Awards
2018 Second Place,The 2018 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, Bethesda, MD
(Juried by Christopher Bedford, Director, The Baltimore Museum of Art; Valerie Fletcher, Independent Art Historian & Senior Curator Emerita Hirshhorn Museum;Sukjin Choi, Head of Ceramics, James Madison University)
2018 Individual Artists and Scholars Grant, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD
2017 Individual Artist Award in Visual Art: Sculpture/Installation, Maryland State Arts Council, Baltimore, MD
2015 Individual Artists and Scholars Grant, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD
2012 First Place Tom Rooney Prize, Sculpture Now 2012, Washington Sculptors Group, Pepco Edison Place Gallery, (Juried by Sarah Newman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art) Washington, D.C.
2012 Semi-Finalist, The 2012 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, Bethesda, MD
2011 Finalist, 3rdr Ward Open Call New York and Taipei
2008 Five Honorable Mentions, Small Wonders, Maryland Federation of Art, (Juried by Diane DiSalvo, Curator and Director of Cultural Programs, Stevenson University, Owings Mill, MD) Annapolis, MD
Solo Exhibitions
2016 Moved by Water,New Image Gallery and Duke Hall Critique Space, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2016 Mending,Flashpoint Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2016 The Scapular Room, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
2016 Protection | Devotion | Earth, guest solo exhibit, Studio Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2010 Studies in Intimacy, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 Color,National Juried Show, Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, (Juror: Jocelyn Miller, Asst.Curator, MoMA PS1), Brooklyn, NY
2019 Pulling Together The Art of Teachers, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C.
2019 Boundless, Betty Mae Kramer Gallery, Silver Spring, MD
2019 Roar, ArtFarm Studios, Annapolis, MD
2019 Washington Project for the Arts Collectors’ Night (Juried by Michelle Grabner,Rosario Güiraldes, Schwanda Rountree,Amy Sadao,Shinique Smith) Washington, DC
2019 Tom Rooney Tribute Invitational, Salve Regina Art Gallery, Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
2018 Frontera 2018,Mid America Print Council, Portfolio Exchange, University of Wyoming (Curated by Fawn Atencio of Songlines Press), Laramie, WY
2018 WPA Art Night, Hickok Cole, Washington, D.C.
2018 Washington Project for the Arts Auction Gala, (Juried by Edgar Arceneaux,Mark Beasley, Jocelyn Miller, Frederick P. Ognibene, Jessica Stafford Davis, Renée Stout) Washington, DC
2018 H20 Contemplations on Water, Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Gallery, Annapolis, MD
2017 The Library Collection, Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA
2017 Camp Artscape: Parents’ Day, Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, (Curators: Erin Lehman and J. Susan Isaacs) Towson, MD
2017 Finder-Maker: Eric Celarier, Ani Hoover, Nicole Salimbene, Anacostia Arts Center | Honfleur Gallery, (Curated by Megan Maher) Washington, D.C.
2017 The Making of Things: Maria Theresa Fernandez, Cianne Fragione, Nicole Salimbene, Dadian Gallery, (Curated by Kiki McGrath) Washington, D.C.
2016 Making Sense: See, Smell, Hear, Taste, Touch, McLean Project for the Arts, (Juried by Nora Atkinson, Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, Smithsonian American Art Renwick Gallery) McLean, VA
2016 In The Reflection Of, Bennett Park Art Atrium, (Curated by Heloisa Escudero) Arlington, VA
2016 An Extraordinary Portal, The 39th Street Corridor (Curated by Lisa Rosenstein) Gallery, Brentwood, MD
2015 Affordable Art Market, Julio Valdez Studio, New York, NY
2015 instigate.activate | new curators.new ideas,Arlington Arts Center, (Curated by Ellen Chenoweth) Arlington, VA
2014 (e)merge Art Fair, Selected Artist Platform, Capitol Skyline Hotel, (vetting committee: Ai WeiWei, Mika Yoshitake, Jeffreen M. Hayes) Washington, D.C.
2013 Emulsion, Gallery O, (Juried by Lauren Gentile, Founder and Director, The Contemporary Wing, Washington, D.C.) Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2012 Oddworks, New Orleans Photo Alliance, (Juried by Russell Lord, Curator of Photography New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA) New Orleans, LA
2012 Sculpture Now 2012, Washington Sculptors Group, Pepco Edison Place Gallery, (Juried by Sarah Newman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art) Washington, D.C.
2011 Making Meaning: Remember, Repurpose, Restore, Scrap-DC, 9/11 Art Project, Center for Green Urbanism, Washington, D.C.
2008 Small Wonders, Maryland Federation of Art, (Juried by Diane DiSalvo, Curator and Director of Cultural Programs, Stevenson University, Owings Mill, MD) Annapolis, MD
2007 Conservez moi pour échange, “keep me for exchange”Galerie des Etonnes, Nogent sur Oise, France
2007 Plusieurs/ A Contrario, Eglise, Notre Dame de Montataire, Montataire, France
Artist Talks
2016 Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
2016 The Lawn Chair Talks: Artist +Urban Agriculturists, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, VA
2015-16 Lecture, Image and Text, Photoworks, Bethesda, MD
Collaborations/Community Engagement
2018 Alchemical Vessels: Our Common Thread, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2017 The One House Project, Touchstone Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2016-17 Erase Hate Through Art, Columbia Art Center, Columbia, MD
2016 Intimate Commissions, Interdisciplinaryness, (Curated by John Borstel and Catherine Mueller) Online
2016 Filter Diaries,Art Hop, La Mano Coffee Bar, Washington, D.C.
2014-15 New Hampshire Ave: This is A Place to ... ArtPlace America and NEA funded project with Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
2014 Alchemical Vessels, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2013 The Listening Room-Refugee Art Project, Gallery, Pyramid Atlantic, Silver Spring, MD
2010 This Is Our Body, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
Publications
2012 One Hundred Days, Contaminate NYC (Catalogue)
2010 Living Through the End of Nature: The Future of American Environmentalism, Paul Wapner, MIT Press
Press
2019 Contemporary Identities International Art Magazine, Izmer Bin Ahmad, Issue #3, (September 2019)
2018 The Washington Post, In the galleries: Turning the commonplace into uncommonly fine art, Mark Jenkins (September 21, 2018)
2017 Sculpture Magazine, Washington, D.C.: Nicole Salimbene – Flashpoint Gallery, Sarah Tanguy (May 2017)
2017 Al Tashkeel Magazine 27thEdition,An Interpretation of The Works of the Fourth Solo Exhibition of American Artist Nicole Salimbene, Ebtisam Abdel Aziz, Emirates Fine Arts Society (January, 2017)
2016 The Washington Post, In the galleries: Nicole Salimbene, Mark Jenkins (October 1, 2016)
2016 The Art Newspaper, What to see in DC this autumn, from rare Korans to durational performance: Our insider’s guide to the top exhibitions and events in the US capital: Locals choose their can't-miss shows, Sarah Tanguy, Curator Art in Embassy US Department of State (September 26, 2016)
2016 Smithsonian American Art Museum Blog: Eye level, Luce Artist Talk with Nicole Salimbene, Madeline Hawkins (September 20, 2016)
2016 East City Art Review, East City Art Notes: Nicole Salimbene Protection | Devotion | Earth at Studio Gallery, Eric Hope (January 20, 2016)
2015 Arlington Art Center Blog, Sending Off Instigate. Activate, Narwan Aimen (March 31, 2015)
2014 East City Art, (e)merge art fair returns to D.C.,Irene Clouthier (October 21, 2014)
2014 Bmore Art, (e) Merge VIP Preview: Photos from Thursday October 2, Joan Cox (October 3, 2014)
2014 Quiet Lunch, Exploring (e)merge Art Fair 2014|Part 1|Recap, Quiet Lunch (October 24,2014)
2012 The Washington Post,Transforming the way we look at things, Michael O’Sullivan (July 6, 2012)
2010 Maryland Gazette, Poet-artist pairs collaborate on This is Our Body, Claudia Rousseau (March 24, 2010)
Selected Workshops/Teaching
2018 World Wildlife Fund, Washington, D.C.
2017 Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
2016-17Opening to Your Creativity, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2016 CFI Faculty Workshop: Opening to Your Creativity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2016 Opening to Your Creativity, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
2015-16 Opening to Your Creativity,Crossings|A Center for the Healing Traditions, Silver Spring, MD
2010-15 Contemplative Environmental Studies: Pedagogy for Self and Planet, American University School of International Service,The Lama Foundation, San Cristobal, NM
2014 Wisdom Sharing: A Deepening Retreat-Alice Walker, Gloria Steinem, Dr. Chung Hyun Kyung, Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
2014 Earth Honoring Faith/Listening to Earth, Opening to God,Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
2014 Contemplative Retreat for Educators: A Day of Practice, Center for Contemplative Mind and Society, Washington, D.C.
2013-14Mindful Choices Program, Curriculum Advisor, Mellon Foundation grant for Clark University, Worcester, MA
2011 Art Studio, Examination Paper Scroll, American National Nursing Credentialing Center Magnet Conference, Baltimore, MD
2009 ShadowPlay1“Borderlands,” Text/Image/Crafting Workshop with Nicole Salimbene & John Borstel, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
2008 Art & Carbon Footprint, American University, Washington, D.C.
2006-08 Contemplative Sustainable Design, American University, School of International Service Summer Program, The Lama Foundation San Cristobal, NM
Professional
2016-19 Gallery Committee Advisor, Willow Street Gallery, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2013-14 Artist Services, Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2006-11 Assistant to the Founder and Artistic Director, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
1998-00 Bookings Coordinator, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
Education
1991 BA English University of Northern Colorado
2018 Second Place,The 2018 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, Bethesda, MD
(Juried by Christopher Bedford, Director, The Baltimore Museum of Art; Valerie Fletcher, Independent Art Historian & Senior Curator Emerita Hirshhorn Museum;Sukjin Choi, Head of Ceramics, James Madison University)
2018 Individual Artists and Scholars Grant, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD
2017 Individual Artist Award in Visual Art: Sculpture/Installation, Maryland State Arts Council, Baltimore, MD
2015 Individual Artists and Scholars Grant, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD
2012 First Place Tom Rooney Prize, Sculpture Now 2012, Washington Sculptors Group, Pepco Edison Place Gallery, (Juried by Sarah Newman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art) Washington, D.C.
2012 Semi-Finalist, The 2012 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, Bethesda, MD
2011 Finalist, 3rdr Ward Open Call New York and Taipei
2008 Five Honorable Mentions, Small Wonders, Maryland Federation of Art, (Juried by Diane DiSalvo, Curator and Director of Cultural Programs, Stevenson University, Owings Mill, MD) Annapolis, MD
Solo Exhibitions
2016 Moved by Water,New Image Gallery and Duke Hall Critique Space, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2016 Mending,Flashpoint Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2016 The Scapular Room, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
2016 Protection | Devotion | Earth, guest solo exhibit, Studio Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2010 Studies in Intimacy, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 Color,National Juried Show, Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, (Juror: Jocelyn Miller, Asst.Curator, MoMA PS1), Brooklyn, NY
2019 Pulling Together The Art of Teachers, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C.
2019 Boundless, Betty Mae Kramer Gallery, Silver Spring, MD
2019 Roar, ArtFarm Studios, Annapolis, MD
2019 Washington Project for the Arts Collectors’ Night (Juried by Michelle Grabner,Rosario Güiraldes, Schwanda Rountree,Amy Sadao,Shinique Smith) Washington, DC
2019 Tom Rooney Tribute Invitational, Salve Regina Art Gallery, Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
2018 Frontera 2018,Mid America Print Council, Portfolio Exchange, University of Wyoming (Curated by Fawn Atencio of Songlines Press), Laramie, WY
2018 WPA Art Night, Hickok Cole, Washington, D.C.
2018 Washington Project for the Arts Auction Gala, (Juried by Edgar Arceneaux,Mark Beasley, Jocelyn Miller, Frederick P. Ognibene, Jessica Stafford Davis, Renée Stout) Washington, DC
2018 H20 Contemplations on Water, Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Gallery, Annapolis, MD
2017 The Library Collection, Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA
2017 Camp Artscape: Parents’ Day, Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, (Curators: Erin Lehman and J. Susan Isaacs) Towson, MD
2017 Finder-Maker: Eric Celarier, Ani Hoover, Nicole Salimbene, Anacostia Arts Center | Honfleur Gallery, (Curated by Megan Maher) Washington, D.C.
2017 The Making of Things: Maria Theresa Fernandez, Cianne Fragione, Nicole Salimbene, Dadian Gallery, (Curated by Kiki McGrath) Washington, D.C.
2016 Making Sense: See, Smell, Hear, Taste, Touch, McLean Project for the Arts, (Juried by Nora Atkinson, Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, Smithsonian American Art Renwick Gallery) McLean, VA
2016 In The Reflection Of, Bennett Park Art Atrium, (Curated by Heloisa Escudero) Arlington, VA
2016 An Extraordinary Portal, The 39th Street Corridor (Curated by Lisa Rosenstein) Gallery, Brentwood, MD
2015 Affordable Art Market, Julio Valdez Studio, New York, NY
2015 instigate.activate | new curators.new ideas,Arlington Arts Center, (Curated by Ellen Chenoweth) Arlington, VA
2014 (e)merge Art Fair, Selected Artist Platform, Capitol Skyline Hotel, (vetting committee: Ai WeiWei, Mika Yoshitake, Jeffreen M. Hayes) Washington, D.C.
2013 Emulsion, Gallery O, (Juried by Lauren Gentile, Founder and Director, The Contemporary Wing, Washington, D.C.) Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2012 Oddworks, New Orleans Photo Alliance, (Juried by Russell Lord, Curator of Photography New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA) New Orleans, LA
2012 Sculpture Now 2012, Washington Sculptors Group, Pepco Edison Place Gallery, (Juried by Sarah Newman, Curator of Contemporary Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art) Washington, D.C.
2011 Making Meaning: Remember, Repurpose, Restore, Scrap-DC, 9/11 Art Project, Center for Green Urbanism, Washington, D.C.
2008 Small Wonders, Maryland Federation of Art, (Juried by Diane DiSalvo, Curator and Director of Cultural Programs, Stevenson University, Owings Mill, MD) Annapolis, MD
2007 Conservez moi pour échange, “keep me for exchange”Galerie des Etonnes, Nogent sur Oise, France
2007 Plusieurs/ A Contrario, Eglise, Notre Dame de Montataire, Montataire, France
Artist Talks
2016 Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
2016 The Lawn Chair Talks: Artist +Urban Agriculturists, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington Arts Center, Arlington, VA
2015-16 Lecture, Image and Text, Photoworks, Bethesda, MD
Collaborations/Community Engagement
2018 Alchemical Vessels: Our Common Thread, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2017 The One House Project, Touchstone Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2016-17 Erase Hate Through Art, Columbia Art Center, Columbia, MD
2016 Intimate Commissions, Interdisciplinaryness, (Curated by John Borstel and Catherine Mueller) Online
2016 Filter Diaries,Art Hop, La Mano Coffee Bar, Washington, D.C.
2014-15 New Hampshire Ave: This is A Place to ... ArtPlace America and NEA funded project with Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
2014 Alchemical Vessels, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, Washington, D.C. (catalogue)
2013 The Listening Room-Refugee Art Project, Gallery, Pyramid Atlantic, Silver Spring, MD
2010 This Is Our Body, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
Publications
2012 One Hundred Days, Contaminate NYC (Catalogue)
2010 Living Through the End of Nature: The Future of American Environmentalism, Paul Wapner, MIT Press
Press
2019 Contemporary Identities International Art Magazine, Izmer Bin Ahmad, Issue #3, (September 2019)
2018 The Washington Post, In the galleries: Turning the commonplace into uncommonly fine art, Mark Jenkins (September 21, 2018)
2017 Sculpture Magazine, Washington, D.C.: Nicole Salimbene – Flashpoint Gallery, Sarah Tanguy (May 2017)
2017 Al Tashkeel Magazine 27thEdition,An Interpretation of The Works of the Fourth Solo Exhibition of American Artist Nicole Salimbene, Ebtisam Abdel Aziz, Emirates Fine Arts Society (January, 2017)
2016 The Washington Post, In the galleries: Nicole Salimbene, Mark Jenkins (October 1, 2016)
2016 The Art Newspaper, What to see in DC this autumn, from rare Korans to durational performance: Our insider’s guide to the top exhibitions and events in the US capital: Locals choose their can't-miss shows, Sarah Tanguy, Curator Art in Embassy US Department of State (September 26, 2016)
2016 Smithsonian American Art Museum Blog: Eye level, Luce Artist Talk with Nicole Salimbene, Madeline Hawkins (September 20, 2016)
2016 East City Art Review, East City Art Notes: Nicole Salimbene Protection | Devotion | Earth at Studio Gallery, Eric Hope (January 20, 2016)
2015 Arlington Art Center Blog, Sending Off Instigate. Activate, Narwan Aimen (March 31, 2015)
2014 East City Art, (e)merge art fair returns to D.C.,Irene Clouthier (October 21, 2014)
2014 Bmore Art, (e) Merge VIP Preview: Photos from Thursday October 2, Joan Cox (October 3, 2014)
2014 Quiet Lunch, Exploring (e)merge Art Fair 2014|Part 1|Recap, Quiet Lunch (October 24,2014)
2012 The Washington Post,Transforming the way we look at things, Michael O’Sullivan (July 6, 2012)
2010 Maryland Gazette, Poet-artist pairs collaborate on This is Our Body, Claudia Rousseau (March 24, 2010)
Selected Workshops/Teaching
2018 World Wildlife Fund, Washington, D.C.
2017 Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
2016-17Opening to Your Creativity, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2016 CFI Faculty Workshop: Opening to Your Creativity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2016 Opening to Your Creativity, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
2015-16 Opening to Your Creativity,Crossings|A Center for the Healing Traditions, Silver Spring, MD
2010-15 Contemplative Environmental Studies: Pedagogy for Self and Planet, American University School of International Service,The Lama Foundation, San Cristobal, NM
2014 Wisdom Sharing: A Deepening Retreat-Alice Walker, Gloria Steinem, Dr. Chung Hyun Kyung, Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
2014 Earth Honoring Faith/Listening to Earth, Opening to God,Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
2014 Contemplative Retreat for Educators: A Day of Practice, Center for Contemplative Mind and Society, Washington, D.C.
2013-14Mindful Choices Program, Curriculum Advisor, Mellon Foundation grant for Clark University, Worcester, MA
2011 Art Studio, Examination Paper Scroll, American National Nursing Credentialing Center Magnet Conference, Baltimore, MD
2009 ShadowPlay1“Borderlands,” Text/Image/Crafting Workshop with Nicole Salimbene & John Borstel, Atrium Gallery, Takoma Park, MD
2008 Art & Carbon Footprint, American University, Washington, D.C.
2006-08 Contemplative Sustainable Design, American University, School of International Service Summer Program, The Lama Foundation San Cristobal, NM
Professional
2016-19 Gallery Committee Advisor, Willow Street Gallery, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2013-14 Artist Services, Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2006-11 Assistant to the Founder and Artistic Director, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
1998-00 Bookings Coordinator, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Takoma Park, MD
Education
1991 BA English University of Northern Colorado
