SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY

2021 “Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms Online Exhibition”, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California

“Exploring the Big Island”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii

“Abstract Art”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii

“The Healing Power of ART in Honor of Nature Exhibition”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

“Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii

“Midsummer Art Celebration 4th Annual All Media Juried Exhibit”, Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

2020 "Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

“IMMIGRATIOM Project” Self Help Graphics and Art, Los Angeles, California

“New Beginnings: Art by Artist Members”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

“Spring: Art by Artist Members”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

“2nd Annual PRIMARY COLORS Online Art Exhibition”, Light Space and Time Gallery

“The Spirit of Resilience”. (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

2019 “New Art by Member Artists” Manhattan Arts International, New York

“Visitor’s Center” Mauna Kea, Hawaii

"The Healing Power of Color", (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

“The Canvas Project”, Brooklyn Art Library, New York

“The Infinite Drawing”, Brooklyn Art Library, New York

“Tiny Sketchbooks”, SLOW Galerie, Paris, France

“Hawaii Artists Recycle - 31st Annual Trash Show” (Honorable Mention) East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii

“Tiny Sketchbooks”, The Other Art Fair, London, England

2018 “Members Only” Manhattan Arts International, New York

“Hawaii Contemporary Art Show 2018” Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii

“Visitor’s Center” Mauna Kea, Hawaii

2017              "The Universe Series" One Gallery, Hilo, Hawaii                       

"Salon des Refuses" One Gallery, Hilo, Hawaii

2016               "Healing Power of Art", (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York

2015                "Contemporarary Fiber Arts" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Collaborations 2" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Hot Topics - Bold Expressions", Manhattan Arts International, New York

2014                “Discerning the Spirit in Nature" (solo exhibit), Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

"Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Trash Art Exhibit" Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii

2013                The Red Space Gallery (solo exhibit), Hilo, Hawai

"Collaborations" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Memory: Mail Art Exhibit" Richmond Art Gallery, British Colombia, Canada

                        "Trash Art Exhibit" Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Hawaii Nei" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

2012               "Honu'ea" Volcano Art Center, Volcano, Hawaii

                       "Dimensions of Love" East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "24th Annual Trash Art Show" East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii

                        "Hawaii Nei" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

2010               "Spring Show" Gallery 212, Sonoma, California

2006              "Two Artists Two Visions" Overlook Gallery, Sonoma, California

2004              "Reversing Vandalism" Koret Gallery, San Francisco, California

2003 Cafe Gallery at the Main (solo exhibit), San Francisco, California

2001         Johnny's Java Cafe and Gallery (solo exhibit), Sonoma, California

2000             "Small Works Alternative Visions" Finley Center, Santa Rosa, California

1999              "Members' Show" Mendocino Art Center, California

1997           La Di Da Galley (solo exhibit), Half Moon Bay, California

1996           Cafe Classique Gallery (solo exhibit) El Granada, California

1986             "Coastal Artists" Spanishtown Gallery, Half Moon Bay, California

1982             "Phyllis Smith and Linda Watson" Travelers Art Gallery, South San Francisco, California

1980            "Twelfth Annual Textile Exhibition" Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, California

                    "Seventh Annual National Show at the Mannings", East Berlin, Pennsylvania

                    "Contemporary Fiber Artists of California, Palo Alto Cultural Center, California

1979            "Textile Arts" Travelers Art Gallery, South San Francisco, California

1977            "Loom Masters" Valentine-O'liva Gallery, San Francisco, California

         Riewerts Design Gallery (solo exhibit), Pacific, California

PUBLICITY AND AWARDS

Many Different Views of Abstract Art by Artists Past and Present by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International

RedDot Reader Profile | Linda Watson by Jason Horejs, Xanadu Gallery

Artist Members Share Recent Works of Art and What Inspired Them by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International

Art Marketing Advice from Expert Artists by Renee Phillips “The Artrepreneur Coach”, Professional Artist Magazine April/May 2016

Member Artists Share Significant Events in Their Art Careers by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International

Members Share Their New Art and Projects by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International

Reversin Vandalism, Slate Magazine, April 16, 2004

Best of Show, Sonoma County Fair 2006

Institute for Art and Living Scholarship, 2006

Best of Show, Sonoma County Fair 2005

Packard Foundation Grant, Philanthropic Ventures, 1997

EDUCATION

1993                 Masters Degree, San Jose State University, California

1977                  Bachelor of Arts, San Francisco State University, California

 

 

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