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Carol Spielman grew up on Orcas Island, Washington. She studied at the University of Washington and Montana State University – Billings where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carol's early career with Nordstrom's afforded her the opportunity to travel extensively. Carol and her family have called Billings, MT home for the last 20 years.
Artist Statement
The way of the world by horseback is a wonderful experience. Growing up in the beautiful San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington, my love of horses began with a bareback ride on the beach. The horse and I rode deep enough into the water to swim. It was at that moment, when the horse and I were totality in sync with each other, that we became one. I will never forget this profound event. It has greatly influenced the representation of horses in my work.
Developing a close relationship with the painting happens during the creative process. The art and I communicate as I explore chance happenings through experimentation and discovery. Texture embodies the color and captures the energy I feel, guiding me as I venture to unveil the tranquil, graceful and powerful essence of the horse.
EDUCATION
BFA Studio Art, Montana State University-Billings,MT 2005
SOLO EXHIBITION
Horseplay, Toucan Gallery, Billings, MT 2007
Remuda, Engineering Inc. Gallery, Billings, MT 2007
The Benefit of Horses, Eleven/Eleven Gallery, Billings, MT 2006
Equus, Montana State University-Billings, Billings, MT 2005
Horses In Red, Toucan Gallery, Billings, MT 2005
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
39th and 40th Annual CM Russell Auction, Great Falls, MT 2007-2008
Masters in Miniature Invitational Exhibition 2008, CM Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT 2008
Yellowstone Art Museum 40th, 39th, 38th, 37th, 36th, Annual Art Auction, Billings, MT 2003-07
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art 2008 Art Auction, Great Falls, MT
Russell Roundup Fixed Price Wall Sale, Great Falls, MT 2007
Celebrating Women: Their Strength and Vision, National Women's Art Juried Exhibition,
Transition Gallery, Idaho State University 2006
Southeastern Montana Traveling Collection, Custer County Art and Heritage Center,
Miles City, MT 2004
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Free Rein, Bill Drum and Carol Spielman, Paris Gibson Museum, Great Falls, MT 2008
Robert Morris, Carol Spielman, Davi Nelson, Neil Patterson, Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT 2007
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Buchanan Capitol LLC, Billings, MT, Deaconess Hospital, Billings, MT, First Interstate Bank,
Billings, MT, Hilton Hotel, Missoula, MT, Hotel Terra, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Locati
Architects PLLP, Bozeman, MT, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, MSU-B, Billings, MT
AWARDS
MSU-B "Edith M. Freeman Memorial Award"
Outstanding Service to the Arts, 2005
BIOGRAPHY
Cover: Lively Times, March 2008
Deck the Halls, Works by Artists All Over Country Find Way to Skaggs Building, Missoulian,
10/2007.
A Force of Horse, Big Sky Journal; Spring 2007, 56-62.
Wild Horses at Western Art Week, Great Falls Tribune; March 12, 2007
Missoula's dana Gallery: the Art of Relationships, Distinctly Montana; summer 2006, 91
Energetic Gestures, Billings Gazette Enjoy; February 17, 2006. 8D.
For Sake of Art, Magic City Experience; Vol. 3, Issue 2, Fall 2005, 42 - 48
MSU-B Art Show Reveals Spielman's Love for Horses, Billings Gazette; March 4, 2005
Perspective on Horses, Billings Gazette; January 23, 2004
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