Nicholas G. Vahlkamp and the Kamp Galleries: Chicago, at The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place (off Michigan Ave/The Magnificent Mile); Winnetka, at 563 Lincoln Ave.
In Toronto, by appointment. Please contact Paints@DocSusan.com
- Andrew Peabody School (A Rigorous Academic Approach with a Commitment to the Arts), Cambridge, MA
- Casa Esperanza (a bilingual bicultural Latino community sanctuary for those overcoming homelessness and/or addictions): Boston, MA
- CFCS_TLC (Cambridge Family and Children's Sevice—Teens Learning Choices Programme), Cambridge, MA
- Community Work Services (promoting independence through employment, for challenged indivduals): Boston, MA
- Goddard House (Serving Elders Since 1849), Jamaica Plain, MA
- HAWC (Help for Abused Women and their Children), Salem, MA
- Health Care for All (providing comprehensive, affordable, accessible, culturally competent, high quality care for everyone, especially the most vulenerable), Boston, MA
- MAP for Health (health link for MA Asian and Pacific Islanders), Boston, MA
- Sherrill House, (a not-for proflt skilled nursing and rehabiliation Center), Jamaica Plain, MA
- Triangle Inc (helping people with disabiliites), Malden, MA
- Year Up Inc (helping urban young adults), Boston, MA
- The Artist Project, Chicago: 2008
- Toronto Art Expo: 2008
- Florence Biennale, Florence Italy : 2007
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA: 2005, 2006
- Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University: 2004, 2006
- Boston Women's Caucus for Art, Harvard University MA: 2005
- Bromfield Gallery, Boston, MA: 2005
- Mainstreet Gallery of the Marcus JCC, Georgia: 2005
- The Art Institute of New York City: 2005
- Copley Society of Artists, Boston, MA: 2004, 2005
- The New England Institute of Art: 2004, 2005
- Boston Private Bank and Trust Company: 2004
- Brookline Artists' Open Studios: 2004
- Kamp Gallery, Drake Hotel Arcade, Chicago: 2009
- Florence Biennale Exhibit—Toronto Preview Celebration/Fundraiser, at Grano: 2007
- Tufts Health Plan's Diversity Gallery Artist of Month, Women's Month: 2005
- Zaftigs Delicatessen, Brookline, MA: 2004
- B and D Deli, Brookline, MA: 2004
- Lucy's Restaurant, Brookline, MA: 2003
- Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA: 1991 - 1999 (at intervals)
- Art Connection (Boston), artist donor selected by a variety of charities: 2006 - 2008
- "Eat Play Love" Auction/Fundraiser "flower pot artist," on behalf of Toronto's Children's Peace Theatre: 2008
- U Quest Urban Angels' Paint For a Cause mural painter/celebrity artist, Toronto, ON: 2007
- Spheres of Exchange (Boston), silent auction artist donor for TransModa event/International Women's Day: 2006
- Massachusetts General Hospital's Depression Awareness Program, Mindscapes' Auction artist donor : 2005
- Opera York's silent auction artist donor, York, ON: 2005, 2008
- Sunnybrook and Women's Foundation Muse '05 silent auction artist donor, Toronto, ON: 2005
- Ben Gurion Society's silent auction artist donor, New England Aquarium: 2004
- Museum of Fine Arts' Medal Award Dinner, silent auction artist donor, Boston, MA: 2004
- Artists in Canada
- CARFAC Ontario
- The Art Connection
- The Portrait Society of Canada
- The Saatchi Gallery, London
- Artana Gallery, Brookline, MA:, 2005 - 2006
- The Bertram Inn, Brookline, MA: 2004 - 2006
"We stumbled on Susan's art by accident when we were staying in the Boston area. It was love at first sight, and she has brightened our days ever since. We picked up our first painting for the focal point of our living room, and we have returned several times to warm up our beach house. The vibrant colors, cheery subjects, and varied technique have all drawn us into Susan's world." (travelers, The Hamptons, NY)
"From the moment I saw Susan's artwork, I was captivated. She taps into the joys of life through her vibrant use of colors and choice of theme. Her personal warmth is readily apparent through what she creates." (environmental engineer, Cleveland, OH)
"Susan's art is glorious in all of its colors, and displayed in my office brings a warm feeling to the surroundings. Susan has a knack for originality and she bursts with creativity." (clinical researcher, Cambridge, MA)
"Susan is a prolific artist who captures comfort and pleasure with distinctive themes and colors. I particularly enjoy the unexpected that transpires in selected pieces, like the one I own." (physician/professor, Boston, MA)
I'm a huge fan of Susan's art, with several of her pieces enlivening my home. Her still-life art—with its bright colors and cheerful motifs—is as beautiful as it is heartwarming." (software developer, Cambridge, MA)
"Susan's art makes me feel happy and hopeful. The colours are lively; there's something whimsical about many of her pictures that makes me smile." (home-maker, Toronto, ON)
"Color and courage. Susan's art will light up any space. Think warmth, think spring, think harvest ripe, Susan captures hope, love and passion." (property developer, Brookline, MA)
"Susan's art invokes the viewer to take a deeper look into its subject matter. Everyday objects assume new significance and symbolic meaning. Her use of colors and movement stimulate the eye and nurture playfulness while allowing the viewer to consider his or her own relationship to the imagery portrayed." (professor/program director, Western MA)
©Susan R. Makin, 2008