Colleen Appleton Critcher is an abstract painter. Her unique work reflects her interests in philosophy and astronomy. She is sometimes referred to as the "circle painter." Colleen's work is most often appreciated for its bold color and striking images.
Colleen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Francis Marion University. While at Francis Marion, she received the John W. Baker Fine Arts Scholarship and the Peggy Love McLaughlin Art Award. She graduated summa cum laude in 2002.
Colleen actively exhibits her work throughout South Carolina. Her work has been exhibited throughout the state in museums, galleries and art festivals. Her paintings have become part of private collections both nationally and internationally.
Exhibitions
2010 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Art Exhibition, Marion Square, Charleston, SC
2010 Arts Intermational Festival, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
2010 ARTSFEST 2010, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC
2010 Evolution: Works by Metamorphosis Art Collective, Art Trail Gallery, Florence, SC
2009 Friends of the Museum 20th Annual Miniature Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2009 Sisters (Reflections). Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC.
2009 Visual - Inspirational. Treifer Design Loft & Studio, Florence, SC.
2009 Visual Arts Exhibit. Art Trail Gallery. Florence, SC.
2009 Artistic Independence. Treifer Design Loft & Studio, Florence, SC.
2009 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Art Exhibition, Marion Square, Charleston, SC
2009 Florence Visual Arts Guild Show, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC
2009 May Metamorphosis Art Collective Exhibition, Treifer Design Loft & Studios, Florence, SC
2009 April Open Studios. Treifer Design Loft & Studios, Florence, SC
2009 ARTSFEST 2009 Exhibition, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC
2008 Art in the Windows Exhibit, Art Trail Gallery, Florence, SC
2008 Friends of the Museum 20th Annual Miniature Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2008 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Art Exhibition, Marion Square, Charleston, SC
2008 30th Annual Statewide Art Competition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2008 Colleen Appleton Critcher: Abstracts. Hyman Fine Art Gallery, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
2008 ARTSFEST 2008 Exhibition, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC
2007 Friends of the Museum 19th Annual Miniature Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2007 Contemporaries' Artist of the Year Competition Juried Art Exhibit and Auction, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC
2007 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2007 Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Juried Art Exhibition, Marion Square, Charleston, SC
2007 ARTSFEST 2007 Exhibition, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence, SC
2006 Friends of the Museum 18th Annual Miniature Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
2002 Florence Museum Statewide Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence, SC
2001 Senior Painting Exhibition, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
2000 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition and Exhibition, Florence Museum, Florence, SC
Invitationals
2001 Peachbelt Conference Art Exhibit, Augusta, GA
Awards
Peggy Love McLaughlin Art Award, 2002
John W. Baker Fine Arts Scholarship, 2001, 2002
Publications
Snow Island Review. Cover art. Fall 2001.
Florence Morning News. Statewide Art Competition on Tap at Florence Museum. March 28, 2002.
8 Days A Week. Holiday Events. November 21, 2008.
Morning News. Art Show Sign Community and Downtown Making Good on Plans. February 6, 2009.
Morning News. Economic Woes Hit Art World. February 15, 2009.
8 Days A Week. Local Artist to Display Work at Charleston's Piccolo Spoleto Festival. May 8, 2009.
News Journal. Arts Alliance to Host Sisters Show. November 11, 2009.
8 Days A Week. Artistic Sisters Display Talents In Exhibit at Florence Regional Arts Alliance Gallery. November 20, 2009.
Education
Visual Arts: Specialty painting, Francis Marion University, B.A. 2002
Organizations
Florence Visual Arts Guild
Metamorphosis Art Collective
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