My art is a reflection of my inner thoughts and feelings in reaction to nature, music and world events. My work is characterized by its bold use of color and dynamic composition — I imbue each piece with a sense of movement and energy. I invite you to join me in exploring these images, and to consider new perspectives and ideas.
Biography
About the Artist
Beth S. Goldberg is a native of New York and resident of Connecticut whose work spans abstract expressionism, cubism, surrealism, watercolor, collage, and mixed media. She experiments with acrylic, watercolor, and collage to create images that are both aesthetically bold and emotionally evocative.
A recipient of the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Alumni Award from Hofstra University, the Grumbacher Medallion, and the Julia Cohn Award of Creativity, she has also been honored as “Woman of Distinction in the Arts” by the Town of Oyster Bay. Beth has lectured at universities, led workshops, and consulted as an art therapist.
She is a past President of the New York State Association of the National League of American Pen Women. Her paintings are held in prestigious corporate and private collections. Beth is represented by IMG Consulting for licensing and exhibition inquiries.
Education
Academic Background
- M.A. with distinction, Creative Arts Therapy Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
- M.S. summa cum laude, Guidance and School Counseling City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
- B.A. cum laude, Psychology and Education City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
Exhibition History
Selected Exhibitions
CT + 6 Exhibit, West Hartford Art League, CT; Chase Freedman Gallery, West Hartford, CT; Salmagundi Club, Manhattan; Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, Manhattan; Firehouse Gallery, Uniondale; Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn; Heckscher Museum 49th & 43rd Juried Exhibits, Huntington; Juried Show of Roslyn Museum; Guild Hall, East Hampton; Polytechnic University, Farmingdale and Brooklyn; Independent Art Society, Hicksville; Suburban Art League Exhibit, Woodbury; Freeport Memorial Juried Show; Gallery 21, Plainview; Meisner Gallery, Farmingdale; Daruma Gallery, Cedarhurst; IMAC Center, Huntington; Chelsea Center, Brookville; Island Artist Gallery, Greenport; FAMLI Museum, Hempstead; Caulkins Gallery, Hofstra University; Mill Pond House, St. James; Gallery Emanuel, Great Neck; Hutchins Gallery, C.W. Post Campus, L.I. University, Brookville; Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Oakdale; Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, University of Tampa, Florida; Open Center, Soho; Sumner Museum, Washington DC; Allied Arts of America, The National Arts Club, Manhattan.
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- 2016Winner, Mixed Media — Redwood Media Group’s [PLATFORM] Artist of the Year Contest
- 2015West Hartford Art League Artist Elect
- 2009Award of Merit, NLAPW Exhibit
- 2008Honorable Mention, NLAPW Exhibit
- 2007Honorable Mention, BACCA 19th Annual Art Exhibition
- 2006Best Contemporary Painting, NLAPW Biennial Conference; Second and Third Prizes, Mixed Media, BACCA
- 2005First Prize, Mixed Media, BACCA; Second Prize, NLAPW
- 2004Honors Award, Sumner Museum, NLAPW Biennial Conference; Jean Kudless Award of Excellence, IAS; Special Honors, Bayard Cutting Arboretum; George M. Estabrook Distinguished Alumni Award, Hofstra University
- 2003Award of Excellence, TOBAY — Woman of Distinction in Civic and Community Affairs, Town of Oyster Bay
- 2002American Artist Award, East Islip Juried Show (EIJS); Honorable Mention, Pathways Women’s Center
- 2001Daler Rowney Award of Excellence, NLAPW; Jean Kudless Award of Excellence, IAS; Supervisor’s Award, BACCA; Second Prize, Mixed Media, BACCA
- 2000Woman of Distinction in the Arts, Town of Oyster Bay; Award of Excellence, Best in Show, EIJS; Award of Excellence, IAS
- 1999NLAPW Julia Cohn Award for Creativity; Grumbacher Medallion, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention, IAS; Second Prize, Mixed Media and Third Prize, Watercolor, Jones Beach Festival; First Prize, Mixed Media, BACCA; Award of Merit, EIJS; Honorable Mention, Pathways Center Juried Show
- 1998Award of Merit, EIJS; Award of Merit, IAS; Second Prize, Mixed Media, Bethpage Arts Festival
- 1997Award of Merit, NLAPW; Second Prize, EIJS; Second Prize, Mixed Media, BACCA; Third Prize, Mixed Media, Bethpage Arts Festival
- 1996Grumbacher Medallion, Award of Excellence, IAS; Award of Merit, Salmagundi National Juried Show; Award of Excellence, NLAPW; Award of Merit, EIJS; First Prize & Honorable Mention, Bethpage Arts Festival
- 1994–95NLAPW Julia Cohn Award for Creativity
- 1994American Artist Award, EIJS; Award of Excellence, IAS; First Place, Bethpage Arts Festival; Honorable Mention, Printmaking, Caulkins Gallery, Hofstra University; Honorable Mention, BACCA
Professional Affiliations
Memberships & Service
- Chi Sigma Iota: National Honor Society for Counselors
- American Art Therapy Association; Creative Art Therapists
- Independent Art Society; Art League of Long Island
- Who’s Who in American Women; NY Art Therapy Association
- Elected Artist, West Hartford Art League, 2015
- Art Therapy Consultant: L.I. State Veterans Home, Stony Brook 1998–2001; Gurwin Geriatric, 1999–2000
- President, L.I. NLAPW, 2000–2002; Vice President, NLAPW, 1996–2000
- Treasurer, NY State NLAPW, 1998–2000; President, NY State NLAPW, 2004–2008
- President, Pequa Art Association, 1982–1983