Lena Olson publicity photograph

Lena Olson

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Artist Biography

Lena spent her youth in the paradise of South Texas, where she exhibited a flair for all things artistic early in childhood and has carried her love of form and color with her through the years. Olson is an elected member of the National Sculpture Society. Her figurative work has earned National awards, including the Anna Hyatt Huntington Medal Award 2009 and International recognition with the Certificate of Excellence awarded by The Portrait Society of America/International Competition 2008. A supporter of figurative art, Olson is the Colorado Ambassador for the Portrait Society of America. A supply list for Olson's classes may be found on her website: LenaOlson.com.

Sample Art Work

Frida Kahlo, life size bronze, by Lena Olson

"Frida Kahlo"
Life size bronze

Vanity Fair series, sculpture, by Lena Olson

"'Vanity Fair' Series"
Sculpture

Madame X, bronze and steel sculpture, by Lena Olson

"Madame X"
Bronze and steel sculpture

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Cottonwood Mission Statement: To Provide quality art instruction; space for artists to create, exhibit, and sell their work; and an environment for a thriving arts community.

Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday - Monday: Closed

Current Exhibit

"Traditions in Transition". Show opens August 27th and runs through September 17, 2010.

Call for Artists / Entries

"Mardi Gras/Carnivale" - all-media exhibit including mask makers, photographers, painters, potters, sculptures, jewelers, crafters, textiles, clothiers, performers. Call for Entries information available here.

Calendar

Fall / Winter 2010 class plus 2010 workshop schedules are now available!

September 24th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Pikes Peak Studio Tour Preview with studio artists hallway show "On the Road"

October 29th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
Dia De Los Muertos. Call to Artists Juried Show with studio artists hallway show "Skeletons in the Closet"

November 26th, 2010
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
December Holiday Miniature Show $50 ticket auction

January 28th, 2011
Last Friday Reception and Open House, 5:00-8:30 pm
January Mardi Gras Call to Artists Juried Show

News

Cottonwood Center for the Arts has artist studios available for rent.