SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY
2021 “Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms Online Exhibition”, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
“Exploring the Big Island”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii
“Abstract Art”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii
“The Healing Power of ART in Honor of Nature Exhibition”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
“Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii”, Firehouse Gallery, Kamuela, Hawaii
“Midsummer Art Celebration 4th Annual All Media Juried Exhibit”, Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2020 "Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
“IMMIGRATIOM Project” Self Help Graphics and Art, Los Angeles, California
“New Beginnings: Art by Artist Members”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
“Spring: Art by Artist Members”, (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
“2nd Annual PRIMARY COLORS Online Art Exhibition”, Light Space and Time Gallery
“The Spirit of Resilience”. (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
2019 “New Art by Member Artists” Manhattan Arts International, New York
“Visitor’s Center” Mauna Kea, Hawaii
"The Healing Power of Color", (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
“The Canvas Project”, Brooklyn Art Library, New York
“The Infinite Drawing”, Brooklyn Art Library, New York
“Tiny Sketchbooks”, SLOW Galerie, Paris, France
“Hawaii Artists Recycle - 31st Annual Trash Show” (Honorable Mention) East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii
“Tiny Sketchbooks”, The Other Art Fair, London, England
2018 “Members Only” Manhattan Arts International, New York
“Hawaii Contemporary Art Show 2018” Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii
“Visitor’s Center” Mauna Kea, Hawaii
2017 "The Universe Series" One Gallery, Hilo, Hawaii
"Salon des Refuses" One Gallery, Hilo, Hawaii
2016 "Healing Power of Art", (curated by Renee Phillips), Manhattan Arts International, New York
2015 "Contemporarary Fiber Arts" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Collaborations 2" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Hot Topics - Bold Expressions", Manhattan Arts International, New York
2014 “Discerning the Spirit in Nature" (solo exhibit), Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Trash Art Exhibit" Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii
2013 The Red Space Gallery (solo exhibit), Hilo, Hawai
"Collaborations" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Memory: Mail Art Exhibit" Richmond Art Gallery, British Colombia, Canada
"Trash Art Exhibit" Hawaii Museum of Contemporary Art, Hilo, Hawaii
"Hawaii Nei" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2012 "Honu'ea" Volcano Art Center, Volcano, Hawaii
"Dimensions of Love" East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Abstract Only!" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"24th Annual Trash Art Show" East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo, Hawaii
"Hawaii Nei" Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii
2010 "Spring Show" Gallery 212, Sonoma, California
2006 "Two Artists Two Visions" Overlook Gallery, Sonoma, California
2004 "Reversing Vandalism" Koret Gallery, San Francisco, California
2003 Cafe Gallery at the Main (solo exhibit), San Francisco, California
2001 Johnny's Java Cafe and Gallery (solo exhibit), Sonoma, California
2000 "Small Works Alternative Visions" Finley Center, Santa Rosa, California
1999 "Members' Show" Mendocino Art Center, California
1997 La Di Da Galley (solo exhibit), Half Moon Bay, California
1996 Cafe Classique Gallery (solo exhibit) El Granada, California
1986 "Coastal Artists" Spanishtown Gallery, Half Moon Bay, California
1982 "Phyllis Smith and Linda Watson" Travelers Art Gallery, South San Francisco, California
1980 "Twelfth Annual Textile Exhibition" Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, California
"Seventh Annual National Show at the Mannings", East Berlin, Pennsylvania
"Contemporary Fiber Artists of California, Palo Alto Cultural Center, California
1979 "Textile Arts" Travelers Art Gallery, South San Francisco, California
1977 "Loom Masters" Valentine-O'liva Gallery, San Francisco, California
Riewerts Design Gallery (solo exhibit), Pacific, California
PUBLICITY AND AWARDS
Many Different Views of Abstract Art by Artists Past and Present by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International
RedDot Reader Profile | Linda Watson by Jason Horejs, Xanadu Gallery
Artist Members Share Recent Works of Art and What Inspired Them by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International
Art Marketing Advice from Expert Artists by Renee Phillips “The Artrepreneur Coach”, Professional Artist Magazine April/May 2016
Member Artists Share Significant Events in Their Art Careers by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International
Members Share Their New Art and Projects by Renee Phillips, Manhattan Arts International
Reversin Vandalism, Slate Magazine, April 16, 2004
Best of Show, Sonoma County Fair 2006
Institute for Art and Living Scholarship, 2006
Best of Show, Sonoma County Fair 2005
Packard Foundation Grant, Philanthropic Ventures, 1997
EDUCATION
1993 Masters Degree, San Jose State University, California
1977 Bachelor of Arts, San Francisco State University, California
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