2014
Holiday Showcase, Holter Museum, Helena MT, November- December |
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Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat, please wipe your feet on the welcome mat....of the Holter Museum when you stop by to do a bit of holiday shopping. Hang up your coat and enjoy some refreshments November 7th at the opening. |
 "Cherry Blossom Time" |
Newspaper Article, Livingston Enterprise, September 18, 2014 |
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 Enterprise photos by Hunter D’Antuono |
Emily Nell shares a light moment while talking about her artwork at Livingston’s Frame Garden last week. Her work is based on a German folk craft called “scherenschnitte,” or paper cutting. Below: A closeup photo shows details of her craft. Nell paints an image on paper, and then carefully cuts out the image with an Exacto knife. Click here to read full article. |
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Corporate Collector, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown ND |
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Havre Art Association Festival, Havre MT, November 1-2, 2014 |
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As the Jackrabbits fur turned white a drive to Havre MT was just right. Emily participated in their Art Show for the first time. She shares, "I have worked in the Havre Public Schools numerous times as Artist-in-Residence. This provided an opportunity to connect with the public in a new way." "SHINE" symbolizes a life well lived and was collected by an art teacher who's mantra is such. Stacy has a beautiful spirit- her selflessness and love of art is making a difference in the lives of students. Thank you Stacy for sharing your gifts. |
SCBWI Regional Conference, Holiday Inn Bozeman, September 20-21 2014 |
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 Emily's entry piece: Illustrators will have the opportunity to display their original framed works. |
"It's critique time and I am ever so excited to have an agent and editor provide their expertise. The Shadow and The Paper Prince will be read through with a fine tooth comb. I look forward to reading their constructive criticism and making the final adjustments before proposing to publishing companies. My brain thirsts for more knowledge." kt literary agent Kate Schafer Testerman will hold a workshop called, "About My Query." Chronicle Books editor Taylor Norma will be presenting a workshop and author Michelle Parker-Rock, will be talking about writing non-fiction for young readers. |
Featured Artist, Frame Garden, Livingston MT, August -September 2014 |
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Emily provided 2 back to back demonstrations where she shared her unique story as an artist. She is showing works from her very popular series, "Centripetal Satires". Designs are forever swirling and twirling in her mind. They are meant to bring delight and awaken your imagination of the natural world. Make inquiries with the Frame Garden, 406.222.5122 |
Big Fork Arts Festival, Big Fork MT, August 2 & 3 2014 |
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| Wonderful conversation and connections were the inspiration of the weekend. There was much interest as people commented, "How unique" and "Such whimsical works". These two gals made a special connection with the work. Janine shared, " Your pieces are so unique and filled with the excitement and beauty of nature. A wonderful reminder of our time in Montana." Their support will drive Emily's creativity as she prepares for her upcoming exhibit. | |
1st Place, North American Butterfly Association Art Contest, 2013 |
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"Dear Emily: Congratulations on having your artwork "The Prolific Paintbrush" selected for 1st Place in the NABA 2013 Artist's Contest. Thanks to all the wonderful artist who participated in this year's contest for sharing their creativity and energy with us. Choosing the winners was difficult!" Fall/ Winter 2013 |
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Annual Conference, NYC, February 21-23 |
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Tomie dePoala, Jane Yolen & Jack Gantos, OH MY! Can't wait to experience their Key Notes! SCBWI website Financial Support provided by the Strategic Investment Grant of the  |
Creating Picture Book Art with Lily Malcom, Art Director of Penguin- my palms are sweating...Writing Picture Books with Jeannette Larson, Senior Executive Editor of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt- my heart is beating faster...The Writers Roundtable where "The Shadow", my children's book manuscript will be critiqued by editors- I'm shaking in my armor....The "Portfolio Showcase" where my illustration portfolio will be judged- nervous & excited at the same time. CAUTION: I'm a sponge, don't squeeze me. |
MONTANA Museums' Winter Benefit Auctions |
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 Collector of All Things Shiny II; the winged metal detector |
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| Missoula Art Museum Saturday, February 1, 2014 Live Auction
$100/ non- member// $900 table |
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 In the Mountains in the Pines, the Flakes from the Heavens Sure Do Shine |
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Yellowstone Art Museum Saturday March 1, 2014 Live Auction Yellowstone Art Museum Contact Adam Restad for more information at events@artmuseum.org, or 406-256-6804 x236. YAM's website |
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 Up, Up and Away II |
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Paris Gibson Square Art Museum Saturday, February 1, 2014 Live Auction Great Falls College- MSU Cocktails begin at 5:30 Live Auction: 8:00-10:00 For more information call Laura at 406.727.8255 website |
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