Carol O’Malia’s paintings depict ordinary objects and places we have seen and experienced. The subject matter is intentionally serene. The human presence is never far away. These familiar objects and places summon ephemeral moments and feelings that are often forgotten in the rush of our everyday lives. O’Malia focuses on the beauty of light, shadow and volume of forms. The emphasis on shadows creates intricate abstractions on top of highly realistic paintings.O’Malia’s paintings have caught the attention of both private and corporate collectors as well as museums including The Duxbury Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, and the American Textiles History Museum. She earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and a MFA from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. When not in her studio, she can often be found wandering in and around the woods and lakes of New Hampshire and Maine. SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2023 “Tagged!” The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA“50 Years of Collecting” The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MAJulie Nester Gallery, One Person Show, Park City, UTGroup show, Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples, FL 2019Julie Nester Gallery, Two Person Show, Park City, UTBoston International Art Fair 2018Group show, West Branch Gallery, Stowe, VTGroup show, Merritt Fine Art, Baltimore, MD 2017“Jump,” Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UTGroup show, Merritt Fine Art, Baltimore, MDGroup show, Stricoff Fine Art, NYC 2016 "Intermission," West Branch Gallery, Stowe, VTGroup show, Merritt Fine Art, Baltimore, MDGroup show, Stricoff Fine Art, NYC 2015Carol O'Malia + Gaetanne Lavoie, Stricoff Fine Art, New York, NY"Going Nowhere," Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UTGroup show, Merritt Fine Art, Baltimore, MDGroup show, Stricoff Fine Art, NYCArtMkt, San Francisco, CA 2014Carol O'Malia + Ryan Reynolds, Stricoff Fine Art, New York, NYGroup show, Trudy Labelle Fine Art, Naples, FLArtMkt, San Francisco, CA 2013 “On Their Own: Carol O’Malia,” The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MASummer Salon Show, Rarity Gallery, Mykonos, GreeceGroup Show, Trudy Labelle Fine Art, Naples, FLArtMkt, San Francisco, CA 2012“Nomads and Warriors,” Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UT“On Their Own: Carol O’Malia,” The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MAGroup Show, Stricoff Fine Art, New York, NY Group Show, Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UtahGroup Show, Whistler Village Art Gallery, Vancouver, BCGroup Show, West Branch Gallery, Stowe, VTArtMkt, San Francisco, CA 2011 Carol O’Malia + Richard Erdman, West Branch Gallery, Stowe, VTGroup Show, Stricoff Fine Art, New York, NY 2010 Art Hamptons, New YorkArtMkt, San Francisco, CABoston International Art Fair, Boston, MAAAF, New York, NY 2009 Beyond the Borders Art Fair, San Diego, CAAAF, New York, NY 2008“Outside, In,” Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UtahBoston International Show Art Show, Boston, MA 2007 “Inside, Out,” Borowicz Gallery, South Dartmouth, MABoston International Show Art Show, Boston, MA 2006 “Passages,” Borowicz Gallery, South Dartmouth, MA“New England/New Talent,” Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MAFrances Roddy Competition, Concord Art Museum, Concord, MABoston International Show Art Show, Boston, MA 2005 “Winter,” Renjeau Gallery, Concord, MA 2004 “New England Spaces II”, Artana Gallery, Brookline, MA 2003 “Two Views: Carol O’Malia, Jeff Fichera,” Powers Gallery, Acton, MA 2002 “New England Spaces,” Artana Gallery, Framingham, MA GRANTS & AWARDS 2010 Berkshire Taconic Artist Resource Grant2009-10 Winter Show, The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA2006 Fitchburg Art Museum, New England/New Talent2004 Massachusetts Cultural Council Professional Development Grant2001 Vermont Studio Center Artist Angel Grant, Johnson, VT RESIDENCIES 2002 Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont PUBLIC COLLECTIONS Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NVHorseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, OHArt Complex Museum, Duxbury, MAChildren’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, VTFloating Hospital for Children, Boston. MAHotel Terra, Jackson, WYState Street Bank, Boston, MAFidelity InvestmentsParker Sheer LLPPantheon Corporation BIBLIOGRAPHY 2017 “Jumping for Joy,” Carol O’Malia, American Art Collector Magazine, August, 20172015 "Through a Glass Darkly: The Paintings of Carol O'Malia and Gaetanne Lavoie," by Kim Power, Art Fuse "Carol O'Malia & Gaetanne Lavoie at Stricoff Fine Art," virtual gallery tour by Abney O'Delle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyv_vWlJ5WI2013 “Carol O’Malia: On Their Own,” by Don Wilkinson, Artscope Magazine, January, 2013 Duxbury Art Complex Artist Story, PACTV Community News Story, aired January 10, 20132012 Artist Profile, by Didi Menendez, Poets & Artists Magazine, December 2012 “Best of 2012: Great Arts All Around,” by Chris Bergeron, Metrowest Daily News, December 28, 2012 “Pick of the Day,” by June Wulff, The Boston Globe, November 27, 2012 “Grace Under Pressure: The Art of Carol O’Malia,” by Chris Bergeron, Metrowest Daily News, November 25, 2012 “Gatepost Interview with Carol O’Malia,” by Deanna Collins, The Gatepost, FSU Newspaper, November 30, 2012 “Framingham Artist Carol O’Malia, Nomads and Warriors,” Gatehouse Media, Metrowest Daily News, November 3, 2012, http:/lwww.metrowestdailynews.commultimedia/ video/x1272750845/VIDEO-Art-show-Nomads-and-Warriors2008 Carol O’Malia at Julie Nester Gallery, Park City TV, Shot/Edited By: Mike Bradshaw Produced By: Ori Hoffer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ES-wwu4-c2008 “Silent Light,” by Winky Merrill, MetroWest Magazine, January, 20082007 “O’Malia Explores Whiter Shade of Pale, “ by Catherine Carter, Standard Times, July 13, 20072006 “Emerging Artists Display Fresh Perspectives,” by Greg Cook, The Boston Globe, Arts/Entertainment, May 28, 20062006 “New England/New Talent”, by Leon Nigrosh, Artscope Magazine, May/June 20062006 “New Talent Emerges,” By Craig S. Semon, The Montachusett T&G, April 20, 2006 “Thirteen New Artists’ Work Displayed at the Fitchburg Art Museum,” Sentinel and Enterprise, Fitchburg, MA. March 232002 “Seasonal Patterns, the Painting of Carol O’Malia”, by Barbara Rizza Mellin, The Middlesex Beat, September, 2002, The Beat2002 Waltham Public Access Television, “interview with Waltham Artists” PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS/EMPLOYMENT 2024 Lecture “The Artist’s Practical Life,” Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA2010-2024 Visiting Lecturer, Framingham State College 2008-2011 Instructor, Massachusetts College of Art1989-1997 Instructor, Massachusetts College of Art