About Celia

Celia Smith, born Celia Munoz Bueno, is a graduate of the University of Madrid, Spain, her country of origin, and has been a resident of the US for many years.

She sketches from nature and people, and composes paintings that tell stories, or impart feelings or ideas. Other works are landscapes that capture the essence of a place, while others are simply fun and whimsical.

While some of her work is done on commission, Celia is an active participant in juried shows and art fairs, from which she has received numerous awards and cash prizes.

email: rjsmith at ku dot edu

Media

Acrylic on linen, canvas and paper; ink drawings; hand-pulled woodcuts.

Upcoming Exhibits, and Art Fairs and Festivals 2012

"Evolve! Adapt to survive", Natural History Museum. University of Kansas, April 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012, Celia's painting "Survivors" included in this exhibit.

January 27, 2012, 7-9 PM. Opening of "Gratitude" Show at the 1109 Gallery, 1109 Massachussets St in downtown Lawrence, KS,  coincides with Final Friday. Celia will have paintings in this show that celebrates the volunteers at the Gallery. All are invited. The show runs till February 19.

February 1st through March 31st, Celia has 4 paintings on display at The Upstage Gallery in Topeka, KS, 720 SW Jackson. This Gallery is in the building of the old Jayhawk Theatre.

Celia's painting "Moby Dick" is in the New Bedford Whaling Museum's exhibit "Imagining Moby!", November 2011 to April 2012, and will stay on in the Museum as part of the Elizabeth Schultz's collection.

Awards, Honors &  Recognitions

2011    Painting "Moby Dick" becomes part of the Permanant Collection at New Bedford Whaling Museum.

2010    Painting Award, Hidden Glen Art Festival, Olathe, KS.

2009    Award of Merit, 2009 Heartland Artist Exhibition, Merriam, KS.

2008    Phoenix Award in the Visual Arts. Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission.

2008    Award of Excellence, Mosaics, St. Charles, MO. 

2008    Best of Show. Arts for All, Lawton, OK.

2007    Best of Show. Arts for All, Lawton, OK.

2006    Best Two-Dimensional Work of Art Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair, Washburn University, Topeka, KS.

2005    Chosen to create the Phoenix Awards by the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission.

2004    Second Place. Art in the Park, St. Joseph, MO.

1999    Best Two-Dimensional Work of Art. Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair, Washburn University, Topeka, KS.

1998    Cash Award. Culture Without Borders, Visual and Liberal Arts Exhibit and Travelling Show, Kansas City,             MO.

1997    Artist of Excellence Award.  Riverbend ArtFair, Atchison, KS.

1996    First Place in Two-Dimensional Works of Art. Heartland Art Fest, St. Joseph, MO.

1996    Special Merit Award. Religious Art Show XIV, Mission, KS.

1996    Celia Smith’s painting “Moby Dick” was chosen for inclusion in the touring art exhibition "Unpainted to                 the Last: Moby Dick and American Art, 1940-1990.” Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, KS.

1994    Best of Show Award. Art in the Park, Lawrence, KS.

1992    Commissioned Work  EXPO ’92, Kansas City-Seville, in the World Exhibition, Seville, Spain.

1992    Award for Opaque Painting Kansas River Valley Art Fair, Topeka, KS.

1991    Best Two-Dimensional  work of Art,  Art in the Park, Lawrence, KS

1991    Winner, Celebration of Cultures Corporation Poster Contest, Lawrence, KS.

1991    Featured Artist, Kansas River Valley Art Fair, Topeka, KS.

1991    Professional Development Grant from the Kansas Arts Commission.

1989    First Place, Religious Art Show, Mission, KS.

1988    Work included in The Best of Kansas Arts and Crafts, KS Dept. of Commerce.

1987    Jurors’ Award, Gallery 87, Kansas City, MO.

1981    First Place, Wyandotte County Art Association Show, Kansas City, KS.

1964    First Show! Noskin Gallery, Albuquerque, NM.

Educational Background

• Escuela de Artes y Oficios, Madrid. Studied drawing and working with clay under Angel Ferrant.
  

• Universidad de Madrid.  Licenciatura, Filosofia y Letras. Specialization: History and History of Art.
  

• Lawrence Arts Center.  Painting and drawing workshops.
  

This page updated: February 13, 2012

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