This resume is organized in the following categories:
- EXHIBITS
- TELEVISION & RADIO APPEARANCES
- PUBLICATIONS
- AWARDS
- EDUCATION
- ART RELATED WORK
- OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
EXHIBITS
Selected major invited, solo or two person exhibits:
2021 - Headley-Whitney Museum, "INFORMED BY NATURE", retrospective, Lexington, KY
2018 - Foster Medical, Lexington, KY
2017 - Pam Miller Gallery, "COMPLEX SIMPLICITIES", Lexington, KY
2015 - Chamblin/Jones Gallery, Lexington, KY
2014 - John Stephen Hockensmith Gallery, Georgetown, KY
2014 - Gateway Regional Art Center, "Aegean Echoes", Mt Sterling, KY
2013 - Headley-Whitney Museum, "Aegean Echoes", Lexington, KY
2011 - Taubman Museum of Art, "Abstract Impressions ", Roanoke, VA
2010 - Winchester Opera House Gallery, "Tulips & Abstractions", Winchester, KY
2008 - Logsdon 1909 Gallery, "My Asklepion", Chicago, IL
2008 - Doris Ullman Gallery, Berea College, Berea, KY
2004 - Tuska Gallery, University of Kentucky, "Shibusa", Lexington, KY
2002 - Cerlan Gallery, "New Works", Lexington, KY
2000 - New Edition Gallery, "Tri-state show", Lexington, KY
1993 - Barnhart Gallery, “Private Transitions”, Lexington, KY
1987 - Mayor's Gallery, "Retrospective", Washington, DC
1985 - Emerson Gallery, "Paintings", McLean, VA
1984 - Galerie François, "Paintings and Prints", Washington, DC
1982 - Galerie Francois, "subtleties, paintings & monotypes", Washington, DC
Selected major invited & juried exhibits:
2018 - Blues, Downtown Art Center, Lexington, KY
2018 - ADC Expo, New York, NY
2018 - ADC Expo, Las Vegas, NV
2017 - ACA 2017, Art Design Consultants Inc, Cincinnati, OH
2017 - Fusion, Santa Fe, NM
2016 - ACA 2016, Art Design Consultants Inc., Cincinnati, OH
2015 - Spectrum, Art Basel Miami, Miami, FL
2015 - ArtSD15, San Diego, CA
2015 - Kentucky Crafted/Breeders' Cup, The Livery, Lexington, KY
2015 - Beyond the Horse, Tribeca, Lexington KY
2013 - Rezny Gallery, "3 x 33", Lexington, KY
2012 - ArtsPlace, "Construct", Lexington, KY
2012 - Lexington Art League, "KY7", Lexington, KY
2012 - Lexington Art League, "Right Here, Over There", Lexington, KY
2008 - "Mark of Great Art", Makers Mark, Madrid, Spain
2008 - "Mark of Great Art", Makers Mark, Chicago, IL
2008 - "Chicago Art District Open House", Logsdon 1909 Gallery, Chicago, IL
2008 - Nude International 2008", Lexington, juror: Jay Gorney, NY
2006 - "International Nude 2006", Lexington, KY, Juror P. Oliphant, NM
2005 - "International Nude 2005", Lexington, KY, Juror: Steven Assael, NY
2004 - "International Nude 2004" Lexington, KY
2003 - Pomerene Center for the Arts, Coshocton, OH
2002 - Donald and Dorothy Jacobs Museum Collection, Georgetown College, KY
2001 - River Oaks Square Arts Ctr "Art Quilt Exhibition 2001", Alexandria, LA
2001 - Print makers, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2000 - Water Tower Gallery, "Annual", Louisville, KY
1999 - "Fiber Focus ‘99", St. Louis, MO
1998 - "Prospectus", 22nd National Print Biennial, Silver Mine Guild Gallery, New Canaan, CT
1998 - "Rock & Roller" Cohen Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
1998 - Water Tower Annual, Louisville, KY
1997 - 10th Annual Fiber Arts Competition, Dalton , GA
1993 - Headley-Whitney Museum, "Transitions '93", juror Michael Monroe, Curator, Renwich Gallery, Smithsonian, Washington, DC
1992 - Water Tower Gallery," 1992 Water Tower Annual", Louisville Visual Art Association, Louisville, KY
1992 - Sawtooth Visual Art Ctr, "Rising Stars", Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1991 - Headley-Whitney Museum, "Kentucky Women", juror Christine Havice, Prof. of Art History, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
1987 - Omni Georgetown, "Heart Works IV", juror Jack Cowart, National Gallery, Washington, DC
1986 - R Street Gallery, "1986 R Street Gallery Juried Exhibition", juror, David Tannous, art critic, Washington, DC
1985 - R Street Gallery, "Spaces & Surfaces", Washington, DC
1984 - R Street Gallery, "Five Swedish Artists", Washington, DC
1984 - Galerie François, "Five Swedish Artists", Washington, DC
1982 - Montrose Gallery, "Subtleties", Washington, DC
1979 - Washington Women's Arts Center, "Final Draft", Washington, DC
1979 - The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, "Washington Women in the Visual Arts", Washington, DC
1978 - Washington Women's Arts Center, "Black and White", Washington, DC
1978 - Lansburgh's Cultural Center, "Windows", Washington, DC
TELEVISION & RADIO APPEARANCES
2013 - "Accent", Aegean Echoes, 88.2 PM, interview with Katerina Stoykova-Klemer, Lexington, KY
2006 - "Curtains at eight", H’Artful of Fun, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence, Lexington, KY
2004 - "Curtains at Eight", H’Artful of Fun, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence, Lexington, KY
2003 - "Curtains at Eight", Artful Living, 91.3, interview with Nick Lawrence, Lexington, KY
2002 - "Art in the Heart of Richmond", Interview with Sharon Dalton, Richmond, KY
1981 - "Art in Washington", Evening Exchange, Channel 32, Washington, DC
1980 - "Arts Downtown", Neighborhood News, Channel 9, Washington, DC
1980 - "Arts in Washington, DC", Newsprobe, Channel 20, Washington, DC
1979 - "Women in the Visual Arts", Her-Rah, Channel 4, Washington, DC201
PUBLICATIONS
2022 - CODAworx Magazine, Architectural Art, "Bringing Harmony, the Artwork by Helene Steene"
2022 - Nordstjernan, The Swedish Newspaper of America, "Sentinel over art, humanity awarded"
2022- UKNOW, CODA Award, Cornerstone Building, Helene Steene
2020 - CODAworx Magazine, The Magic of Color, "Cosmic Contemplation - the Elemental Paintings of Helene Steene, by Jason Lahman
2019 - BLINK, ADC, Cincinnati, OH
2017 - UnderMain, Art Blog based on interviews, by Jim Fields
2017 - American Art Collector, Issue 141, July, Fusion
2016 - CODAworx Magazine, The Magic of Color, Ginkgo at the Apiary
2016 - BLINK, ADC, Cincinnati, OH
2013 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Rich Copley, Aegean Echoes at Headley-Whitney
2013 - ACEweekly, 07.11. Aegean Echoes at Headley_Whitney
2012 - Studio Visit, Volume 17, The Open Studios Press, Boston
2012 - The Advocate-Messenger, Accent, "The Art of Healing, Art center welcomes unique collection by Helene Steene" by Mariel Smith
2012 - All About Virginia, "The Role of Art as a Medicine for Healing" by Francois Clay-Tor
2011 - Business Lexington, "The arts: good for what ails you" by Celeste Lewis.
2011 - City, the Source, (Southwest Virginia's Arts & Entertainment), "Internationally Acclaimed Artist Helene Steene Comes to Roanoke".
2011 - The Roanoke Times, "Taubman Partners with Harrison Museum on Upcoming Exhibition Featuring Work by Abstract Artist Helene Steene".
2011 - UKnow, "Professional News ", University of Kentucky, Lexington
2011 - Kentucky Home & Gardens, "Cosmopolitan ART, Helene Steene" by Kathie Stamps
2011 - The Roanoke Times, "Expressions' Replaces Florentine Works at Taubman", Roanoke, VA
2010 - Alltec FEI, World Equestrian Games, Kentucky Guide Book, "Artists in the Bluegrass".
2010 - Keeneland Magazine, "Hair Raising", (Horsetails 2010) by Patti Nickell
2010 - Kentucky Monthly, "Home, Elements of Style" by Deborah Drury
2010 - Skirt Magazine, TRAILBLAZERS, Helene Steene/Soul Replenisher by Kelly Patrick
2008 - artscene, Profile "Networking to Create", Melissa Wilkeson
2008 - Chevy Chaser, "Off the Wall, Peeling Away the Layers" by Christine Huskisson
2008 - Women Leading KY Newsletter, "My Story" .
2008 - BusinessLexington, "Mark of Great Art".
2007 - Chevy Chaser Magazine, June issue, Cover Art
2007 - W Magazine, “Recycled Matter(s)" by Robbie Clark
2006 - Chevy Chaser Magazine, Happenings, "Kudos to Lexington artist Helene Steene for winning First Place in the Nude International".
2006 - Lexington Herald Leader, Arty Facts, "Their nudes have nothing on our nudes".
2006 - Nougat Magazine, "Nude International 2006".
2006 - UNT, Sweden, "Nude Show International".
2005 - Keeneland Magazine, "Labors of Love".
2005 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Weekender, Heather Casataro, "Italian Master pieces".
2005 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Free Time, "Artists at Work".
2003 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Weekender, by David Minton
2002 - Chevy chaser Magazine, June, Art, "On art and Spirituality" interview by Isaac Duncan
2002 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Marquee, "Art Appreciation" by David Minton
2002 - ACEWeekly, AceList, Critics Picks
2002 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Marquee, "Hop on Over" by David Minton
2002 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Best Bets, "Giving it their best" by David Minton
2001 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Art Notes, "Slow Down" by David Minton
2001 - Fiber Focus, The Fiber Guild of Lexington
2001 - Odyssey, Feature article, "Not Dying for Their Art" by Alicia P. Gregory
2001 - Lexington Herald-Leader, "Printmakers’ Colorful Works are Things of Beauty", "Artists’ Strong Sense of Beauty Shows" by David Minton
2001 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Art Notes, by David Minton
1995 - Lexington Herald-Leader, Visual Arts, "The Ones to Watch" by Claudia King Thomas
1995- Lexington Herald-Leader, Food, "Cookshop Catering Sayre Gala" by Sharon Thompson
1994 - Lexington Herald-Leader, "House Has Best of Both Worlds" by Bettye Lee Mastin
1992 - Kentucky Kernel, "Exposing students' artworks", Critic's Notebook, Lexington, Kentucky
1985 - Sveajournalen, "Konstutställning i Washington, DC", Sweden
1985 - The Washington Post, "The All Washington Show", Washington, DC
1984 - The Washington Gallery/Museum News, "Twin Swedish Shows", Washington, DC
1984 - Månadsjournalen, "3 Konstnärer på vift", Världen, Sweden
1984 - Expressen, "Svensk Vår i Washington", Sweden
1983 - Capitol Hill Rag, "Helene Steene Kinetic Art through Psychic Exploration", Washington, DC
1983 - Washington Arts, "Area Visual Art Coops Provide Benefits and Joint Responsibilities", Washington, DC
1982 - Forecast, "Georgetown: Summer Escapes & Hidden Treasures", Washington, Maryland, Virginia
1981 - The Washington Tribune, "Art", Washington, DC
1981 - The Washington Post, "Lansburgh's Center", Washington, DC
1981 - WHACO News Quarterly, "Lansburgh's Leads the Way", Washington, DC
1981 - Unicorn Times, "Co-oping the System", Washington, DC
1980 - The Washington Post, "Arts & Crafts" Public Occurrences, Washington, DC
1980 - Proceedings of the Summer School at the Majorana Institute Erice, Italy, Page VIII, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
1980 - Don't Tear It Down, "Arts Community Suggests Creative Use of Vacant School", November, Washington, DC
1979 - WWAC News, "Around Town, Her-rah! Highlights WWAC" by Jacqueline Gallagher
1979 - WWAC News, "Final Draft", Washington, DC
1979 - WWAC News, "Washington TV Salutes Women in the Arts" by Jacqueline D. Gallagher, Washington, DC
1979 - WWAC News, "Washington Women in the Visual Arts", Washington, DC
1978 - WWAC News, "Review of 'New Faces Show' at the Center" by Carol M. Ravenal, American University, Washington, DC
AWARDS
2019 - Commission, Mayo Clinic, Makato, MN
2017 - Gatton School of Business, Public Collection purchase
2016 - Commission for University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY
2016 - ACA Award, Exhibit in Santa Fe, 2017
2015 - The Apiary, Lexington KY, Collection purchase
2014 - Ruggles Sign Co, Versailles, KY Collection purchases
2013 - Boyle County Public Library, Danville, KY, Collection purchase
2010 - Commission for Markey Cancer Center, University of KY, Lexington, KY.
2008 - Featured artist for "Campaign for the Arts 2009", LexArt, KY.
2008 - Commission, Makers Mark, Collection purchase for Madrid, Spain.
2008 - Commission, Makers Mark, Collection purchase for Chicago, IL.
2008 - St Joseph Hospital, Lexington KY. Collection purchase.
2007 - First place, cover art for Chevy Chaser
2006 - First place, "Nude International 2006", Lexington Art League, juror Patrick Oliphant
2002 - Juror’s award, Open studio, University of KY
1999 - "Dean’s Purchase Award", Art Department, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
1992 - "All-Kentucky University Open", The Lexington Art League, Honorable Mention, mixed media
1992 - Oswald Research and Creativity Competition, Fine Arts, University of Kentucky, Lexington , Kentucky, second place
1991 - Gaines scholarship, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, "Venice: Image, Myth and Reality"
1984 - "The Swedish Artist's Day" declared Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, DC
1981 - "Outstanding Young Women of America" National Award
1981 - National Conference of Artists, Washington, DC, first place, printmaking
EDUCATION
2004 - Master of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
1993 - Bachelor of Fine Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
1976-79 - College of Fine Arts, George Washington University, Washington, DC
1969-70 - Travel Business Management, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden; Munich, Germany; Brighton, England
1968-69 - Pedagogics, University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
1965-68 - Student Examen, Lundellska Läroverket, Uppsala, Sweden
ART RELATED WORK
2015, '16, 17' and 18. "Reimagine", Creative Alliance, Lexington, KY
2013 - "Side by Side", teaching art to pre schoolers at The Hearing and Speech Center, Lexington, KY
2010 - Docent at University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington, KY
2008-10 - "Horsetails 2010", Co-chair for Visual Art. A major fundraiser to bring music to children in KY, via the Lexington Philharmonic.
2009 - "Witness", a pilot program using art to help abused women tell their stories, and to heal.
2008 - "Side by Side", a pilot program using art to help children with different challenges, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, Lexington, KY
2006-07 - Curated and installed art exhibitions at Lexington Art League, ArtsPlace, and Fayette Country Government Building, Lexington, KY
2005 - Taught water color and clay classes for both children and adults at the YMCA in Lexington, KY
2003 - Conceptualized and organized the visual aspects of "HorseTails", a fund raiser for the Lexington Philharmonic, now in its fourth year.
2001 - Teacher, "Visual Exploration", University of Kentucky, Lexington
2000 - Teacher, Painting, "Fine Arts Institute", University of Kentucky,
1997-2-03 - Organized & installed 6 "Open Studio" exhibitions, University of Kentucky
1996 - Co-chair, Decorating Committee, Sayre School, Lexington, KY. Designed and made the visual elements for a $100,000 fund-raiser.
1992 - 95 - Assistant, Decorating Committee, Sayre School, Lexington, KY. Helped design and make the visual elements for major fund-rais
1992 - 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
1991 - Assistant, executing 30' x 60' backdrop, College of Fine Arts Gala Benefit, Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, Kentucky. Designed & executed stage sets for children's plays at Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky
1980-82 - Program Director for Visual Programs, DC Foundation for Creative Space Inc. (Lansburgh's Cultural Center), Executive Committee member of the Washington Humanities and Arts Center Counsel, Washington DC
1978-80 - Gallery Manager and Board Member at Washington Women's Arts Center
1982-87 - Visual Arts Advisor, Galerie Francois, Washington DC. Assisted in conceptualizing and creating Galerie Francois.
1982-83 - Treasurer, A. Salon Ltd (Artists’ Co-op)., Washington DC
1982-85 - Advisor for DC Slide Registry of Artists, Inc., Washington DC
1981 - Co-founder of R Street Gallery, Washington DC
1979-92 - Juried numerous exhibitions and mounted more than two hundred exhibitions for commercial and non-profit galleries, as well as for government agencies in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD
