profile

Many of Beth Forst's life experiences have lead her to become an influential artist and plein air painter.  A sales career in the graphic arts/printing field enhanced her knowledge before working as a mural painter and sketch artist.  Painting outdoors propelled her into full time painting, both on location and in her studio.  Now, her painting and lifestyle have become one...with her travels giving inspiration to her painting and vise versa.  Her focus for original excellence has lead to a remarkable body of work.  Beth strives for works that please her ideals and reflect her joy of life.  You will find her artwork in galleries and art fairs throughout the Midwest and Chicago, as well as private collections worldwide.

education

Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts, Wayne State College, Wayne Nebraska, 1983

contact info

 
Phone:  317.695.7747
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  www.bethforst.com

awards

• 2023 - Third Place, Indiana Artists Club Annual

• 2019 - First Place, Indiana Artists Club Annual
• 2019 - Award of Merit, Whitefish Bay Art Fest, Milwaukee (Show Poster Art)

• 2018 - Award of Distinction, Indiana Artists Club

• 2017 - Best Non-Traditional Landscape – Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition, Indiana State Museum

• 2016 - Award of Excellence - Annual Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition  

• 2014 - First Place - Quick Draw, Carmel Paint-Out, Carmel, Indiana 

• 2013 - IPAPA Painting Indiana III, published painting, which was also featured in September PleinAir Magazine and October American Art Review

• 2012 - Indiana Heritage Arts,  Merit Award

• 2011 - Mayor's Award- Penrod Art Fair

• 2009 - Best Traditional Landscape - Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition

• 2008 - Best of Show - Richmond Art Museum Annual Show

• 2007 - Hoosier Salon - Merit and Purchase Award

• 2006 - Hoosier Salon - Merit Award

• 2005 - TC Steele Great Paintout, First Place

   

exhibitions

• 2015 - Telluride Invitational Paint-out, Telluride, Colorado 

• 2013 - Solo Artist Show, The Color of Water, Richmond Art Museum
• 2013 - Plein Air Exhibition, Mercure Hotel, Paris France 
• 2011 - American Trio in France, Castle Gallery, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• 2010 - Plein Air Italiano at Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2008 and 2009 - Solo Shows at Sigman's Gallery, Broadripple, Indiana
• 2007 - Solo Show at Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana