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Cherish’s Exhibition, Speaking & Teaching Calendar
September, 2012 — Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel will recreate a Norman Rockwell illustration on the street using pastel chalk with Chalk It Up to Education Art Festival 2012 — Littleton, CO
June, 2012 — Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel will recreate a Norman Rockwell illustration on the street using pastel chalk with Denver Chalk Art Festival — Denver, CO
July, 2012 - Cherish Flieder will show her licensing and product portfolio to art buyers at AmericasMart - Atlanta, GA Contact her for an appointment
January 29– February 1, 2012 - Cherish Flieder will exhibit her illustrations and designs in the Designer Showcase at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Winter 2012 Convention & Trade Show - Anaheim, CA
January 10– 16, 2012 - Cherish Flieder will show her licensing and product portfolio to art buyers at AmericasMart - Atlanta, GA Contact her for an appointment
Spring Semester 2012 - Cherish Flieder teaches “Computer Illustration II” and “Illustration Marketing” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
Fall Semester 2011 - Cherish Flieder teaches “Computer Illustration I” class at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
September 10, 2011 — Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel win BEST of SHOW recreating another Norman Rockwell illustration on the street using pastel chalk with Chalk It Up to Education Art Festival 2011. Work on exhibit during the show so attendees may enjoy the wide range of art, cards and gift products available with Painting for Life — Littleton, CO
July, 2011 - Cherish Flieder shows her licensing and product portfolio to art buyers at AmericasMart - Atlanta, GA
June, 2011 — Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel win BEST REPRODUCTION of a MASTER WORK recreating a Norman Rockwell illustration on the street using pastel chalk with Denver Chalk Art Festival — Denver, CO
May 6th — May 27 , 2011 - “High Five” Colorado Alliance of Illustrators 21st Annual Show Cherish will exhibit 3 fresh“Something to Cherish” watercolor/embroidered art original paintings in this group show hosted by Bizarre Monkey Studio. Santa Fe Art Walk Opening Night: Friday, May 6th from 6 – 10 pm. Closing Reception: Friday, May 27th from 6 – 9 pm — Denver, CO
April 22nd — June 10th, 2011 - “Stories” at Studio12 Gallery Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel share their “Been Cherished” children’s book artwork in this prestigious juried showcasing the best of Colorado’s storytelling talent. Opening Reception: Santa Fe Art Walk, First Friday, May 6th 4-9pm. Meet the Artists: First Friday, June 3rd 4-9pm — Denver, CO
Summer Semester 2011 - Cherish Flieder teaches “Computer Illustration II” and two sections of “Illustration Web Portfolio” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
March 23, 2011- Cherish Flieder speaks on a panel on the topic, “Adobe Illustrator Tricks By Professional Illustrators.” Cherish Flieder teaches how to make a seamless repeat pattern in Adobe Illustrator CS5. This is a special event organized by the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators hosted by the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
February 10, 2011- Cherish Flieder speaks on a panel on the topic,“Adobe Photoshop Tricks By Professional Illustrators.” She teaches how to use the new painting and mixing brushes now available in PS CS5.. This is a special event organized by the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators hosted by the Community College of Aurora - Aurora, CO
Spring Semester 2011 - Cherish Flieder teaches “Computer Illustration II” and “Illustration Web Portfolio” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
December 11, 2010 - 5:00 pm — 9:00 pm “5th Annual Art Bash!” Cherish Flieder and her husband Benjamin Hummel contributed a canvas for the silent auction to benefit the non-profit Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. Philip J. Steele Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
September 3 – October 7, 2010- RMCAD Faculty Exhibition “Under the Influence” revolves around the concept of finding inspiration in everyday objects. Faculty members have contributed objects that influence the individual works of art they produce. Cherish Flieder, will be exhibiting collection art from “Something to Cherish” at the Philip J. Steele Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. — Lakewood, CO
Fall Semester 2010 - Cherish Flieder teaches three sections of “Visual Design 1″ (Design & Color Theory) and “Computer Illustration II” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
September 11, 2010 — Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel recreate another Norman Rockwell illustration on the street using pastel chalk with Chalk It Up to Education Art Festival 2010. Work on exhibit during the show so attendees may enjoy the wide range of art, cards and gift products available with Painting for Life — Littleton– CO
July 26 – 29, 2010 — Cherish Flieder will speaking with a panel of expert designers and publishers on how social media can be used to promote art, designs and products. She will also be participating in the Designer Showcase at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Summer 2010 Convention & Trade Show — Rosemont– IL
June
6, 2010 — “West Colfax Art & Music Festival” Visitors will enjoy artists 
prints, cards, children’s books and gifts featuring the art of Cherish Flieder, Something To Cherish, and Benjamin Hummel, Painting for Life, as well as their joint work Been Cherished. Hosted by Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
June 5 – 6, 2010 — Cherish Flieder & Benjamin Hummel will be recreating an illustration by Norman Rockwell at the La Piazza on Larimer Square. They will utilize traditional Italian chalk art techniques that dazzle audiences during this interactive art festival. — Denver, CO
Summer Semester 2010 - Cherish Flieder is teaching the required senior level course “Web Illustration Portfolio” at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
May 7 — June 11, 2010 - Cherish Flieder, former Vice President of the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators exhibits two “Something to Cherish” watercolor/embroidered art original paintings at the 20th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Members Show, “The High Five Exhibit” hosted at the Anam Cara Living Arts Studio — Lakewood, CO
January 4– March 5, 2010 — Art exhibit at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design features illustrations with hand embroidery by husband and wife team, Benjamin Hummel and Cherish Flieder. The show is an interactive look at their latest jointly published book including original paintings, audio/video visuals and a participatory posy garden room. Authored by Barbee Lux, Prayer Posies is a unique approach to children’s literature teaching virtues and faith to children through poetry, sound and art. Mid-show reception and children’s book signing with artists and author is Friday, February 5, 6 — 9pm. Alumni Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO HTML RELEASE
January 24– 27, 2010 — Cherish Flieder will exhibit in the License & Design Section, Designer Showcase and Around the World Gallery Display at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Winter 2010 Convention & Trade Show — Anaheim, CA
January 2010 — Cherish Flieder wasinvited to serve as a board member of the Designer Education Team. This team works of on behalf of License & Design Artist members the Craft & Hobby Association in efforts to provide better education opportunities to professional artists — Elmwood Park, NJ
Spring Semester 2010 - Cherish Flieder is teaching the required senior level course “Web Illustration Portfolio” at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
December 5, 2009 - 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm “4th Annual Art Bash!” Cherish Flieder and her husband Benjamin Hummel contributed a canvas for the silent auction to benefit the non-profit Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. Philip J. Steele Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
November 18, 2009 - 5:30 pm — 8:00 pm Cherish Flieder will be be speaking on a panel with Natalie Marlett and Arif Gangji on the topic, “Online Marketing Strategies on a Shoestring Budget.” They’ll talk about strategies, tactics, tools and tips to optimize their social media marketing efforts in conjunction with websites. This is a special event organized by the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators in conjunction with Design to Print Denver Media Group hosted by the Denver Press Club — Denver, CO
October 20, 2009 - A grant presentation on art licensing will be given by Cherish Flieder to the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
October 10, 2009 — “West Colfax Art & Music Festival” Visitors will enjoy artists prints, cards, children’s books and gifts featuring the art of Cherish Flieder, Something To Cherish, and Benjamin Hummel, Painting for Life, as well as their joint work Been Cherished. Hosted by Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
July 10 - October 1, 2009 - “Aloha and Prayer Posies Art Exhibition” Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel share original “Been Cherished”, hand-embroidered art from their latest children’s book. More Hawaiian inspired paintings can be found in the collection as well from Painting for Life. South Fellowship — Littleton, CO
September 10, 2009 - Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel share original “Been Cherished” art from their children’s books and one-room school house oil paintings in, “Child’s Play” with the Lakewood Arts Council — Lakewood, CO
Fall Semester 2009 - Cherish Flieder teaches “Computer Illustration” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
Summer Semester 2009 - Cherish Flieder taught “Web Illustration Portfolio” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
May 15 — June 19, 2009 - Cherish Flieder, Vice President of the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators exhibits three “Something to Cherish” watercolor/embroidered art original paintings at the 19th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Members Show, “The High Five Exhibit” hosted at the Ink Lounge Gallery — Lakewood, CO
April 1, 2009 - Art Licensing Community on LinkedIn grows to over 700 members. — ArtOfLicensing.com PDF RELEASE HTML RELEASE
March 31, 2009 — Cherish Flieder was honored with the “ARTY Award” from the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in the category “Outstanding Alumni.” Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
January 25– 28, 2009 — Cherish Flieder exhibited in the License & Design Section, Designer Showcase and Green Gallery Display at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Winter 2009 Convention & Trade Show - Anaheim, CA
Spring Semester 2009 - Cherish Flieder began teaching the “Web Illustration Portfolio” and “Computer Illustration” classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
December 6, 2008 - “3rd Annual Art Bash!” Cherish Flieder and her husband Benjamin Hummel contributed canvases for the silent auction to benefit the non-profit Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. Philip J. Steele Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. — Lakewood, CO
November 7 — December 2, 2008 — “Painting for Life Aloha and Christmas Art Show” Cherish Flieder, will be exhibiting Hawaiian inspired paintings and Christmas art cards and gifts with Painting for Life at The Salvador Deli Gallery — Greeley, CO
October 31 — November 22, 2008 - “45th Annual RMCAD Faculty Exhibition & Masquerade Ball” and Gallery Talk (Nov 4, 10 am), Cherish Flieder, will be exhibiting collection art from “Something to Cherish” at the Philip J. Steele Gallery at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. — Lakewood, CO
October 1, 2008 - Cherish Flieder will be presenting on “Careers in Art and Design” for Passport to Success Career and Leadership Development Program at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
September 20 — 21, 2008 — Cherish Flieder will be teaching seminars “Web Marketing and Your Future” and “Illustrating for Independent Publishers” at the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, 2008 Letters & Lines Conference — Lakewood, CO
Fall Semester 2008 - Cherish Flieder began teaching the “Computer Illustration” class at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design as an adjunct illustration instructor — Lakewood, CO
June 19, 2008 - Cherish Flieder will be a visiting artist speaking on internet marketing and branding to the “Illustration Web Portfolio” class at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design — Lakewood, CO
May 2 — 30, 2008 - Cherish Flieder, Vice President of the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators exhibited two “Something to Cherish” watercolor/embroidered art original paintings at the 18th Annual Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Members Show, “Lead Heads at the Lounge” hosted at the Ink Lounge Gallery — Lakewood, CO HTML RELEASE
March 3 — April 25, 2008 - “Illustrated Books” Cherish Flieder, one of eleven guest artists at Madison and Main Gallery — Greeley, CO PDF RELEASE HTML RELEASE
February 2008 — There is “Something to Cherish™” this Valentine’s Day as Cherish Flieder launches & licenses watercolor/embroidery art style — Anaheim, CA PDF RELEASE HTML RELEASE
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