Curriculum Vitae
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Magazine Article: Together Magazine: Missional Wisdom Foundation Publications, Spring 2019, Volume 1: Pg. 15, Southlake, TX; https://www.missionalwisdom.com/publications
Magazine Article: ASHEVILLE MADE, 2018, May 2 Issue, Asheville, NC; https://ashevillemade.com/to-make-it-as-a-healer-speak-softly-and-carry-a-big-talking-stick/
Magazine Cover: Evolving: A Guide for Conscious Living, Revolving, 14×12 Encaustic, 2016, June Issue, Santa Fe, NM; https://issuu.com/evolving/docs/sfjune16
Mission Hospital/Asheville, Spring Green, 8×24 Encaustic, 2014, Public Collection, Asheville, NC; https://www.desireedemars.com/paintings-prints/
Sassafrass Studio & Gallery at Riverview Station: Current Works of Encaustic Paintings & Monoprints, 2011 Owner Exhibt, River Arts District, Asheville, NC; https://www.desireedemars.com/rada-inside-a-studio-7-2011/
Dairyland Graphics: Ken Howell Barn Mural Project, 1975 Wisconsin Arts Board & The National Endowment for the Arts, Ashland, WI; http://www.firthphotobank.com/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=2439
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Museum of Encaustic Art/Encaustic Art Institute, Santa Fe, NM; https://www.eainm.com/permanent-collection-desiree-demars/
The International Encaustic Artists, Provincetown, RI
JURIED EXHIBITS + MUSEUMS
2020 Featured Artist: From Here & Far Gallery, Art for the Body, Mind + Soul, Current Works & Presentations, February & March, Asheville, NC
2019 Curated National Exhibition: 50 States: 200 Artists, Museum of Encaustic Art, Elemental, 12×24 Encaustic/Mixed Media, Santa Fe, NM
2018 Sixteenth Annual Grace Gallery Juried Exhibition, Ancestral Reflection, 24×18 Encaustic, and Journey Home, 3-12×12 Encaustic/Mixed Media, Mills River, NC
2017 Members Gallery Selection: Permanent Collection, Museum of Encaustic Art, Elemental, 12×24 Encaustic, Santa Fe, NM
2016 Juried Exhibition: Making Your Mark, Encaustic Art Institute & International Encaustic Artists, Ancient Past, 2-12×12 Encaustic, Santa Fe, NM
2016 Artisan Materials Expo: Creative Ascension, Current Collection Exhibit & Teaching Workshops, Foxy, 11×14 Encaustic Monoprint, Santa Fe, NM
2015 Fifth Annual Encaustic Art Institute Juried Exhibit, Self Portrait, 24×18, Encaustic/Mixed Media, Santa Fe, NM
2014 The Art Center Juried Exhibition: Nature In Art, Spring Green, 8×24 Encaustic and Forest III, 36×8, Highland Park, IL
2014 National Juried Exhibition: Big Bad Wax, Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Elementary, 18×24 Encaustic, Mount Dora, FL
2013 EAI National Juried Encaustic Exhibition, Eye of God, 24×18 Encaustic/Mixed Media, Santa Fe, NM
2013 Albuquerque Airport: Permanent Collection, Revolving, 14×12 Encaustic/Mixed Media, Albuquerque, NM
2012 Greenville Museum of Art Special Exhibit: Art & Social Change, HONEY: Colony Collapse Disorder, Kundalini Rising, 24×24 Encaustic, Greenville, SC
2011 Asheville Art Museum: The Front Gallery, Featured Exhibit: Elemental Embrace, Current Works w/Guest Artist: Kat McIver, Asheville, NC
2010 Sassafrass Studio & Gallery at Riverview Station Opening/Owner, Current Works & Open Studio Presentations, River Arts District, Asheville, NC