexington Herald-Leader, "House Has Best of Both Worlds", June 5, by |
| Bettye Lee Mastin | ||
1992 |
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Kentucky Kernel, "Exposing students' artworks", Critic's Notebook, |
| Lexington, Kentucky | ||
1985 |
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Sveajournalen, "Konstutställning", & drawings, vol. 5, no. 27, |
| Washington, DC | ||
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The Washington Post, "The All Washington Show", Washington, DC |
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1984 |
The Washington Gallery/Museum News, "Twin Swedish Shows", Vol. II, |
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Månadsjournalen, "3 Konstnärer på vift", Världen, no 4, April, Sweden |
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Expressen, "Svensk Vår i Washington", January 6, Sweden |
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1983 |
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Capitol Hill Rag, "Helene Steene Kinetic Art through Psychic Exploration", |
October 17, Washington, DC |
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Washington Arts, "Area Visual Art Coops Provide Benefits and |
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Joint Responsibilities", Vol. 6, no. 1, Washington, DC, |
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1982 |
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Forecast, "Georgetown: Summer Escapes & Hidden Treasures", |
July, Washington, Maryland, Virginia |
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1981 |
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The Washington Tribune, "Art", Vol. 5, no. 12, Washington, DC |
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The Washington Post, "Lansburgh Center", July 4, Washington, DC |
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WHACO News Quarterly, "Lansburgh's Leads the Way", Vol. 2, No. 2, |
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Unicorn Times, "Co-oping the System", July, Washington, DC |
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1980 |
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The Washington Post, "Arts & Crafts" Public Occurrences, February 28, |
| Washington, DC | ||
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Proceedings of the Summer School at the Majorana Institute Erice, |
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Italy, Page VIII, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia |
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Don't Tear It Down, "Arts Community Suggests Creative Use of |
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Vacant School", November, Washington, DC |
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1979 |
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WWAC News, "Her-rah!" Highlights WWAC", Around Town, |
| Jacqueline Gallagher | ||
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WWAC News, "Final Draft", Vol. 2, No. 15, Washington, DC |
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WWAC News, "Washington TV Salutes Women in the Arts", |
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Jacqueline D. Gallagher, Washington, DC |
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WWAC News, "Washington Women in the Visual Arts", Vol. 2, No. 11, |
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1978 |
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WWAC News, "Review of 'New Faces Show' at the Center", Carol |
M. Ravenal,American University, Washington, DC |
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2010 |
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Commission for Markey Cancer Center, University of KY, Lexington, KY. |
2008 |
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Featured artist for "Campaign for the Arts 2009", LexArt, KY. |
2008 |
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Makers Mark, Madrid, Spain. Collection purchase. |
2008 |
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Makers Mark, Chicago, IL. Collection purchase. |
2008 |
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St Joseph Hospital, Lexington KY. Collection purchase. |
2007 |
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First place, cover art for Chevy Chaser |
2006 |
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First place, "Nude International 2006", Lexington Art League |
2002 |
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Juror’s award, Open studio, University of KY |
1999 |
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"Dean’s Purchase Award", Art Department, University of Kentucky, |
| Lexington, Kentucky | ||
1992 |
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"All-Kentucky University Open", The Lexington Art League, Honorable |
| Mention, mixed media | ||
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Oswald Research and Creativity Competition, Fine Arts, | |
| University of Kentucky, Lexington , Kentucky, second place | ||
1991 |
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Gaines scholarship, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, |
| "Venice: Image, Myth and Reality" | ||
1984 |
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"The Swedish Artist's Day" declared Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC |
1981 |
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"Outstanding Young Women of America" National Award |
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National Conference of Artists, Washington, DC, first place, printmaking | |
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2004 |
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Master of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky |
1993 |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky, |
| Lexington, Kentucky | ||
1990 |
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Managing Conflict, University of Kentucky, Community Education, |
| Lexington, Kentucky | ||
1990 |
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Increasing Communication Skills, University of Kentucky, |
| Community Education, Lexington, Kentucky | ||
1976-79 |
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College of Fine Arts, George Washington University, Washington, DC |
1969-70 |
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Travel Business Management, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, |
| Sweden, Munich, Germany, Brighton, England | ||
1968-69 |
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University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden, Pedagogic |
1965-68 |
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Lundellska Läroverket, Uppsala, Sweden, Student exams |
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| ART RELATED WORK | ||
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Docent at University of Kentucky Art Museum |
2010 |
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Horsetails 2010, Co-chair for Visual Art. A major fundraiser to bring music to children in KY, via the Lexington Philharmonics. |
2009 |
Witness, a pilot program using art to help abused women tell their stories, and to heal. |
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2008 |
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Side by Side, a pilot program using art to help children with different mental challenges, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, Lexington, KY |
2001 |
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Teacher, "Visual Exploration", University of Kentucky, Lexington |
2000 |
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Teacher, Painting, "Fine Arts Institute", University of Kentucky, |
1997 |
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Substitute teacher at Sayre Middle School, Drama, Lexington, Ky |
1980-82 |
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Program Director for Visual Programs, DC Foundation for Creative |
Space Inc. (Lansburgh's Cultural Center), |
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Executive Committee member of the Washington Humanities and Arts |
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Center Counsel, Washington DC |
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1978-80 |
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Gallery Manager and Board Member at Washington Women's Arts Center |
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Docent at University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington, KY |
2008-10 |
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Co-chair, Visual Committee, "Horse Tails 2010", in conjunction with the International Equestrian Games 2010, Lexington, KY |
2003 |
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Conceptualized and organized the visual aspects of "HorseTails", a |
fund raiser for the Lexington Philharmonics, now in its fourth year. |
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1997-2003 |
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Organized & installed 6 "Open Studio" exhibitions, University of Kentucky |
1996 |
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Co-chair, Decorating Committee, Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky. |
Designed and made the visual elements for a $100,000 fund-raiser, "Le Carnaval Fantastique", including two stages, entrances, ceilings (30 foot), tables for 360 persons, program and invitation. Coordinated and trained ten volunteers. |
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1995 |
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Assistant, Decorating Committee, Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky. |
Helped design and make the visual elements for a $95,000 fund-raiser, including two stages, entrances, ceilings (30 foot). |
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1992-94 |
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Assistant, Decorating Committee, Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky. |
Helped make visual elements forannual fund-raisers, "Sayre Spectacular". |
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1992 |
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Assistant, "Abstraction from Representation Workshop", and multi-media |
presentation with Arturo A. Sandoval, Cultural Foundations Symposium, Sawtooth Visual Arts Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Spring Arts Festival, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky |
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1991 |
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Assistant, executing 30' x 60' backdrop, College of Fine Arts Gala Benefit, |
Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, Kentucky |
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Designed & executed stage sets for children's plays at Sayre School, |
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Lexington, Kentucky |
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1982-87 |
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Visual Arts Advisor, Galerie Francois, Washington DC. |
Assisted in conceptualizing and creating Galerie Francois. |
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1982-83 |
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Treasurer, A. Salon Ltd (Artists’ Co-op)., Washington DC |
1982-85 |
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Advisor for DC Slide Registry of Artists, Inc., Washington DC |
1981 |
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Co-founder of R Street Gallery, Washington DC |
1979-92 |
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Juried numerous exhibitions and mounted more than two hundred |
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1997- |
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Independent NIKKEN Wellness Consultant |
Present |
Globally teaching total wellness through prevention using natural, non-toxic and safe technologies in the areas of sleep, fitness, nutrition and the environment. Nikken is the world's leader in alternative health, presently in 38 countries. |
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2006-07 |
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Curated and installed art exhibitions at Lexington Art League, ArtsPlace, |
| and Fayette Country Government Building, Lexington, KY | ||
2005 |
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Taught water color and clay classes for both children and adults at the |
| YMCA in Lexington, KY | ||
2001 |
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Drawing Teacher, University of Kentucky, Fine Arts Department |
| Taught different basic and advanced drawing techniques and how to see! | ||
2000 |
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Painting teacher, University of Kentucky, Fine Arts Institute |
| Taught different basic painting techniques and how to see. | ||
1997 |
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Substitute Teacher, Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky |
| Worked with middle school students on improvisations, speech presentations, and writing dialogs for video productions. | ||
1980-82 |
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Program Director, DC Foundation for Creative Space Inc., and Executive |
Committee member of the Washington Humanities and Arts Center Organization, Washington DC |
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DC Foundation for Creative Space undertook the renovation of 100,000 square feet within the historic Lansburgh's building, to create the Washington Humanities and Arts Center, a cultural center, housing thirty-six art groups, as well as serving the art community and public at large. Hired, trained and supervised volunteer, administrative and professional staff (six persons), three of which worked as my program assistants. Conceptualized and directed the visual arts programs for the Center. Researched, analyzed, conceived and managed programs to promote visual artists. Researched, analyzed, conceived and managed programs to promote visual artists. Conceived, managed and supervised thirteen mini galleries, where more than 500 artists' works were displayed during a two year period. Critiqued and juried artists' slides and actual works. Supervised installations of exhibitionsas well as designed and installed numerous exhibitions and displays, for which I was solely responsible. Analyzed, planned and established the budget for the visual arts programs. Managed and supervised the sales of art works. Was invited, and represented the Center and the local art scene on several television talk shows. Participated in panel discussions and seminars. Initiated and conducted tours and seminars at the Center, and arranged several fund raising activities at the Center. Counseled artists about the Washington art scene, studio space, media contacts, etc.. Established and wrote a manual, contracts, rules and guidelines about the visual arts. |
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1978-80 |
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Gallery Manager and Board Member at Washington Women's Arts Center, |
Washington DC |
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Washington Women's Arts Center was established to promote local and national artists in visual, performing and literary arts, and had approximately 800 members. Trained and supervised interns and volunteers (more than 100). Managed and administered the Center. Planned and installed exhibitions. Represented the Center on panel discussions, seminars and television talk shows discussing women in the arts. Counseled artists and the public about the Center, the local art scene, studio spaces, galleries, media contacts and more. Supervised the sales of art works. |
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1974-76 |
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Travel Agent for Scandinavian Touring Ltd., Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Educated, trained and supervised sales personnel (more than 50) in sales techniques and computer techniques. Arranged tours and charter trips (primarily in Europe). Arranged study trips around Europe. Supervised sales. | ||
1973 |
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Tourist Guide, Vingresor/Club 33, Mallorca, Spain. Managed information |
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| Coordinated and conducted excursions and arranged hotel accommodations for visiting tourists as well as gave general counseling. | ||
1970-73 |
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Head Secretary, Quantum Chemistry Research Group, Uppsala University, |
| Uppsala, Sweden. | ||
Assistant to Physics Nobel Prize Committee member. Managed the office and assisted in arranging international conferences and symposia both locally and abroad. Planned and arranged trips and housing for visiting scientists. Managed the bookkeeping. |
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The artist's work can be found in numerous private and public collections in the United States and Europe. |
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Copyright © 2003-2011 Helene Steene. All rights reserved.