News and Events:

June through August 2010
The Roxborough Arts Council will be opening a Coop Gallery, #106 in the Roxborough Marketplace on June 1, 2010. The Gallery will include Fine Art and photograpy, 3-dimensional art, and small gift items including hand painted cards. There will be receptions on the Second Friday of each month and special events throughout the summer. We will have art instruction in the back area of the gallery. The classes will include special sessions for children along with adult classes at beginning to advanced levels. Watch for our schedule to be posted at the gallery.

June 15 through June 30 2010
Karen Kennedy's Art will be shown at the CoArt Gallery, 846 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado. The gallery is in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District. Please join the "Third Friday ART WALK" in downtown Denver on June 18th and stop by the CoArt Gallery. I would enjoy meeting you in person.

May 2010
The "Spring Forward" Reception will be on May 16, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 at the Firehouse Gallery, 6220 North Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, Colorado. The juror's awards will be presented during the reception and you can meet the artists while you enjoy the catered fare with friends and new acquaintences. The Reception for the Second Annual Spring Forward Juried Show is being presented by the Roxborough Arts Council.

April 2010
Second Annual Spring Forward Juried Show at the Firehouse Gallery, 6220 North Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, Colorado. Presenting art works by the portfolio members of the Roxborough Arts Council. The juror was Mary Ellen Russo. Best of Show "Desert Sunrise" by Judie Seyffert 2-Dimensional Art winners: First Place; Karen Kennedy for "Stellar Spring" Second Place; Wes Pence for "A Study of Dew Drops" Third Place; MaryAnn Leake Baisley for "After the Reception" 3-Dimensional Art winners: First Place; Paul Stafford for "Nature's Hands" Second Place; Mike O'neal for "Guatemalan Sunrise" The exhibition is open to the public during weekday business hours. Viewing is also available on weekends by an appointment made with any of the artists. Please see www.roxartscouncil.org for more information.

November 2009
Holiday Exhibition at the Firehouse Gallery, 6220 North Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, Colorado. Presenting art works by the portfolio members of the Roxborough Arts Council. The exhibition is open to the public during weekday business hours. Viewing is also available on weekends by appointment. Please see www.roxartscouncil.org for more information.

I am pleased to announce this Kiln painting was sold during the Autumn in the Arts show. Under my "Galleries" section, I have relocated the image of my "Roxborough Kiln" painting from "Available Works", to "Private Collections".

October 24th and 25th, 2009
Roxborough Arts Council presented "Autumn in the Arts" at the Roxborough Marketplace in Littleton, Colorado. My "Roxborough Kiln" painting was awarded a sponsor's selection, by the local Safeway Store. This century old kiln was built in 1904 by the Silicated Brick Company. I used acrylics to paint this historic landmark during a group "Plein Aire" painting day.

September through October 23rd 2009
You can view fourteen of my paintings in the The Roxborough Center Realtor's Office located in the Marketplace throughout September and October. This is a new venue promoting art in the Roxborough Community. Reception to be announced. Thank you Roxborough Center Realtors!

July 2009
Karen Kennedy and Erica Hollander shared a "Two Artist Exhibition" during July, 2009 at the Firehouse Gallery. The artists and the Roxborough Arts Council shared sponsorship of the Artists Reception July 19th that included honoring Captain Steve Hildebrandt and the Station #15 firemen for their community service and their support of the Arts in Douglas County.

June 2009
Three of my recent charcoal sketches were included in a “Drawing Exhibition” by Roxborough Arts Council members shown at the Firehouse Gallery.

April 2009
The “Spring Forward” juried show sponsored by Roxborough Arts Council. My painting titled "A New Beginning" was awarded “Best of Show”.

November and December 2008
Holiday Exhibition at the Firehouse Gallery with all portfolio members of the Roxborough Arts Council participating. Reception on December 7th also featured Andy Marquez, photo artist, offering a book signing opportunity to patrons.

June 1st through July 31st, 2008
My paintings were included in a "Two Artist Exhibition" throughout June and July at the Firehouse Gallery. The wine and cheese reception was on June 22nd.

June 14th - September 7th, 2008
My "Snow Deer" painting was accepted in juried exhibition at the Wildlife Experience Museum, Parker, Colorado.

I am currently a board member of the Roxborough Arts Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art through education and community service. For more information, please visit our website at: www.roxartscouncil.org