A more than three-month event, the American Impressionist Society’s 22nd annual National Juried Exhibition brings together the juried artwork of 175 talented artists at Gallery 1516 in Omaha, Nebraska. Among these are Barbara Mauldin, Roseanne Cerbo, Anna T. Kelly, Jenny Buckner, Manon Sander and Debra Joy Groesser, CEO/president of the American Impressionist Society.
Debra Joy Groesser, Rebirth - Into the Light, oil on linen panel, 20 x 24"
Jenny Buckner, Unfolding Grace, oil, 20 x 14"
“Living in southern Florida, a lot of my subject matter revolves around water, like people fishing in the Jupiter Inlet. Most of our many bridges are old and look weathered, and it was fun to incorporate cold wax to create their worn texture,” says Sander. Her oil and cold wax painting The Right Angle features a small group of fishers in the midst of making a catch.
Anna T. Kelly, Help Is Coming, oil, 20 x 30"
Kelly explains the story behind her poignant oil painting Help Is Coming. “My peers and I used to paint at the Malibu Creek state park then go all the way down to Malibu Beach to enjoy the natural beauty of Los Angeles. When
I saw the news about the November 2019 Woolsey Fire destroying the area and our brave firefighters risking their lives to save it, I was overcome with emotion,” she reflects. “Since I am an artist, I had the urge to pick up my paintbrush, and the tears came down from my eyes when I was working on portraying the brave deed of our firefighters.”
Rosanne Cerbo, COOPED IN, oil on linen, 12 x 9"
Manon Sander, The Right Angle, oil and cold wax, 12 x 12"
A variety of events will be held during the National Juried Exhibition opening weekend, beginning with a private opening and awards ceremony for Gallery 1516 members and AIS artists and guests on Thursday, September 9. A few of the many happenings attendees can explore on Friday, September 10, include a panel discussion with AIS Masters C.W. Mundy and Carolyn Anderson at 11 a.m., a demonstration by Howard Friedland at 3 p.m., an AIS Member Reception hosted by American Art Collector at 5 p.m., and a public opening and reception at 6 p.m. Artwork will remain on view through December 12. —
Barbara Mauldin, Sky Scraper, oil on linen, 24 x 18"
AIS National Juried Exhibition
When: September 9-December 12, 2021
Where: Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68102
Information: (402) 305-1510, www.gallery1516.org
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