kathy thaden

2024

Representing the Holy Name, juried exhibit. Holy Name Catholic Church, Steamboat Springs, CO

Let There be Light, juried show, Trinity Cathedral Gallery, Sacramento, CA

American Spirit, Colorado Mosaic Artists, Bemis Public Library, Littleton, CO

Mosaic Arts International, juried exhibit. Society of American Mosaic Artists.

Changing Seasons, Colorado Mosaic Artists, The Collective, Lafayette, CO

Magic & Whimsy Exhibit, Colorado Mosaic Artists, Children's Hospital Colorado, CO

Celebration of the Eucharist, juried exhibit. Holy Name Catholic Church, Steamboat Springs, CO

2023

Colorado Mosaic Artists Holiday Show & Sale, 1st Congregational Church, Boulder, CO

Santa Rosalia Day Art Show, 1st Place, Plateau Valley Historical Preservation Society. Collbran, CO

​Artist in Residence, Mesa County Public Library, Grand Junction, CO

Summer solo exhibit, Silverthorne Performing Arts Center. Silverthorne, CO.

“Genesis: The Beginning of Creativity” Jewish Art Salon virtual exhibit, New York

"Sustainable Mosaics" a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Lakewood Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO

"Recycled Book Art" juried exhibit Mesa County Public Library, Grand Junction, CO

“Connected” series of work, Episcopal Church in the Visual Arts virtual exhibit.

2022

"Culture Fest" - juried exhibit Mesa County Public Library, Grand Junction, CO

“Mosaics: Outside of the Box” PACE Gallery, Parker, CO

“Finding Common Ground in An Uncommon World” – Women's Caucus for Art, The Collective, Lafayette, CO

“Trinity Art Show” – Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, CA

"Mosaics 2022: As Seen Through New Eyes" - juried exhibit Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

“Travel Adventures” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Lafayette Public Library, Lafayette, CO

"Liturgical and Sacred Art” – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL

2021

“In the Silence of our Hearts” Episcopal Church & Visual Arts juried online exhibit. ECVA.org

“Water, Water Everywhere” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, The Collective, Lafayette, CO

“The Power of Color” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Lakewood Arts Council Community Gallery, Lakewood, CO

"Mosaic Arts International" juried exhibit, Society of American Mosaic Artists.

"Our Natural World" a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO

2020

“Holy Moly 2020” – Niza Knoll Gallery, Denver, CO

“Around the World” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Lakewood Arts Center. Lakewood, CO

"Liturgical and Sacred Art” – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL

2019

“Origins” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, FCC Faith Gallery, Boulder, CO

"Re-Love" a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Bricolage Gallery, Boulder, CO

Stations of the Cross commission for Episcopal Church of the Holy Redeemer, Denver, CO

“Altitudes” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO

Legacy Society commission for Christ Episcopal Church, Denver, CO

“Creativity in Small Packages” a Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Lakewood Arts Center. Lakewood, CO

2018

"Peace" a Colorado Mosaic Artists group exhibit, Belmar Library. Lakewood, CO

"A Mosaic Torah Story 3" juried exhibit of modern mosaics, The Museum of Biblical Art. Dallas, TX

"This Fragile Earth" invited curator for Episcopal Church & Visual Arts online exhibit. ECVA.org

“Mosaic Perspectives" Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO

"Soul by Southwest" Center for Writing & Creative Expression, Seminary of the Southwest. Austin, TX

"Earth, Air, Water, Fire" exhibit Loveland Museum, Loveland, CO

"Inspirations" exhibit, Highlands Ranch Library. Highlands Ranch, CO

Episcopal Church & Visual Arts online exhibit "The Jesus Movement"

​2017

"Mosaic: Expressions in Creativity" Westminster City Hall, Westminster, CO

Invited artist for U.S. Senator Bennet "Art on Loan" program, Washington, D.C.

"Earth, Air, Water, Fire" NCAR, Boulder, CO. Best in Show.

Mixed Media Meditation, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Broomfield, CO

2016

"Holy Moly" Religious Commentary in Art - Niza Knoll Gallery, Denver, CO

"Tiny Pieces" exhibit - Belmar Library, Lakewood, CO

129th Convention of the Episcopal Church in Colorado, Denver, CO

Denver Hospice Mask Project - benefit Denver Hospice.

"Eat More Noodles" - Make-A-Wish Colorado mosaic commission, CO

"Painted Sky: 106 Artists of the Rocky Mountain West" Schiffer Publishing.

"Liturgical and Sacred Art” – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL 

“Mosaic Mastery” - R2 Gallery, Denver, CO

Juried Members' Exhibit - Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

2015

Holiday Art Market invited artist, Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

"Lines into Shapes" International juried show - Art Center of Estes Park, CO. 1st Place Sculpture. "Assemblage" - Parker Arts Cultural Events (PACE) gallery, Parker, CO

Gilpin Arts 69th Annual Juried Exhibition - Central City, CO

"A Mosaic Passover Story" - Museum of Biblical Art, Dallas, TX

Baur's Listening Lounge custom vintage floor mosaic, Denver, CO

"EcoCreations 6" juried exhibit, Muse Gallery, Longmont, CO

"Bits & Pieces" - Westminster City Hall, Westminster, CO

"Representing the West" - Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo, CO

2014

Colorado Mosaic Artists, Belmar Library, Lakewood, CO. 

"Mosaic Magic" Colorado Mosaic Artists exhibit & mural at The Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO.

Jubilee Museum Sacred Art Biennial - Columbus, OH. Honorable Mention.

Gilpin Arts 68th Annual Juried Exhibition - Central City, CO.

“EcoCreations 5” – Muse Gallery. Longmont, CO.

“Liturgical &Sacred Art” – Springfield Art, Springfield, IL. 2nd Place.

"Abstractions" Gilpin Arts in Central City, Showcase Gallery - Central City, CO.

“From the Earth” exhibit - The Lakewood Arts Council. Lakewood,CO. 

Flourish Gallery - Artisan Jewelry & Works of Art, Breckenridge, CO

"Bits & Pieces" - Visual Arts Gallery, Westminster, CO.

2013

"Cutting Edges" Rocky Mountain Regional - Lakewood, CO.

Mosaic cross commission - Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Boulder, CO.

"The Artists Choice"- Lakewood Arts Council, Lakewood, CO.

Colorado Mosaic Artists, Highlands Ranch Library, Highlands Ranch, CO.

Creator Mundi Gallery, Cherry Creek, Denver, CO - since 2004.

2012

"Spotlight on Colorado Artists" – Lakewood Arts, Lakewood, CO. 3rd Place.

"Centered" - Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO.

Society of American Mosaic Artists Robin Brett Scholarship Award.

"Inspire" – 40West Arts, Lakewood, CO.

"Gestalt" sculpture exhibit – Lakewood Cultural Arts Center, Lakewood, CO.

Gilpin County Arts Association – Central City, CO.

"Liturgical and Sacred Art" – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL.

"Back to the Garden"– Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC. Notable Work.

"Friends Invitational" Lakewood Art Center & Gallery, Lakewood, CO.

Re-elected President Colorado Mosaic Artists

2011

"Imaging the Sacred Art of Chant" Episcopal Church & Visual Arts exhibit.

"Mosaics: Cutting Edges" - Denver, CO. 1st Place People's Choice Award.

"Dia de los Muertos" - Chicano Humanities & Arts Council Gallery, Denver, CO.

Gilpin County Arts Association - Central City, CO.

"Moments" 9th Annual Sculpture Exhibition - Lakewood, CO.

"NoCo" - Poudre River Arts Center, Fort Collins, CO. 1st Place.

"Fire, Water, Earth, Air" - Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC.

"Lyrical" - Maplestone Gallery, Creemore, Ontario, Canada

"Heart Art" benefit St. Benedict Health & Healing Ministry, Boulder, CO

"Friends Invitational" Lakewood Art Center & Gallery, Lakewood, CO.

Grace & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, commissions, Colorado Springs, CO.

2010

"Heartistry" - Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC.

"Multiple Parts/Singular Art" - Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro, OR.

"The Mary Show" - Poudre River Arts Center, Fort Collins, CO. Best in Show.

"Facets & Fragments"- Niza Knoll Gallery, Denver, CO. 1st & 3rd Place.

"Tesserae: The Art of Mosaics"- 2nd City Council Art Gallery, Long Beach, CA.

"Summer Mosaics" Lafayette Public Library Art Center, Lafayette, CO.

"2010 Biennial of the Americas" - Core New Art Space, Denver, CO.

"Artists Choice" – Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood, CO.

Denver Hospice Mask Project - benefit Denver Hospice.

Evergreen Art Open, The Evergreen Artists Association. Evergreen, CO.

Creator Mundi Gallery, Cherry Creek, Denver, CO.

"Art of Mosaics" Broomfield Auditorium Gallery, Broomfield, CO.

”Crystal Clear” – Lakewood Arts Council, Lakewood, CO.

Elected President Colorado Mosaic Artists

2009

"Green" - The Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City, SD.

"Art for Ransom" benefit Arts Street - RedLine Gallery, Denver, CO.

"Contemporary Mosaic 2009" - Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC. Best in Show Award

"Art as Public Narrative" - Episcopal Church & the Visual Arts - www.ecva.org

"Mountainside Miniatures" - Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO.

"Heart Art" to benefit St. Benedict Health & Healing Ministry, Boulder, CO

"Cutting Edges: Contemporary Mosaic Art" Festival, Lake Oswego, OR.

"Gifts" Exhibition, Episcopal Church & the Visual Arts. www.ecva.org

“50th International Juried Awards Exhibition” – Museum of the Living Artist, San Diego, CA. Merit Award ”Passageways” Lakewood Arts Council, Lakewood, CO. Merit Award

2008

"Simply Red" - Ciel Gallery, Charlotte, NC.

"Out of Darkness" Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Kenmore, WA.

“Mountainside Arts Guild Miniatures” – Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO.

“Lines into Space” – Art Center of Estes Park, CO. Founders Award.

”Politics & War” – The Core New Art Space, Denver, CO.

"From the Garden" - South Union Gallery, Lakewood, CO.

"Green" – Core New Art Space, Denver, CO.

”The Artists Choice” – Lakewood Arts Council, Lakewood, CO. Merit Award

"Dream Show" – Poudre River Arts Center, Fort Collins, CO.

"Flood" juried exhibit, The Gallery at St. John's. Kingston, NY.

“Liturgical and Sacred Art” – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL.

"Mosaic Art Now" Magazine: An International Perspective.

"The WOW Show" Core New Art Space, Denver, CO.

”Mosaic Arts International” – Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami, FL.

”Englewood Arts National Art Show” – Cultural Arts Center, Englewood, CO.

"Desert" juried exhibit, The Gallery at St. John's. Kingston, NY.

2007
"Silence” - Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Kenmore, WA.
“Dia de los Muertos” Lakewood Cultural Arts Center, Lakewood, CO.
“Feast for the Eyes” the Episcopal Church & the Visual Arts. www.ecva.org
Colorado Episcopal Foundation Trustees commission, Denver, CO.
“Speaking in Tongues” - Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Kenmore, WA.
Colorado Episcopal Racial Justice Task Force commission, Denver, CO.
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church Memorial mosaic commission, Boulder, CO.
"Mosaic Art 3" – An International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art.
"Heart Art" to benefit St. Benedict Health & Healing Ministry, Boulder, CO.

2006

2006 “Facets” Mosaic Artists of Colorado – Colorado Springs, CO. “Beginnings” exhibit by the Rocky Mountain Association of Mosaic Artists. “Like a Dove” cover art for “Ruach” publication of Episcopal Women’s Caucus. 75th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, Visual Preludes exhibit. “Liturgical and Sacred Art” – Springfield Art Association, Springfield, IL. "Mosaic Art 2" – An International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art. Sacred Path Books and Art, Trinity Cathedral, Episcopal Diocese of OH. "Justice for All?" Artists Reflect on the Death Penalty, Austin, TX.​

2005
"Facets” Mosaic Artists of Colorado– Manitou Springs, CO.
Mosaic Art 2005 – An International Portfolio of Contemporary Mosaic Art.
Colorado Episcopal Foundation. Legacy Society Mosaic, Denver, CO.

2004
Creator Mundi Gallery, Cherry Creek, Denver, CO.
Lenten Exhibit – Hope Chapel, Austin, TX.
Epiphany Exhibit – The Seton Cove, Austin, TX.

2003
Three Women Artists Exhibit – Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX.