Carol Coogan Design
Solo Exhibition Ultra Violet Cafe
on Apr 03 2011 in Blog, News & EventsSolo Exhibition Ultra Violet Cafe, Albany, NY
February 21 through April 3, 2011

Feathers n’ Ferns (Acrylic 24″ X 24″) SOLD
Oldsongs Festival 2010 – Family Stage Backdrop
on Jun 26 2010 in Blog, News & EventsI had so much fun designing and painting a backdrop for the family stage of the Oldsongs Festival 2010. This is just a portion. In total it measures 6 yards X 53” high, and took 4 days to complete, from initial sketches to final completion of the painting on canvas.

William K. Sanford Town Library Exhibition – July 2 through July 30, 2010
on Jun 25 2010 in Blog, News & EventsI will be exhibiting at the William K. Sanford Town Library – 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville (Colonie) NY – from July 2, 2010 through July 30, 2010, as a member of the Upstate 88 artist group. Artists’ Reception will be held on Tuesday, July 13, from 6 to 8 pm.
Upstate 88 was formed in 1988 by a group of Capital District artists who are dedicated to making art that encompasses a wide range of styles and concepts (eg: oil, acrylic, mixed media, pen & ink, mono prints and photography) and who are committed to enriching each other’s creative spirit. Members have attained recognition and accomplishments in many venues and on many levels, including well-reviewed solo exhibitionsat the local, national and international level, awards and honors at juried shows, and publication of their work. The other artist members who are showing at the William K.Sanford Town Library are: Chris Averill-Green, Carol Caruso, Salma Kani, Gail Kort, Marie-Louise McHugh, Gerri Moore, Dale Raisig, Diane Reiner, Moklesa Shah, and Ruth Tobiassen.
Zion Lutheran Church – March 2010
on Mar 01 2010 in Blog, News & EventsA solo exhibition of my art & illustration, both old and new, on display at the Fellowship Hall of the Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY. Opening reception: Saturday, March 6, from 6 to 8 pm. Sunday reception: March 7, from 9:30 to 11 am.

Selections include book, nature and pen & ink illustrations based on my “Backyard Naturalist” newspaper column, as well as watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, assemblage, digital media work, and samples of engraved cards designed and illustrated for Crane & Co.