Arts on Main located in historic downtown Gastonia, North Carolina, will exhibit artist Karen Banker's painting "Almost There" in their "Paint the Town Juried Art Show" opening May 11, 2012 running through June 28, 2012. The gallery is open Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-5:30 and Friday-Saturday 11:00-7:00.

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The Colorida Galleria de Arte (Colorida Gallery of Art) located in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal, has invited artist Karen Banker to exhibit her work on an international stage in a one woman show opening February 11, 2012 and running through March 2, 2012.

Colorida Galeria de Arte is located by the Castle of São Jorge on the highest hill of the historic centre of Lisbon in a building more than 150 years old. The gallery represents an international group of contemporary artists from countries including Italy, Brazil, France and the U.S. Most of the gallery’s artists have had extensive museum activity, monographs, critical acclaim and important recognition from the international collection community.

The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 1:30pm to 6:00pm and is located at 63 Rua Costa do Castelo, Lisbon, Portugal 1100-335. Their website is www.colorida.pt.

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All six juried paintings on exhibit at Providence Gallery in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina, have sold out. As part of the gallery's annual, juried "Holiday Square Works Show", Banker's paintings from her new "All in a Day" series have been purchased and are no longer available. The exhibit opened December 2, 2011 and runs through January 31, 2012.

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Arts on Main located in historic downtown Gastonia, North Carolina, will exhibit artist Karen Banker's painting "Ebb & Flow" in their "End of Year Juried Art Show" opening October 29, 2011 and running through January 5, 2012. The gallery is open Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-5:30 and Friday-Saturday 11:00-7:00.

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Artist Karen Banker will exhibit two new works at the Rausch Gallery during their annual, juried "Visual Harvest" exhibit from October 27, 2011 through December 16, 2012. The gallery is located on the main campus of Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina. An opening reception is scheduled for October 27th from 6-9pm.

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Xanadu Gallery located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has selected the work of artist Karen Banker for representation as one of their Studio Artists for 2011-2012. The gallery is located at 7039 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Their website is www.xanadugallery.com.

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Abstract artist Karen Banker's month long One Woman Show entitled "Resilience" will conclude with a closing reception, the "Saturday Night Art Bash at The Loft". The event will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 7-9pm. Special musical guest, jazz saxophonist Ozzy Q will be performing live. The Loft Gallery is located above Court Street Grill in Historic Downtown Lincolnton, North Carolina. The event is open to the public.
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A One Woman Show entitled "Resilience" is now on exhibit featuring the work of American Abstract Artist, Karen Banker. The exhibit runs from March 18th to April 16th at The Loft Gallery in Historic Downtown Lincolnton. Banker will be presenting twenty of her new paintings, which capture the essence and emotion of overcoming adversity, illness and hardship in these difficult times. An Opening Reception is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2011 from 6-9:30PM.
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Two paintings by Karen Banker have been accepted into the juried show, "A Natural View", at the Schiele Museum in Gastonia, North Carolina. The opening reception will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 6-8 pm. The exhibit runs through April 1, 2011 and features art that focuses on plants, animals, and natural landscape native to North America. The month long exhibit is open to the public.
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Artist Karen Banker's painting "Beyond" has been jury selected for the live auction program of the 11th Annual Art with Heart fundraising event benefiting United Family Services of Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 5th from 7pm to 11pm to be held at Founder's Hall in uptown Charlotte. A silent auction will also be held.
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Artist Karen Banker's painting entitled "Square Dancing" will be on exhibit as part of the 6th Annual "Holiday Square Works Show" at Providence Gallery located at 601 Providence Rd, Charlotte in beautiful, historic Myers Park. The Opening Reception will be held Friday, December 3rd from 6pm-9pm. The exhibit runs through January 31, 2011.
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Carolina Medical Center has invited Karen Banker to exhibit her large abstract paintings in the main corridor of their new state-of-the-art hospital from June 20th through October 31st, 2010.
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Over 40 regional artists will be represented at 16 locations during the 4th annual Denver Art Trail in Denver, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-4pm and Sunday, December 6th from 1pm-4pm. Pumpkin Center artist, Karen Banker, will have several new pieces on exhibit at Lake Norman Frameworks, located at 1215 NC Hwy 16N, location #9 on the Trail. A special Preview Party will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 5pm-8pm at 7232 Tallwood Dr, Denver. The event is sponsored by Allen Tate Realtors. For more information, visit Denver Art Trail.
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"Pine Cone #9" and "Dragonfly in Spandex", photographic art by artist Karen Banker have been selected for public display in the LEDA Board Room Gallery as part of the second professional photography rotation of the 2009 LEDA Art Invitational, a juried exhibit. As one of six artists invited in the region, Banker's work will be on exhibit from August 19 through November 17, 2009. LEDA is located at 502 East Main in Historic Downtown Lincolnton, NC.
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The Microcosm Gallery will feature the work of abstract artist, Karen Banker, in a solo exhibit from April 1 - June 30, 2009. "Karen's work has the vibrancy, quality and sophistication we were seeking when considering our next featured artist" states Tim Arnett, General Manager. Twenty-three pieces of Banker's work will be on display in the two-story gallery located at 6th and College Streets in uptown Charlotte, NC.
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Abstract artist, Karen Banker, and fine art photographer, Mary Whisonant celebrated the opening of their two-woman show entitled, "Two Broads and a Band" on Friday, January 23, 2009, at Rusty's Gallery in Historic Downtown Lincolnton as part of the Art Stroll. Music was performed by The Paris Mann Band featuring Marty Paris and Maxx Mann. For a short video clip go to Two Broads and a Band Video.
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An article about artist, Karen Banker, appeared in the Sunday, January 18, 2009, edition of the Charlotte Observer. The article, entitled "Artist likes her quiet life, but she has plans too" discusses her move to a small hamlet called Pumkin Center in North Carolina and her plans to bring artists' studios to nearby downtown Lincolnton. In addition, she discusses her current project, the Art Stroll in Downtown Lincolnton, being held Friday, January 23, 2009 from 5:30PM-9:00PM. To read the entire article with photos, click Karen Banker, Sunday Charlotte Observer.
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Karen Banker has once again been selected to showcase two of her paintings in an encore presentation of LEDA Artists and Friends at St. Luke's. Paintings on display include "Courage to Fly" and "Ode to Rothko". The exhibit opens January 9th and runs through January 31st, 2009. The gallery is located at 315 N Cedar Street in historic downtown Lincolnton, NC near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. An Artists' Reception is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2009 from 5:30PM-9:00PM in conjunction with the Art Stroll in Downtown Lincolnton. Banker's work can also be seen that same evening at Rusty's Gallery located at 121 E Main Street, Lincolnton NC 28092. The public is invited.
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Artist Karen Banker will exhibit her work along with fine art photographer, Mary Whisonant. The two-woman show entitled "Two Broads and a Band" will be on exhibit at Rusty's Gallery located at 121 E Main Street in Historic Downtown Lincolnton on Friday, January 23, 2009. An artists' reception that includes wine tasting from Woodmill Winery, gourmet baked goods, and live music featuring Marty Paris and Maxx Mann, will be held from 5:30PM-9:00PM as part of the Art Stroll in Downtown Lincolnton. For more information visit Art Stroll.
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Karen Banker has been selected to exhibit two of her paintings in the anticipated St. Luke's Art Exhibit featuring seven regional artists. The exhibit will run from November 2-30, 2008 and is located in historic downtown Lincolnton, NC near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. An Artists' Reception is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2008 from 7PM-8:30PM located at 315 North Cedar Street, Lincolnton NC 28092. St. Luke is the patron saint of artists.
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"Courage to Fly" a painting by Karen Banker has been selected for public display in the LEDA Board Room Gallery as part of the third rotation of the Inaugural LEDA Art Invitational '08. As one of eight invited artists in the region, Banker's work will be exhibited through December 31, 2008. LEDA is located at 502 East Main Street, Lincolnton NC.
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National art publication, Art Business News, has featured Karen Banker's painting "Origin of Life" in their print and online Picture Gallery section of the October 2008 edition. To view, go to Art Business News, October 2008.
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September 14, 2008 - Karen Banker's photograph, "Dusk at Bodie Island" has been named "Runner-Up" out of over 400 entries in The Charlotte Observer's "How I Shot My Vacation" photography competition. Visit Charlottte Observer.
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Two paintings by Karen Banker have been selected for public display in the LEDA Board Room Gallery as part of the second rotation of the Inaugural LEDA Art Invitational '08. As one of eight invited artists in the region, Banker's work will be exhibited through December 31, 2008. LEDA is located at 502 East Main Street, Lincolnton NC.
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Art Business News, a national art publication, has featured Karen Banker's solo exhibit at Beet Gallery in their print and online Picture Gallery section of the May 2008 edition. To view, go to Art Business News May 2008.
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Click The Gallery - An Interview with Karen Banker to hear the artist discuss her creative process while providing insights into her everyday life.
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Featured in the March 2008 edition of Art World News, an international art magazine, Banker's photo including her painting entitled "Storm" appears in the Gallery section highlighting her solo exhibit at the Cochrane and Carolina Mills Gallery.
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Selected as one of eight regional artists to participate in the inaugural LEDA Art Invitational '08, Banker has been invited to display three rotations of her large abstract paintings from May 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 in the newly constructed LEDA facility in Lincolnton, North Carolina. An Open House will be held in early May with details to follow.
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Artist, Karen Banker, has been invited to exhibit her work at Beet Gallery in the NoDa Arts District, located just north of uptown Charlotte, NC, from December 3 - 31, 2007. An Opening Reception is scheduled on Friday, December 7th and an Artist Reception scheduled for Friday, December 21st, both in conjunction with the First and Third Friday NoDa Gallery Crawls. For details and directions, please visit www.beetonline.com or call the gallery at 704-334-3558.
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Large abstract painting by artist Karen Banker will be on display in a one woman show hosted by the Arts Council of Lincoln County at the Cochrane and Carolina Mills Gallery in the Lincoln Cultural Center located in historic downtown Lincolnton. The exhibit entitled, Vibrant Silence, will feature a collection of Banker's colorful and textural works, old and new. An Artist Reception is scheduled for Friday, November 16th from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Wine and refeshments will be served. For more information, please contact Shelly Johnston, Executive Director, Arts Council of Lincoln County at 704-732-9044 or visit www.artslincolnnc.org.
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Artist Karen Banker has been invited as one of four artists to participate in "Art About Town", a public art exhibition in Lincoln County, North Carolina, sponsored by the Lincoln County Arts Council. According to Shelly Johnston, Executive Director, the exhibition will run from September through November 2007. Banker's art will be on display in the lobby of First Charter Bank located in downtown Lincolnton. For more information contact www.artslincolnnc.com or call 704-732-9044.
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Artist, Karen Banker, has been selected as one of four regional artists to create an original painting to depict one of the featured goddesses in the upcoming production, "Goddess & The Magdalene", being held July 12th through July 28th, 2007 at the Epic Arts Repertory Theatre in Charlotte, NC. Selected to paint the main character, Mary Magdalene, Banker's painting will be on silent auction during the three-week duration of the performance.
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