Prairie River Studio
8973 E. School Rd. Argenta, IL 62501 217-795-2283 shaziart@argenta.net
Currently
I teach watercolor and oil painting for Richland Community College, am an occasional arts instructor for Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur Park District, and Gallery 510. I show my work in galleries, enter regional and national competitions, and have been included in numerous group exhibitions. I conduct painting workshops for art organizations throughout the Midwest and maintain a private studio.
Education
1981 AA Richland Community College
1992 BFA Illinois State University
Areas of Concentration
Prairie River Press, Owner/Printer
Watercolor Landscape Paintings
Plein air oil Paintings
Exhibitions and Awards
Featured Artist, Gallery 510, 2007
Solo Exhibit, Erlanson Gallery, Richland Community College, 2006
Springer Cultural Center, Three Person Exhibition, 2006
McLean County Arts Center Exhibits, 2003, 2004, 2005
Illinois State Fair Exhibition, 2003
Works on Paper, Kirkland Fine Art Center, 2003
Watercolor Now, 2003
Decatur Public Library, One Person Exhibition 2002
Watercolor USA, 2001, Award
Watercolor Honor Society, Signature member since 2001
Watercolor Illinois Biennial, numerous shows and awards
The Art Association of Jacksonville, One Person Exhibition 1999
Contemporary Illinois Watercolor, Springfield Art Assoc., 1991
The Studio Gallery, Urbana, IL, Two Person Exhibition
Recipient of Artist Advancement Award, Illinois Arts Council, N.E.A.
Selected Print Artist, ADM Corporation
Two-Person Show, Nova Gallery, Decatur, Illinois
Solo Exhibition, Bicentennial Art Center and Museum, Paris, IL
Group Exhibit, Southern IL Arts and Crafts Marketplace, Benton, IL
Southern Illinois Arts and Crafts Marketplace at Rend Lake, Nova Art Gallery, Decatur, IL, Lakeview Museum, Peoria, IL, Tarble Arts Center, Charleston, IL