Galina Herndon
About the Artist
Personal
I was born and raised in Russia, and studied Museology, including History and Culture of Art, in Moscow. For 14 years I worked with archaeology researchers, creating technical illustrations for publication. Following a move to the US I began artistic oil painting in 1999.
Education
- Baccalaureate in Museum Studies. Russian State Humanities University (Moscow)
Awards
- Second Prize Award in Painting, 2019 Cape Coral Arts & Music Festival, Cape Coral, FL
- Solo Exhibition - Artist Galina Herndon: A Vision of Russia, 2018, Aimee' Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery
- First Prize, 2015 Brookhaven Arts Festival, City of Brookhaven, GA
- Honorable Mention, 2014 Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA
- Galina created the 2013 artwork for official poster and t-shirt, 25th Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur, GA
- Artistic Merit Award, 2013 magic city art connection, Birmingham, AL
- 2nd Place Best in Show, 37th Atalaya Arts Festival, Huntington Beach, SC 2012
- Honorable Mention, 2012 Roswell Arts Festival, Roswell, GA
- 2nd Place Best in Show, 21st Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2011
- Alice San Pietro Painting Award, 2009 4th Street Festival, Bloomington, IN
- Best of Show Award, 19th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2009
- Artistic Honor Award, Manatee Festival of the Arts, Apollo Beach, FL 2009
- Artistic Merit Award, 37th Riverside Arts Festival, Jacksonville, FL, 2008
- Jury Award: Best Painting, 2008 Virginia-Highland Summerfest, Atlanta, GA
- Honorable Mention, 18th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2008
- Patron Purchase Award, 2008 Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts, FL
- Second Place Award, 2007 Hiawassee Festival of Arts, Hiawassee, GA
- Second Place Award, 2007 Canton Festival of the Arts, Canton, GA
- Best of Show Award, 17th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, 2007
- Spirit of the Show Award (& featured art on official T-shirt!) Spring 2007 Alpharetta Arts StreetFest
- Honorable Mention, 16th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, 2006
- Best of Show, 2006 May Fair Cultural Arts Festival, Cartersville, GA
- Best of Show & Featured Artist, Spring 2006 Alpharetta Arts StreetFest
- Best of Show, Genesis XII Juried Show, Roswell Fine Arts Alliance, 2005
- 2nd Place - Fine Arts, Roswell Square Arts Festival, 2004
- Best Depicts Movement and Rythm, Genesis X Juried Show, 2003
- Honorable Mention, GENESIS IX, Juried Fine Arts Show, Roswell, GA 2002
- 2nd Place Fine Arts at Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA 2001
- Purchase Award, Cultural Arts Council, Douglasville, GA 2001
Past Exhibits [Link to Archives]
Contact Galina Herndon
- Tel: +1.678.793.9137
- E-mail: art@galinaherndon.com
- Online: www.galinaherndon.com
- Studio: Please call or email for an appointment and directions