Bethany Centennial Art Show

I am pleased to participate in the an exhibition celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bethany Lutheran College (where I teach Art History. I am sending a small shoreline view of my Long Island home to my alma mater in Minnesota.

The month-long Bethany Centennial Art Show will run September 1–September 27 and will be displayed in the gallery of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. The gallery will be open to visitors throughout the month of September, with special emphasis during Fall Festival – Homecoming Weekend (September 25–27). A gallery reception will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 4:30pm, offering a meaningful opportunity to gather, celebrate Bethany’s rich history, and experience the creativity that spans generations of the Bethany family.

https://blc.edu/arts/art/art-exhibits/

 

Long Island Public Arts Festival - Deer Park

I am pleased that one of my Beekeeper Portrait paintings has been included in the Long Island Public Arts Festival, hosted in Geiger Park in Deer Park, NY. The Long Island Public Arts Festival showcases a selection of curated artwork, photographed and printed on vinyl banners in 6-foot installations throughout the outdoor public park. My painting of Darcy will be on view from August 22-September 27, 2026.

The Long Island Public Arts Festival was founded through a two-year partnership between BACCA (Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts), Harper Bella, and Jose Tutiven, an initiative made possible by Creatives Rebuild New York. The festival was conceived as an accessible opportunity for artists across New York to showcase their work in a novel way, fostering community engagement and enhancing the local landscape. It stands as a vibrant celebration of creativity that transformed Phelps Lane Park in North Babylon, NY into an immersive public arts exhibition. www.longislandpublicartsfest.com

As the mid-summer anchor of their 2026 tour, LIPAF arrives at the newly revamped Geiger Park in Deer Park, NY where the curators are focusing on the intersection of public space and community education, highlighting the park's transformation through immersive installations.

 

LIPAF is expertly curated by the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) and Colored Colors, and supported by local town partners and sponsors including NYSCA New York State Council on the Arts, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County Economic Development and Planning, The Town of Babylon L.D. Corporation II; the National Endowment for the Arts, and Bid Lindenhurst.

Let Nature In - The Painting Center

I am so pleased to share that my work has been included in The Painting Center’s vibrant summer exhibition: Let Nature In.

Curated by Kathleen Beausoleil and Shazzi Thomas, the exhibition features contemporary artists who engage with the natural world by offering fresh perspectives on our ever-evolving relationship with the environment. From the earliest cave paintings of trees and plants to the intricate floral motifs of 10th-century Eastern art, nature has been a constant source of creativity - an open invitation to reflect and create.

Artists: Kevin Arnold, Charity Baker, George Barecca, Jess Bell, Yana Beylinson, Catherine Bickford, Carly Bodnar, Holly Boruck, Liza Brenner, Domenica Brockman, Justin Brooks, Charis Carmichael Braun, William Carroll, Adam Crowley, Carol Elkovich, Claire Elliott, Rick Fox, Tony Girolo, Aaliyah Gupta, Kirstine Reiner Hansen, Mary Henderson, Colleen Hoffenbacker, Shiva Jlayer, Suzanne Kammin, Will Kaplan, Kate Keery, Benjamin King, Sharon Lacey, JoAnne Lobotsky, William Low, Cesar Mammadov, Megan Marden, Jessica Mongeon, James Mullen, Wiktoria Nędza, Colin O’Con, Jolene Powell, Mary Proenza, Naz Shahrokh, Sari Shryack, Anna Shukeylo, Susan Stillman, Joel Stoehr, Emily Stroud, Anna Teiche, Margery Thomas-Mueller, Leah Tomaino, Gillian Wainwright, Deborah Wasserman, Laura Wooten

Throughout history, depictions of nature have served both artistic and functional purposes—vast landscapes were once used to strategize battles, while the detailed botanical illustrations of the 18th and 19th centuries documented plant species for scientific study. In Western art, landscape painting did not emerge as a central subject until the 16th century, leading to rich pastoral scenes and floral traditions. Artists have let nature influence their work by bringing the outside in. Claude Monet immersed himself in his water lilies, transforming the play of light on the water into a dreamlike experience. Georgia O’Keeffe magnified the beauty of flowers, pushing them toward abstraction. Andy Goldsworthy works with natural materials, creating ephemeral sculptures that unfold with the elements. For Let Nature In, we invite artists to join this timeless conversation—to reinterpret, challenge, and deepen our connection to the natural world through works that don’t just depict nature but breathe with it literally and sometimes metaphorically, letting the outside seep into our consciousness.

Passing Through (Colorado Meadow), 2025, oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in.

Let Nature In is on view in the Main Gallery and Project Room

EXHIBITION DATES: July 22 - August 16, 2025

RECEPTION: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Closing RECEPTION: Saturday, August 16, 4 - 6 pm

 

Lunar Codex

I am privileged to share that mention of and images of my work have been included in the Lunar Codex.

Imagery in this video is courtesy LunarCodex.com (accessed 2024), and GOSS183 publishing (2014, 2015)

The Lunar Codex is the passion project of physicist, entrepreneur, and storyteller Samuel Peralta, who alongside NASA’s Artemis Program has placed a record of contemporary creative works from “35,000 artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers, representing 234 countries, territories, and Indigenous nations, in time capsules launching from Earth to the Moon and beyond.” (Incandence Corp., “The Lunar Codex: Story.” LunarCodex.com, 24 April 2024, https://www.lunarcodex.com/story)

Read more about the Lunar Codex here.

My work was included in two issues of magazines that have been gathered into the the Lunar Codex using digital and analog technology:

​50 MEMORABLE PAINTERS

published by GOSS183 in 2015
Special PA (PoetsArtists) issue curated by John Seed and Didi Menendez

Featuring art from:
Alexsander Betko ▪ Jeffrey Bess ▪ Charis Carmichael Braun ▪ Ali Cavanaugh ▪ Matthew Ivan Cherry ▪ Erica Elan Ciganek ▪ Ben Cressy ▪ Gabriela G. Dellosso ▪ Emanuela De Musis ▪ Shawn Fields ▪ Ron Francis ▪ Zoey Frank ▪ Patrick Earl Hammie ▪ Graham Harwood ▪ Mark Heine ▪ Erika B. Hess ▪ Jen Hitchings ▪ Milan Hrnjazovic ▪ Karen Kaapcke ▪ Michael Kozlowski ▪ Valeri Larko ▪ Brianna Lee ▪ Kim Leutwyler ▪ Shana Levenson ▪ Zachari Logan ▪ Susannah Martin ▪ Renee McGinnis ▪ Darian Rodriguez Mederos ▪ Sylvia Maier ▪ Shie Moreno ▪ Rachel Moseley ▪ Judith Peck ▪ John Philbin Dolan ▪ Serena Potter ▪ Nadine Robbins ▪ Beverly Rippel ▪ Cesar Santos ▪ Victoria Selbach ▪ Ed Smiley ▪ Kyle Staver ▪ Barry Smith ▪ Albert Leon Sultan ▪ Emily Thompson ▪ Alexandra Tyng ▪ Conor Walton ▪ Nick Ward ▪ Thomas Wharton ▪ Margaret Withers ▪ Meg Wolensky ▪ Stephen Wright

Vehicle(s) and launch dates:
Peregrine / PM1 - NASA CLPS-TO2-AB / Astrobotic Peregrine Mission 1 (Jan 8-18, 2024); Polaris / GM1 - NASA CLPS-TO-20A (VIPER) / Astrobotic Griffin Mission 1 (Nov 2024).

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​POETSARTISTS #57

published by GOSS183 in September 2014
curated by Didi Menendez

Featuring:

Poets : Leila Ammar ▪ Jan Ball ▪ Nin Andrews ▪ P.H. Davis ▪ Carlton Fisher

Artists : cover photo of Bryce Ramming by Michael Auer ▪ Jorg Dubin ▪ Charis J. Carmichael Braun ▪ Alvin Richard ▪ Tristan Pigott ▪ Eric Daniel Almanza ▪ Shawn Huckins

Collaborations : Paul Beel & Grace Cavalieri ▪ Kate Lutzner & Victoria Selbach ▪ Angela Hardy & Lorraine Currelley ▪ Daniel Maidman & Nin Andrews ▪ Judith Peck & Pris Campbell ▪ Robbie Robb & Larry Lawrence ▪ Judith Peck & Robert Lee Brewer ▪ Debra Livingston & R. J. Slais ▪ James Needham & Melissa McEwen ▪ Jeff Faerber & Denise Duhamel ▪ Matt Calavecchia & Ken Taylor ▪ Debra Balchen & Laurie Kolp ▪ Cesar Conde & Duriel Harris ▪ Timothy Robert Smith & Bill Yarrow

Vehicle and launch date:
Polaris / GM1 - NASA CLPS-TO-20A (VIPER) / Astrobotic Griffin Mission 1 (Nov 2024).

What Was She Made For?

“Christine’s Hands (Will I Ever Finish?)” oil on panel

I am pleased to have a work of mine included in the juried exhibition, What Was She Made For, at the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore, NY.

This exhibition is inspired by Billie Eilish's song "What Was I Made For?" from the iconic "Barbie" movie. Eilish evokes feelings of confusion, existential dread, and the search for an answer. There is hope in the lyrics that someday she will discover her true calling. The exhibition, "WHAT WAS SHE MADE FOR?" aims to give women a platform to contemplate these feelings through all form of expression, be it storytelling, poetry, lyrics, or visual art.

The Reception will be held on Saturday March 2, 2024, 1-4p at the Islip Arts Council’s Gallery in the South Shore Mall, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706. The exhibition is on view March 1-29, 2024.

 

Face to Face

“The First Portrait of My Sister” oil on linen

I am pleased to have a work of mine included in the juried exhibition, Face to Face, at the Huntington Arts Council’s gallery in Huntington, NY. This exhibition, juried by Jeremy Dennis, focuses on portraiture in all media with an emphasis on relationships and how we communicate.

About the Juror: Jeremy Dennis is a contemporary fine art photographer and an enrolled Tribal Member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, NY. He was born in 1990 and is based on the Shinnecock Reservation. Dennis’s work explores Indigenous identity, culture, and history, as well as environmentalism and the supernatural. One of his notable projects is “Ma’s House,” a residency program and exhibit space for BIPOC artists on the Shinnecock Reservation. Jeremy says about Face to Face: “I was inspired by the diverse submissions showcasing a profound exploration of human expression and connection. My selection process prioritized authenticity, emotional resonance, and innovative perspectives, resulting in a collection that captures the depth and richness of the human experience through the lens of each artist’s unique vision.”

The Reception will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:00PM -8:00PM at Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743. The exhibition was on view February 13 - March 17, 2024.

 

"Art Journey" with Hearts & Hands Podcast

I am pleased to have been interviewed by Tim Babler and Drew Sonnenberg on their “Hearts & Hands” podcast.

Click the above image to be taken to the podcast page, where you can listen to the most current, and all, episodes.

You may listen to the 2 episodes about me here, or you may hear all the Hearts & Hands podcast episodes including interviews with friends and fellow artists photographer Ben Lundsten, multimedia sculptor Jason Jaspersen, teacher Michael Wiechmann, painter Karen Goetzinger, thespian Peter Bloedel, and magician Dan Jaspersen.

Hearts & Hands Podcast - Charis Carmichael Braun's Art Journey (Part 1) - Nov 02, 2023, Episode 509

Tim Babler, Drew Sonnenberg - WELS Creatives

Hearts & Hands Podcast - Charis Carmichael Braun's Art Journey (Part 2) - Nov 2, 2023, Episode 510

Tim Babler, Drew Sonnenberg - WELS Creatives