June 2015: Rubens Pieter Paul 2015 Art Prize – Run by the Associazione Culturale “Italia in Arte” in Brindisi. Patricia was selected, exhibited and awarded the Rubens prize for her painting titled: Bush Forest from the Heavens Above the Earth Below 2 collection. She has also been awarded an honorary art diploma in recognition of her artistic talent.
May/June 2015: Art Taormina Mazzullo International Prize – an exclusive invitation to selected artists only, Patricia exhibited (10 days) in the historial Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, and was awarded the Marzullo prize.
May 2015: RomArt Art Show: A showcase artshow held in the Fiera di Roma.
May 2015: Da Caravaggio ai nostri giorni Exhibition: Rome Piazza del Popolo. As an award winning artist, she was invited to participate in this high profile, prestigious art exhibition held in the historical Museum complex “Sale del Bramante”.
January 2015: Biennale Palermo – Art Expo 2015: As an award winning artist who debute in Biennale Verona February 2014, she will be show cased in this exclusive exhibition with prize. This art show is reserved only for those award winning artist of 2014. For details on the official website visit: http://www.biennaledipalermo.it/it/artisti/item/manzitti-van-den-nieuwenhuijzen-patricia.html
February 2015: Artista nella Storia – curated by Jose Van Roy Dali. Was personally curated by Jose Dali, Patricia was featured in a special edition book titled “Artista nella Storia”, and later presented in Barcellona, Museum of European Art as part of the 1st Biennale Europea delle Arti. This was an exclusive invitation by Jose Dali to only a handful of artists – a prestigeous entry as also recognition of her work.
October 24 – 26, 2014 PARIS:
Patricia was promoted by EA Editore in an exclusive exhibition to be staged within the Louvre Museum in Paris.
La Propria Opera D’arte in Visione al Louvre di Parigi
The importance of this exhibition, other than exposure for the first time in Paris, her works were promoted for sale to art dealers, private collectors, Museum Art directors, architects and designers from all over the world via the Art Shopping Carrousel du Louvre. EA Edditore, amongst other promoters will have several stands in the event promoting Patricia and other international artists to the elite of the art world.
July 19 – 25, 2014:
Trofeo Artistico – Cavalieri di Malta O.S.J:
An exclusive exhibition and art prize staged at “Club Casino Maltese, 247 Republic Street – Valetta – Malta.
Details of the event and official one page write up of Patricia’s participation to be published in Effetto Arte, July/August edition.
July 2014:
Patricia has been published in Hidden Treasure Art Magazine Year Book volume 2, 2014. The book is distributed to over 600 galleries and museums throughout the UK, as also available for sale in hard cover or as a ebook to the rest of the world. To view some pages or to purchase the yearbook visit this link (Patricia is on page 106): http://www.ht-artmagazine.com/#!volume/ck6l
December 7 2014: Scope Art Miami, electronic exhibition Take over of Miami city scape. Official participation certificate:
November 2014, Premio Arte Catania – Patricia was been short listed for this prestigious art prize.
October 24 – 26, 2014 PARIS:
Patricia was be promoted by EA Editore in an exclusive exhibition in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Key attendees were distinguished Art curators directors collectors and promoters. Also high profile architects, designers and galleries.
La Propria Opera D’arte in Visione al Louvre di Parigi
The importance of this exhibition, other than exposure for the first time in Paris, her works will be promoted for sale to art dealers, private collectors, Museum Art directors, architects and designers from all over the world via the Art Shopping Carrousel du Louvre. EA Edditore, amongst other promoters will have several stands in the event promoting Patricia and other international artists to the elite of the art world.
July 24, 2014: Times Square Take over. Patricia, along with a number of other artists from around the world, had her painting exhibited on an electronic bill board in Times square. The event was staged by See.Me and viewed by millions from around the world with thousands in Times Square.
July 19 – 25, 2014:
Trofeo Artistico – Cavalieri di Malta O.S.J:
An exclusive exhibition and art prize staged at “Club Casino Maltese, 247 Republic Street – Valetta – Malta.
Details of the event and official one page write up of Patricia’s participation to be published in Effetto Arte, July/August edition.
July 2014:
Patricia has been published in Hidden Treasure Art Magazine Year Book volume 2, 2014. The book is distributed to over 600 galleries and museums throughout the UK, as also available for sale in hard cover or as a ebook to the rest of the world. To view some pages or to purchase the yearbook visit this link (Patricia is on page 106): http://www.ht-artmagazine.com/#!volume/ck6l
April 16 – 29, 2014:
Leonardo incontra Canova, Piazza del Popolo, Rome: This exclusive exhibition will be hosted in Galleria L’Agostiniana in Rome Italy. Each artist can only exhibit one piece of art: For this exhibition Patricia will be exhibiting ‘Bush Forest’ ( see Heavens above, the Earth below 2 collection).
As part of this exhibition Patricia will be published in:
- “Effetto Arte” Magazine.
- “Le Vibrazioni del Colore, written by the most distinguished and esteemed art critic of Italy, Prof. Paolo Levi. This special book will be released at the Leonardo incontra Canova exhibition and also in the April 2014 Art EXPO New York City, USA. Further details coming soon so watch this space.
- “The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists, 2014″ curated by the distinguished Dott Salvatore Russo and Francesco Saverio Russo. In this book she will be listed on prestigious page three in color with a complete page write up.
March 1 – 31, 2014:
1e Premio Trinacria 2014 – Art Prize: A prestigious art contest and exhibition of “Museo d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Ex Monastero dei Benedettini, Sicilia” [Art Museum of modern and contemporary art, Ex Benedictine Monastery, Sicily]. Patricia has been short listed for this prestigious art prize to be curated and judged by the leading art curators and critics of Italy and visited by not only the general public but more importantly the major curators, art dealers and critics of the world. The show stared 1 March and concludes 31 March with prize winners announced 15 March. Celestial Orchid has been selected for this major prize. Patricia will be featured once again in Effetto Art Magazine.
February 12 – 16, 2014:
1e Biennale della Creativitá, Verona Italy: This is the most important art expo staged in Italy, curated by Paolo Levi and Sandro Serradifalco. The event will be broadcasted by Red Ronnie and Roxy bar TV. The selection committee for this event has selected four of her works, namely: Celestial Orchid, Shower of Light, Centre of the Universe, and Wild Flowers (see Heavens above, the Earth Below 2 collection). Advertising on the event website, visit the following links below:
In Italian see: http://www.biennaleitaliacreator.it/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=829&Itemid=105&lang=it
In English see: http://www.biennaleitaliacreator.it/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=829&Itemid=170&lang=en
In addition to this most exciting opportunity, Patricia will also be published in “Effetto Arte” Magazine (January/February Edition) – Distribution in Italy and throughout the world.
At this prestigious art show the distinguished Art Curator and Celebrity Dott Vittorio Sgarbi took notice of her works and has since approached her to promote her work personally – this is rare opportunity for any artist, for Patricia this is a major development and the start of an amazing journey. Here is a photo of Dott Sgarbi studying her works at her booth at the Artshow.
November 2013: International Contemporary Artists, Volume VII. This art catalog produced by InCO Publishers NYC was produced and distributed throughout the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Copies of the catalogue can be purchased on Amazon, ISBN: 978 6188 000 735, or alternatively you can see the write up of her here.
Various Exhibitions participated in 2013:
- (May) Lane Cove Art Society Art Exhibition, Lane Cove Gallery in North Sydney.
- (May/June) Radford Art Show, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory
August/September 2012: Heavens Above, the Earth Below 2 (Solo exhibition)
Various Exhibitions participated in 2011:
- (May) Radford Art Show, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory
- Queanbeyan Art Society Monthly Exhibitions
September / October 2010: Heavens Above, the Earth Below (Solo Exhibition) – A special thank you to Senator Kate Lundy for opening my exhibition. Fulton J Muir AO was unable to open this exhibition as advertised as he was called to urgent business.
Monthly Exhibitions participated in 2009: Queanbeyan Art Society, NSW
May 2008: “What I See” (Solo Exhibition) To read the media release please click on the following link: What I See media release
May / June 2006: “Out from Down Under” – Agora Gallery NYC. To see the advertising card produced by Agora Gallery for this exhibition please click on the following link: vandenNieuwenhuijzen-SoHo-4×6
Various Exhibitions participated in 2005:
- National “Gospel Happenings” Art Exhibition
- “Equine Art Show”, The Artist Shed Studio & Gallery, Queanbeyan NSW
- “Art Views in the Hills Exhibition” Australian Capital Territory
- “Abstract Art”, The Artist Shed Studio & Gallery, Queanbeyan NSW
- “Shed Nudes”, The Artist Shed Studio & Gallery, Queanbeyan NSW
Solo & Various Exhibitions participated in 2004:
- “Art View in the Hills Exhibition”, Australian Capital Territory
- Crookwell Art Show “Art on the Range”, Crookwell NSW
- “Inspiration + Imagination = Works of Art”, Solo Exhibition at OmShanti (Narrabundah). Advertising Flyer: Advertising flyer Omshanti 2004
Solo & Various Exhibitions participated in 2003:
- “Art Views in the Hills Exhibition” Australian Capital Territory
- “CCAS and the Art Store inaugural Art Exhibition” – Gorman House, Canberra
- 2 Months Solo Exhibition (May & June), The Promenade Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Advertising Flyer: Advertising Flyer – Hyatt Hotel Solo
- Month Solo Exhibition (July & August) at Omshanti (Narrabundah). Advertising Flyer: Advertising flyer Omshanti
- “A Night of Art”, US Ambassador’s Residence, Yarralumla Australian Capital Territory