shelleyhimmelstein

2026 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online and Live

Reception: Sat., Jun 6, 5–6:30pm, Heimbold Visual Arts Center
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY


watercolor: soccerscapes, 2014 and 2018
World Cup Soccer Minis, watercolors, 4.5"x6" each

    GREENPOINT OPEN STUDIOS (GOS 2026)

    May 30 and 31, 2026 – 12p–6pm
    488 Morgan Ave, 3rd flr, #5 (Richardson Street entrance)


    488 Morgan     Livorno 4up
    Pictured above: Trieste Studies, watercolor, 15"x15", 2025

      100 Women of Spirit +, Part 4 at Salon Zürcher

      May 11–17, 2026,
      Opening reception Mon. May 11 6-8pm
      33 Bleecker Street, New York NY 10012

      Women of Spirit Exhibition

      Hours: Monday, May 11, 2026: 6–8 PM OPENING
      Tue.–Thurs. (5/12–14): 2–8 PM; Fri.–Sat. (5/15–16): 12–8 PM; Sun. (5/17): 12–5 PM

        Kentler International Drawing Center
        100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2025

        September 20-October 17, 2025,
        Kick-Off Party Sat. Sept 20 4-6pm
        Benefit: October 18, 6pm


        Trieste Stella Polare
        Trieste (untitled, tea time), watercolor, 8"x8", 2024

        353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

          BOWERY GALLERY: 34th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
          Juror: Elisa Jensen

          Aug 5-23, 2025 (Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm)
          Opening Reception: Aug 7, 5pm-7pm
          547 West 27th St, Suite 508, New York, NY 10001


          Sevilla #3 (2024)
          Sevilla #3, 4 views, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

            2025 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

            "Physical" exhibition: June 6 to 7, Heimbold Visual Arts Center, SLC.
            Reception: Sat. 5pm to 6:30pm


            watercolor: Sevilla 1, watercolor, 2024     watercolor: Sevilla 2, watercolor, 2024
            Sevilla 1 and Sevilla 2, variations, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

              GREENPOINT OPEN STUDIOS (GOS 2025)

              May 31 and June 1, 2025 - 12p-6pm
              488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (Richardson Street entrance)

              488 Morgan     Livorno 4up     studio
              Pictured above: Livorno x4, watercolor, 12"x12", 2025 and studio shot

                FEARLESS WATERCOLORS | ACUARELAS CON COJONES

                BWAC
                opening 2 november, 1pm to 6pm
                nov 2 to Nov 24, 2024 weekends 1 to 6pm


                Plaza Vieja - Baile 1 (2014)     Plaza Vieja - Baile 2 (2014)
                Plaza Vieja: Baile 1 and 2 (Havana, Cuba) watercolor, 12"x12", 2014

                481 Van Brunt St., Door 7A, Red Hook, Brooklyn

                  Kentler International Drawing Center
                  100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2024

                  September 21-October 15, 2024, Benefit: October 19, 6pm

                  Angles and Skies, Madrid, 2024
                  Angles and Skies, Madrid, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

                  353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                    Real Madrid: El Álbum

                    Real Madrid Album of Stickers, 2024
                    Real Madrid: El Álbum book accompanied by cards with fútbol images

                    Book Launching by Grupo Pandora: 16 de julio de 2024 en el Ateneo de Madrid. Graphic Director: Pedro Tabernero, Images: Shelley Himmelstein. With texts by Jorge Valdano, Jesús Ruiz, Jesús Bengoechea, Inocencio Arias, Miguel Pardeza, Alfredo Relaño, Santiago Segurola, Manuel Jabois, Jorge Bustos, Ángel Antonio Herrera and Ignacio Camacho. (Available at Grupo Pandora)

                      SEVILLA, Arcos y Esquinas.
                      Video 2024

                      Sevilla: Arcos y Esquinas

                      Artist Book by Shelley Himmelstein; music of Anna Garano. click for video.
                      Published as #15 with additional oil pastel studies in the collection
                      Libros de Artista directed by Pedro Tabernero, 2024.

                        2024 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

                        watercolor: Verano Valencia, watercolor, 2023
                        Verano Valencia, watercolor, 8"x8", 2023


                          Sevilla: Libros de Artista

                          Sevilla; Libro de Artista
                          Shelley Himmelstein volume 15 in collection of 18 artists

                          Book Launching by Grupo Pandora 23 de mayo de 2024 en el Archivo Historico Provincial de Sevilla (Available at Grupo Pandora)


                            Kentler International Drawing Center
                            100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2023

                            September 21-October 6, 2023
                            Visit online


                            353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                              GREENPOINT OPEN STUDIOS (GOS 2023)

                              Jun 10 and 11, 2023 - 12p-6pm
                              488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (Richardson Street entrance)

                              488 Morgan

                                2023 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

                                Arcos y Esquinas: Espacio Sevilla, watercolor, 2023
                                Artist book in progress: Arcos y Esquinas, watercolor, page: 9.5"x6" (spread: 9.5"x12"), 2023
                                Video link on reunion site.

                                  Wit and Vigor
                                  curated by Fran Kaufman

                                  Apr 13 - Aug 3, 2022 | open by appointment
                                  1GAP Gallery, 1 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

                                  Arequipa Blues II, watercolor, 2017
                                  Arequipa Blues II, watercolor, 30 x 30", 2017

                                    2022 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

                                    Raul, oil on linen, 2004
                                    Raul, oil on linen, 18 x 24", 2004
                                    Click to watch special video.

                                      Kentler International Drawing Center
                                      100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2021

                                      Benefit: October 16, 17
                                      Visit online


                                      Modena, watercolor, 2011
                                      Modena II, watercolor, 6 x 6", 2011

                                      353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                                        Dados Cargados: La Mentira

                                        Mentira studies, watercolor, 2020
                                        Mentira Studies, watercolor, 2020

                                        Book Launching by Grupo Pandora: 18 de mayo de 2021 en el centro andaluz de arte contemporanea a las 19:00 h

                                          Kentler International Drawing Center
                                          100 Works on Paper Virtual Benefit Exhibition 2020

                                          October 16, 17, 18

                                          Modena, watercolor, 2011
                                          Fleeting Moments Grid, watercolor, 6 x 6", 2011

                                          353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                                            488 MORGAN OPEN STUDIOS
                                            (a part of GOS 2019)

                                            Jun 8 and 9, 2019 - 12p-6pm
                                            488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (use Richardson Street entrance)

                                            488 Morgan

                                              Kentler International Drawing Center
                                              Benefit Exhibition 2019

                                              Benefit: Saturday, May 18, 6pm
                                              Artist Reception May 4, 6-8pm

                                              Nugola Fattoria, watercolor, 2015
                                              Nugola Fattoria, watercolor

                                              May 4 thru 18 2019, Hours: Thurs. thru Sun. 12-5
                                              353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                                                CHESS|ADJUSTABLE OBJECTS, 15th Annual

                                                12/8/18-1/26/19
                                                Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                                Medialia Gallery
                                                335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                                                phone 212-971-0953

                                                Black Pawn, Oil Pastel, 1981
                                                Black Pawn/Black Sun, oil pastel, 12" x 9", 1981

                                                  SHELLEY HIMMELSTEIN
                                                  Soccerscapes: FIFA World Cup Series

                                                  June 8 thru July 29, 2018

                                                  FIGUREWORKS GALLERY
                                                  Sat/Sun 1-6pm & by appt
                                                  168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
                                                  718-486-7021

                                                  WC 2014 21
                                                  WC2014 Match 21, watercolor, 12in x 16in

                                                  Special Event and Artist Reception, July 15, 9a-12p

                                                    488 MORGAN OPEN STUDIOS
                                                    a part of Greenpoint Open Studios (GOS 2018)

                                                    Jun 2 and 3, 2018 - 12p-6pm
                                                    488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (use Richardson Street entrance)

                                                    488 Morgan
                                                    488 Morgan 3rd floor

                                                      VISUAL SYNTAX II
                                                      an exhibition of book art curated by Mashiko

                                                      Mar 10 thru Apr 28, 2018 - Opening Sat Mar, 3p-6p
                                                      Medialia Gallery
                                                      335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                      arequipa blues install shot
                                                      Arequipa Blues, watercolor on woven paper and installation shot

                                                        Jan 6 thru Feb 25, 2018
                                                        NEW OPENING DATE Sat Jan 13 6-9pm
                                                        319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                        Campobasso Inverno
                                                        Campobasso Winter, oil on linen prepared traditionally with rabbitskin glue and oil ground, 12in x 36in

                                                          12/9/17-1/27/18
                                                          Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                                          Medialia Gallery
                                                          335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                                                          phone 212-971-0953

                                                           cork piece chess set
                                                          detail cork chess pieces

                                                          Chess Set board: "woven" Khadi paper, 12" x 12"; pieces: cut wine corks, wine-stained tops for one side

                                                            Jan 7 thru Feb 26, 2017
                                                            Opening: Sat Jan 7 6-9pm
                                                            319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                            arequipa: melgar 109
                                                            Arequipa: Melgar 109, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                              12/3/16-1/23/17, Opening Sat Dec 3, 3p-6p
                                                              Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                                              Medialia Gallery
                                                              335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                                                              phone 212-971-0953

                                                               cork piece chess set  detail cork chess pieces
                                                              Chess Set board: "woven" Khadi paper, 12" x 12"; pieces: cut wine corks, wine-stained tops for one side

                                                                Sep 9 thru Oct 30, 2016
                                                                Opening: Fri Sep 9 6-9pm
                                                                FIGUREWORKS GALLERY
                                                                168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
                                                                718-486-7021
                                                                Gallery Hours: Sat/Sun 1-6pm & by appt

                                                                obispo gig I
                                                                Obispo Gig I, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                                Accompanying this exhibition, Figureworks will host a number of live music venues. Please reference www.figureworks.com for performance dates.

                                                                  Jan 9 thru March 13, 2016
                                                                  Opening: Sat Jan 9 6-9pm
                                                                  319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                  nugola
                                                                  (from Nugola series), watercolor, 8.75in x 8.75in

                                                                    12/5/15-1/23/16, Opening Sat 12/5, 3p-6p
                                                                    Medialia Gallery
                                                                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                    chess set  chess set
                                                                    Chess Set "woven" paper, board size 16.5" x 16.75"

                                                                      Jan 16 thru Feb 15, 2015
                                                                      Opening: Fri Jan 16 7-9pm
                                                                      Janet Kurnatowski Gallery - 205 Norman Ave - Brooklyn NY 11222
                                                                      Gallery Hours: Fri & Sat 1-7pm & Sun 1-6pm

                                                                      plaza vieja, habana
                                                                      (Cuba series), watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                                        Jan 10 thru March 15, 2015
                                                                        Opening: Sat Jan 10 6-9pm
                                                                        319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                        plaza vieja, habana
                                                                        Plaza Vieja (Cuba series), watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                                          Miércoles 17 de diciembre, 19:00h | Sala Panorama
                                                                          Centro Cultural de España en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
                                                                          Presentación y discusión de la nueva edición de Pedro Tabernero
                                                                          ilustrada con las obras de Shelley Himmelstein


                                                                          Ocnos: Luis Cernuda

                                                                            12/6/14-1/24/15, Opening Sat 12/16, 3p-6p
                                                                            Medialia Gallery
                                                                            335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                            Where Magritte Played... and 2 Tuscan compositions
                                                                            Where Magritte Played..., 12x12inches
                                                                            2 Tuscan Comps, 4.25x4.25inches

                                                                              NOVEMBER EVENTS

                                                                              FRAMED
                                                                              Holland Tunnel Gallery
                                                                              Fri Nov 7th 6-9 pm, Sat Nov 8th 1-6 pm and Sun Nov 9th 1-6 pm.
                                                                              61 South 3rd Street (between Berry St and Wythe Ave)

                                                                              EXPRESSIONS IN FIBER
                                                                              Hayashi, Held, Himmelstein, Kamon, Suzaki, Takaya, Tomobe
                                                                              Medialia Gallery
                                                                              Opening Sat 11/8, 3-6pm; 11/5/14-11/29/14
                                                                              335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                A VISUAL SYNTAX II: Art in Book Format

                                                                                May 3 thru May 24, 2014 - Opening Sat May 3, 3p-6p
                                                                                Medialia Gallery
                                                                                335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                studio series - n williamsburg
                                                                                Studio Series: N Williamsburg, Vols. 1 and 2, watercolor on "woven" paper

                                                                                  Jan 4 thru March 2, 2014 - EXTENDED THRU MARCH 9
                                                                                  319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                                  arcachon spring
                                                                                  Arcachon Spring, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                                                    12/14/13-1/25/14, Opening Sat 12/14, 3p-6p
                                                                                    Medialia Gallery
                                                                                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                    arcachon series side 1
                                                                                    Untitled from "Arcachon series,"
                                                                                    2-sided, woven paper and watercolor

                                                                                      Benefit Party, December 6, 2013, 7p-10p
                                                                                      2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn (Graham Stop on L)

                                                                                      A@R

                                                                                        New Watercolors Online
                                                                                        selection from 2012-2013

                                                                                        watercolors in progress, 12x12in and 30x30in
                                                                                        studio shot of fs 12x12in and fs 30x30in

                                                                                          RECENT BOOK ART AND MEDALLIC SCULPTURE
                                                                                          (a group show by gallery artists)

                                                                                          Sep 18 thru Oct 26, 2013 - Opening Sat Apr 21, 3p-6p
                                                                                          Medialia Gallery
                                                                                          335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                          meandering arcachon/la teste meandering arcachon/la teste
                                                                                          Meanderings, Vol I, watercolor and ink on paper

                                                                                            A SUMMER OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS
                                                                                            (my works are watercolor)

                                                                                            Aug 7-31, 2013 - Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                                                                            Medialia Gallery
                                                                                            335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY     212-971-0953

                                                                                            untitled, 200+ series untitled, 200+ series untitled, 200+ series
                                                                                            From 200+ Wandering Series 2011-2012, watercolor

                                                                                              CALLIGRAPHY OF AN OLD DOG
                                                                                              Special Online Exhibit launched Friday June 14 2013

                                                                                              Photographs by Shelley with the collaboration of Zig in 2008,
                                                                                              stills prepared in 2009 and this video produced in 2013.
                                                                                              Special thanks to Michelle Barlak and Chesley Hicks,
                                                                                              and to Jonathan Crayford for his wonderful music. Click for video.

                                                                                              Calligraphy of an Old Dog


                                                                                                Apr 10 thru May 25, 2013 - Opening Sat Apr 13, 3p-6p
                                                                                                Medialia Gallery
                                                                                                335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                                nulla dies sine linea
                                                                                                Nulla Dies Sine Linea Vol I, watercolor and ink on paper

                                                                                                  LES ECHANGES ARTISTIQUES DEL LA TESTE DE BUCH
                                                                                                  New York - Seoul - Paris/organized by ART INTERSECTION
                                                                                                  Issa, Mimsue, Harris, Kirshner, Himmelstein, Phelippeau, Dumestre

                                                                                                  April 5 thru 15, 2013 - Opening Friday April 5, 19h-21h
                                                                                                  La Source Art Galerie, 14, rue Victor Hugo, La Teste de Buch, France

                                                                                                  la source art galerie      Les Echanges Install Shot

                                                                                                    Jan 5 thru March 3, 2013 - Opening Sat Jan 5, 6p-9p
                                                                                                    319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                                                    labin oil on linen
                                                                                                    Labin, oil on linen

                                                                                                      12/8/12-1/26/13
                                                                                                      Medialia Gallery
                                                                                                      335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                                      Wanderings_set
                                                                                                      "Wanderings", watercolor and folded paper

                                                                                                        Arts@Renaissance
                                                                                                        Benefit Party, December 7, 2012, 6p-9p
                                                                                                        2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn

                                                                                                        Woodpoint
                                                                                                        "Woodpoint," watercolor on woven paper

                                                                                                        Click for info about this benefit and its fabulous postcards still available!

                                                                                                        silent auction to support the re-election of Barack Obama
                                                                                                        Oct 3, 2012 - 7p-9:30p
                                                                                                        382 Atlantic Ave, Bklyn

                                                                                                        kodak
                                                                                                        Kodak, oil on linen

                                                                                                        Come on out and support the campaign!!!

                                                                                                        Sideshow
                                                                                                        12th Annual Extravaganza
                                                                                                        Jan 7 thru Feb 26, 2012 - Opening Sat Jan 7, 6p-9p
                                                                                                        319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                                                        wandering
                                                                                                        Wandering, watercolor

                                                                                                        Arts@Renaissance
                                                                                                        Benefit Party, December 2, 2011, 6p-9p
                                                                                                        2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn

                                                                                                        postcard
                                                                                                        Untitled, watercolor

                                                                                                        12/3/11-1/21/12, Opening Reception: Dec 3, 3p-6p
                                                                                                        Medialia Gallery
                                                                                                        335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                                        Chess Grid Chess Grid
                                                                                                        Untitled pair, watercolor and folded paper