Women Artists of the West - International Competition in Las Vegas
National Western Art Show, Ellensberg, Washington
Stamford Historical Society Museum, Connecticut
Museum of Northern Colorado
The Audubon Artists Exhibition, NYC.
San Francisco Academy of Art
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Maryland
Portrait of Dean Jay Enoch Library of
the U.C. School of Optometry, Berkeley
National Association of Women Artists, NYC.
Ronald Reagan Library and Museum
The SOLO Gallery - Los Gatos, CA
AVA Art Fest, Triton Museum, Santa Clara, CA
The Interior Niche Gallery - San Francisco
Art Exhibition at the Musee D'Art Moderne D'Unet, France
Bennington Center for the Arts Show- Bennington, Vermont
Grand Exhibition- Akron Society of Artists, Akron, Ohio
Hilligoss Gallery Exhibition- Chicago
Karen Kallmann has developed her own style of painting by combining her talent with many years of formal training. She has participated in museum studies in Europe and Russia. Her work has been shown in such varied places as The Ronald Reagan Museum, The Stamford Historical Society Museum in Connecticut and The Musee d'Art Moderne, Tonniens, France.
Painting with force and imagination she brings a timeless beauty to her creations. Years of academic studies in Optometry, anatomy, and physiology benefit her work by providing insights into how the eye perceives color, style, shape and patterns. Vibrant images emerge as she combines state of the art technique with her own vision.
Karen has a light-hearted approach to her work that celebrates our life and times. Discover her genius and charm in creating masterpieces from everyday and not so everyday images.
Accolades and Awards
"Best of Show" and "Best Oil Painting" Women Artists of the West - International Competition in Las Vegas
1st Place in Oils-Santa Clara County Fair- Fine Art Exhibition
"Best of Show" and "Outstanding Achievement Award" Amador Artists Association Exhibition
Faber Birren Color Show - Selected by Claire Bell of The Guggenheim Museum for this prestigious show in Connecticut
Seen on KIMA TV - Ellensberg, Washington
Seen in San Jose Mercury News- Cover of Living Section
Seen in Southwest Art Magazine- (4+ reference dates)
Seen in Art of the West Magazine- (8+ reference dates)
Seen in Artist Magazine- Dream Studio Contest
Seen in Blossom Valley Times Article and Picture
Seen in Almaden Times- Article and Picture
Seen in Santa Teresa Times- Article and Picture
Make a Wish Foundation Exhibition -2nd Place Overall Award
"Koi Fish" selected for cover of Dean's Annual Fund card for the University of California
Graphic Design Creation for the logo of the 75th Anniversary of the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley
Commissioned to paint the Portrait of the Retired Dean, Jay Enoch, School of Optometry, Berkeley
Molly M. Canaday Memorial Award Winner at the110th Annual Exhibition of the National Association of Women Artists, New York
Best of Show, Outstanding Achievement Award and 1st Place Award Amador County Artists Association,13th Annual Fine Art Show,Ione, CA
Artist Magizine- Dream Studio Contest- Finalist
Medaille d'Or- Musee D'Art Moderne, Tonniens, France
3rd Place Overall- Museum of Northwest Colorado-Bear River Show
Finalist Award- California Dept of Fish and Game
Special Recognition Award- Newport Beach Fall Open Art Competition- Bay Street Galleria
Special Award of Merit- Amador County Arts Council
Karen Kallmann has developed her own style of painting by combining her talent with many years of formal training. She has participated in museum studies in Europe and Russia. Her work has been shown in such varied places as The Ronald Reagan Museum, The Stamford Historical Society Museum in Connecticut and The Musee d'Art Moderne, Tonniens, France.