Bea Dreier, Tampa Florida

EDUCATION

Graduate of University of South Florida

WORKSHOPS AND INSTRUCTION

Non-Representational Abstract Expressionism Workshop
with Steve Ainome, Rockland, Maine

Abstract Painting
with Robert Burridge, Sarasota, Florida

Collage Workshop
with Derek Gores, Melbourne, Florida

Abstract Design with Sally Cooper
Coral Springs, Florida

Mixed Media Workshop with Carol Frye
St. Petersburg, Florida

Mixed Media with Mary Alice Braukman

Non-Representational Abstract Expressionism Workshop
with Katherine Ainome and Audrey Phillips

Instruction with Judith Dazzio
Dazzio Art Center, St. Petersburg, Florida

Workshop with Nancy Hillis
Artist’s Journey Masterclass

 JURIED EXHIBITIONS

2023 ArtCenter 
Manatee, Bradenton, Florida 
Award Winner

2017 Juried International Society 
of  Acrylic Painters – Florida
ArtCenter, Manatee, Bradenton

2013  Juried International Society 
of Acrylic Painters – Florida 
Leepa Rattner Museum, Tarpon Springs 
Award Winner

2013 Tampa Bay Regional Artists Annual Show 
Award Winner

2012  Juried International Society 
of Acrylic Painters – Florida

2012 Tampa Bay Regional Artists 
Annual Show

2012 International Landscape 
Invitational Competition
Most Creative Award

WORKS HELD IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

New York, NY; St. Petersburg, FL; Tampa, FL; Rockland, ME; Asheville, NC; Peru


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of Dazzio Art Group, Tampa Regional Artists,
International Society of Experimental Artists,
and Signature Member of International Society of Acrylic Painters – Florida

Vice President, International Society of Acrylic Painters – Florida

President, International Society of
Acrylic Painters – Florida

Vice President, Acrylic Painters USA


AWARDS, GRANTS AND PRIZES

2000 Hillsborough County Arts Council
Emerging Artist Award

2012 International Landscape Invitational Competition
Award of Excellence “Most Creative”

2013 International Society of Acrylic Painters
Fourth in Top Ten Awards


PUBLICATIONS

Work featured on cover for Black & White Show held at Dazzio Art Gallery 2010

Work featured on cover of Dunedin Fine Arts Center Spring/Summer Catalog