I am very happy to exhibit my watercolor The Love Block in The Mitchell Gallery’s first national juried exhibition. It is an all-media show with a size limitation of 8” x 10”, including the frame. My painting features the southwest corner of the Albia square in Monroe County, Iowa. 308 artists submitted 837 works from 38 states. […] more »
I’m very pleased to announce my acceptance into the Illinois Watercolor National Exhibition 2013. My painting, Wheels & Belts, was chosen to be part of this show by juror Ratindra Das. 60 paintings out of 249 were selected for the show. It will be held at The Next Picture Show gallery in Dixon, Illinois. This exhibit […] more »
Great news! Today I received my acceptance into the Aquarius National 2012 Exhibition. Juror Fran Larsen chose two of my watercolors: Nectarines & Teapots and Fruit, Bottle and Goblets. These are recent paintings in my still life series featuring goblets and glassware. I’m pretty excited! The Aquarius National Watercolor Exhibition is presented by the Southern Colorado […] more »
Saturday, I delivered one of my newer Iowa Series barn collages (#59) to the Ankeny Art Center. This show, called Diversify Your Bonds, is an impromptu one showcasing the diversity of Iowa artists. [...] more »
Well, Christmas seems long past, and after a brief break I'm back in the studio with new ideas and new paintings in progress. [...] more »
My watercolor painting Harry & George has been accepted for the 2008 Iowa Watercolor Society’s exhibition. Sixty pieces were accepted of the 149 entries by juror Stephen Quiller. The paintings will be on display in Ames at the Octagon Center for the Arts from August 15 to October 19. There will be an opening reception […] more »
Marybeth Heikes’ watercolor painting Apple Pear Martini will be exhibited in the Elk River “Arts in Harmony” 2007 show. This is the 12th annual national juried competition held at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, Minnesota. The show opens February 5 and continues through March 30. Ms. Heikes’ painting, from her new glassware […] more »
Marybeth Heikes’ watercolor painting Stemware #4 will be exhibited in the Octagon Center for the Arts’ 39th annual Clay, Fiber, Paper, Glass, Metal, Wood Exhibition. This year’s exhibit will feature 78 works of art by 59 artists across the country. The show opens February 2 with the reception and awards and continues through April 1, […] more »
Marybeth Heikes was awarded the First Place Cash and Ribbon Prize in the Iowa Watercolor Society’s 28th Annual Exhibition on Sunday, September 11. The exhibition was held at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. The juror, Tony Van Hasselt chose 60 paintings from a total of 145. He will later select the awards and choose […] more »
Marybeth Heikes’ painting November Sunflowers has been selected to be shown in the “Iowa Exhibited 20”. This exhibition will be held at the Polk County Heritage Gallery, 111 Court Avenue, in Des Moines. The show opens June 6, with a reception Sunday afternoon, June 12, and it continues until August 4. The gallery is open […] more »