Shows & Awards
Beth’s Art Featured in BOLD Journey Magazine
In late February, I was thrilled to be interviewed by Bold Journey Magazine. Here is a little snippet where I share how my dear Grandmother was my first mentor as a little budding artist.....
Read more here…..
Green Hills Library Features Beth’s art in October 2023
Each month, the Green Hills Library highlights the work of talented local artists.
Twenty nine captivating fluid paintings from her early career will be the main focus of the show.
The large display case will be filled with Beth’s colorful collaged art completed in 2023.
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Beth Wins an Excellence in Art Achievement Award from Artist Space Gallery for her painting “Memories of My Sister” in June, 2023
July-August 2023 Issue of Canvas Rebel Magazine Features Beth’s Artist Journey
The Gordon JCC in Nashville Features 48 of Beth’s Paintings in August 2023
Take a quick video Tour of the Show
You are cordially invited to an extraordinary art show featuring the captivating works of artist, Beth LaPenna. The opening reception promises to be an enchanting evening, filled with the company of fellow art enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and admirers of Beth's work.
Enjoy stimulating conversations, indulge in delectable refreshments, and experience the power of art to evoke emotions and ignite the imagination.This highly anticipated exhibition promises to be a celebration of artistic expression and a journey through Beth's mesmerizing creations.
Her "Journey Series: Unveiling the Soul" takes viewers on a profound exploration of the human experience. Through her masterful brushstrokes, Beth delves into the depths of emotions, memories, and personal transformations.
Each canvas invites you to immerse yourself in a world where colors, textures, and forms intertwine to convey the profound stories of life's diverse journeys.
Beth’s paintings will be featured during the month of August 2023 in the Sig Held Gallery at the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville.
Beth Wins Two International Art Awards From Camelback Gallery in 2023
Winning Camelback Gallery’s “Bold Abtracts” Finalist Award in April, 2023 was Beth’s first foray in entering a Juried art competition on an International level.
She created “Bright Fire” using fluid acrylics and a hairdryer to blow the colors in all directions to mimic a magical fire.
Always a surprise, fluid acrylics promise neverending possibilities in creating movement that can’t really be achieved an other way.
The trick is to keep the colors mingling and stopping just short of making mud. It’s a very fine line…..and so fun!
Beth won her second Finalist Award in Camelback Gallery’s “Flower Power” Exhibition in May, 2023 for her “Ginko Gold” mixed media collage.
She used prints she mono-printed with a Gelli plate and then painstakingly applied the leaves with tweezers to a cradled wood panel.
With a fine rigger brush, she applied turquoise, magenta, yellow, black and white acylic paint to give the illusion of depth. The leaves appear to be dancing!
Selected Artist - Vanderbilt University’s Art of Healing Exposition
September 17, 2021 - December 16, 2022.
Beth LaPenna has been selected by The Vanderbilt Curb Center for Art, Enterprise as a featured artist in the 15 month Art of Healing Exposition in partnership with The World Health Organization.
Both Memories of my Sister and Vibrant Healing were displayed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Beth’s paintings will also be featured as "Daily Art" as the image of the day on social media and the Art of Healing website.
Beth says “Being selected for this show fulfills my long-held dream of spreading the joy and mystery of life with the world. If even one painting brings a measure of healing to someone, then my creative mission is being realized.”
2020: The Year That Was
Chromatics Second Floor Gallery presents...
2020: The Year That Was, a fascinating collection of work by 23 artists, portraying their interpretation of the year 2020 through photography, painting and mixed media.
You can see Beth’s work at #23.
Featured Artists:
Aaron Woodrow, Andrea Florence, Anna Saterstrom, Beth LaPenna, Bettye Holman Stanley, David Morel, Didi McCollum, Emily Passino, Hope McKee, Janis Tomanek, Jo Fields, Joe Edward Swing, Lori Petrie, Max Garner, Mike Gannon, Pat Patrick, Peter Clifton, Phyllis Tatum, Rod McGaha, Russ Tomanek, Tadson Bussey, Tammy Helm, Tom Veirs.