Career

Career Highlights of Selected Exhibitions, Invitationals, Publications, Installations, and Activities

2018         Niagara Falls History Museum, Canada,  "Water for Life"

2018         Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy. Open Art Code 

2017         Art Fusion Galleries, Miami, Florida, Art Basel 2017

2017         Exhibition Rome, Italy, Palazzo Velli Expo, MUSA International Art Space, October 2017

2017          Exhibition in Paris, France, "Women's Essence" The Women of Compempory Art, April 2017 

2016         ArtExpo Autumn Rome, Rome, Italy    Art in the world

2016        SAM 2016, Who's Who Art Club International Exhibition, Paris,           France.   

2016        Artists in the World, published and exhibited in the exclusive International online presentation.  

2016        Arts Artists Artwork, published and represented in this premier art site.  

2016        MOMA, Museum of Modern Art, Artist Member

2016        International Society for Acrylic Painters, 7th Annual Invitational Open

2016        Art Expo, Rome, Italy, this February 

2016        The Who’s Who Art Club International, Juried to show at SAM 2016, Paris, October 4th through 29th

2015        International Society for Acrylic Painters, member invitation

2015        Art UpClose, New York City, Art Database

2014        Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, October 23, Invitation only, Award of Excellence and Stylistic Valve

2014         Effetto Arte Magazine, June, 2014, The New heirs of Jackson Pollock,  article by Salvatori Russo,

2013         Paris, France: Open Art Code Paris, invitational only,   Grand Palace.  Salon of the Independents, December 2-9,       www.openartcodeparis.com/

2011             Barcelona, Spain: “World Art Vision Exhibition 2011” Invitation Only.

2011             WWAB, World Wide Art Books, International Publication.

2010             Bluffs Art Council “Impact on the Arts” annual award, Council Bluffs, Iowa

2010             Nevada:  Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, permanent collection.

2009             Paris, France: Open Art Code Paris, invitational only, Grand Palace.   Margaret LaBounty is the only USA artist invited to exhibit at the Grand Palais. The exhibition ismade up of a group of twenty talented artists who have very different technical styles and their artistic formation is varied. They have united their talents in the past to exhibit together in Italy, Monte Carlo, and Mexico under the umbrella of Passion for Life. Now this energy is being channeled into the promotion of the art works of the individual artists by concentrating on organizing this and other prestigious exhibitions in the future. The next Open Art Code collective exhibition will be held from November 3-9, 2009 at the Grand Palais in Paris.  www.openartcodeparis.com/

2009             Monte Carlo:  L'exposition du GemlucARTinvitational only, exhibition, October 22 through November 6^th. 200 works considered to be the best by the jury will be exposed to the Auditorium Rainier III, splendid building located in seaside, and well known of the Monegasques and the tourists.

2009            Central New York Magazine, September/October issue, Public Art debut

2009            New York:  Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Cazenovia, New York (July-August)

The permanent installation consists of a series of 20 Totems, a concept that Margaret has developed for over twelve years, displayed as “A Forest Within A Forest, another layer to a path well worn”.   “Just as the trees of a forest are varied so are the textures and colors of the Totems.  Each making its’ own statement in the world. “ Look at me, I am perfect as I sit in the world, whole, a complete piece of art. “The Tree”.  The totems range in size from 11/2 feet to almost 8 feet in height.    http://www.stonequarryhillartpark.org/

2008             Cancun, Mexico:  “World Art Vision 2008” invitational only, Cancun, Mexico

Margaret was one of 69 artists from five continents invited to show. Margaret was the only artist invited to represent the United States in the prestigious art exhibition.

The World Art Vision Expo was between December4th through December 14^th. www.world-art-vision.com/

2008          “International Contemporary Masters 2008” invitational only publication

ISBN: 978-0-9802079-0-3This publication contains modern artists from all over the world to show the trends in art worldwide.

2008-2010      “Second Friday’s Downtown” Founder and Past President, Council                       Bluffs, Iowa

2007,  2005     Florence, Italy:  Biennale Internazionale.       www.florencebiennale.org

Margaret was a recipient in the “Biennale 2005” of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” and medaled in sculpture, Florence, Italy receiving 5^th place out of 764 artists.  Margaret also received a lifetime return invitation and participated in the “Biennale 2007”.

2007               Kunst-Forum-International, Seetal 2007, Switzerland 

2007                AMSTERDAM WHITNEY Gallery, New York, New York

2006                NY Arts Magazine, editorial feature, distributed in New York, Miami, China, and in International Art Museums and Galleries.  www.nyartsmagazine.com

2006              ArtSEEN Journal, is distributed in London, England and Florence, Italy in Fine Art Museum and Galleries. www.artseenjournal.com

2006               Kunst-Forum-International, Small format, Switzerland 

2006               World Fine Artist, featured   www.worldfineartist.com

2005               Florence. Italy: Biennale Internazionale, captured a Lorenzo il Magnifico de Medici and medaled for Sculpture. Florence. Italy.  www.florencebiennale.org

Margaret was a recipient in the “Biennale 2005” of the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” in sculpture in Florence, Italy receiving 5^th place out of 764 artists.

2000-2004      Shidoni Arts, Tesuque,  (Santa Fe) New Mexico

2000              Utah Artist Hands, Salt Lake City, Utah

1999-2011      Lazart Production Inc., Gainesville, Texas - Commercial Art Designs

1999               Yuma International Airport, Yuma, Arizona - Commissioned / over twenty Permanent Collection pieces

1999                Alternate for Park City 2002 Public Art, Park City, 2002 Winter Olympics, Utah

1999              Fourth Mesa Art Gallery, Vail, Colorado

1997              Southwest Art and More, Yuma, Arizona

1996-Present  Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix, Arizona- Commissioned / Permanent Collection

1996               Soil Systems Inc., Archaeological Group, Phoenix, Arizona-Commissioned /   Private Collection

1996               2 Person invitational show, Kansas City, Missouri

1995-1997      Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, Cortez, Colorado

1995,1998       Springville Museum of Fine Art, Springville, Utah

1995               Red, White and the Occasional Tenderfoot, Chinli, Arizona

1994               Book “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America” by John Villani, 

1994-1997       Board Member- San Juan County Tourism and Economic Board

1993-1997       Founder and Coordinator of the “Native American Art Awards”

1992               One-Person Show, Edge of the Cedars Museum-Blanding, Utah (3- month exhibit)

1992-1998       Founder: Creative Freedom Alliance, Bluff, Utah

1992-1998       Bluff Area Site Coordinator: Utah Arts Council, Art & Underserved  Communities Projects & Tumblewords Literary Projects, and the Moab to  Monument Valley Film Commission.

1990              One-Person Show and installation, Sutherland Museum of Western and Indian   History - Cedaredge, Colorado

1990                Colors Gallery, Denver, Colorado

1990                Southwest Unlimited Art Gallery, Beaver Creek, Colorado

1989-Present    Sutherland Museum, Cedaredge, Colorado- Commissioned / Permanent Collection

1988-2011       The Rock Speaks Studio, Personal studio

1988-2009       Private Instruction: Art and Sculpting

1988-1999       Frameworks Art Gallery, Grand Junction, Colorado

1988-1989      One-Person Show, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OFFICE, Congressman Ben Nighthorse Campbell- Grand Junction,         Colorado

1988-1989       Taos Traditions Art Gallery, Taos, New Mexico

1988                Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, North Dakota- Private Collection

1987-1991       Anonymous Collector, KUBC PBS Art Auction- Private Collection

1987-1990       Group Show, Miniature Art, THE FINISHING TOUCH GALLERY, Delta, Colorado

1987-1989       Toh-Atin Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado

1987                One-Person Show, Walker Field Airport, Grand Junction, Colorado