In February Carolyn's painting, Farm Scape, was awarded First Place in the Women Contemporary Artists members Juried Exhibition at Manatee Community College in Bradenton Florida. The show was juried by Mark Anderson B.F.A., M.F.A., Ringling College of Art and Design- interim departmenthead. The show runs through April 2,2009.
Wearable Art
Carolyn has released several of her best paintings for signed, limited edition silk scarves. These are available exclusively at Designer Scarves by Marlena. The scarves are pure habotai silk. Each one is museum quality and custom printed. www.designerscarvesbymarlena.com
“Painter Carolyn Ritter will soon see her art traveling throughout the country, as her painting of “Buddy” the Labrador Retriever was selected to appear on Georgia’s 2006 Dog and Cat Sterilization license plate.” - American Style Magazine. “Buddy” was chosen by the Georgia Department of Agriculture from 400 applicants making him the new poster pooch for animal sterilization.
PROJECT CATSNIP SPAYMOBILE
The side graphics “Helix the Cat” were created especially for CatSnip by artist Carolyn Ritter. The helix contains kittens that represent the breeding potential of just one cat. The Atlanta Animal Alliance owns the state-of-the-art vehicle that is equipped as a modern medical clinic costing about $ 150,000.
ART CANDY EDITIONS - www.artcandyeditions.com is now featuring limited edition hand embellished works by Carolyn.
Area of Design - Carolyn is the artist interviewed "in the SPOTLIGHT" on the Area of Design website in August 2008. Area of Design is an organization that showcases established and emerging artists and designers.
September 26, 2010 5-7 P.M.
ART AFTER DARK Presented by ArtCenter Manatee and Manatee Players
Carolyn will participate in a Paint - Around with some of the area’s finest artists who will demonstrate their skill to create a series of one of a kind paintings. The event is a prelude to a viewing of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park with George”. There will be an array of the artists’ work on display.
Location: The Manatee Players, Bradenton, Fl.
More info at www.artcentermanatee.orgOctober 1- December 6, 2010
Women Contemporary Artists show
Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota, FLOctober 16, 2010 10-11 A.M.
Art Center Manatee
Carolyn will be demonstrating her painting process at ArtCenter Manatee in Bradenton, FL as part of the Ringling International Arts Festival, sARTee.
www.artcentermanatee.orgNovember- December 2010, April 2011
Fruits and Veggies
Simon's Coffee House
South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FLJanuary 15 - February 18, 2011
Women Contemporary Artists show
Venice Art Center
Venice, FLApril 2011
Botanicals
Simon's Coffee House
South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Fl.May 10 - June 6 2011
Women contemporary Artists Show
Selby Gallery Ringling College of Art
Sarasota, FL
Raiford Gallery
1169 Canton St.
Roswell, Ga. 30075
www.raifordgallery.com
