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Successful exhibition – 21 May 2023

The exhibition at Galerie langs de Rijn was wonderful! I met a lot of nice people and sold some paintings. It was really fun with gallery owner Riet van den Berg and sculpturer Sandra Pot.

Now that the exhibition is over, I have more time to paint. Here I am back at one of my favorite spots!

Exhibition at Galerie langs de Rijn – 16 April until 18 May 2023
From April 16 through May 14, 2023, the exhibition “Landscape in Pictures” will take place at Galerie Langs de Rijn. Sandra Pot, visual artist from Rhenen, is exhibiting her beautiful bronze sculptures. I get to show my paintings. I have about 30 meters to fill, no pressure….

Galerie Langs de Rijn is located in an annex of a historic tobacco farm in the village of Elst on the Utrechts Heuvelrug. What makes the gallery unique is its location, situated on the Elst floodplain of the Rhine, with magnificent views of the nature reserve. That alone is worth a visit 😉

The grand opening is on April 16. You are most welcome!

Galerie Langs de Rijn
Rijksstraatweg 232, 3921 AN Elst (municipality of Rhenen)
www.galerielangsderijn.nl
Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday from 14-17 hours
from April 16 (grand opening!) to May 14, 2023 *.

* I cannot be present every weekend. Should you like to come when I am there: I will be there April 16, May 6 and 7 and May 13 and 14.

Two prizes! – 12 March 2023

I want to thank everyone who voted for my painting in the winter painting contest of painting platform National Atelier. My painting won the audience award! I also won the third prize overall.

Jury comments:
A beautiful unified world where skating rink, figures, forest edge and sky speak the same heady language. The creamy touch and frisky handwriting not only unify but also create atmosphere. The woodenness of the front figure produces a charming inexperienced skater. The painter does not rely on a sophisticated language of form, but the speed of painting creates a vivid image.

Art Eindhoven – 4 and 5 Februari 2023

The artist platform National Atelier has a booth at this art fair and is exhibiting two of my paintings. Will you come and take a look? Here you can buy tickets for Art Eindhoven.

Giveaway! – 23 December 2022

Over the holidays, I am giving away a mini painting in a beautiful wooden frame worth €100! Why am I doing this? To thank you for your support and interest! 

How do you get a chance to win such a beautiful mini painting?
1. Subscribe to my newsletter. Subscribe here!
2. Let me know that you would like to win a mini painting. 

I will contact the winners on 8 January 2023!

Wintermarket – 11 December, 2022

Sunday 11 December: Molen de Ster will be transformed into a winter wonderland. There will be more than 50 stalls inside and outside filled with great local products to give during the holidays or to spoil yourself with.

In between shopping, you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. Free guided tours will be given at the mill.

I will be there with lots of mini paintings!

Wintermarket Molen De Ster
11AM-5PM, Molenpark 3, Utrecht

Buddy to buddy – October 19, 2022

Of the first painting I sell between now and the end of the year, half of the proceeds will go to the Buddy to Buddy foundation.

Buddy to Buddy pairs refugees and fellow townspeople based on equality and interests. I think this is a great initiative to make the world a little nicer. More info: www.buddytobuddy.nl

Ps Supporting or becoming a buddy is of course also possible without buying a painting

Atelierroute Driebergen – October 1 and 2, 2022

In the newspaper twice this week to promote Atelierroute Driebergen.  Together with fellow artists Charlotte Molenaar and Anton Havelaar.

Coming soon: Atelierroute Driebergen – 1 and 2 October, 2022

In the first weekend of October, the Atelier Route Driebergen will take place.

The chance to see the work of artists in Driebergen. The art is very diverse; from drawing and painting, bookbinding, photography, goldsmithing, graphics, sculpture, bronze, ceramics and textiles, to mixed media, leatherwork and illustrations. So there is plenty to see and discover!

I am also participating. Please come and have a look! Information can be found at www.atelierroutedriebergen.nl

Atelierroute Driebergen
1 and 2 October, between 12 and 5PM
Adress studio Marieke Ackerman: Rodenbergsedreef 14 Driebergen

Opening exhibition successful! – 4 September, 2022

Today was the opening of my exhibition at Galerie Sommer in Wijk bij Duurstede. Thanks for coming everyone! In case you missed it, the exposition will remain on display in September at Galerie Sommer!