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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Happy Pi Day, Saturday, March 14

Grandma'a Pie 5x7 oil framed value $150
 
Happy to support River Arts Alliance with my painting donation for their Annual Pi(e) Day Celebration and Fundraisier..I think I can paint better than bake. Both are worthy creative efforts, be happy I paint.. 

This little treasure features a slice of pie enjoyed at Ecker's Apple Farm in Trempealeau, WI. 

The event is Saturday, March 12, 2026 from 5-8 at the ARC in Winona. ticket information at editor@riverartsalliance.org

Enjoy pie and soup plus artwork inspired by pie.

Congratulations RAA Champions of Arts 2026, to the honorees, past and present for therr contribution to the arts community is appreaciated. 

Colleen Shore 



Coming Soon-My Artwork in Winona and surrounding area.

Join me in 2026 for the following displays and events:



Drawn Together -March-Elmaro Winery

I'm joining my artist friends from Drawn Together, a weekly drawing group, for a joint show at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in the Crush Pad for the month of March. Closing Reception Sunday, March 29 from 1-4.



Refuge Reflections- March to May-Brice Prairie Refuge Visitor Center 

Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Brice Prairie has a selection of  my artwork, framed and unframed. Beginning with prairie inspired paintings and changing to a celebration of birds in April/May. Located in the Prairie Wind Nature Store, thanks to the Friends of Refuge Pools 7 and 8.  

 


 Kinstone, Spring Open House –May-Fountain City

Celebrate Kinstone’s season opener Sunday, May 3 for an afternoon of music, food and programs near Fountain City. I’ll be painting onsite to add to my collection of paintings in the gift shop, into the fall. Check out my paintings featuring Kinstone. More at Kinstonecircle.com

 


Myths & Legends of Minnesota- May to Sept. -MMAM, Winona

An exhibition from the Minnesota Plein Air Collective will be on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. Beginning May 16 through Sept 13. My painting Washed Ashore was accepted for this honor.

 


Artists Along the Trail, Plein Air Event –June-Trempealeau Refuge
 

Sat. June 6, from 7am-11am, Plein Air Painting in Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, followed by lunch 11:30-1pm at the OWL Center, sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge. Enjoy walking around the refuge and seeing what artists are creating, then join the artists and Friends group for a complimentary lunch.

 


Artists from the Refuge-June -Elmaro Winery

Refuge Artists display at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery, in Trempealeau, in the Crush Pad for the month of June, closing reception Sunday, June 28 from 1-4. Plus I’ll be joining other artists to plein air paint during Sunday’s Street Market at Elmaro every Sunday in June 1-4.

 


From Great to Grand - Aug. to Sept.-Blue Heron, Winona

My artistic endeavor to capture the views along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings.  Opening August 12 through September 27. Reception Friday 15, 5:30 to 8 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona

 

 


Three Rivers, Three Artists - October-Elmaro Winery

Painting friends Ellen Mc Donah, Kari Hogden and myself, joining together to paint and display our own interpretations of the Mississippi, Trempealeau and Black Rivers. In the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau for the month of October. Reception (TBA).            

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October-Gallery 1802, LaCrosse  

I’ll be participating in the annual event for 2026 October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Saturday morning. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 


Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Painting is my passion as a visual artist. Working with oils in my Onalaska home studio and outside, plein air. I'm creating art inspired by my surroundings in order to connect and engage others to embrace the extraordinary. Always searching to discover new techniques to try on canvas.

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

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Happy Pi Day, Saturday, March 14

Grandma'a Pie 5x7 oil framed value $150   Happy to support River Arts Alliance with my painting donation for their Annual Pi(e) Day Cele...