mixed media painting

Brit J. Oie (Øie) born in Norway
Lives in Asheville, NC, USA
Professional Studio, River Arts District, Asheville, NC
Education
1998 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of North Carolina, Asheville (UNCA)
1980 Weaving Apprenticeship at “Kirkelig Kulturverksted,“ Oslo, Norway
1977 Weaving and Design, Møre og Romsdal Husflidsskule, Molde, Norway
Professional Activities
2010-2018 Studio Manager, Riverside Studios, Asheville, NC
2012-2014 Board of Directors, River Arts District Artists (RADA)
2011-2014 Distribution Committee Chair , RADA
2007-2008 Board of Directors, Weaverville Art Safari, Weaverville, NC
2006-2008 Brochure Committee Chair, Weaverville Art Safari
Solo Exhibitions
2015 Nourish and Flourish, Asheville, NC
2012 Mountain Area Health Center (MAHEC), Asheville, NC
2012 Eclipse Salon, Asheville, NC
2009 Solbakken Skule, Vigra, Norway,
2006 UNCA Highsmith Student Union Gallery, Asheville, NC
Group Exhibitions
2018 North Carolina Artists Exhibition, Raleigh Fine Arts Society, Raleigh, NC
2015 Toe River Arts Council, Juried Art Show ,Spruce Pine, NC
2013 North Ridge Country Club, Juried Competition, Raleigh, NC
2010 Andrews Art Museum, Andrews, NC
2006 North End Gallery, Two-Person Exhibit, Asheville, NC
2006 UNCA Alumni Exhibition, Asheville, NC
2005 Roundtable Membership Show, AAAC, Asheville, NC
2005 Asheville Area Arts Council, First Annual Juried Art Show
2004 UNCA Alumni Exhibition, Asheville, NC
Collaborative Exhibitions
2010-2018 Studio Stroll, River Arts District, Spring and Fall Show, Asheville, NC
2005-2008 Art Safari, Spring and Fall Show, Weaverville, NC
Residencies
2009 Norway: Solbakken Skule, Vigra, September (3 weeks)
Collections
UNCA, High Smith Student Union, Asheville, NC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Cancer Center, Winston Salem, NC
Paintings are also held in numerous private collections
throughout USA and Norway