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EDUCATION
B.A. English Literature
University of Cincinnati
1986 - 1991
M.Ed. Secondary Education
Xavier University
1998 - 2000
ART EXPERIENCE
Artwork By Maggie
Owner, 2005 - present
Philanthropic ART-itude
Advocating the selling of art to promote philanthropic endeavors
Owner, 2005 - present
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Guild Member, 2005 - 2011
Essex Studios
Guild Member, 2005 - present
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Facilitator, 2006 - present
I’m Still Here Foundation (ARTZ, Artists For Alzheimer’s)
Curator and Event Coordinator for local fundraising and awareness outreach
Cincinnati Creative Director, 2012 - 2016
ART EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibit, “One” - Notting Hill, London England (March - August 2005)
Solo Exhibit, Pleasant Perk Coffee Shop (August 2010)
Solo Exhibit, ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer’s interactive awareness, (February 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “A Heart For Charlie” Children’s Organ Transplant Association, (May 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “Food & Process” Essex Studios (March 2014)
Group Exhibits, Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild Members - (2005-2011)
Quarterly ArtWalks, Essex Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct 2006 - present)
Wyoming Art Show - (annual juried show) - Exhibitor (May 2006 - May 2012),
Honorable Mention Award (2006), Nominated Outdoor Judge (2012)
Solo Exhibit beta show, “Bridging the Gap - Staying in Relationship with
Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s” (November 2016 - April 2017)
PRESS
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
Maggie Barnes Bridges the Gap with Art and Music
An interview from What's Up Wyoming?, January 30, 2017, by Jeb Brack
ARTIST STATEMENT
"The inspiration to paint came years ago while grieving the death of a close friend. Although I had taken a few art classes in college, I had never painted before and was a bit surprised by my compelling desire to do so.
“Painting continues to offer me balance and relief. It allows me to accept and resolve things that seem chaotic and imperfect. It helps me find an authentic purpose, a harmonious arrangement to it all.
“The driving force behind my work these days is our spiritual reconnection with Mother Nature and Her gifts.”
EDUCATION
B.A. English Literature
University of Cincinnati
1986 - 1991
M.Ed. Secondary Education
Xavier University
1998 - 2000
ART EXPERIENCE
Artwork By Maggie
Owner, 2005 - present
Philanthropic ART-itude
Advocating the selling of art to promote philanthropic endeavors
Owner, 2005 - present
Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Guild Member, 2005 - 2011
Essex Studios
Guild Member, 2005 - present
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Facilitator, 2006 - present
I’m Still Here Foundation (ARTZ, Artists For Alzheimer’s)
Curator and Event Coordinator for local fundraising and awareness outreach
Cincinnati Creative Director, 2012 - 2016
ART EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibit, “One” - Notting Hill, London England (March - August 2005)
Solo Exhibit, Pleasant Perk Coffee Shop (August 2010)
Solo Exhibit, ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer’s interactive awareness, (February 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “A Heart For Charlie” Children’s Organ Transplant Association, (May 2013)
Solo Exhibit, “Food & Process” Essex Studios (March 2014)
Group Exhibits, Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild Members - (2005-2011)
Quarterly ArtWalks, Essex Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct 2006 - present)
Wyoming Art Show - (annual juried show) - Exhibitor (May 2006 - May 2012),
Honorable Mention Award (2006), Nominated Outdoor Judge (2012)
Solo Exhibit beta show, “Bridging the Gap - Staying in Relationship with
Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s” (November 2016 - April 2017)
PRESS
Maggie Barnes: Finding Inspiration, Courage & Fulfillment as an Artist
An interview from Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, 2010, by Erika O’Connell
Maggie Barnes Bridges the Gap with Art and Music
An interview from What's Up Wyoming?, January 30, 2017, by Jeb Brack
ARTIST STATEMENT
"The inspiration to paint came years ago while grieving the death of a close friend. Although I had taken a few art classes in college, I had never painted before and was a bit surprised by my compelling desire to do so.
“Painting continues to offer me balance and relief. It allows me to accept and resolve things that seem chaotic and imperfect. It helps me find an authentic purpose, a harmonious arrangement to it all.
“The driving force behind my work these days is our spiritual reconnection with Mother Nature and Her gifts.”
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Maggie paints from her studio at Loveland Arts Studios on Main and from her family hide-away in the beautiful hills of Kentucky that she shares with her husband Matt, their children Andrew and Suzanne, and their Australian shepherd Carson. An avid 'plein air' painter, she also chooses to make nature her studio as often as she can, wherever she may travel.
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