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dennis mcGeary

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Artist Profile

Dennis McGeary has always had a passion for making art. Since childhood, art and music have been a way of life. As a young teen he began creating images on canvas that he still explores today. Education and experience have contributed to his skill as a painter. The artist has resided in Hawaii since 1984 and works at his central O'ahu painting studio. Dennis McGeary maintains that his work is for the enjoyment of others, proof of this exists in the numerous collections of his work. Patrons from all over the United States and the world cherish the work of this prolific painter.


Education
High School, Pennsylvania
US Navy / MMS School, San Diego, California
Olympic College, Washington
Gloucester College, New Jersey
Leeward College, Hawaii
Associate degree in Arts / Liberal Arts in Fine Arts
Associate degree in Science in Graphic Arts
University of Hawaii Alumni


Selected Exhibitions: Abstract Paintings
Artists of Hawaii Exhibition - Honolulu Museum of Arts. Juror: Ned Rifkin, Hirshhorn Museum, Smithsonian Wash, D.C.

Centering: Ancient and Contemporary Expressions of Sacred Art , Sonoma Museum of Visual Art, Santa Rosa, California.

The Sacred Art Festival Exhibition, Box Heart Gallery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Majority Rules, a two-part exhibition Free Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland.

The Art Project; Online Exhibit. New York, New York. 2001-10. National and international Artists.

Reverence: Existence Within the Spiritual and Earthly World. Gallery on the Pali. Honolulu, Hawaii

National Veterans Art Competion / Regional / March - June 2016 -17-18

Attributes

Achievements/ Awards: Inspirational and Contemporary Abstract Paintings


The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Acquisition Award Collection. HSFCA exhibition purchase for Art in Public Places Hawaii "My Brother's Passing" acrylic / acrylic enamel /wood.  HSAM


The Melusine Award for Painting. The Honolulu Museum of Art: Artists of Hawaii 50th Exhibition. 
"Levels of Life" acrylic / acrylic enamel, canvas, 66" by 72". $1000 Award plus Honolulu Museum of Art Collection purchase.


The Jean Charlot Foundation Award of Excellence for Painting $500 award.The Honolulu Museum  of Art. Artists of Hawaii Exhibition. Grosseto Collection. "Technical Deluge" 48" x 62" acrylic, acrylic enamel, canvas.


First Place Painting in the National Veterans Creative Art Competition, Hawaii. "Ships of Contrast" 30" x 40" acrylic and acrylic enamel on canvas


First Place, Painting: "New Directions Exhibition "Land of Plenty" acrylic/canvas.  Mezzanine Gallery, Honolulu, Hawaii. Juror; Duane Preble-Educator and author of Art Forum.


National 9/11 Memorial Museum, New York, NY "Heart of America" Painting by D.McGeary was accepted in the National 9/11 Memorial Museum Slide Registry, January 2010. )


Certificate of Appreciation: The City and County of Honolulu, City Hall (Mayors Office Honolulu Hale) Aloha Festivals Art Exhibit. "Origin" 57" x 63" acrylic on canvas. 


"Requiem for Peace" assemblage. White ribbon for assembledge art in the National Veterns Creative Art Competition, Hawaii. Cement, bullets, brass weight, lawn mower tire, PVC pipe, wire and enamel paint.


First Place Painting in the 2018 National Veterans Creative Art Competition, Hawaii. "Paradise" 20 x 16" oil on wood.


 "Spiritual Essence" 3rd Place for in the Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibition in Springfield, Illinois. 2018. $300 award


The Queen Liliuokalni Trust Collection 2009 Acquisition:  Liliuokalni Church, Haleiwa. Oil painting by McGeary created in 1988: oil / canvas 30" x 48"


Lung Force particapatory themed art by Dennis McGeary. The unvailing of the artwork at Hawaii's American Lung Association Conference in City Hall (Honolulu Hale) courtyard.  On permanent display at HALA main office in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Exhibition List

The Pacific Island Arts Festival: Dennis McGeary performance / demonstrations. Kapi'olani Park, Waikiki, Honolulu. January 20- 21, 2018

The Hickham Arts Center Group Show, 2 paintings / 3 assemblages / sculptures. Oct 1 2017 - Jan 15, 2018.

The Hickham Arts Center Show artworks Dennis McGeary  (15 paintings / 8 assemblages/sculptures). April 15- Sept 30 2017.

Haleiwa Arts Festival, 20th Annual, North Shore, Oahu. July 15 -16, 1998 through 2017.

National Veterans Art Competition / Hawaii. "Voyager" Awarded 1st Place in acrylic painting, Tripler Army Base, Honolulu. April 2017

Land and Sea Association of Hawaii Artists, Two black / white spiritual symbolism paintings. Honolulu Country Club, Feb 26 to April 9 2017.

Play It Forward, Association of Hawaii Artists,  three textured mixed media paintings. Honolulu Country Club Jan - Feb, 2017,

AHA's Invitational Exhibition, Two paintings and one assemblage / sculpture by d.mcGeary. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Center Main Gallery,  January 2017.

The Pacific Island Arts Festival, Dennis McGeary Demonstration booth. Kapi'olani Park, Monsarrat Ave Honolulu. January 21- 22 2017

High Impact, Exhibition. Multi media art show. Honolulu Country Club  October 16, 2016 - November 27, 2016.  "Constructobjection #1 and "Mokulua's Dream".

National Veterans Art Competition, Regional /  1st Place Award for "Tropical Splash". Tripler Army Base. March - June 2016

Gallery Showcase Exhibition, Hickham Arts Center Artists, . Assemblage sculpture and paintings. October 5- January 2016

The Hickam Arts & Crafts Center present the 41st Annual Fall Craft Fair! Saturday, November 12, 2016

In The Moment",  Association of Hawaii Artists Exhibition, Honolulu Country Club. April 10-May 22, 2016

Haleiwa Arts Festival 19th Annual. Thirty paintings. July 16 - 17, 2016

Aloha Show, Association of Hawaii Artists, "Deluge", "Tropical Splash", Honolulu Hale, Hawaii. March 21 -April 15, 2016

Contemporary Show, AHA, 1132 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii. August 13- September 9, 2016

5th Annual Miniatures Show, AHA, Juror: Dr. Lori Phillips, Ho'omaluhia Garden Main Gallery, Kaneohe, Hawaii. November 6 - 26, 2016

Peace for All, AHA, Honolulu Country Club Gallery., Honolulu, Hawaii. November 27, 2016 - January 16, 2016

AHA's 45th Annual Contemporary Show, 1132 Bishop Street, Mezzanine Level. Juror: Susie Y. Anderson, August 13 - September 9, 2016

Ho'omaluhia New Year Invitational Two Paintings, sculpture, Ho'omaluhia Garden Main Gallery., Kaneohe, Hawaii. January 20, 2016

Pacific Islands Arts Festival Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, Hawaii January 2016

The 45th Annual Aloha Show. "Voyager", Honolulu Hale. April 2015

Pacific Islands Arts Festival Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, Hawaii


 2014  Habilitat's 14th Annual Auction and Benefit Concert. Mission: guide and empower individuals to make positive choices in their own lives. 2011 through 2018


A Breath of Fresh Air, Art Exhibit from February 25-April 13, 2013   


Yin and Yang Art Exhibit, Honolulu Country Club Gallery: 1690 Ala Pu’umalu Street, Honolulu, HI August 26 – October 7, 2012  


Artists of Hawaii, Honolulu Museum of Art. "Guiding Light", Juror: Laura Hoptman, senior Curator, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York. May 14 - August 16, 2009 


Habilitat's 12th Annual Luau, Auction and Benefit Concert. This is my Fourth year providing art for the programs to benefit our island community. 


 Good Life Pouring In, Three Paintings. Collection of work by twelve established artists.  Honolulu Country Club, Aug 14 - Sept 29, 2013  


Wahiawa Pineapple Festival 2013 McGeary Fine Art Booth, Wahiawa District Park, August 17, 2013   


Made in Hawaii Festival, Blaisdael Exhibition Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii Dec 20, 21, 22 2011  


Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance: Waikiki Artfest: Jan, Feb, March, June, July, Sept, Oct, Nov, 2010 


40th Annual Contemporary Art Exhibit, AHA, Pauahi Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii September, 2009  


Summer Sizzle, AHA Exhibition, Honolulu Country Club, Hawaii. June 28- September 9, 2009 

 Artists of Hawaii, Honolulu Museum of Art. "Guiding Light", Juror: Laura Hoptman, senior curator, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York. May 14 - August 16, 2009


Artists Showcase The Hononlulu Academy of Arts Museum  Three large McGeary inspirational abstract paintings were purchased and 40% of the proceeds went to support the Academy’s Art Programs for the Children of Hawaii. August 2006.


Aloha Show 35th Annual exhibition, Association of Hawaii Artists. "Island Moon", "Current Wave". Honolulu Hale Courtyard, Hawaii. March 27 - April 9, 2005  


Sixth Annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival Summer Event. Haleiwa Beach Park, North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. July 2004  


The Contemporary Art Exhibit Resurrection oil painting by D. McGeary The Association of Hawaii Artist Exhibit. Location: Pauahi Mezzanine Gallery {second floor}1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu. May 15 - June 12, 2004 


Simultaneous Contrasts Selected group exhibition of thirteen established Hawaii artists. Four oil paintings "The Change of Seasons" Series. Curated by Carol D'Angelo / Dexter Doi. Honolulu Hale,  Hawaii. February 3-21, 2003  


Artist of Hawai'i 2002.  Honolulu Museum of Art. Juror: Ned Rifkin, Director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. "Conversion and Story of Island". Honolulu, Hawaii. June 27th- August 4, 2002  


Centering: Ancient and Contemporary Expressions of Sacred Art, Sonoma Museum of Visual Art.  A special art exhibition featuring works by contemporary artists whose life work and passion is in the creation of sacred art. Santa Rosa, CA. May 10-26, 2002 


Reaching Out. Association of Hawaii Artists Spring Exhibition. Tempest and Road to Eternity. Honolulu Hale 530 King Street, Honolulu, April 27- May 11, 2002  

Dennis McGeary: Textured Paintings, solo show, eight mixed-medium works. 


Paisano's, Manoa Marketplace, Honolulu, Hawaii. Feb 1-April 30, 2002  


Expressions in Art, Group Exhibition , Ride to Haleiwa, Mixed Medium painting, 2002


Ruth's Chris Restaurant", Honolulu, Hawaii. August 2001- January, 2002


Reverence: Existence Within the Spiritual and Earthly World. Gallery on the Pali. Solo Exhibition. ten works, November 2 - 30, 2002  


The Association of Hawaii Artists Member Exhibit. Two large abstract paintings "Draw of Man" and "Creation-Construction", Pauahi Mezzanine Gallery 1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Aug 5 - 17, 2002  


The Spirit of the Master Theme: Association of Hawaii Artist: Aloha Festivals 2002 Honolulu Hale, City Hall, Hawaii, June 27- August 4, 2002


Honolulu Academy of Arts: Artists of Hawai'i 2002. Juror: Ned Rifkin, Director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Conversion and Story of Island, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 9 - 23, 2002 


The Sacred Art Festival Exhibition, Box Heart Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. National and international sacred artists. The Sacred Art Festival is an Annual Event in the Bloomfield, Pennsylvania Community, Two Paintings, May 28 - July 2, 2002 


Fifth Annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival Summer Event. Haleiwa, Hawaii, June 27 - July 3, 2002


Majority Rules, Free Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland was a a two-part exhibition. One Painting. May 10 - 16 and May 19 - 26, 2002  


Expressions in Art, Alana Waikiki Hotel Gallery Variety of paintings and style. Volcano Moon painting. Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept 2002 


The Art Project, Artists Nationally and internationally have contributed their art for the exhibit concerning the events of September 11, 2001


Visionary World of Symbolism and Abstraction, solo exhibition, Hon Blue Aug 11 - Oct 20, 2001. A collection of six large monochromatic acrylic paintings, Honolulu, Hawaii. Aug, 16, 2001 


Aloha Festival Art Exhibit - 55th Aloha Festivals Celebration, Origin, Contemplation and The Story of Island. Honolulu Hale, King Street, Honolulu, Spring 2001  




New Directions, AHA,  "Jonah and the Whale", "Land of Plenty". Bishop Square Exhibition Level, Juror Duane Preble. November 4 - December 2, 2000 


Silent Turbulence, Solo Exhibition, Twelve large paintings, Borders Ward Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. June 28 - Aug 1, 1997  


Contemporary Show, AHA, "Storm with Moons", "Choose Your Way". Honolulu Hale, Mayors Building, Hawaii. January 13-31, 1997  


Folio 2nd Anniverary Exhibit. Alana Waikiki Hotel Gallery, "Turbulent Sonata", Tenement Fire", "Storm with Moons", Waterfall, Ride". November 9-29, 1996  


Aloha Show 23rd Annual exhibition, Association of Hawaii Artists. "Haleiwa Cubed". Honolulu Hale Courtyard, Hawaii, August 12 - 24, 1996 


Contemporary Exhibition, AHA, AMFAC Exhibition Room. "Tenement Fire", "Remember the Word", "Four Winds". Honolulu, Hawaii, July 1-20, 1996 


Storm Stories, Solo Show, Twenty two paintings, Davies Pacific Center Gallery, Honolulu, Hawaii. July 1-30, 1996  


A Storm Story, Solo Show, Ten paintings, Cantania's. Honolulu, Hawaii, May 1 - 30, 1996


Recyle Art 96,  "Stop the killing" sculpture. City Hall, Honolulu Hale, King Street, Hawaii,  April 19 - May 8, 1996 


North Going South, Works by North Shore artists. "Remember the word" , " Life a stormy story". Puahi Tower exhibition gallery, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 4 - 29, 1996 


Multi-Media Miniature Exhibit, The Art Plantation, Haleiwa, Hawaii. February 3 - 24, 1996,  Artists of Hawaii


Honolulu Academy of the Arts, "Technical Deluge" Jean Charlot Foundation Award. Juror: Wayne Thiebaud. Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov 24 - Dec 31, 1995 



The Black & White Art Show, Honolulu Hale, Mayors Office of Culture and the Arts, October 13-18, 1995 


Contemporary Exhibition, AHA, AMFAC Exhibition Room, "When my love came to me", "My Brother's Passing".  July 6 - 22, 1995 


Aloha Show 35th Annual exhibition, Association of Hawaii Artists, "Island Moon", "Current Wave"  Honolulu Hale Courtyard, Hawai,  March 27 - April 9, 2005  


Contemporary Exhibition, Association of Hawaii Artists, "Canoe", "Island Story", City Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii, Spring, 1993 


Play It Again Sam, One Man's Gallery,  "Summary" sculpture, poinsetta. Haleiwa, Hawaii, December 19 - January 15, 1993  


McGeary / Medeiros, paintings / wood works. The Gypsy and the Pirate Gallery, Kuhuku, Hawaii, August - September, 1992  


Kauikeouli: Surrounded by Dark Clouds, Solo Show One Man's Gallery, Haleiwa, Hawaii,  Landscapes, 1992

  

Collection of oil paintings. Crouching Lion Inn, Kaaawa, Hawaii, May, 1992  


WonderWorks, Dennis McGeary / John Costello, Kaala Gallery, Haleiwa, Hawaii, March, 1992  


Storm Stories 2 Collection of Symbolic works, A little More Gallery, Haleiwa, Hawaii, February, 1992 


Spring Contemporary Exhibition, Asssociation of Hawaii Artists. "Big Island", Honolulu Hale Courtyard,  April, 1990  


Storm Stories: McGeary Solo Exhibition, thirteen large paintings, two sculptures. Foyer Art Gallery, Leeward Community College, Pearl City, Hawaii,  September, 1990  


The Symbolic Works of Dennis McGeary. Ten Paintings. The Gauguin Gallery, Haleiwa, Hawaii, 1988  


College Art Exhibit, Juried show of students in colleges in Hawaii. AMFAC Exhibition Room, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1987  


Multi-Media Miniature Show, AMFAC Exhibition Room, Juror: George Ellis. Honolulu, Hawaii, 1985  


Digestive Art Show, "Blue Inspiration". University of Hawaii Gallery, 1985



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