"While the grandeur of nature is often portrayed in bold vistas, it can also be conveyed in a more intimate presentation. Brecksville Ridge draws us into the scene with intriguing texture and fleeting light and shadow. Rather than experiencing this scene from afar, we are immersed in it. We are transported from impartial observation to being present in the moment."
-JOHN SALMINEN, JUROR
Artists Magazine, 40th Annual
Current News and Events (in no particular order)
• Grand Prize Winner. International Artist Magazine "Landscape Challenge #149" - *second year in a row!
• American Art Collector Feature. "Textural Acrylics" (To view online you can register and then view 3 free articles a month) Issue #244.
• International Artist Magazine Feature. "On Location: Jennifer Sowders" (To view online you can register and then view 3 free articles a month) April/May 2026 Edition.
• Engage Art Contest 2026 Currently a FINALIST (Online)
• Andersen Arts Center, “Watercolor Now 2026” - April 5 through May 24, 2026 (Kenosha, WI)
• 2026 Allied Artists of America Associate Online Exhibition - on view on alliedartistsofamerica.org and ShowSubmit from May 15th 2026 – May 15th 2028
• May 1st Findlay, OHSpring ArtWalk! Taking place from 5 - 9 p.m. on Friday - I will be located at the Hancock Hotel.
• May 14th Grand Rapids Arts Council "Pop up Art Gallery" 4-8pm - @Thompson Stone Hall - 20000 W River Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402
• May 9th BG ArtWalk - I will be located at Black Swamp Games 1:30-4:30pm.
• Artspace Lima's 74th Annual Spring Show held May 2 - June 6, 2026. There will be a reception Saturday, May 2, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
• Spiva Center for the Arts, "Watercolor USA 2026" 5/30/26 - 7/25/26 (Joplin, MO)
...Upcoming...
• Solo show at Innis House, Inniswood Metro Gardens June 2026 (Westerville, OH)
• Butler Institute of American Art, "89th National Midyear" 7/12(reception 1-3pm)-8/30 (Youngstown, OH)
• "DiverSCAPE" Woman's group show August - September 2026 @ MCPA (Findlay, OH)