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Abstract Impressionist and Plein Air Painter Musically aMused and Inspired by Nature |
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Maggie Barnes is a Cincinnati-based contemporary artist. Painting became her pathway through grief in 2004 when, newly sober, she was faced with the crushing loss of a dear friend. Now her profession, daily painting continues to help her stay sober. Using oil paints, acrylics, and mixed media to chase the intangible, she trusts the creative process to help her find a harmonious arrangement to things that appear chaotic and imperfect. Her strongest inspirations come from nature and music and her paintings are often created outdoors or while listening to music at her studio in Loveland, Ohio. They are abstract and abstract impressionist in style.
Influenced by her English Literature degree from the University of Cincinnati and Master of Education from Xavier University, Maggie specializes in concept art. Her exhibits are often presented in thesis and large scale theme mode. Her most recent exhibition, Alzheimer’s Empowerment: Dare to Find the Beauty, was a multimedia interactive art exhibit exploring the challenges of staying in a relationship with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s.
Maggie is also a forest therapy guide, certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Embracing her passion for nature along with her love of expression, she can often be found in local parks facilitating outdoor “Painting in the Woods” workshops.
Whether painting from her studio or setting up her easel wherever she may travel, Maggie remains trusting of and fascinated by the intersection of connectivity, synchronicity, intention, and creative process.
PRESS
Synchronicity, Paint, and Paul McCartney
Cincinnati Opera Blog, 2024 Season , June 20, 2024 by Erica Reid
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
Synchronicity, Paint, and Paul McCartney
Cincinnati Opera Blog, 2024 Season , June 20, 2024 by Erica Reid
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
EXPERIENCE
HikeMoreTrails
Owner, 2005 - present
Philanthropic ART-itude
Advocating the selling of art to promote philanthropic endeavors
Owner, 2005 - present
Essex Studios
Guild Member, 2005 - 2021, Board Member 2018 - 2021
I’m Still Here Foundation (ARTZ, Artists For Alzheimer’s)
Curator and Event Coordinator for local fundraising and awareness outreach
Cincinnati Creative Director, 2012 - 2016
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Guild Member, 2005 - 2011
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Facilitator, 2006 - present
HikeMoreTrails
Owner, 2005 - present
Philanthropic ART-itude
Advocating the selling of art to promote philanthropic endeavors
Owner, 2005 - present
Essex Studios
Guild Member, 2005 - 2021, Board Member 2018 - 2021
I’m Still Here Foundation (ARTZ, Artists For Alzheimer’s)
Curator and Event Coordinator for local fundraising and awareness outreach
Cincinnati Creative Director, 2012 - 2016
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Guild Member, 2005 - 2011
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Facilitator, 2006 - present
EDUCATION
Xavier University, 2003
Master of Education, Secondary Education
University of Cincinnati, 1991
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Xavier University, 2003
Master of Education, Secondary Education
University of Cincinnati, 1991
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
EXHIBITIONS
Liverpool Oratorio Series at Cincinnati Opera World Premier (July 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 2024)
Curated Gallery Exhibit of "Painting McCartney" (July 11 - August 31, 2024)
Solo Exhibit, "Alzheimer's Empowerment: Dare to Find The Beauty" (May 2017 - Dec 2019)
Solo Exhibit beta show, “Bridging the Gap - Staying in Relationship with
Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s” (November 2016 - April 2017)
Wyoming Art Show - Exhibitor (May 2006 - May 2012), Honorable Mention Award (2006), Nominated Outdoor Judge (2012)
Quarterly ArtWalks, Essex Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct 2006 - Oct 2021)
Group Exhibits, Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild Members - (2005-2011)
Solo Exhibit, “Participate! Exploring the Creative Process” Essex Studios (March 2014)
Solo Exhibit, ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer’s interactive awareness, (February 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “A Deal With The Universe” Kennedy Heights Arts Center, (June 2012)
Solo Exhibit, Pleasant Perk Coffee Shop (August 2010)
Solo Exhibit, “One” - Notting Hill, London England (March - August 2005)
Liverpool Oratorio Series at Cincinnati Opera World Premier (July 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 2024)
Curated Gallery Exhibit of "Painting McCartney" (July 11 - August 31, 2024)
Solo Exhibit, "Alzheimer's Empowerment: Dare to Find The Beauty" (May 2017 - Dec 2019)
Solo Exhibit beta show, “Bridging the Gap - Staying in Relationship with
Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s” (November 2016 - April 2017)
Wyoming Art Show - Exhibitor (May 2006 - May 2012), Honorable Mention Award (2006), Nominated Outdoor Judge (2012)
Quarterly ArtWalks, Essex Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct 2006 - Oct 2021)
Group Exhibits, Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild Members - (2005-2011)
Solo Exhibit, “Participate! Exploring the Creative Process” Essex Studios (March 2014)
Solo Exhibit, ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer’s interactive awareness, (February 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “A Deal With The Universe” Kennedy Heights Arts Center, (June 2012)
Solo Exhibit, Pleasant Perk Coffee Shop (August 2010)
Solo Exhibit, “One” - Notting Hill, London England (March - August 2005)