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)
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
Mending,Flashpoint Gallery, Washington, D.C.
The Scapular Room, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
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
Pulling Together The Art of Teachers, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Boundless, Betty Mae Kramer Gallery, Silver Spring, MD
Roar, ArtFarm Studios, Annapolis, MD
Washington Project for the Arts Collectors’ Night (Juried by Michelle Grabner,Rosario Güiraldes, Schwanda Rountree,Amy Sadao,Shinique Smith) Washington, DC
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
WPA Art Night, Hickok Cole, Washington, D.C.
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
H20 Contemplations on Water, Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Gallery, Annapolis, MD
2017
The Library Collection, Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA
Camp Artscape: Parents’ Day, Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, (Curators: Erin Lehman and J. Susan Isaacs) Towson, MD
Finder-Maker: Eric Celarier, Ani Hoover, Nicole Salimbene, Anacostia Arts Center | Honfleur Gallery, (Curated by Megan Maher) Washington, D.C.
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
In The Reflection Of, Bennett Park Art Atrium, (Curated by Heloisa Escudero) Arlington, VA
An Extraordinary Portal, The 39th Street Corridor (Curated by Lisa Rosenstein) Gallery, Brentwood, MD
2015
Affordable Art Market, Julio Valdez Studio, New York, NY
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
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
Plusieurs/ A Contrario, Eglise, Notre Dame de Montataire, Montataire, France
Artist Talks
2016
Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
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
Filter Diaries,Art Hop, La Mano Coffee Bar, Washington, D.C.
2014-15 N
ew 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)
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)
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)
Bmore Art, (e) Merge VIP Preview: Photos from Thursday October 2, Joan Cox (October 3, 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.
2016-17
Opening to Your Creativity, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2016
CFI Faculty Workshop: Opening to Your Creativity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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
Earth Honoring Faith/Listening to Earth, Opening to God,Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Contemplative Retreat for Educators: A Day of Practice, Center for Contemplative Mind and Society, Washington, D.C.
2013-14
Mindful 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)
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
Mending,Flashpoint Gallery, Washington, D.C.
The Scapular Room, Rhizome DC, Washington, D.C.
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
Pulling Together The Art of Teachers, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington, D.C.
Boundless, Betty Mae Kramer Gallery, Silver Spring, MD
Roar, ArtFarm Studios, Annapolis, MD
Washington Project for the Arts Collectors’ Night (Juried by Michelle Grabner,Rosario Güiraldes, Schwanda Rountree,Amy Sadao,Shinique Smith) Washington, DC
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
WPA Art Night, Hickok Cole, Washington, D.C.
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
H20 Contemplations on Water, Jo Fleming Contemporary Art Gallery, Annapolis, MD
2017
The Library Collection, Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA
Camp Artscape: Parents’ Day, Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, (Curators: Erin Lehman and J. Susan Isaacs) Towson, MD
Finder-Maker: Eric Celarier, Ani Hoover, Nicole Salimbene, Anacostia Arts Center | Honfleur Gallery, (Curated by Megan Maher) Washington, D.C.
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
In The Reflection Of, Bennett Park Art Atrium, (Curated by Heloisa Escudero) Arlington, VA
An Extraordinary Portal, The 39th Street Corridor (Curated by Lisa Rosenstein) Gallery, Brentwood, MD
2015
Affordable Art Market, Julio Valdez Studio, New York, NY
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
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
Plusieurs/ A Contrario, Eglise, Notre Dame de Montataire, Montataire, France
Artist Talks
2016
Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
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
Filter Diaries,Art Hop, La Mano Coffee Bar, Washington, D.C.
2014-15 N
ew 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)
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)
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)
Bmore Art, (e) Merge VIP Preview: Photos from Thursday October 2, Joan Cox (October 3, 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.
2016-17
Opening to Your Creativity, DC Arts Studios, Washington, D.C.
2016
CFI Faculty Workshop: Opening to Your Creativity, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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
Earth Honoring Faith/Listening to Earth, Opening to God,Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM
Contemplative Retreat for Educators: A Day of Practice, Center for Contemplative Mind and Society, Washington, D.C.
2013-14
Mindful 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
