Altman’s Art Honors
Trent Altman, Acclaimed International Artist
Artist Highlights and Art Honors, 2003-2013
2012 UNITED NATIONS AWARD WINNING ARTIST of THE AUTISM AWARENESS STAMP. Altman’s image Abstract Garden II was chosen for a stamp. He was one of two artists chosen from the U.S and one of eight chosen around the globe. A series of postage stamps were launched in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. U.N. Postal Administration, printed 1 million of the stamps to be sold at the United Nations: New York, Geneva, and Vienna.
2012 Altman with other artists were honored at a ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-Moon dedicated the Autism Awareness stamps for World Autism Awareness Day at the Autism Speaks Panel discussion.
2013 Kentucky Education Television (KET), Valerie Trimble produced documentary, An Art for Expression, about Trent Altman’s art making, 2013.
2012 Honoree of the McCarton Foundation NYC, Genius of Autism Event & and exhibitor in group show with world re-known artist Steven Wiltshire at the Edison Ballroom.
2012-present World Re-known Artist Wyland–Trent and Wyland are artist friends. Wyland has one of Trent Altman’s paintings. “Your artwork is very inspiring and I am proud of you.” Good luck in your effort to get you art featured in galleries across the US.” Wyland.
2012- Strokes of Genius Group Art Show- United Nations Building, April 1, 2012.
2010-present–Trent receives web site sales from art collectors in the U.S. and around the world, Canada, UK, Japan, and Malaysia.
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1) Honors and Awards
2) Collaborative Art Projects with Musician Michael Fess and Other You Tube Video
3) Publications: Articles written about Trent Altman and Books Using ArtWork
4) Solo Art Shows
5) Group Art Shows
6) Gallery/gift shops
7) Juried Fine Art Fairs
8. Other Exhibits
9) Convention Exhibits
1) Honors and Awards
2013. Kentucky Educational Television (KET), An Art for Expression, aired a segment on January 26 on Louisville Life, Kentucky Educational Television.
2012 UNITED NATIONS AWARD WINNING ARTIST of THE AUTISM AWARENESS STAMP. Altman’s image Abstract Garden II was chosen for a stamp. He was one of two artists chosen from the U.S. A series of postage stamps were launched in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. U.N. Postal Administration, printed 1 million of the stamps.
2012 Altman with other artists were honored at a ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-Moon dedicated the Autism Awareness stamps for World Autism Awareness Day at the Autism Speaks Panel discussion.
2013 Kentucky Education Television (KET) documentary, An Art for Expression, about Trent Altman’s art making, 2013.
2012 Honoree of the McCarton Foundation NYC Genius of Autism Event & Art Exhibit at the Edison Ballroom with world re-known artist Steven Wiltshire
2012-present. Friends with world re-known artist Wyland. Wyland has originals of Trent Altman’s art.
2012- Strokes of Genius Group Art Show- United Nations Building, April 1, 2012.
2011. Annual Louisville Visual Arts Association Art Auction November 12, Trent sold, Cascades Over Rock, 60×40.
2011–University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities purchased 15 pieces of artwork for display throughout the new center.
2011—Goodwill Industries of Ky. Commissioned image ‘Joy and Laughter’ printed 1400 on birthday card for employees, vendors, and board members across Kentucky.
2010, Received the Derby Award, – ‘Imagine’, First Lady’s Office Exhibition, May – November 2010, Kentucky Arts Council Purchased the Art Work.
2009, Received Award Grant for $500.00 from Kentucky Arts Council for project on large canvases, June.
2010– Long Island Conference. Commissioned Image of ‘Life Love Explosion’ printed on front cover of book information. April
2009– Ridgewood Baptist Church, new logo, ‘Good Morning God’ art work on large outside banner, outside sign and stationary.
2008-2009–Crisis and Prevention Institute (CPI), an international company, logo, ‘Life, Love, Explosion’ art work on poster and brochures.
2008 Received Honorable Mention: Crocker Park Juried Art Show, Cleveland OH, June. Received an invitation to 2009 Crocker Park.
1) Honors and Awards, cont.
2007 Designer Showcase Exhibit, ‘The Vision’ (painting) at the Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY, South Wing, March, 1 – 4.
2007. Front cover book Artwork, ‘The Path’, in Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth. Published by Autism Aspergers Publishing Co., 2007. Author: Jackie M. Marquette, Ph.D.
2006. Front cover book artwork, ‘The Vision’, The Capability and Independence Scale (CAIS) Published by the Marquette Group, 2007. Author: Jackie M.Marquette, Ph.D.
2006-2007 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Artwork to use 4 images, 12,000 booklets printed. One of Altman’s images used r each quarter on cover of The Present Word Adult Bible Study, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Congregation Ministry Publishing Co., four quarterly issues.
2006-Received Honorable Mention: Chatauqua Juried Art Show, Madison, IN September.
2006 -Kentucky Speech and Hearing Association (KSHA). Commissioned the art image, ‘Soaring Above Challenges’, as logo and the convention theme, February.
2005. The Rhythmic Arts Project, CD album, included Altman’s art work in album cover, Fall 2005. Gifted Artists Records, Carpinteria, CA founded by Eddie Tuduri.
2005. Accepted as a Kentucky Juried Visual Artist, 2005, Kentucky Arts Council
2004. Artopia Art Exhibit, Louisville, KY, received ‘Honorable Mention’ for “The Beach”. Group show
Autism Asperger’s Digest, Nov/Dec., back cover art exhibit, 2003.
2) Collaborative Art Projects with Musician Michael Fess and Other You Tube Videos
The Stunning Art of Trent Altman I: You Tube DVD
The Stunning Art of Trent Altman II: An Artful Music Meditation DVD
You Tube Video: The Stunning Art of Trent Altman, 7997 views. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWm2_JWyfY
You Tube Short Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EUyFCswsAw
You Tube: Watch Trent Altman Paint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyPM02lteI
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZk89sWBJLI
Publications: Articles written about Trent Altman and Books Using ArtWork
2011, Autistic, but So Artistic: Published in the Courier-Journal on May 11 and nationally in the Gannet.
3) Publications: Articles written about Trent Altman and Books Using ArtWork, cont.
2010, Fall Article–Recovering Emotional Well-Being through Art Making: for Teens and Young Adults with ASD, Autism File Magazine, written by Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D.
2010, July. Article– Trent Altman Dazzles Chicago With His Art. In Chicago Now. Written by Kersten Rojas. A Celebration of Trent Altman: Exceptional Artist with Soul.
2010 Book in Press–The Art of Autism – shattering seven myths of autism through the voices and art of those on the spectrum. 148-page full-color coffee table book with over 50 artists. Published by Autism Today.
March 2009, Trents Studio Newsletter, artwork.
Spring 2009, Volume 2, Issue 4, Office if Vocational Rehabilitation Review Employer, Spotlight Presents Meijer’s Corporation Demonstrates Unique Flexibility
2005–Burba, P. The final stretch. Courier Journal, Friday, April 29, p. 18.
2004–Ritchie, C. Autistic artist discovered a love of acrylic. Courier Journal, Friday, September 17, p. 13-14,.
2004–Kentucky Autism Training Center Newsletter.
2004–Disability Business Network Newsletter.
4) Solo Art Shows
2007-2013- Art collectors purchase art through word of mouth.
2006. STAR, Fundraiser Garden Party for Systematic Treatment for Autism Related Disorders, University of Louisville, June.
2006. Heine Brothers Coffee Shop, Bardstown Road & Douglas Blvd, Louisville, KY, May.
2005. STAR, Fundraiser Garden Party for Systematic Treatment for Autism Related Disorders, University of Louisville, June.
2006. The Winnery, 10th & Market, Louisville, KY., March.
2005. LionheArt Gallery, Hyatt Regency Hotel, September, 2, 2005, Louisville, KY. Solo art show.
2004. LionheART Gallery, Louisville, KY, Solo art show.
5) Group Art Shows
2012. McCarton Foundation. Genius of Autism Event, Group art show at Edison Ballroom, NYC , October.
2012. Strokes of Genius Group Art Show. United Nations Building, NYC, April.
5) Group Art Shows, cont.
2011. Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY Booth #417, South Wing, March, 17 – 20.
2010. Art Avenue–Fund raiser for Kosair Children’s Hospital, June.
2009. Art Avenue–Fund raiser for Kosair Children’s Hospital, June.
2009. Art Avenue–Fund raiser for Kosair Children’s Hospital, September.
2009. APW Gallery Presents World of Imagination, Vol. 2, Long Island, NY., March 6 – 29.
2009. Kentucky Center for the Arts, Louisville, original painting “Colors of Life”, Arts & Crafts exhibition, February 2-March 6, sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council and Kentucky Crafted, Louisville, KY
2009. Art exhibit, original painting “My Masterpiece”,Louisville Library, Main Branch, 301 York St, Louisville, KY December 18, 2008 thru February 8th, 2009 sponsored thru the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, Louisville, KY
2008. Mega Art and Music party/exhibit. Artists, Cindy Lowy Fess, Michael Fess and Trent Altman, 11100 Indian Legends Drive, Louisville, KY 40241, November 15.
2007, The Kentucky Center, Art Exhibit, “The Dragon”, 5th & Main St., Louisville, KY., Show continues from January 20 through March 30.
2007. Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY Booth #417, South Wing, March, 1 – 4.
2006. Governor’s Breakfast, Frankfort, KY., Derby Day, May 6.
2006. Kentucky Center for the Arts, Art Exhibit & Reception, Louisville, KY,
reception March 3; Shows through April 3.
2006. Expressions of True Colors, Art Show, The Winnery, 10th & Market, Louisville, KY., Group show-sold six paintings and over 100 wine bottles with art image on label, March 2006.
2006. Expression of True Colors-Art Show, artists’ reception: March 11.
2006. The River Bend Winnery, 10th & Market, Louisville, KY. Group show Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY, Booth #427, South Wing, March 3-5.
2005 Bourbon Ball Fundraiser, Louisville, KY., October 7. Breath of God, 40 x 30, Giclee Print Sold. Group exhibit.
2005 Inspire Art Gallery, Chicago, IL, September 8 thru October 3, 2005 Group show.
2005. Expressions of True Colors, Art Show, The Winnery, 10th & Market, Louisville, KY., Group show-sold six paintings and over 100 wine bottles with art image on label.
5) Group Art Shows, cont.
2004. Oscar Brown Art Gallery, Market St., Louisville, KY.. Group show.
2004. Courier Journal Art Opening, City Café, Louisville, KY., 2004. Group show.
2004. Bandy-Carroll-Hellige Public Relations, VSA two-man show, Louisville, KY..
2004. Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, Creative Diversity, FAT Gallery Hop, 2004-2010.
6) Gallery/gift shops
Gallery 10 Seventy, Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, Louisville, KY, Cooperative Art Gallery, 2008-2009
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, Berea, KY, 2004-present
Natural Selection Gifts, Nashville, TN. 2005
LionheART Gallery, Louisville, KY, 2004-2008.
Taste of Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews, Louisville, KY. 2004-2006.
Headhouse Antiques, Middletown, KY. 2004 – 2007.
Zark’s Fine Design Gallery, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, 2004-2008.
Jasper Wall Studio, Dayton, OH, 2004-2007.
7) Juried Fine Art Fairs
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2012
St. James Art Show, West End Baptist Church, Louisville, KY., 2011
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2011
Holiday Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, December, 2010
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Louisville, KY., April 2010
Chatauqua Art Fair, Madison, IN., 2009
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Louisville, KY., April 2009
Art in the Arbor, Holiday Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2009
Chatauqua Art Fair, Madison, IN., 2008
Crocker Park, Cleveland OH, 2008
7) Juried Fine Art Fairs, cont.
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2008
Holiday Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, December, 2007
Arts in the Park, Marrietta, Georgia, 2007
Chatauqua Art Fair, Madison, IN., 2007
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2007
Holiday Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, December, 2006
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Louisville, KY., April 2006
St. James Art Show, Louisville, KY., 2006
Chatauqua Art Fair, Madison, IN., 2006
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2006
Winter Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, Louisville, KY., December 2005.
St. James Art Fair, 4th Street, Louisville, KY., October 2005.
Art in the Park, Nashville, TN., September 2005.
Art in the Arbor, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, May 2005
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, Louisville, KY., April 2005
St. James Art Fair, 4th Street, Louisville, KY., October 2004.
Ursuline Campus Art Fair, Louisville, KY., September 2004.
Keeneland Art Fair, Lexington, KY., November 2004.
Winter Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, Louisville, KY., December 2004.
The Belknap Art Fair, Louisville, KY., October 2004.
Arts in the Arbor Art Fair, Louisville, KY, May 2004.
Woodland Art Fair, Lexington, KY., August 2004.
Winter Fair, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church. Louisville, KY., 2003.
The Belknap Art Fair, Louisville, KY., 2003.
8. Other Exhibits
Barnes & Noble Booksellers exhibit, Paul Dorrel’s book signing, author of Living the Artists Life, June 10, 2005
Abbey Press, Spring Catalogue, 2005.
9. Convention Exhibits
Invited artist–Autism One Conference, Chicago, IL. 2011
Invited artist– Autism One Conference, Chicago, IL. 2010
Invited artist– Autism One Conference, Chicago, IL. 2009
Invited artist– Exhibit booth, Kentucky Speech & Hearing Assoc, Kentucky International Convention Center, February 11-13, 2009, Louisville, KY
Invited artist– TASH, Invited Artist Exhibit, Nashville, TN, Dec 9 – 12, 2008
Invited artist– Kentucky Autism Training Center, Exhibit, June 12 – 15, 2008
Invited artist– Autism One Conference, Chicago, May 26-29, 2008
Invited artist– Autism One Conference, Chicago, May 26-29, 2007
Invited artist– Autism One Conference, Chicago, May 26-29, 2006
Invited artist– Autism Symposium, Providence Rhode Island, March 2006.
Invited artist– Art Work Theme for conference: Kentucky Speech and Hearing Convention, February 2006.
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Autism Society of America, 2005
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Association for Professionals in Supported Employment, 2005
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Autism One Conference, Chicago, IL., 2005.
Invited artist– Two-man show, National Autism Association, Long Island, New York., April 2005.
Invited artist– Council for Exceptional Children’s Council Conference, Baltimore, MD, April 2005.
Invited artist– National Association for School Psychologists Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 2005.
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Future Horizon Conference, Louisville, KY., March 2005.
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Kentucky Speech and Hearing Conference, Lexington, KY., February 2005.
9. Convention Exhibits, cont.
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Autism Society of Michigan Conference, Detroit MI., November 2004.
Invited artist– Conference on Programs for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY., November 2004.
Invited artist– Kentucky Conference on Communication Disorders, Louisville, KY., 2004.
Invited artist– Kentucky Teaching & Learning Conference, Louisville, KY., 2004.
Invited artist– National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX., March 2004
Invited artist– Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Holiday Gift Show, Louisville, KY., December 2004.
Invited artist– Solo Art Exhibitor, Autism One Conference, Chicago, IL., May 2004 & 2003.
