Debra Joy Groesser - Past Events

"Far and Near Horizons: A World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists"

Event Dates: 7/21/2008 - 8/18/2008
Location: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is the second exhibition of the 2008-2010 "Far and Near Horizons: A World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists." The exhibit will be held at the Old School House Art Center in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The World Tour is a collaboration between International Plein Air Painters and Landscape Artists International. I was one of only eight additional artists juried in to the 2008-2010 tour, bringing the total number of participating artists from all over the world to 26. The tour will exist simulateously on the internet and in a series of brick and mortar venues throughout the next two years. For more information, visit http://landscapeartistsinternational.com/World_Tour.

Door County Plein Air Festival

Event Dates: 7/20/2008 - 7/27/2008
Location: Door County, Wisconsin

I have been invited to participate in this weeklong invitational plein air paintout and festival. Many events are planned throughout the week. For complete information, visit www.doorcountypleinair.com.

Plein Air Artists Colorado 12th Annual Exhibition

Event Dates: 7/11/2008 - 7/26/2008
Reception: 7/11/2008 5 to 9 pm
Location: Abend Gallery, Denver, Colorado

Plein Air Artists Colorado will be holding their 12th Annual Exhibition at Abend Gallery, 2260 E. Colfax Avenue, in Denver, Colorado, beginning July 11, 2008. Please join us for the reception and awards presentation on July 11th, from 5 to 9pm at the gallery.

"Far and Near Horizons: A World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists"

Event Dates: 6/1/2008 - 7/6/2008
Reception: 6/1/2008
Location: Estes Park, Colorado

This is the first exhibition of the 2008-2010 "Far and Near Horizons: A World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists." This exhibit will be held at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery in Estes Park, Colorado. "Far and Near Horizons" is a collaboration between two internationally known art organizations, International Plein Air Painters and Landscape Artists International. The tour will exist simultaneously on the internet and in brick and mortar venues in the US, Canada and Europe. Watch for articles in American Artist magazine and The Artists Magazine (April issues) about the tour, or for more information, go to http://landscapeartistsinternational.com/World_Tour

Carmel Plein Air Festival

Event Dates: 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008
Reception: 5/17/2008
Location: Carmel, California

I very pleased to announce that I have been juried into the Carmel Plein Air Festival this year. Due to the economic conditions in California the event had been postponed until next year (2009), but it was just announced that the event WILL go on as planned THIS year. Artists will be painting around the Monterey Peninsula in California during the event, which will culminate in an auction of the works created. For a full schedule of events during the festival, please visit www.carmelartfestival.org.

Salon International 2008 Juried Exhibition

Event Dates: 4/12/2008 - 5/2/2008
Reception: 4/12/2008 5 to 8pm (open house 10am to 5pm)
Location: Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio Texas

My painting, "Into the Light" has been juried into the prestigious Salon International 2008 Juried Exhibition, which will be held beginning April 12, 2008, at Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. More details to come...you can also visit the gallery's website at www.greenhousegallery.com.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Art Art Auction 08

Event Dates: 3/13/2008 - 3/15/2008
Location: Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Montgomery Alabama

This is the second time I have been invited to participate in Montgomery Museum of Fine Art's
biennial fundraiser exhibit and auction in Montgomery, Alabama. Four of my paintings, shown
here, will be included in this year's event. In 2006 five of my paintings were sold here. Christie's
will be conducting the oral auction. For more information see the museum's website at
www.mmfa.org.

"Flint Hills Excursion"

Event Dates: 2/1/2008 - 3/1/2008
Reception: 2/1/2008 6 to 8:30 pm
Location: SouthWind Gallery, Topeka Kansas

This exhibit features plein air paintings created in September in the Kansas Flint Hills by artists whose work was featured in the Oil Painters of America Central Region Juried Exhibit. The OPA show was held at Southwind Gallery in September/October 2007. Gallery owner, Gary Blitsch, organized the Flint Hills paint out. A Topeka television station filmed the artists as they painted and recently aired a documentary about the Flint Hills, which featured some of the artists. My painting, "Autumn Day at Z-Bar", is included in this exhibit.For more information on the show, see the SouthWind Gallery website, www.southwindgalleryoftopeka.com.

Oil Painters of America Central Regional Juried Exhibition

Event Dates: 9/28/2007 - 11/10/2007
Reception: 9/28/2007 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: South Wind Gallery, Topeka Kansas

My painting, "Harbor Afternoon" has been juried into this prestigious exhibition. The opening awards reception will be held on September 28th from 6 to 8 pm. The Grand Opening reception is Sunday, September 30th from noon to 4pm at the gallery. Gallery hours are 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition

Event Dates: 5/3/2007 - 5/25/2007
Location: Hilligoss Gallery, Chicago

My painting, "Spring Willows", has been accepted AIS's 8th annual national juried exhibition. Hilligoss Gallery is located at 520 Michigan Avenue, on downtown Chicago's "Magnificent Mile."