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Charles Warren Mundy
b. 1945, Indianapolis, Indiana

 


Master Signature Member, Oil Painters of America

Master Status, American Impressionist Society

Signature Member , American Society of Marine Artists  



Selected Public Collections

  • Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, Lafayette, Indiana
  • Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, Indiana
  • Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loretto, Pennsylvania
  • Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Indiana Governor's Mansion, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Cleveland Clinic, Naples, Florida
  • Indianapolis Power and Light Company, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • National Art Museum of Sport, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, New Castle, Indiana
  • G.T.E., Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Nineteenth Star, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana


Gallery Representation

Selected Solo Exhibitions

 

2008   One Man Show - McColl Fine Art, Charlotte, NC.

 

2006   Recent Works - Indianapolis & France , The Skyline Club, Indianapolis

 

         Recent Works , Columbus Museum of Art & Design, Columbus, IN.

 

         One Man Show - Travels: CW Mundy , Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples, FL.

 

2005  Paysages de France , 2005 , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana


          Recent Works , Columbus Museum of Art & Design, Columbus, Indiana

 

2004

The Indianapolis Collection , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

2003

Recent Works : Exhibition and Sale, Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, Indiana

 

Banks of The Wabash Collection , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

2002

European Collection, C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

2001

One Person Exhibition: C.W. Mundy , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

 

Charles Warren Mundy: An American Impressionist, Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, In.

2000

Small Paintings: A Collection of Still Life and Landscape , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Vienna, Prague, and Other Eastern European Cities , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Spring Exhibition , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

The Studio Collection , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

1999

The Studio Collection , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Spain: Cities and Harbors , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Grand Opening , C.W. Mundy Fine Art, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

C.W. Mundy - One Man Show , Overland Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona

 

Impressions of Vermont , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

1998

C.W. Mundy - One Man Show , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

1997

England: The Treasured Isle , Sigman's Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

The Gloucester and Rockport Collection , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

1996

Italy: Light and Color , Sigman's Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Florida Landscapes , Private Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Paysages De France , DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples, Florida

1995

Paysages De France , Sigman's Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana


Selected Annual Group Exhibitions

  • American Art Invitational, 2007, Denver, Colorado
  • Gilcrease Museum, American Art in Minature, 2006-current, Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Oil Painters of America, 1993-current, Chicago, Illinois
  • Great American Artists, 1997-current, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Hoosier Salon, 1990-current, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Salon D' Arts Invitational Exhibition, 2002-current, Denver, Colorado
  • International Masters of Fine Art: An Invitational Showcase of the Artists' Finest Works, 2001-current, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
  • Whistle Pik Annual Miniature Show, 2001-current, Fredericksburg, Texas
  • American Artists Abroad Invitational Exhibition, Bennington Center For The Arts, 2005-current, Bennington, Vermont
  • Beaux Arts Bash, Scottsdale Artists' School, 1998-current, Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Artists of America, 1997 - 2000, Colorado History Museum, Denver, Colorado
  • Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, Indiana
  • Indiana Artists Club, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • A View From The Garden, 1999, Carnegie Center for Art & History, New Albany, Indiana
  • American Miniatures Exhibition, 1997 - 2000, Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, Arizona
  • Fall Classics Show, 1999, Ponderosa Art Gallery, Hamilton, Montana
  • Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational, 1999, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, California
  • Mary Bryan Memorial Gallery Invitational, 1999, Jeffersonville, Vermont
  • Mystic International Exhibition, 1993, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Connecticut

Awards and Honors  

 

2009  Finalist in Still Life Category, International Art Renewal Center Salon Competition 2008-2009

 

         Invitational Exhibition, Making it in the Midwest, Artists Who Chose To Stay , Indiana State

         Museum, Indianapolis, IN.

 

2008  Invitational Exhibition, American Society of Marine Artists 30th Anniversary International

         Exhibition.

 

         Invitational Exhibition, American Society of Marine Artists New England Exhibition.    

 

         Artists' Choice Award, American Art in Miniature, Gilcrease Museum , Tulsa, OK.    

 

         Merit Award for Best Impressionistic Oil, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN.

 

         Merit Award for Outstanding Oil, Traditional, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN.

 

         Merit Award, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, Indiana

 

2007  Awarded Master Status, The American Impressionistic Society   

        

         Award of Excellence for Master Signature Members, 16th Annual National 

         Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of America 

 

         Merit Award for Outstanding Sculpture, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN.

 

         Merit Award for Outstanding Work, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN.

 

         Exhibition Judge and Guest Lecturer, The American Impressionist  

         Society Annual Juried Exhibition, Chicago, Illinois

 

2006   Invitational Exhibition, American Art in Miniature , Gilcrease Museum,

         Tulsa, Oklahoma   

 

          Invitational Exhibiton, American Artists Abroad , Bennington Center for

          The Arts, Bennington, Vermont

 

          Guest Lecturer and Demonstration, For The Love of Arts , Tuscaloosa,

          Alabama.

 

          Merit Award, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, Indiana

    

          Mentor, En Plein Air Masters, www.enpleinairmasters.com

    

          Exhibition Judge,  Raymar Arts,  www.raymarart.com

 

          Paintings selected for Indiana Governor's Residence Art Collection.
 

2005   Award of Excellence, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, Indiana

 

          Merit Award for Outstanding Impressionistic Landscape, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

          Award of Excellence, Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional  

          Oils, Oil Painters of America, Chicago, Illinois 

 

          Merit Award, IPAPA Member Show, Bluffton Fine Arts Center, Bluffton, Indiana

    

          Mentor, En Plein Air Masters, www.enpleinairmasters.com

  

          Exhibition Judge,  Raymar Arts,  www.raymarart.com

 

2004   Best of Show, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN

 

         Exhibition Judge and Guest Lecturer, Annual National Juried Exhibition of

         Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of America, Kirkland, Washington

      

         Guest Lecturer, Indianapolis Arts and Antiques Show

 

         Exhibitor, The Indianapolis Monthly Show Home, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

2003   Third Place Award, Salon International 2003, International Museum of Contemporary Masters

          of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX 
 
          Donors Award of Excellence, Twelfth Annual National Juried Exhibition of Oil Painters of

          America, Taos, NM
 
          Award of Excellence, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, IN 
 
          Merit Award, Outstanding Still Life - Traditional Painting, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, IN

 

2002   Awarded Master Signature Member Status, Oil Painters of America, Chicago, Illinois
 
         Merit Award, Outstanding Work - Traditional Painting, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
         Purchase Award, Hoosier Salon, Indianapolis, Indiana 
 
         Merit Award, Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of

         America, Chicago, Illinois
 
         First Prize, Indiana Artists Club, Annual Spring Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
         Award of Distinction, Silver Medal, Indiana Heritage Arts, Nashville, Indiana
 
         Invitational Alumni Exhibit, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana Exhibiton
 
         Judge, Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas
 
         Guest Lecturer, International Masters of Fine Art, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, Texas 
 
         Guest Lecturer and Demonstration, Indiana State Museum

 

2001   Richmond Art Museum Solo Mid-Career Retrospective Exhibition, Richmond, IN

 

          Merit Award, Best Impressionistic Oil, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, IN

 

          Merit Award, Portrait, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, IN

 

          Exhibition Judge, ViewPoint 2001, Cincinnati Art Club, Cincinnati, OH

 

          Exhibition Judge, The Artists Magazine 2001 Annual Competition, Cincinnati, OH

 

          Workshop Instruction & Lecture, 3rd Annual New Harmony Paint Out, New Harmony, Indiana

 

          Workshop Instruction & Project, North Posey High School, Poseyville, Indiana

 

2000    Best of Show Award, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Merit Award, Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition, Nashville, Indiana
 
          Merit Award, Indiana Artists' Club Annual Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Guest Lecturer, Cincinnati Art Club, Cincinnati, Ohio
 
          Exhibition Judge, Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, New Harmony, Indiana

 

1999   Merit Award, First Place for Outstanding Work, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon Seventy-fifth Annual

          Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Guest Lecturer, Artists of America Annual Exhibition, Denver, Colorado
 
          Landscape Category, Third Place Award, "The Artists Magazine" 1999 Annual Competition,

          Cincinnati, Ohio
 
          Merit Award, Eighth Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, Oil Painters of America,

          Scottsdale, Arizona

 

1998    Best of Show Award, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Guest Lecturer, Artists of America Annual Exhibition, Denver, Colorado
 
          Guest Artist, Workshop Instruction and Exhibition Judge, Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition,

          Nashville, Indiana
 
          Guest Lecturer, Mediterranean Tour, Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship
 
          Guest Lecturer, Workshop Instruction, "Images of a New England Coast" Exhibition, Bartlesville

          Museum, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

 

1997   Guest Lecturer, Oil Painting Demonstration and Exhibition Judge, St. Louis Artists' Guild Exhibition,

          St. Louis, Missouri
 
          Merit Award, Outstanding Work, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

1996    Outstanding Floral, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Merit Award, Outstanding Traditional, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana


1995    Best of Show Award, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana


1994    Merit Award, Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Long Grove, Illinois
 
          Merit Award, Outstanding Work, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Merit Award, Indiana Artists Club Annual Exhibition, Indianapolis, Indiana


1993    Award of Excellence, Oil Painters of America Regional Exhibition, Long Grove, Illinois
 
          President's Award of Excellence, Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, Long Grove, Illinois
 
          Merit Award for Outstanding Figure Work in Oil, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis,

          Indiana


1992    Merit Award, Third Place, Indiana Artists' Club Fall Membership Show, Indianapolis, Indiana
 
          Merit Award for Outstanding Traditional Painting, Any Medium, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit,

          Indianapolis, Indiana


1991   Honorable Mention Award, Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition, Nashville, Indiana
 
         Popular Award, Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition, Nashville, Indiana


1990   Merit Award, Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibition, Nashville, Indiana
 
         Purchase Award, Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit, Indianapolis, Indiana


 

 

       


Education & Professional Affiliations

Bibliography

  • "Friendship and Art", American Art Collector, October 2008
  • "Fine Art Meets Antique Toys" by Lyn Letsinger Miller, Antique Toy World Magazine, March 2008
  • "C.W. Mundy: A New Way to Paint From Photographs" by Jennifer King, American Artist Workshop Magazine, Spring 2007
  • Hoosier Painters of The 21st Century, Mark Butterfield (WMB Media, 2006)
  • "Masters and Mentors" by Paul Soderberg, Plein Air Magazine, July 2005
  • "Try My Upside-Down Reference Photo Technique" by C.W. Mundy, International Artist, Feb/Mar. 2005
  • "An Artistic Journey" by Kathleen Glynn, Plein Air Magazine, January 2005
  • "How to Conquer Mediocrity" by C.W. Mundy, International Artist, Feb/Mar. 2004
  • Memoirs: Charles Warren Mundy, American Impressionist, (International Artist Publishing, 2003)
  • The Simple Secret to Better Painting, Greg Albert (Cincinnati: North Light Books, 2003)
  • "The Artist's Soul" by Stan Cuba, Art of the West, September / October 2002
  • "The Seven Foundational Truths of Traditional Academic Painting" by C.W. Mundy, International Artist, August/September 2001.
  • "Keying Color to the Center of Interest" by M. Stephen Doherty, Color, An American Artist Publication, 2001
  •  Focus / Santa Fe, January / February / March 2001
  • "Breaking the Ice" Staff Report, The Artist's Magazine, November 2000
  • "Fresh Takes on Oils" by Kurt Anderson, The Artist's Magazine, August 2000
  • The Authorship of Painting by C.W. Mundy, International Artist, April/May 2000
  • "How to Compose a Career" by Bill Macomber, Art-Talk, November 1999
  • "Paintings from Photographs" by Karen Raugust, American Artist, November, 1999
  • "Paint the Wonders of Water" by Greg Schaber and Michelle Taute, The Artist's Magaine, August 1999
  • "A Reverence for Creation" by Norman Kolpas, Southwest Art, April 1999
  • Best of Flower Painting 2, Rachel Wolf, editor, (Cincinnati: North Light Books, 1999)
  • The Best of Portrait Painting, Rachel Wolf, editor, (Cincinnati: North Light Books, 1997)
  • Creative Oil Painting - A Step-by-Step Guide and Showcase by M. Stephen Doherty, (Rockport, Massachusetts: Rockport Publishers, 1997) 
  • "First Person: The Ten Artists I Steal From" by Oleg Stavrowsky, Southwest Art, December 1996
  • "Techniques of Impressionist Painting" by James Metcalfe, American Artist, March 1994
  • "The Magic of Sargent & Sorolla Touches Today's Artists" by Peggy Chartier, Informart, November/December 1993
  • A Grand Tradition: The Art and Artists of the Hoosier Salon, 1925-1990, Judith Vale Newton and Carol Weiss, (Indianapolis: Hoosier Salon Patrons Association, 1993)