Karin K. Swanson
Abstract Artist
Phoenix, AZ
karink428@hotmail.com
702-588-3455

Galleries / Shows

Sundust Gallery, Mesa, Arizona / June, 2011 to Present

True Brew Coffee, Phoenix, Arizona / April, 2011 to Present

Xanadu Gallery, Studio Artist, Scottsdale, Arizona / March, 2011 to Present

The Roose Parlour & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona / August 2011 Artist of the Month

The Rever Gallery, The Arts Factory, Las Vegas, Nevada / March 2009 to October 2009

ECCOICI Fashions / Boca Park / Las Vegas, Nevada / October, 2009 to Present

ECCOICI Fall Catalog Open House / Las Vegas, Nevada / October 4, 2009

Expose Featured Artist, Caramel Bar & Lounge at Bellagio, Las Vegas / November 2007

ArtNews, Summer 2007 Edition, Artist Directory

Marshall Galleries, Henderson, Nevada / February 2006 to January 2007 & January 2004 to December 2004

21st Annual Boulder City Fine Arts Festival, Boulder City, Nevada / April 29 & 30, 2006

Viaggio & The Downstairs Bar, Henderson, Nevada / February 2006 to Present

The Cauldron, Featured Artist at "Midnight Snack" Las Vegas, Nevada / September 2005

The Cauldron, Las Vegas, Nevada / September to December 2005

First Friday ‚ Exhibiting Artist, Las Vegas, Nevada / May 6, 2005

First Friday ‚ Exhibiting Artist, 100 Artists for 100 Years of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada / April 1, 2005

Commerce Bank of Nevada, Building Lobby, Las Vegas, Nevada / April 2005 to February 2006

Black Mountain Grill Restaurant, Henderson, Nevada / 2002 to 2005

Xanadu Productions, Introductory Reception Featured Artist, The Icehouse Lounge, Las Vegas, Nevada / March 31, 2004

Art Encounter, Las Vegas, Nevada / October 2003 to March 2005

The Fiber Studio, "A Father's Legacy", Wichita, Kansas / July 2004

Zinc, Las Vegas, Nevada / 2003

Adamo Gallery, Las Vegas, Nevada / 2002

Artist demonstration at Viaggio Italian Restaurant, Henderson, Nevada / March 6, 2002

Widmen Galleries Group Show, Las Vegas, Nevada / February 9 & 10, 2002

"Color Play", Arts on Casino Center (now called The Funk House) / January 2002

Solo Exhibit, Widmen Galleries, Las Vegas, Nevada / November 10, 2001

Widmen Galleries, Las Vegas, Nevada / 2001 to 2002

Anna's Gallery, Wichita, Kansas / 2000 to 2001

Publications / Television

Spring 2011 Edition, Canyon Voices, Arizona State University Literary Magazine, Phoenix, Arizona

November 2, 2003, Paintings featured on Episode #1001 of "The House Detective" on Las Vegas Cable Channel 13, in a segment on Women Artists New to Art Encounter Gallery, Las Vegas, Nevada

April 2002, “Not in Kansas Anymore”, Las Vegas Life Magazine Article

Charity / Auction

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation / Silent Auction, Las Vegas, Nevada / November 21, 2009, November 22, 2008, November 17, 2007 October 29, 2005 and October 23, 2004

“Signature Chefs of Las Vegas” / March of Dimes Silent Auction / Las Vegas, Nevada / October 3, 2009, October 18, 2008 & October 13, 2007

Create Your Dreams ‚ Annual Awards Gala, Silent Auction, Moms in Business, Las Vegas, Nevada / May 7, 2005 & May 6, 2006

"Food as Art", 7th Annual March of Dimes Silent Auction, Las Vegas, Nevada / October 4, 2004

City of Hope, Spirit of Life Awards Banquet, Featured Artist, Las Vegas, Nevada / August 28, 2004

Painting in private collections all over the United States and in London. Commissions created per client’s requests.

Karin Swanson