Please contact me if you have any questions about the artwork, process, pricing, or shows. I live and work in Marin County, California. The best way to reach me is by email:

louiseforbush@gmail.com



News of upcoming shows, workshops, and open studios:

August 16-October 3, 2019
Solo show, Rock Hill Gallery, Tiburon Community
Congregational Church, 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon.
Reception August 18.

June and July, 2019
All-day workshops in my studio with exercises, collage
techniques, elements of composition, and other surprises.
Email for details of dates, cost, and availability.

May 4 and 5, 2019
Open Studio,
From 11:00 to 5:00, 150 Shoreline, Building A, Room 6,
Mill Valley. Red balloons and signs mark the spot.

April 27-June 1, 2019
Altered Book Show, 10th Anniversary, Marin Museum
of Contemporary Art. 180 pieces of book-related art.
Received the Eleanor K. Murray Award, founder of the
ABS show.

September 13-October 13, 2018
Show of 20 new pieces at Stremmel Gallery, Reno
Opening reception Thurs. Sept. 13, 5:00-7:30
Fabulous gallery and well worth a visit!
www.stremmelgallery.com

August and September, 2018
Show of 30 fascinating collage portraits created by
students attending my summer workshops
Thomson Hall Gallery, Sausalito Presbyterian Church,
112 Bulkley Ave, Sausalito
Reception Sun. Sept. 16, 11:30 to 2:00.

June and July, 2018
All-day workshops in my studio with exercises, collage
techniques, elements of composition, and other surprises.

May 12 and 13, 2018
Open Studio
Join me the second weekend of May, from 11:00 - 6:00.
150 Shoreline, Building A, Room 6, Mill Valley 94941
Plenty of red balloons and signs will mark the spot.

September 25-October 19, 2017
Solo Show, Tiburon Library
Reception September 26, 6-8; artist talk October 1, 2-4

July 12, 19, 29, and August 30, 2017
Collage Workshops in my Studio
All-day workshops with fun exercises, collage technique, elements of composition, and other surprises.

January-February, 2017
Solo Show, Villa Marin
Reception and Talk, February 2, 2017

March-April, 2016
Solo Show, Smith Ranch Homes
Reception and Talk, March 15, 5-6

November 19, 2015-December 15, 2015
Show at Stremmel Gallery, Reno
Opening reception on Thurs Nov 19, 5:30-7:30
Stremmel, one of the oldest fine art galleries in the West, specializes in contemporary art and is housed in an architecturally award-winning building. Well worth a visit,
but for those who can’t make the trip, please see below.

Saturday, October 24, 12:00-5:00
Studio Preview
Stop by my studio in Mill Valley to see the new work for Stremmel and celebrate with a glass of wine.
150 Shoreline, Building A, Room 6, MV CA 94941
Near Frontoio Restaurant.

May 2 and 3, 2015
Open Studio
Featuring my new Silver Series and dozens of other new pieces. Join me the first weekend in May, 11:00-6:00.
150 Shoreline, Building A, Room 6, Mill Valley 94941
Plenty of red balloons and signs will mark the spot.

November 24, 2014 – February 28, 2015
Solo Show at Wink Optics (who have fabulous frames!)
On the square at 70 Throckmorton, Mill Valley 94941
Hours: 10-6:00 Mon-Sat, 11-5:00 Sun
Christmas Block Party Thurs Dec 4, shops open until 7:30

Solo Show, September, 2014
Thomson Hall, Sausalito Presbyterian Church
112 Bulkley, Sausalito 94965

September 6-October 6, 2013
Group Show (13 new pieces) at ACCI Gallery
1652 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, Hours 10-6:00 Sun-Thurs, 11-8:00 Fri and Sat

Open Studio, May 4 and 5, 2013
Please join me in my studio
the first weekend in May, 10:00-6:00
150 Shoreline, Building A, Room 6, Mill Valley 94941
Lots of new work: collage on wood, Chiisai “miniatures”, triangular scrolls, collage cards, and limited edition prints. You can also try your hand at making a collage card with my papers, old books, and other treasure. Plenty of signs and red balloons will mark the spot. Do stop by!

April 20–May 25, 2013
Altered Book Show and Auction,
Marin MOCA, 500 Palm Drive, Novato 94949
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20, 5:00-7:00
I and 150 other artists have donated pieces related to books and all will be auctioned off, a silent auction until the 25th and then live. Plenty of bargain opportunities!

March 28-May 15, 2013
Solo show (42 pieces) at Avalon Salon,
1016 B Street, San Rafael 94901
Art Walk Receptions on Friday March 8, April 12, and May 10, 5:00-8:00.
You can also stop by most days, Tuesday through Saturday.

December 2012/January 2013
Reception: Sunday January 13, 11:00-3:00

Solo Show of New Work, 36 Pieces
Thomson Hall, Sausalito Presbyterian Church
112 Bulkley, Sausalito CA 94965

September/October, 2012
Solo Show, Thompson/Dorfman Urban Development, 39 Forest Street, Suite 201, Mill Valley
1st Tuesday Artwalk and Reception October 2, 6:00-8:00

June 28-August 14, 2012
Solo Show, Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto
1st Tuesday Artwalk and Reception August 7, 6:00-8:00 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5

April 21-May 26, 2012
Altered Book Show, Marin MOCA, Hamilton Field, Novato
Opening Reception April 21, 5-7, talk by Donna Seager at 4:00

May 12-13, 2012
Open Studio, 150 Shoreline, Mill Valley, 11:00-6:00 Sat/Sun, balloons mark the spot.
You can also visit the Open Studio Gallery at 325 Town Center, Corte Madera, to view one piece by each participating artist.
Opening Gala at Town Center April 28, 5-8

February-August 16, 2012
Group Show, Las Camelias Restaurant, 912 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael

January 1-31, 2012
Solo Show, Noci Gelato, 17 East Blythdale Ave, Mill Valley

September 6-29, 2011
Alphabet Soup group show, juried by Kathleen Burch from SF Center for the Book, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley

August 2-31, 2011
Bay Area Women Artists group show, juried by Donna Seager, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley

June 7-29, 2011
Wabi Sabi Show juried by Sha Sha Higby, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley

April 8 - May 8, 2011
Abstract Group Show, ACCI Gallery, 1652 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

March 28 - May 28, 2011
Annual Show, juried by Virginia Breier, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael



Represented by:

ACCI Gallery at 1652 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 www.accigallery.com

Stremmel Gallery at 1400 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 http://www.stremmelgallery.com