AWARDS: 2020 'Signature Master' designation by the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP). 2020 'Escoda Brush Award' at ISAP 5th Annual All-Member Online Exhibition. | |
2018 | 'Special Juror Recognition' at the International Society of Acrylic Painters' 9th Open International Online Exhibit. [juried] |
2017 | Received the rank of 'Fellow' in the American Artists Professional League after being juried into 3 Grand National Exhibitions. |
2015 | Received a 'Merit Award' in the Portrait Society of Amerika's Members Only Competition in the Landscapes category. |
2015 | Honorable Mention at 6th Annual ISAP International Open Online Show |
2014 | 2nd Prize Winner: The American Artists Professional League: Still Life Show. |
2012 | ‘Elected Member’ of AAPL. |
2012 | 1st Place Winner: International Society of Acrylic Painters 5th Annual Signature Members On-line Exhibit. |
2012 | Daler-Rowney Award: ISAP 4th Annual Open On-line International Exhibit. |
2010 | Finalist: in the International Artist Magazine’s Challenge # 56 'Florals & Gardens' Competition. |
2010 | Second Prize Award in the American Jewish Artists Club’s juried exhibition. |
2009 | 'Signature Member' of ISAP |
2008 | Second Prize Award in the American Jewish Artists Club's juried exhibition. |
2007 | Award of Excellence and a free website in the 'Master Class Plus' section of the American Juried Art Salon's website, after being juried into three consecutive shows in 2006-2007 |
2006 | Third Prize: Skokie Art Guild: Annual Fall Show |
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EXHIBITS: | |
2020 | Juried into AAPL's 'My Favorite Thing' Online Exhibition. |
2017 | Juried into AAPL's 89th Grand National Exhibition Online. |
2013 | American Artists Professional League: 85th Grand National Exhibition Online [juried]. |
2012 | AAPL: Synchronicity Fine Arts Gallery, N.Y.C., Members Exhibit. |
2012 | AAPL : 84th Grand National Exhibition Online. [juried] |
2011 | Swedish – American Museum, ‘Gift of Hope’ Exhibit. |
2010 | 13th Annual ISAP International Exhibition. [juried] |
2009 | 2nd Annual ISAP On Line International Open Exhibition. [juried] |
2008 | 1st Annual ISAP On Line International Open Exhibition. [juried] |
2008 | American Jewish Artists Club Exhibition at the 'Chicago Cultural Center'. [juried] |
2008 | Gallery 659, Glenco, IL |
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SOLO SHOWS: | |
2008 | Lincolnwood Bank, Lincolnwood, IL |
2007 | Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie, IL |
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PUBLICATIONS: | |
2017 | 'Poppies' published in AAPL's 89th Grand National Exhibition Catalogue |
2014 | 'Twilight in Solon' in 'Painting in Acrylics: The Indispensable Guide' book by Lorena Kloosterboer |
2013 | 'Portrait of Mrs. Fay F.' was juried into AAPL: 85th Grand National Exhibition Catalogue |
2012 | 'Lady in Red' was juried into AAPL: 84th Grand National Exhibition Catalogue |
2010 | 'International Artist Magazine' # 72 April/May issue, Finalist in Competition. |
1984 | 'The American Music Teacher' Cover: Portrait of Zoltan Kodaly, the composer. |
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MEMBER: 2020 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) Member 'Signature Master' designation by the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP). | |
2017 | American Artists Professional League: Promoted to the rank of 'Fellow'. |
2012 | American Artists Professional League: 'Elected Member' |
2008 | International Society of Acrylic Painters, Signature Member since 2009 |
2007 | The Portrait Society of America. |
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EDUCATION: | |
Oakton College: Prof. James Krauss | |
Northshore Art League: Joan T. Weinger | |
Evanston Art Center | |
JCC: Pat Ohlson | |
Livia Ayal is a graduate of 'Franz Liszt Academy of Music'; a pianist and a Nationally Certified piano teacher. | |