Linda Murray     Linda Murray's Biography 


 

Education

B.F.A. 2004 Studio Art University of Maine (with Honors)
Augusta, ME

A.A. 2000 Studio Art University of Maine
Augusta, ME

Grants/Awards

2002
Honorable Mention
The Harlow Gallery - Hallowell, ME

2001
The Charles E. Gordon Award
University of Maine - Augusta, ME

2001
Best In Show
The Harlow Gallery - Hallowell, ME

2000
Honorable Mention
Waterville Art Society - Waterville, ME

1998 and 2000
Winner of Old Hallowell Day's Competition - Hallowell, ME

Select Solo Exhibits

2009
"Sylvan"
The Gallery at Harmons & Bartons - Portland, ME

2009
"Root Works"
Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA

2008
"A Walk In The Woods"
Brockton Public Library - Brockton, MA

2003
"Provoked By Wonder"
Thomas College - Waterville, ME

2002
"Suggestive Dialog"
The Harlow Gallery - Hallowell, ME

2001
"Scotland-Let Me Take You There"
Slate's Restaurant - Hallowell, ME

1998
"Quiet Places"
Renaissance Gallery - Farmingdale, ME

Select Venues

The Blue Marble Gallery in Waterville, Maine
Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset, Maine
The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell, Maine
The Chocolate Church in Bath, Maine
Thomas College Gallery, Waterville, Maine
Allander Gallery in Glasgow, Scotland
University of Maine Jewett Hall Gallery (Augusta campus)
The Renaissance Gallery in Farmingdale, Maine
Athena Gallery, Hallowell, Maine

Other Related Information

In 2004 author, Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias, featured Linda's painting, "Choices" on her book cover, “Models, Numbers & Cases”, Univ. of Michigan Press 2004.

Linda is an active member of the Kennebec Valley Art Association in Hallowell, Maine. She has served as executive director, president, vice-president, secretary, publicity chairperson and newsletter editor.

In 2001 Linda was recognized for her volunteer work as a Spirit of America Unsung Hero. That same year she co-ordinated and raised the funds necessary to bring the Arts for the Parks national traveling art exhibition to the University of Maine at Augusta.

Linda has served as juror at the Maine Arts Commission and sidewalk shows. In addition, she teaches art privately and in Adult Educational Programs.

Linda has a studio on the Kennebec River in Bath Maine where she lives with her husband. She participates in Bath's 3rd Friday Art Walk & Drive which occurs during June, July, August and September. For more information.



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