I am unapologetically in love with the landscape. This appreciation has fueled my work for decades.
I want that moment when aromas rise and sounds reveal unseen life.
The work I am sharing with you represents both my love of the grand views of the Great Plains, and also a more intimate understanding of the profound simplicity of life.
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Nebraska native Patricia Scarborough has focused on painting the shapes and shadows of the Midwest since she wound her way through Kearney State College, graduating eventually with a degree in Fine Art. She has studied with many fine artists, and considers experience to be her finest teacher.
Patty, as she is known to her friends, works from her home studio, making regular forays into the countryside near her home in south central Nebraska in pursuit of an understanding of her place in this rural environment.
Education:
Kearney, Ne., Public Schools, graduating 1974
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kearney State College, Ne., 1987
Various workshops with nationally recognized artists such as Hal Holoun, Dustin Van Wechel and Kim Casebeer
Exhibitions:
Featured in Artsy Shark, an online coaching and business site, May 2024
"In Praise", a One person exhibit at Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, KS, 2024
“Cycles”, two person exhibit at Studio K Gallery, Grand Island, Ne 2022
Featured artist at Gallery on Lincoln Avenue, Hastings Ne., 2021
National Oil Painting Juried Exhibition at Mark Arts Center, Wichita KS 2021
Inclusion in the Museum of Nebraska Art’s “Spirit: A Celebration of Art in the Heartland” benefit event, 2020, 2021, 2016
“Vision:20/20” Top Twenty Nebraska Agrarian Artists exhibit at Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City, Ne. 2020
Nebraska Biennial at Gallery 1516, Omaha, Ne. 2109
Featured Artist at the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad, Ne., 2018
“150 Artists, 150 Artworks, 150 Years of Nebraska in Miniature”, Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art, David City, Ne. 2017
One Person Exhibit at Minden Opera House, Minden, Ne. 2016
American Plains Artist’s National Juried Exhibition at Fort Concho Historical Landmark in San Angelo TX, 2016
American Plains Artist’s National Juried Exhibition at the Great Plains Museum in Lincoln, Ne. 2015
One Person Exhibit Willa Cather Center, Red Cloud Ne. 2015
“Common Ground” exhibit at Norfolk Arts Center, Norfolk, Ne. Nov. – Dec. 2012
“Land Marks” Featured Artist at Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Ne. Feb – Mar. 2012
“Kaleidoscope of Art”, Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, Ne., November 2011, 2012
Regularly participates in two-person exhibits at The Burkholder Project, Lincoln, Ne., 2011 - current
Group Exhibit Prairie Winds Art Center, Grand Island, Ne., November 2011
Group Exhibition Columbus Art Gallery, Columbus Ne., September 2011
“Private Property” Solo Exhibit at Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln, Ne., May-June, 2011
Norfolk Arts Center 4thJuried Exhibit, Norfolk, Ne., March 2011
“Wings Over the Platte” Juried Exhibit, Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Ne., Feb. 2019, 2013,2012,2011,2010,2009
“Excerpts” Solo Exhibition, Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Ne., Aug. 2010
“One Square Mile” Solo Exhibition, The Burkholder Project, Lincoln, Ne., March 2010
“Homegrown” 2-Person Pop-up Exhibit, Geneva, Ne., July, 2009
“Up Close and Far Away” 3-Person Exhibit, The Landing at Williamsburg Village, Lincoln, May-July 2009
“Open Spaces” Solo Exhibit, Minden Opera House, Minden, Ne., March 2009
MidAmerica Pastel Society’s Juried Member Show at Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City, Mo, March 2008
“Made in the USA” Group Exhibit, L’Eglise Art Center, Aurora, Ne. Sept. 2008
“Hidden Treasures” 2-person Pop-up Exhibit, Geneva, Ne. July, 2008
“3 Dimensions” Group Exhibit, Prairie Winds Art Center, Grand Island, Ne., May 2008
MidAmerica Pastel Society’s Juried Member Exhibit, Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City, Mo., 2008
“Open Spaces” Solo Exhibit, Graham Gallery, Hastings, Ne., November 2007
“Stone Soup” Group Exhibit, Prairie Winds Art Center, Grand Island, Ne., July 2007
“Articulation” 3-Person Exhibit, Prairie Winds Art Center, Grand Island, Ne., May, 2006
International Association of Pastel Societies 8th Juried Exhibition, Raleigh, NC, May 2005
Carnegie Arts Center 12thAnniversary Juried Show, Alliance, Ne., April, 2005
Norfolk Arts Center Juried Exhibit, Norfolk, Ne. March 2005
“Point of View” Traveling Exhibit from Nebraska Arts Council Governor's Mansion Exhibitors, 2004
MidAmerica Pastel Society Juried Exhibit, Albrecht-Kemper Museum, St. Joseph, Mo., 2004
Featured Artist University Place Art Center, Lincoln, Ne., 2003
Chadron State College Juried Exhibition, Chadron, Ne., 2003
MidAmerica Pastel Society Juried Exhibition, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, Mo., 2002
57th Juried Exhibition, Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City, Iowa, 2001
Pastel Society of New Mexico’s 9thAnnual Pastel Painting National Juried Exhibition, Albuquerque, NM, 2000
Honors and Awards:
“Best of Show”, Norfolk Arts Center Juried Exhibition, 2011
“Best of Show”, Wings Over the Platte Juried Exhibition, Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Ne. 2009
“Award of Merit”, Wings Over the Platte Juried Exhibition, Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Ne. 2010
“Award of Excellence” Association of Nebraska Art Clubs’ Annual Conference 2008, 2007, 1992
“First Place-Pastels”, Carnegie Arts Center 12th Anniversary Juried Show, Alliance, Ne., April, 2005
“Purchase Award” Association of Nebraska Art Club’s Annual Conference and Exhibit, 1997
Collections:
Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art, David City, Ne.
Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, Ne.
Doane College, Crete Ne.
Madonna Rehabilitation Facility, Lincoln, Ne.
United Methodist Church Conference Office, Lincoln, Ne.
Private collections in the United States, South America, Great Britain, and France.
Memberships:
P.E.O.
Currently represented by Anderson O'Brien Fine Art in Omaha, Ne.