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Summary
NARRATIVE BIO
Until very recently, Anita’s work had been created in a small town in Colorado. Her small home studio provided the perfect setting for her to teach small private lessons and to create her figurative works in pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, and clay. In late 2021, Anita moved and began a new chapter in her life and work outside of the booming city of Nashville, TN. With plans for a larger studio in her new home, as well as a larger kiln, she is over the moon about the possibilities for her work.
Anita Dewitt has won multiple awards for her figurative work throughout southern Colorado. She has two large acrylic paintings in the permanent collection of the Fremont Center for the Arts. Anita’s work has traveled to many private collections throughout the US and England. In 2016, Anita was published in a production of North Light Works titled “Acrylic Works 3, Texture”. In late 2018, Anita became a member of Poetsartists and has had her work published in iARTistas “Invention” and Hashtag magazine’s “Curves”.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create 2D and 3D artworks while interlacing my thoughts about human emotions and my desire for technical excellence in my achievements.
Education
Colorado State University | Bachelor’s in Fine Arts |2006
Colorado State University |Minor in Psychology |2006
Experience
SOLO & group shows
2020 – “Interlude”, Commonwheel, Manitou Springs, CO
2019 – 12th Annual Contemporary Figurative Art Show, Hilliard Gallery, juried entrance, Kansas City, MO
2019 – “Made from Clay”, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO
2018 – “Threshold”, solo exhibit curated by Marti Lawrence Wolf, Canon City, CO
2015 – “Pueblo in the Nude”, Kadoya Gallery, juried entrance, Pueblo, CO
2009, 2010, 2014 – Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit, Pueblo, CO
2013 – Featured in the East Wing Gallery, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO 2013 – “Three Women Show”, The Artists’ Gallery, Canon City, CO
2011 – Featured at The Stompin’ Grounds Café, Beulah, CO
2007 – 2011, 2013 – FCA Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
2011, 2012 – Canon City Artists Studio Tour, Canon City, CO
2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014 – Zonta, Fremont County, CO
2010 – 2016 – Featured Artist, The Artists’ Gallery, Canon City, CO
2012, 2015 – Featured Artist, Michael’s on Main, Canon City, CO
2010, 2011 – Arkansas Valley Showcase, Canon City, CO
2012 – Aquarius National Watercolor Exhibit, Sangres de Cristo Art Center, juried entrance, Pueblo, CO
2008, 2009, 2011 – Salute to Southern Colorado Artists, Canon City, CO
2009 – “Strut Your Stuff”, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO
2008 – “Emergence”, curated by Marti Lawrence Wolf, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO
AWARDS AND HONORS
2015 – 1st Place, Pueblo in the Nude, Pueblo, CO
2014 – 1st Place in Sculpture and Fiber division, Zonta, Canon City, CO
2014 – Juror’s Choice Award, Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition, Pueblo, CO
2013 – 1st Place in Drawing and Painting division, Zonta, Canon City, CO
2013 – Completed two large paintings for Western Movies Collection, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO
2011 – Merit Award, Arkansas Valley Show Case, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, CO
2011 – 1st Place in Sculpture and Mixed Media, Salute to Southern Colorado Artists (RGAA), Canon City, CO
2010 – 3rd Place, Fremont Center for the Arts 63rd Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
2009 – 1st Place, Fremont Center for the Arts 62nd Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
2009 – 1st Place in Sculpture and Mixed Media, Salute to Southern Colorado Artists (RGAA), Canon City, CO
2009 – Merit Award in Sculpture and Mixed Media, Salute to Southern Colorado Artists (RGAA), Canon City, CO
2008 – Honorable Mention, Fremont Center for the Arts 61st Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
2007 – Merit Award, Fremont Center for the Arts 60th Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
2007 – Honorable Mention, Fremont Center for the Arts 60th Annual Blossom Exhibit, Canon City, CO
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
2021 – Hashtag magazine, “Curves”, curated by Alayne Sahar
2021 – iARTistas publication “INVENTION”, curated by Charles Jensen
2018 – Canon City Daily Record, “Threshold” Solo Art Exhibit (review/photo)
2016 – Acrylic Works 3 “Texture”, North Light Books
2016 – American Art Collector, Portrait Artist Director
2016 – Canon City Daily Record, Show Announcement
2016 – Ego – Alter Ego, Anita Dewitt – Abstracted Realism in Paint (artist statement/photos)
(http://ego-alterego.com/anita-dewitt-abstracted-realism-in-paint/#W18Jw-YUfWm)
2014 – Canon City Daily Record, Show Announcement (interview/photo)
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS (continued)
- O. Jewel, Strength and Beauty (review/photos)
(http://www.kojewel.com/main/strength-and-beauty-by-anita-dewitt.htm) 2014
K.O. Jewel, Earthenware Ladies (review/photos)
(http://www.kojewel.com/main/earthenware-ladies.htm) 2014
Canon City Daily Record, Show Announcement (artist statement)) 2013
Canon City Daily Record, Studio Tour Announcement (interview/photo) 2012
Canon City Daily Record, Show Announcement (mention) 2011
Canon City Daily Record, Awards Announcement Zonta (mention) 2011
Canon City Daily Record, Awards Announcement (mention/photo) 2009
Summer Art Camp Program, The Bell Tower, Florence, Colorado (Summer 2014, 2015, and 2016)
Create 4 – 15 hour lesson plans working in many mediums.
Instruct children for 15 hours per week.
Representation from Mountain Living Studio, Fine Art Gallery, Manitou Springs, Colorado (October 2013 – present)
Representation from figurativeartist.org, online gallery
Representation from Michael’s on Main, Fine Art Gallery, Canon City, Colorado (July 2010 – present)
Associate Artist at The Artist’s Gallery (formerly Main street Movement), Fine Art Gallery, Canon City, CO (March 2009 – July 2016)
Head Curator for The Artists’ Gallery, (July 2010 – July 2016)
Responsible for the over all appearance of The Artists’ Gallery, Canon City, CO.
Rearrange 1/3 of the work in the gallery. (monthly)
Direct 30+ artists in handling and hanging artwork.
Summer Art School Program, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, Colorado (Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014)
Create a week long lesson plan that builds on each skill learned.
Instruct children for 15 hours each week.
Invite guest artists to highlight basic art skills.
After School Art Program, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, Colorado (September 2008 -December 2010)
Develop an exciting 90 minute lesson plan for students ages 7-12.
Teach basic art principles while fostering a love of art.
Gift Gallery Coordinator, Fremont Center for the Arts, Canon City, Colorado (October 2007 – May 2010)
Responsible for selecting and presenting FCA featured quarterly artist.
Responsible for meeting with artists to select pieces for sale.
Design displays for entire Gift Gallery.
Maintain accurate inventory logs in the computer.
Dewitt Studios, Founder and Artist, Canon City, Colorado ( May 2005 – Present)
Design and create works of art for clients, galleries, and art shows.
Work with clay, pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and oil for finished pieces.
Part Time Instructor for children in middle school and high school.
Responsible for advertising and social media updates.
Commissioned portrait artist.
Responsible for all administrative duties.
Designed and periodically update website www.anitadewitt.com .
Groups & Associations
- The Portrait Society of America
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