Artworks by J. I. McElroy
Landscape Gallery
Western Gallery
Wildlife Gallery
People, Places, and Events Gallery
Honors, Awards, Education, Galleries. . .
AMERICAN PLAINS ARTISTS National/International Juried Exhibits--Various museums and galleries in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska: 2017-2009, 2008 Award of Excellence, 2007, 2006 Museum Purchase Award, 2005, 2004, 2002 Third Place Award & “Select 27” Exhibit
APA Signature Shows: 2017, 2016 Golden Spur (Artists’ Choice) Award, 2014, 2013
ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA ART CLUBS --Various Nebraska Cities Awarded to be in Show Many Years; Top 25 Traveling Show 2015, Honorable Mentions 2017, 2009, 2004, and 2001
ART SOCIETY OF OGALLALA – Ogallala, NE Petrified Wood Gallery, Ogallala, NE—2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012; You’ve Been Framed, Julesburg, CO— July 2014; Meadowlark Gallery, Grant, NE—April 2015, May 2012
THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACE—Lewellen, NE Featured Artist: October 2015
PRAIRIE WINDS ART CENTER--Holyoke, CO Featured Artist: September 2015
CHEYENNE COUNTY ART GUILD--Sidney, NE Spring Show: 2015 through 1994, Numerous Awards Including 2009 People’s Choice and 2001 Best of Show; “The Star-Spangled Banner” Exhibit 2012
2SHOT GOOSE HUNT ART SHOW--Torrington, WY Quick Draw & Auction--Invited 2015, Participated 2014, 2013, 2012
MOUNTAIN OYSTER CLUB ART SHOW—Tucson, AZ Juried Show: 2013
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER—Alliance, NE Three-Woman Show: July 2-August 25, 2013; CCAG Featured Exhibit: 2013 & 2011; Juried Anniversary Show: 2010; Anniversary Show 1997 & Carnegie Art Center Western Show
CRANE TRUST NATURE & VISITORS CENTER--I-80 Exit, Alda, NE Two-Woman Show: Sept.-Oct. 2012; Invited Artist Exhibit: Mar.-Apr. 2012
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS RENDEZVOUS Last Great Buffalo Hunt – Hayes Center, NE First Official Rendezvous Artist: 2010
WESTERN SPIRIT SHOW & SALE--CFD Old West Museum, Cheyenne, WY Juried Show: 2008 and 2004 Quick Draw Artist, 2001
FORT ROBINSON WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART SHOW--Crawford, NE Invitational: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2004, and 2003
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree --Degrees in Art and Business Administration, Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska
At various times teaches classes and workshops in Watercolor, Drawing, Color and Design
Continues to take art workshops, read, study, think, and experiment
AFFILIATIONS
American Plains Artists – Present--2002 Elected to Signature Member Status in 2006; Show Chairman--Present—2006
The Art Society, Ogallala, NE –Present-2011
Association of Nebraska Arts Clubs –Present--1994
ARTWORK
J. I. McElroy's artwork can be found in public collections in the U.S.A. and in private collections internationally.
PRESENTLY EXHIBITING AT AND/OR REPRESENTED BY
Price Gallery & Framing, 213 N Main St., Valentine, NE -- 402-376-1414
Sidney Feed, 418 Illinois St., Sidney, NE 308-254-3308
The Bunkhouse, 11730 RD 40, Gurley, NE 308-249-1488
For a complete biography contact the artist.
Upcoming Art Shows
AMERICAN PLAINS ARTISTS SIGNATURE SHOW
Ole #1 Firehouse Art Center, Pawhuska, OK
By Invitation Only Donors Meet & Greet and Opening Reception
Friday, March 23, 2018, 6-8 PM
For invitation contact bruce@tallgrassgallery.net
Open to the public March 24-April 28, 2018
AMERICAN PLAINS ARTISTS 33RD ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
Quartermaster Bldg, Fort Concho, San Angelo, TX
Opening Reception, Thursday, June 28, 2018, 5:30-7:30 PM
Public welcome to attend
Open to the public June 29-August 5, 2018
ART SOCIETY OF OGALLALA SHOW
at the Petrified Wood Gallery, Ogallala, NE
September 4-October 2, 2018
Open to the Public -- Call the Petrified Wood Gallery for the hours and more information -- 308-284-9996.
Quotes About My Artwork
"I view Judy's art as an invitation on canvas, bidding me to follow her path through nature's trail and linger in its beauty."
-- Mary P., Colorado