Exhibitions 

(*Solo Shows)
"Title of selected work" 
Awards

Exhibitions Memberships Private Collections News Releases

2009                         

             "Painting the Maine Waterfront"
                                     Penobscot Marine Museum
                                     September 17 - October 20
                                     Penobscot Marine Museum
                                     Searsport, ME
                         ""Rachel's Float", "Grace Bailey, Hauled", "Off Season, Owls Head"

                                    Rockport Center for the Arts
                                   
Rockport , TX
                                   
Oct 14-Nov 21
                                   
"Shorelines" an international Exhibit for excellence in coastal art.
                                     Juror -- Joseph Schenk, Director of the Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, TX
                                    "Close Hauled, Port Tack, from the deck of Timberwind"

                                    Coos Art Museum 16th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit
                                  
Coos Bay, OR
                                   July 11 - September 19
                                  
"Furled Mizzen" (Ketch "Angelique")
    

                                    Camden Windjammer Festival
                                     September 4, 5, 6th
                                     Town Landing, Camden Harbor
                                     Camden, ME
                                      Linda's image "Ladies Aloft" was the
                                      used for the 2009 T shirts


                                    Lyme Art Association
                                    Old Lyme, CT
                                   
May 2 - June 21, 2009
                 "Ladies Aloft" (Schooner, '"Mary Day')
                                   "Furled Mizzen" (Ketch, "Angelique")
                                   "Fiddle Blocks" (1929 Fife Ketch, "Belle Aventure")
                                   "Dawn on the Starboard Bow"  (Ketch "Angelique")

                                   

2008                                                                        

                                  "American Society of Marine Artists
                                    New England Regional Exhibit"

                 "Ladies Aloft"
            
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
                             
307 Old Main St. South Yarmouth, MA
                           
The Herrshoff Museum & The America's Cup Hall of Fame
                                    One Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809 
                                                                                                                                 
                           
Maine Maritime Museum
                                                                                                                                          
                                   Oct 24 - Jan 5, 2009
                          
                                   243 Washington Street,
                                    Bath, Maine 04530

                                    

                                               
2007                                                            

Jun-Sept.                 "Sea History" Magazine Summer 2007

                                  Linda Norton is the featured artist on the cover of "Sea History" magazine,
                                   the publication of the National Maritime Historical Society. The magazine also
                                  contains a two page article about her maritime watercolors and a single page about
                                  her participation in the USCG art program  with pictures of USCG personal. Three of the
                                  paintings in the article are featured at the Lighthouse Museum conference room in Rockland. 

July-Sept.                Coos Art Museum 14th annual Maritime Exhibit
                                  July 14th--  September 22nd 2007
                                   "Twelve Knots"  "USCG, Cadet Carla" "Tarped"
                                   are being shipped to Coos Bay, Oregon to be exhibited at the exhibit
                                  Linda's work was chosen from 231 submissions by 101 artists. The panel of jurors
                                  selected 82 works by 55 artists to be included in this exhibit. Ms. Norton will attend the artist
                                  only 'Sneak Peak' opening in Oregon on the 13th of July and the awards ceremony on the 14th.
                                  She is extremely pleased to have her work from the mid coast area of Maine be represented in 
                                  at such a prestigious show in Oregon.
                                  
                                  Lyme Art Association Elected Artist Exhibit, Old Lyme, CT

2005 

May                         Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" 
                                The monthly meeting of the CRL chamber was held at the Studio, Home and Apartment. 
                                Chamber members were invited to browse through all areas of the Studio, House and 
                                new apartment (Bayview Arie). Approximately sixty members attended and viewed fine art 
                                in the gallery as well as the house. Some examples of Faux finishing were also apparent 
                                on walls, floors and ceilings. A nice time was had by all.   
2004    

September           Solo Show Camden Public Library
                               Show Dates Sept., 8th - Sept. 30th.
                               Opening Thurs. Sept. 9th 6:30 PM

August                  Maine Lobster Festival Main Street exhibit, 
                              Professional Artist category. Entry exhibited "On the way to Port Clyde" 
                              Award: Best in Show. 

 June 12th -           Penobscot Marine Museum
Oct. 19th              5 Church Street, Searsport, Maine  
                               Hosts an invitational art exhibition celebrating the livelihood of Lobstering. 
                               The exhibition will run in the Douglas and Margaret Carver Memorial Art Gallery
                               It will be part of a multi-dimensional, campus-wide show on the Lobstering industry.
                               

                             The Bergen Museum,
                              Paramus, New Jersey
                              Linda's works were chosen to be included in those of 43 artists exhibiting in a show of USCG Art 
                              Program Works for the Month of March
                              

                              Women in Military Service to America Museum,
                             Arlington, Virginia
                              COGAP (Unites States Coast Guard Art Program)  artwork on display for Women's History Month, March 2004, 
                              featuring works by Linda Norton, Ferdinand Petrie, Leonora Rae Smith and Robert Blevins.              

2003 

September        
                             Capital Complex
, Augusta, Maine
                             "Ports of Call" 
Sept., 22 - Nov., 14th
                              You are welcome to tour the State House or the Maine Arts Commission office Monday through Friday,
                              8:30 to 4:30,  and the Blaine House, which is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 
                              or by appointment.

                          The Maine Squeeze "Solo Exhibit"
                          415 Main Street, Rockland, Maine  July 1st - 30th
                          Selected works from: "The Flag: At Sea & Ashore"

 May                   Lyme Art Association Elected Artist Exhibit "Natural Selection" 
                           in conjunction with works by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists
                          To be held at: Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT. May 24th - July 12th
                           Reception, Friday, May 23, 5 - 7PM Hours Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5 Sun., 1-5
                           Linda's Entries: "Flotsam", "Fruit of the Wine"

Mar                   "7th Annual Heartland Artist Exhibition"
                          Merriam Community Center, Merriam, KS.
                          Juror: Professor Judith Kay Burns McCrea 
                           "Harbormaster, Camden"; "Rockport Corner Shop", " No Dinghies"
                          There were a total of 105 artists who submitted  
                          a total of 292 entries, with 76 works accepted for
                          the show representing 23 states. 

Mar                  Community Arts Association National Open Exhibition IX
                         The Ridgewood Art Institute 12 East Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ
                          Jury of Selection: Bud Finley, Robert Glaisek, Janet Indick, Joan Lesemann, Paula        
                          Madawick, Jean Masetti  
                          Awards Juror: Janet Walsh AWS
                          "Lobstering with Bob L."

Feb.                 Lyme Art Association "Sound & Sea"
                        
Artists of Lyme Art Association and Cape Ann
                         The Lyme Art Association Galleries, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT.
                         "Gull Feathered Rain", "Heritage"

Feb                "6th National Juried Competition", Gallery West,
                        205 So. Union St, Alexandria, VA.
                        Selected from 537 works of art considered by the Juror, Dr. Joanne Moser, a single
                        work was allowed from each of 48 artists. Included were paintings in oil, acrylic,
                        and watercolor, collage, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, and photography. 
                        Juror: Dr Joanne Moser (see Judges)
                         "Lines, Port"

2002

Nov               "Holiday Treasures Exhibition"
                       Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT 
                       "Lily, Lupine & Fern" , "Sentinel", "Marshall Point Light"
 

Sept              "Art of New England"
                      Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT 
                       Juror: Everett Raymond Kinstler
                        "Lines, Port"

Aug               "Aldermere Farm"
                       Rockport, ME   
                       "Foggy Morning Nap", Honorable Mention; "Joker", "Galloway's in Mist"
 

May                Lyme Art Association Elected Artists "Go Figure"
                         Old Lyme, CT
                        (figurative drawings, paintings & sculpture) 
                        "Captain Sharp" "The Blue Bandana", "Coffee Conference"
                         (Commander of Cadets New London, Senator Chris Dodd, CT)
 

May                The Hilton Head Art League's 2002 National Juried Art Exhibit,
                       Hilton Head, SC   
                       Jurors: Judi Betts, Dean Mitchell, Burt Silverman                    
                       "Under the Trees"   Third place in water media category                                                                 

Mar.                The 2002 Hartland Artist Exhibition,
                         Merriam Center Art Gallery, Merriam, KS   
                        Juror: Cathy Johnson Contributing Editor Artist Magazine   (see Judges)                                  
                         "1899, Welcome"                                                                 

Feb.                Gallery West, 5th Annual Juried Show", Alexandria, VA 
                        Juror: June Linowitz of Art Seen, Inc. 

                           "Stairway to the Stars" 
                          Alexandria Gallery West Window 1.jpg (14326 bytes)     Alexandria Gallery West 2.jpg (13332 bytes)   
                     As seen through the window of 
                     Gallery West, Alexandria, VA                                                 

2001

Dec.            "American Patriotism Exhibition"
                     Period Gallery Omaha, NE
                     Juror: Larry Bradshaw
                     "Stairway to the Stars", "National Pride"

Nov.            "Collaboration"
                     Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                    Juried by Panel from Three Participating Associations
                    "Ruth, 1936"

Sept.           Audubon Artists,
                    Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
                    Jurors:
                    "Lobsterman Bob L."

                          "Due to the disaster of 9/11 in New York this painting was delayed in getting to the show and
                           missed the award judging I wish to personally thank those people involved in locating it
                           and seeing that it was displayed despite their personal concerns."
                        

Jan.              United States Coast Guard Permanent Collection, 2001
                      Juried by a Panel from the Salmagundi Club NY, NY
                      "The Eagles' Flag", "Cadets at the Helm", "The Crow's Nest", "Cadet Aloft" 
                      (Four of 60 paintings chosen nationally)  Recipient of the George Gray Award
                            
2000   

Aug.            "The Historic Lebanon Art Show & Auction", Lebanon, CT
                    "The Homestead", "Goshen Hill Revisited"

July             Mid Summer Juried Exhibition, Lyme Art Assoc.
                   Old Lyme, CT
                   "Roseway Reflections", " Tall Sails, Providence",
                   "The Crow's Nest, Eagle", "Belfast Harbor Tug"
 
June            Annual Summer Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc.
                   
Old Lyme, CT
                     "Roseway Reflections" 2nd in Popular vote of attending public


Mar. - Apr      Manhattan Arts International "Herstory" Competition
                       Jurors: Donna Cameron & Corinne Shane
                        "Heritage: The Ladies Line', " Memories Awash"
                        Award of Excellence (both entries)

Dec.            * Rathbun Free Memorial Library 
                       East Haddam, CT
                     "Rose in The Wake", "Sunset Sharp's Wharf", "Tall Sails, Providence", 
                     "Tidal Pool Reflections", "Quiet Morning Mist", "Atropos", "Gift from the Sea",
                     "After the Squall", "Sunlit Bass", "Heritage: The Ladies Line", 
                     "The Leadbetter Legacy", "Nana's Porch", "The View From Bay Rd.", 
                     "Wild Geese at Sunset", "Tidal Pool Depths"
                       

Nov.            *Portland Public Library, Portland, CT
                    Collection of Sixty works

Oct.              Lyme Art Association,
                    Old Lyme, CT., Centennial Celebration,
                    "Heritage: The Ladies Line", "Tethered"

Sept.             Lyme Art Assoc.,
                      Old Lyme, CT
                      Annual Fall Elected Members and Invitational,
                      "Rose in the Wake"

Aug.            Newport Museum,
                    Newport, RI "Art on the Lawn"
                    Juried by Art Association Panel
                    "Collection of Recent Works"

July              Lyme Art Assoc.,
                    Old Lyme, CT.

 Annual Mid Summer Show,
                    "Atropos"

July             All New England Exhibition, Cape Cod Art Assoc., Barnstable, MA
                     "Steeple In Mist"

June            Summer Juried Show, Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                    "Sail Babies", "The Crow's Nest", "Tethered"

July            8th Annual Cover Competition, Manhattan Arts International Magazine, New York, NY 
                   Jurors: Donna Cameron & Corinne Shane
                    "Summer's End", "Atropos", "Tidal Pool Depths", "Nana's Porch", Tethered" , 
                    "The Back Gate" 

June             East Hampton Art Assoc. Annual Show, East Hampton, CT
                     "Sunset at Sharp's Wharf", 1st Prize

May            Salmagundi Club 22nd Non-Member Juried Exhibition,
                    New York, NY
                    "Tidal Pool Reflections"

May             Lyme Art Association, Annual Spring Juried Show,
                   
Old Lyme, CT
                     "Favorite Flowers", "The Back Gate"

Jan.             Lyme Art Assoc., Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition, 
                    Old Lyme, CT
                   "The Blue Canoe", "The Shed Chamber", "Winter Schooners"

1999            Commissioned for three wall murals, Harbor Hill Health Care, Middletown, CT

Oct-Dec       "Artists of the Lyme Art Association 1902-1998" Old Lyme, CT
                     Selections from the New Britain Museum of American Art, The Austin
                     Collection & Other Private Collections & Current Elected Artists' Collections
                     "Nana's Porch", "After the Squall", "Summer's End", "Deep Woods"

1998

Sept.            Lyme Art Assoc., Elected Artists Members Show,
                     Old Lyme, CT
                      "Town Landing", "En Plien Air, Lyme"

Aug.            Lyme Art Association" 
                   
90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT
                    Juried and Selected for
                  
 Elected Artist Membership
                   
 Selected by two thirds vote of current Elected Membership
                     " A Slice of Summer", "Nana's Porch", "Town Landing", "After the Squall"

July             Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                   Midsummer Juried Show,
                   "Tidal Pool Depths"

June           Lyme Art Assoc.,
                   Old Lyme, CT
                   98th Annual Juried Show, 
                   "Sunlit Bass", "Dock & Dory"

April            Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                    74th Annual Spring Show,
                    "The View From Bay Road", "After the Squall"

March           Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                    Annual Associates and Juried Show,
                     "Tidal Pool Depths", "Tidal Pool Reflections" 

Jan.            Lyme Art Assoc., Old Lyme, CT
                   Winter Solstice Juried Exhibition,
                    "After the snow", "Gift from the Sea"


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