"Conversation"   Finalist René Carcan International Printmaking Awards


Carlson is represented in New Zealand as well as internationally, with her work appearing in juried shows in Japan, New Mexico, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Portugal .
10 times finalist of the WOW Awards 2010-2019, she has been runner up in 2010 and winner in 2012 in South Pacific Section. Her garments are part of the World of WearableArt private collection.

Exhibitions & Events

2025:

-May 2025: CTANZ Symposium, "can I stitch your cup of beer, dear?" Carlson talks about Fascination and Obsession in her practice.

-April 2025: Nelson Jewellery week, Solo Exhibition, Craig Potton Gallery, Nelson NZ

-16.11.24-11.01.25: ȚILISMĀN Jewellery Exhibition, 37 artists selected, SCD Studio, Perugia- Italy

2024

-July-August: Finalist Parkin Drawing Prize NZ

-May: Finalist "the nature of infection, Jewellery and Adornment Boston Society of Arts & Crafts USA

2023:

-Nelson Jewellery Week “the Magpie Nest Project” Solo Exhibition, Craig Potton Gallery, Nelson

-Teaching workshops,  Selwyn College Auckland

 

2022:

-Finalist "the battle of the rings" Seattle USA

-November-December: Christmas group show- Pacifika series , Paper-Works Gallery

-October: Taranaki National Art Awards with “Portrait” Necklace  Sandsford Event Centre, NZ 

 

2021                   

-Finalist  Parkin Drawing Prize with “Line” ring    Wellington

-Finalist Cleveland National Art Awards with “Reflection” ring  Dunedin

-FinalistNew Zealand Small Sculpture Prize with “Black Rock” ring  Waiheke

2020: 

- Hand Medal Project, worldwide project

-Jewellery Masterclass with Iris Eichenberg

-Auckland Art Gallery: "a Different Perspective" participation in the panel discussion during Louise Henderson Retrospective- Auckland Art Gallery

2019:
-"Fashion on the Wharf", Devonport- Fundraising event for "Dress for Success".
-"the Renault French Festival" & Alliance Française - Auckland
-"Declutter'" Solo Exhibition, Pavilion Architecture - Devonport
-"Mohua" Pieces, World of WearableArt National Museum - Nelson

-Mentoring project at Takapuna Primary School: mini WOW  Catwalk against  Pollution of our Sea.

                          
2018: 
-"Sculpture OnShore" - Devonport
-"Shoes Extravaganza Awards & Exhibition" - Auckland
-WOW show - Wellington                                                                                    

-Douro Printmaking Biennial 2018-Portugal                                                

-René Carcan Printmaking Awards -Belgium                                                       

-Finalist New Zealand Painting & Printmaking Awards – Hamilton

2017: 
-"Unwearable", Beatrice Carlson World of WearableArt retrospective - Devonport 
-Artweek "PERSPEX" Pavilion Architecture - Devonport
-World of WearableArt (WOW) - Wellington
-Glow Wear Project - Wellington & Auckland
-"Objects of Desire" Solo Exhibition , Blikfang Art & Antiques & Auckland Festival of Photography

Thank you to contact Carlson for a more extensive CV