Kelly Dodge's blog

Wednesday, 1 May, 2019
 Masterpieces in Miniature - This  invitational art show presented by "Picture This Gallery" in Sherwood Park, Alberta features the original artwork of over 50  invited artists of stature from across North America. The term "miniature" is used to describe the size of the original paintings eleven by fourteen inches or smaller. . . .actually, this will be the only part of the show described as "miniature" considering the credentials of these participating artists. About the invited artists . . . Many of these ...
Wednesday, 27 February, 2019
10 May, 2019 to 25 May, 2019MENTOR, OH – One of the nation’s premier art events, showcasing original paintings and sculpture from an international array of distinguished artists, is once again taking place at Gallery One in Mentor, Ohio.Now in its 25th year, an invitational, Masterworks in Miniature® will run May 10th through the 25th. Canadian artist Kelly Dodge has been invited to exhibit.  The public is invited to come and be dazzled by this free event featuring one-of-a-kind original paintings and sculptures by world-renowned artists. ...
Monday, 25 February, 2019
Wildlife lovers should mark their calendars for March 7.That's the night Kawartha Wildlife Centre is hosting a benefit gala.It's happening at Elmhirst Resort near Keene from 7 to 10 p.m. The business-casual event includes a silent auction with work by local artists, educational games, prizes and draws, music, guest speakers, a photo booth, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, Tickets are $75 each and all proceeds support wildlife care expenses, such as food and medication. "Wildlife care expenses are so variable … so the gala provides that cushion to make sure...
Wednesday, 15 August, 2018
  The Artists of KawarthaContemporary Artists, Wild with Passion​Designed & Published by Andrea HilloEdited by Leonard PizzeyForeword by Michael Dumas "Like the three books that have preceded it, The Artists of Kawartha was conceived from a desire to honour artists and bring their work to the attention of a wider audience. Its pages are a testament to their creator, Andrea Hillo, whose passion for art and empathy with artists has led her to follow a daunting path as an independent publisher.Leonard Pizzey 
Sunday, 7 May, 2017
Kelly is honoured to have been selected as one of an elite group of contemporary artists from around the globe to have her art published in E. Ashley Rooney's most recent book, Reptiles and Amphibians in Contemporary Art. The author of more than 50 books, E.Ashley Rooney has acquired an outstanding reputation for designing and preparing books on contemporary art and architecture. Deeply committed to exhibiting works by both established and emerging artists to the public, Ashley believes that beauty is essential in our lives. About the Book: The reptiles and amphibians surrounding us...
Monday, 1 August, 2016
The Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the BiosphereAug, 2016The Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere, an Initiative at Stanford University begun by Paul Ehrlich, has invited David Wagner to submit essays and photos from artists who have exhibited work in the Society of Animal Artists Art and the Animal exhibition, for publication on its MAHB blog.Kelly's article entitled "Galapagos, Forty Days and Forty Nights" inspired by her 2009 Artist's for Conservation Flag Expedition to the Galapagos Islands for the purposes of artistic field research will be...
Monday, 3 March, 2014
Canadian artist Kelly Dodge is honoured to have been approached by Life as a Human as one of their featured guest artists and as of March 5, 2014 Life as a Human has re-published an article Dodge authored following her 2009 Artists for Conservation Galapagos Flag Expedition. Dodge was approached by Heather Hess, the Virtual Curator of http://lifeasahuman.com - The Human Interest Magazine for Evolving Minds.Life as a Human offers intelligent, insightful writing on topics such as personal growth, mindful living, humor, spirituality, travel, relationships, social trends, and the issues that bind...
Monday, 6 December, 2010
Dodge's image "Where's Waldo?", depicting threatened Galapagos Marine Iguanas and a Small Ground Finch has been chosen for inclusion in the 2011 Artists for Conservation inaugural environmental calendar to represent the month of September!  In the fall of 2009 Dodge was privileged to study these species in their natural habitat as the recipient of the 10th fellowship of the Artists for Conservation Flag Expedition program.  This unique calendar highlights key environmental dates, elevating awareness of critical environmental concerns.  Both beautiful and...
Tuesday, 12 October, 2010
In 2008 Master Artist and Environmentalist Robert Bateman had an unprecedented solo showing of his work at the McMichael Gallery in Klineburg, Ontario, Canada.  Dodge attended Robert's opening and had the opportunity to meet and talk with the renowned artist whom she had admired most of her life.  At this time he invited Dodge to attend a 5 day master artist seminar he was giving on Cortes Island, B.C.  Dodge attended that life changing seminar and had the opportunity recently to return two years later to B.C. for a second seminar with the renowned painter.  The...
Friday, 1 October, 2010
October 2010 marked a career milestone for Canadian Artist Kelly Dodge. A solo exhibition of paintings inspired by Kelly's Artists for Conservation Flag Expedition to Galapagos in the fall of 2009, was unveiled for the first time, in it's entirety, at The Lindsay Gallery, the only public gallery in the City of Kawartha Lakes. This celebration marked the one year anniversary of Kelly's 'forty days and forty nights' on the extraordinary islands.  Visitors were the first to have the opportunity to see this major exhibition of over 20 originals inspired by Kelly's AFC...