THIS YEAR'S AWARDS

We are honored to announce Liz Bonham as the juror for our 33rd Annual Juried Art Show.

A classically trained artist with a contemporary eye, Liz Bonham brings decades of experience and a deeply personal connection to her craft. Inspired early on by Sargent, the Impressionists, and a pivotal traveling exhibit from the Hermitage Museum, Liz began her career in portraiture at just 15 years old. Her artistic journey has included a BFA, postgraduate work, and private study, evolving from an award-winning illustrator into a celebrated plein air and studio painter.

Liz’s work explores the spiritual and natural beauty of the American West and beyond, blending traditional techniques with a modern sense of color. Her paintings capture the joy, peace, and awe found in the relationship between people and nature.

Her impressive exhibition record includes prestigious national and international shows such as the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, the American Impressionist Society, Women Artists of the West, and the ARC International Salon. Liz has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple Best Seascape honors, juror’s awards, and artist’s choice recognitions.

Her recent and upcoming exhibitions include:

• En Plein Air Museum Fellowship, San Angelo Museum of Fine Art (2024)
   
• Four-Person Exhibition at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art (October 2024)
   
• Oil Painters of America National Show at Mark Arts, Wichita, KS (April–May 2024)
   
• WAOW “Dreamweavers” at the Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ (2024)
   
• Plein Air Southwest, Galveston, TX (2024 Best Seascape Award)
   

With her dedication to excellence and a deep appreciation for artistic voice and vision, Liz brings thoughtful insight and seasoned perspective to the jurying process.

To learn more about her work, visit www.lizbonham.com.