NEWS
2024
Introducing Kindred Artists, a curated artist group currently exhibiting at Kindred Carolina Beach, an exciting new event venue and gallery in a renovated historic building.
Central Massachusetts Pastel Society’s Pastels Plus Exhibition
“Morning People” and “Garden in Capri” accepted
“Morning People” Received Honorable Mention
2023
International Association of Pastel Societies
10th Annual Master Circle Exhibition
Lipstick Jungle accepted
The O’Brien Gallery’s Grand Re-Opening
Flight 2337
Art Salon Charlotte’s Spring Show
Art in Embassies
Low Country Waters II on loan to the US Embassy in Geneva Switzerland
The Butler Institute of American Art’s
87th Annual Midyear Exhibition
included An Ocean of Emotion
North Carolina Literary Review, Fall 2023
Included Carolina Dogwoods to accompany work from North Carolina poets.
GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art, Winter Show 2023
Featured five works
My painting, Saving Grace, received the American Art Materials Award by the Juror of Awards Dr. Louis A. Zona Executive Director and Chief Curator at The Butler Institute of American Art.
Comin’ In Hot is a playful take on the warmth and vibrance of summertime, and artworks that evoke it.
Bright colors.
Exciting compositions.
Whimsical motifs.
Warm auras.
Alluring figures.
Can you feel the heat? Click here for more information
Featuring works by: Bre Crowell, Ed Nash, Kenny Nguyen, Kurt Herrmann, and Patrick Heagney.
Comin' In Hot will open to the public on Saturday, July 16, from 12 - 5 PM.
Abstract Fabulous Art Opening
November 13th, 2021
Collaborative Abstract Art Demo at 1 pm
Cocktails, Meet & Greet, Book Signing, 4-6 pm
O’Brien Art Gallery
307 State Street
Greensboro NC 27408
Valentino's Terrace has been selected for the 2021 Pastel Society of America 49th Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance!
Bre Barnett Crowell is the featured artist at Sozo Gallery, March 2021.
Her Flights Series, mixed media, and figurative work are on display in their new location in Plaza Midwood, 904 Pecan Avenue, Suite 101, Charlotte NC
Artpopstreetgallery Class of 2019
Public art by Bre Barnett Crowell displayed in the Charlotte region : highways, center city, Charlotte Douglas Airport, and retail complexes.
Saison De Beaute’
Mar 29 – Apr 25 2019
Sozo Gallery
Charlotte NC
New Representation
Sozo Gallery
Hearst Tower, 214 North Tryon Street, Charlotte NC www.sozogallery.net
Pastel 100 | Pastel Journal | April Issue 2019
Winner: Second Place Abstract, Best Intentions
Winner: Honorable Mention, Sinatra Blues
View excerpt of article here:
New Year, New Awards!
A Passionate Nature has been selected as a winner for Pastel 100's 19th annual Pastel Competition.
The winning pastels will be showcased in the April 2018 issue of Pastel Journal. Click here to preview the article!
Bre has also been selected as a finalist for A Passionate Nature in Artist's Magazine's 34th Annual Art Competition.
Congrats, Bre!
State of The Art / Art of the State
Evening Shade is included in this exhibition which features contemporary art by artists currently living in North Carolina.
October 8th - July 8th, 2018
Cameron Art Museum
3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC
Exhibition: Coffey + Thompson
Join Bre at Coffey + Thompson Gallery during October for a Works on Paper exhibition!
1200 S. Graham Street, Charlotte, NC
Creative Voices Group Show
Stop by J.Sam's Restaurant later this month for Bre's newest show! An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 21st at 7pm.
J.Sams is located at 4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC
Steven Aimone's Exploration of Non-Objective Composition Workshop
In July 2017, Bre traveled up to Thomaston, Maine, for an intensive workshop. Keep your eye out for some inspired new work!
UArt 2017 Online Pastel Competition
Winner: Honorable Mention
Art Journey: A Celebration of Contemporary Art
Find Art Journey Abstract Painting: A Celebration of Contemporary Art - a new compilation book featuring the best abstract pieces from The Artist Magazine and Pastel Journal during its release this moth. Bre's piece Dancing 'Til Dawn has been selected to be featured on the book!
Fourth Annual Master Circle Exhibition
International Association of Pastel Societies. Abuquerque, NM
Anticipation of Spring Exhibition
Join us at Hagan Fine Art February 3rd, 5-8pm for a special meet the artist reception. The show will be on display throughout the month of February and can be seen at 177 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
A Passionate Nature Solo Exhibition
Join us February 9th form 5-8pm for a reception with the artist, or stop by during the month of February to check out these and other gorgeous pastels and mixed media pieces from Bre!
ICYMI: QC Exclusive
(Incase you missed it) Here's October Marsh and Coffey + Thompson's ad in the December edition of QC Exclusive.
October Marsh is located in an amazing part of SC's low country. It's a scene from Hobcaw Barony just north of Georgetown. This section of land is full of local history, beginning with it's original inhabitants, the native indians, and later home to several rice plantations. The painting depicts the land, still untouched, just like the Indians left it. Amazing.
New Representation
Visit Hagan Fine Art to see works by Bre in Charleston, SC! For more information on the December 2nd Art Walk, where more than 40 galleries open their doors from 5-8pm, click here.
25th Annual National Pastel Painting Exhibition
Pastel Society of New Mexico, Hispanic Arts Center Expo, Albuquerque, NM
October 29-November 27, 2016 | Opening Reception October 29, 2pm
Finding Solitude Group Show
Cabarrus Arts Council, Old Historic Courthouse - 65 South Union Street, Concord, NC
August 19 - October 21, 2016
18th Annual Pastel 100 Competition
The Pastel Journal
Honorable Mention, Landscape Category
18th Annual Pastel 100 Competition
The Pastel Journal
Honorable Mention, Abstract and Non-Objective Category
Pastel Society of America
44th Annual Exhibition: Enduring Brilliance
September 6 - October 1, 2016
National Arts Club, NYC
Winner Jack Richeson and Co Gold Award
American Art Collector Magazine
November 2016
Pastel Society of New Mexico November Ad
International Association of Pastel Societies
28th Juried Exhibition
Salmagundi Club, NYC
Southeastern Pastel Society
17th International Juried Exhibition
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
Best In Show
Solo Exhibition: A Vibrant Collection
Coffey and Thompson Fine Art Gallery
Charlotte, NC
Women Painters of the Southeast
5th Annual Exhibition
Abingdon, Virginia
Southern Discomfort
Gallery C
Raleigh, NC
Uart 2016 Online Show
Pastel Society of New Mexico
24th Annual National Pastel Painting Exhibition, 2015
2nd Place
The Third IAPS Master Circle Exhibition
Southeastern Pastel Society
2015 Members Juried Exhibition
Gainesville, GA
Women Painters of the Southeast
4th Annual Members Exhibition
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Fine Art Connoisseur Award
Rawhides and Cowgirls
Gallery C
Raleigh, NC
Voci Art for Charity
Charlotte, NC
Pastel 100 Annual Competition
"With the new go-with-the-flow approach, Crowell’s abstracts now reflect emotion and surprising subconscious references that she says she only realizes in hindsight."
- Pastel Journal
Third Place Winner