Awards:
2004 The Rotary Foundation's "Paul Harris Fellow" award to Suzann Miriello of New Guild for her mural celebrating Braddock Rotary's 75th Anniversary.
2004 Ministry & Liturgy's "Bene Award" for the crucifixion triptych created for St. Thomas, a'Becket School, Jefferson Hills, PA.
2004 Ministry & Liturgy's "Bene Award" for the tabernacle created for St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Library, PA.
2003 Ministry & Liturgy's "Honorable Mention Award" for the tabernacle created for First Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, PA
1998 Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation "Award of Merit" for the renovation and creation of new art for St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, Greenfield (Pittsburgh), PA
1996 Grandview Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Year" Award
Artistic Exhibits:
2010 St. Vincent Gallery "A Nationwide Juried Catholic Arts Exhibition," Latrobe, PA
2008 St. Vincent Gallery "A Nationwide Juried Catholic Arts Exhibition," Latrobe, PA
2003-Present New Guild Studio, Braddock, PA - Annual sale of fine art and hand-crafted objects by New Guild and other invited artists
2001 St. Vincent Gallery "Ancient Images/Modern Expressions: the first Biennial Juried Catholic Exhibition," Latrobe, PA
1997-2000 Bloomfield Artworks Gallery "Sacred Arts Festival," Bloomfield, PA
1998 Southern Allegheny Museum of Art, University of Pittsburgh "Windows to Heaven Icons and Liturgical Art from the Antiochian Village, Regional Churches, and Private Collections," Johnstown, PA
1993 University Art Gallery "Byzantine Art and the Byzantine Tradition in Pittsburgh," Henry Clay Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland-Pittsburgh, PA
Articles and Acknowledged Work
Sept. 5, 2010 The Byzantine Catholic World (Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, Pa.), Fr. Tom Schaefer, "Centennial a year of favor from the Lord"
May 2010 Living with Christ, Vol. 34, No. 5 (Novalis - Bayard Press Canada Inc), cover image of "Holy Spirit Descending" completed for Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, PA
Mar. 14, 2010 Herald Standard (Uniontown, PA), Frances Borsodi Zajac, "Prayerful experience, Mount St. Macrina's refurbished shrine recalls life of Mary"
Feb. 7, 2010 The Byzantine Catholic World (Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, PA), Sr. Margaret Kapusnak, OSBM, "Committee meets to plan 76th Annual Pilgrimage"
2010 Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn, NY, Office of Family and Sanctity of Life brochure, cover image of painting of "Christ, Giver of the Eucharist"
2009 LUX Magazine (Pittsburgh, PA), February issue, Emily King, "Divine Creations"
2009 The Society for Creative Anachronisms Periodical, Linda Fisher, "Field Trip-Modern Religious Icons"
Sept. 27, 2009 The Byzantine Catholic World (Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, PA), "Shrines, icons, chapel blessed, dedicated during 75th Pilgrimage in Uniontown"
Sept. 17, 2009 The Independent-Observer (an edition of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review), "Art celebrates faith at St. John's Byzantine"
July 11,2009 The Daily News (McKeesport, PA.), Patrick Cloonan, "White Oak church receives special painting"
Jun. 14, 2009 The Byzantine Catholic World (Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, PA), Darlene Fejka, "OSBM Provincial shares plans for 75th OLPH Pilgrimage"
July-Aug. 2008 Pennsylvania Magazine, Bette McDevitt, "A Mighty Work"
Mar. 4, 2005 Pittsburgh Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA), Gloria Acklin Kreps, "Canonsburg parish marvels at newly renovated church"
Oct. 27,2003 Pittsburgh Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA), Chuck Moody, "St. Joan of Arc dedicates renovated church, new hall"
2002 Diocese of Pittsburgh (PA) Official Catholic Directory, Cover images of Risen Christ painting completed for St. Philomena, Beaver Falls, PA and renovated interior of St. Hilary Church, Washington, PA.
Mar. 29, 2002 Pittsburgh Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA), Cover image of Risen Christ Painting, completed for St. Philomena Church, Beaver Falls, PA
Feb. 22, 2002 Pittsburgh Catholic, (Pittsburgh, PA), John Franko, "Project breathes new life into Beaver Falls Parish"
Mar. 17, 2001 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA), Graham Shearing, "Saint Vincent exhibit reveals wealth of religious-themed works"
Sept.-Oct. 2000 Preservation Magazine, Reed Karaim, "Iron City Icons"
Dec. 1999 The GCU Magazine, Cover image of St. Nicholas of Myra, St. John Chrysostom Church, Greenfield (Pittsburgh), PA
Oct. 24, 1999 Pittsburgh Tribune Review (Pittsburgh, PA), Rose Domenick, "Library becomes a neighborhood's rallying point"
Sept. 16, 1999 Pittsburgh Post Gazette, (Pittsburgh, PA), Nate Guidry, "Mill Sky Illuminates Library Music Hall"
June 15, 1999 Pittsburgh Post Gazette, (Pittsburgh, PA), Ervin Dyer, "My House is Your House"
1998 First Lutheran Church, A History and Guide (Pittsburgh, PA.)
Nov. 13, 1998 The Free Press (Braddock, PA.), Jack Ruskin, "The Power of Art"
March 1998 Mt. Lebanon Magazine (Mt. Lebanon, PA), Susan Stroyd, "New Look for Methodist Chapel"
Dec. 18, 1997 The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, PA.), Jason Green, "Windows to Heaven"
Dec. 25, 1997 Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA), Patricia Lowry, "Glorious Work"
Oct. 6, 1996 Pittsburgh Tribune Review (Pittsburgh, PA), Kim Timlin Leonard, "Brookline church plans move to Scott Twp."
Aug. 15, 1996 The Free Press (Braddock, PA.), "Chamber Annual Dinner"
July 11, 1996 Pittsburgh Post Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA), Patricia Lowry, "Birds and bees, flowers and trees"
Jan. 28, 1996 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA), Kim Burger, "Art studio among Braddock's best-kept secrets"
Dec. 21, 1995 The Free Press (Braddock, PA.), "Artists at Work in Braddock"
Sept. 28, 1995 The Daily News (McKeesport, PA.), Carol Waterloo, "The Carnegie Unveils 15-Month Celebration Plans"
Aug. 1992 Western Pennsylvania Motorist, "Western Pennsylvania thrives on warm weather and visitors" |