EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Design, State University of New York College at Buffalo, 1984

• Classes and Workshops from various award winning artists, 2010 - Present

 

AWARDS/HONORS

• Honorable Mention Award - Philadelphia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition, 2023

• People's Choice Award - Buffalo Society of Artists Open Member Show, 2019

• Curator's Pick - Buffalo Society of Artists Online Exhibition, 2018

• Honorable Mention Award - Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society National Exhibition, 2014 

• Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2014 Spring Show

• Finalist in Abstract/Experimental Category - The Artist's Magazine 2013 Annual Art Competition

• Achieved Signature Status - Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, 2013

• Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2013 Fall Show

• Honorable Mention Award - Williamsville Art Society 2013 Spring Show

 

SOLO & JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• SOLO EXHIBITION - "Horizon's Edge"- Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, Arcangel Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Sept. 21- Nov. 16, 21 ​View the Exhibition at https://youtu.be/kJIIMhHNSXs

• SOLO EXHIBITION -  Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital - Lobby Gallery, Williamsville, NY,  May 1, 2018 - June 29, 2018

• SOLO EXHIBITION - "Northern Reflections" - River Art Gallery, North Tonawanda, NY, March 7, 2015 - April 2, 2015

• Buffalo Society of Artists Summer 2023 Exhibition - Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120,  Juror: Louis Grachos

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring 2022 Exhibition - Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Glenn Blue, Oct. 2 - Nov. 13, 22

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring 2022 Exhibition - Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY,  Juror: Skip Lawrence,                   April 29 - June 3, 22

• Buffalo Society of Artists 2022 Spring Exhibition - Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, and online at bsacalls.com    Juror: Judy Barie, February 20 - March 27, 2022

• Buffalo Society of Artists Thumb Box Exhibition 2021, Meibohm Fine Arts, East Aurora, NY and bsacalls.com   Juror: Grace Meibohm,  Sept. 17 - Oct. 16, 2021

• Buffalo Society of Artists 2021 Spring Exhibition - Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY,  and online at bsacalls.com   Juror: Liz Park, June 4 - July 9, 2021

• Buffalo Society of Artists 2018 Online Exhibition, www.bsaonline.org, Curators: Grace Meibohm, Bill Maggio, Sharon Osgood,        May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019 Curator's Pick

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association - Buffalo Arts Studio, Buffalo, NY, Juror: George Grace, Oct. 9, 2018 - Nov. 2, 2018

• Biennial Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit 2018, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Susan Przybyl, May 20, 2018 - July 8, 2018

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2017 Spring Exhibition, Artists Group Gallery, Buffalo, NY, Juror: Donald Siuta

• Buffalo Society of Artists 2017 Spring Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: John Brunelli, Feb., 19, 2017 - March 26, 2017

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association Fall 2016 Exhibition, 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, Juror: George Miller, Oct. 7 - Oct 29, 2016

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society 13th Annual National Exhibit, Kenan Center, NY, Juror: Thomas Schaller, Oct. 16 - Nov. 13, 2016

• "Ninesixteen" 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts Fall 2016 Exhibition, 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, Juror: Ginny O'Brien, Sept. 1 - Sept. 30, 2016

• Niagara Frontier Biennial Art Exhibit, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY,  Juror: Gerald Mead, July 10 - August 14, 2016

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2016 Spring Exhibition, Daemen College, Snyder, NY, Juror: Tom Kegler, June 5 - June 29, 2016

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Watermedia Exhibition, Kenan Center, NY, Juror: Barbara Nechi, Oct., 18, 2015 - Nov. 15, 2015

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association 2015 Fall Exhibition, River Art Gallery, North Tonawanda, NY, Joan Horn, Oct. - Nov. 2015

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association Spring Exhibit, Niagara Arts & Cultural Center,  NY, Juror: Joyce Hill, May 17, 2015 - June 14, 2015

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society 12th Annual National Exhibition, Honorable Mention Award, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Jeannie McGuire, October 19, 2014 - November 16, 2014

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibition, Market Street Art , Lockport, NY, Juror: Elizabeth Leader, Oct. 5, 2014 - Nov. 15, 2014

• Buffalo Niagara Art Association Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Coni Minneci, June 22, 2014 - July 20, 2014

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Fall Exhibition, Kenan Center, Lockport, NY, Juror: Anne Abgott, Oct. 20, 2013 - Nov. 17, 2013

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition, 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Juror: Mark Mehaffey, Buffalo, NY, April 26, 2013 - May 19, 2013

 

SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS​

• Philadelphia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition, Online, April 2023, Juror: Kathleen Dworak, Honorable Mention Award

• Buffalo Society of Artists Open Members Show, bsacalls.com, Feb. 19, 2021 - July 2021

• 20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, NY , Feb. 2020 - August 2020

• Buffalo Society of Artists Open Members Show, Expo 68 Gallery, Williamsville, NY, June 1 - June 29, 2019 ,Peoples Choice Award

• Buffalo Society of Artists Open Members Show, Main Street Gallery, Buffalo, NY, May 4, 2018 - May 22, 2018

• Hilbert College McGrath Library (Four Person Invitational Show) Artists chosen from 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Sept. - Dec. 2015

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society , Non-Juried Show, 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, May 13, 2015 - June 5, 2015

• Williamsville Art Society Member Exhibition, Honorable Mention Award, Village Center Gallery, Williamsville, NY, Judge: Rosemarie Cardoso, Nov. 3, 2013 - Dec. 4, 2013

• Cocktails & Canvas - (Invitational Show/Sale), Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, NY, March 27, 2014

• Holiday Open Studios - 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, Nov. 29,2013 - Jan. 2, 2014

• Williamsville Art Society Member Exhibition, Honorable Mention Award, Village Center Gallery, Williamsville, NY, Judge: John Yerger, Nov. 3, 2013 - Dec. 4, 2013

• Williamsville Art Society Member Exhibition, Honorable Mention Award, Village Center Gallery, Williamsville, NY, Judge: Joan Horn,  May 5, 2013 - May 29, 2013

• The Artist's Among Us ll - Burchfield Penney, Buffalo, NY May 11, 2012 - August 26, 2012

 

PUBLICATIONS

• "Forever Young " Western New York's Monthly Magazine for Adults 50+, June 2020, pg. 16 & 17, Author: Christine Smyczynski

• American Art Collector 2016 Juried Competition of New Work, pg. 256, Alcove Media

• Niagara Gazette, March 11, 2015, Page 1A - Front, "Northern Reflections" Solo Show Review, Author: Mia Summerson

• Gusto - Buffalo News, Week of March 12 - 19, 2015, Page 32, "Northern Reflections" Painting Featured

• The Artist's Magazine, December 2013, Page 67, Finalists Abstract/Experimental - "Galaxy", Publisher: F & W Media

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Buffalo Society of Artist's, Juried Exhibiting Member, Board of Directors, Past Exhibitions Chair, Buffalo, NY  

• Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, Signature Member, Past Exhibitions Co-Chair

• Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, Juried Exhibiting Member, Pittsburgh, PA

• Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Associate Member

• Western New York Artist's Group, Buffalo, NY

 

GALLERY AFFILIATIONS

2012 - Present     River Art Gallery and Gifts, 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda, NY. Gift Shop Curator, Manager 2015 - 2017

2013 - 2019          1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts, Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY

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JUROR/JUDGE EXPERIENCE

Allentown Art Festival Juror/Judge 2019

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021 - Present    Deanna Weinholtz Fine Art, Online Art Teacher, www.deannaweinholtz.com

2020 - Present    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, In-Person Workshop Instructor

2020 - 2022         Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Online Art Teacher, www.buffalogardens.com 

2020 - 2022         Buffalo Society of Artists, Board of Directors, Exhibitions Chair. 

2018 - 2020         Buffalo Society of Artists, Board of Directors, Membership Chair.

2018 - 2020         Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society, Board of Directors, Exhibitions Co-Chair.

2015 - 2017         River Art Gallery & Gifts, Gift Shop Volunteer Curator/Manager, Curated new resident artists and member                                                artists along with new works of art for the gift shop. Juried all artwork coming into gift shop. Managed gift                                              shop and displayed artwork, N. Tonawanda, NY

1992 - 1998         Designs By Deanna, Bridal Gown & Special Occasion Dress Designer & Dress Maker (Owner), Getzville, NY

1987 - 1990         Sterling Sommer Printing, Graphic Designer, Tonawanda, NY

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Clarence Center Elementary School, Clarence, NY, Taught Watercolor Techniques & Landscapes Grades 1 - 5,

May 14, 2018 - May 25, 2018 

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TEACHING/DEMOS

Deanna Weinholtz Fine Art, Online Classes and Workshops 2021 - Present

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, On-Site Workshop Instructor, 2020 - Present

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Online Series Watercolor Classes and Workshops in various mediums and subject,

www.buffalogardens.com, NY  July 2020 - 2022

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Mother's Day Sip and Paint, May 2022 & 2023

Deanna Weinholtz Fine Art, Online Paint Night Zoom group classes, 2021 - Present 

Hyatt's All Things Creative, Luminescent Reflections in Watercolor, Buffalo, NY Oct., 2019

Hyatt's All Things Creative, Luminescent Skies in Watercolor, Buffalo, NY, April 2019

River Art Gallery, Beginning Watercolor, North Tonawanda, April 2019

Clarence Center Elementary School, Taught watercolor techniques and landscapes to grades 1 - 5,  Two Weeks, May 2018    

River Art Gallery, Luminescent Skies in Watercolor, North Tonawanda, NY, April 2018

Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society Demo, Amherst, NY, February 2018

River Art Gallery, Canal Fest Demos, North Tonawanda, NY, July 2016, 2015, 2014 

Enjoy the Journey Art Gallery, Texture in Acrylic, 2016

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