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Maggie Barnes, painter
HikeMoreTrails.com [email protected] LOVELAND ART STUDIOS ON MAIN Studio 210 529 Main Avenue Loveland, Ohio 45140 |
EDUCATION
B.A. English Literature
University of Cincinnati, 1991
M.Ed. Secondary Education
Xavier University, 2003
ART EXPERIENCE
HikeMoreTrails
Owner, 2005 - present
Philanthropic ART-itude
Advocating the selling of art to promote philanthropic endeavors.
Owner, 2005 - present
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Guild Member, 2005 - 2011
Essex Studios
Guild Member, 2005 - 2021
Board Member 2018 - 2021
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Facilitator, 2006 - present
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
ART EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibit, “One” - Notting Hill, London England (March - August 2005)
Solo Exhibit, Pleasant Perk Coffee Shop (August 2010)
Solo Exhibit, ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer’s interactive awareness, (February 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “A Heart For Charlie” Children’s Organ Transplant Association, (May 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “Food & Process” Essex Studios (March 2014)
Group Exhibits, Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild Members - (2005-2011)
Quarterly ArtWalks, Essex Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct 2006 - Oct 2016)
Wyoming Art Show - (annual juried show) - Exhibitor (May 2006 - May 2012),
Honorable Mention Award (2006), Nominated Outdoor Judge (2012)
Solo Exhibit beta show, “Bridging the Gap - Staying in Relationship with
Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s” (November 2016 - April 2017)
Solo Exhibit, "Alzheimer's Empowerment: Dare to Find The Beauty (May 2017 - Dec 2019)
PRESS
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
Maggie Barnes Bridges the Gap with Art and Music
An interview from What's Up Wyoming?, January 30, 2017, by Jeb Brack
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
Maggie Barnes Bridges the Gap with Art and Music
An interview from What's Up Wyoming?, January 30, 2017, by Jeb Brack
ARTIST STATEMENT
"The inspiration to paint came years ago while grieving the death of a close friend. Although I had taken a few art classes in college, I had never painted before and was a bit surprised by my compelling desire to do so.
“Painting continues to offer me balance and relief. It allows me to accept and resolve things that seem chaotic and imperfect. It helps me find an authentic purpose, a harmonious arrangement to it all.
“The driving force behind my work these days is our spiritual reconnection with Mother Nature and Her gifts.”
"The inspiration to paint came years ago while grieving the death of a close friend. Although I had taken a few art classes in college, I had never painted before and was a bit surprised by my compelling desire to do so.
“Painting continues to offer me balance and relief. It allows me to accept and resolve things that seem chaotic and imperfect. It helps me find an authentic purpose, a harmonious arrangement to it all.
“The driving force behind my work these days is our spiritual reconnection with Mother Nature and Her gifts.”
Maggie paints from her studio at The Loveland Art Studios and from her family hide-away in the beautiful hills of Kentucky. An avid 'plein air' painter, she often chooses to make nature her studio wherever she may travel.