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Councill is the National Finalist awarded the commission to design the Women’s Memorial in Ohio
Ohio Women’s Monument Concept – to be installed 2026
Elliot Daingerfield en plen air Dedication
The dedication of the life size bronze Sculpture “Elliot Daingerfield en plein air” sculpted by Brenda Mauney Councill September 9th 2017 – 5:00 pmEdgewood cottage – 115 Chestnut Street – Blowing Rock, NC
Percent for Art MURAL PROGRAM
Percent for Art MURAL PROGRAM City of Roanoke, Virginia Percent for Art MURAL PROGRAM As part of the Percent for Art Program, Brenda Councill led a community paint night where local residents helped complete sections of a 2,500-square-foot mural. Installed across 18 columns in Roanoke, Virginia, the project invited neighbors to take part in the…
Harriet Beecher Stowe Home Orange Grove- circa 1880
– Oil on canvas panel – image size 8″ x 10″ framed size 16″ x 18″ $850. SOLD Harriet Beecher Stowe wintered in Florida and purchased thirty acres in Mandarin, Florida on the banks of the St. John’s River. She shipped oranges up north from her groves with success. She established the…
The Historic Mandarin Road with Water Trough and Carriage- Circa 1880
– Oil on canvas panel – image size 8″ x 10″ framed size 16″ x 18″ SOLD
Harriet Beecher Stowe Home, Mandarin Florida – circa 1870
– Oil on canvas panel – image size 8″ x 10″ framed size 16″ x 18″ $700. SOLD from the collection at The Mandarin Museum, Jacksonville Florida Harriet Beecher Stowe wintered in Florida and purchased thirty acres in Mandarin, Florida on the banks of the St. John’s River. She shipped oranges up north…
Ocean Reef Program
Ocean Reef members Irwin and Carole Grotnes Belk commissioned Councill to design a mural at The Academy. Over the next two weeks, her time will be divided between painting her original designs on two separate walls and working directly with the students on a project incorporating their ideas on a large canvas that will be displayed…
Oakwood Elementary School – Artist-in-Residence for 2 weeks
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of Oakwood Elementary School commissioned internationally known artist, Brenda Mauney Councill, to design and complete a large scale wall mural in the school. The completed piece reflects the educational elements denoting the core curriculum and regional beauty with inspirations of fruit and vegetables. The mural is designed to stimulate the…
Mixed Media – “Casting Pearl among Swine”
– 18″ x 24″ – Embossed oxidized copper,canvas,acrylic polymer, wood, found objects $1,800.00 For purchasing inquiries please contact me or visit Saatchi Art
Mixed Media – “Thorn Between”
acrylic,sand,oxidized recycled copper 36″ x 48″ Visit Saatchi Art for purchase information and to learn about this collection For purchasing or exhibition inquiries, please contact me.
Mixed Media – “The Web”
SOLD For commission inquiries please contact me.
Mixed Media – “The Crusade”
Acrylic, sand, on canvas, oxidized brass Please visit Saatchi Art for detailed information on this important collection of work. or for commission inquiries contact me.
Mixed Media – “The Breast Plate”
SOLD embossed copper, steel, fabric Please visit Saatchi Art for similar works in this acclaimed collection
Mixed Media – “Rememberance”
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Mixed Media – “Pinned”
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Mixed Media – “Hook Line Sinker”
SOLD Please visit Saatchi Art for similar works in this acclaimed collection For commission inquiries please contact me.
Mixed Media – “Heart Spring”
SOLD Please visit Saatchi Art to view similar important works in this acclaimed collection For commission inquiries please contact me.
Mixed Media – “Corset”
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Mixed Media – “Chastity Belt”
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Mixed Media – “A Mummy”
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Mixed Media – “Grounded”
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Historic Mandarin (Florida) – “After the Rain”
– Oil on linen – Canvas size: 20″ x 24″ $12,000.00 Currently on View at Stellars Gallery, Jacksonville Florida For purchasing inquiries please contact me.
Appalachian Dulcimer
– Oil on canvas – Canvas size: 9″ x 12″ $750.00 For purchasing inquiries please contact me.
Appalachian Autumn
– Oil study on canvas – Canvas size: 9″ x 12″ SOLD
Hickory Museum of Art “Mural in the Making” Exhibition
Sponsored by Shurtape Technologies, LLC. , The United Arts Council. and numerous donors. The Hickory Museum of Art hosted internationally acclaimed North Carolina resident and artist, Brenda Mauney Councill, for several months while she paints and brings to life a large-scale mural in the Coe Gallery of the Museum. Visitors and will have the opportunity…
Dedication of “Transmission- The Language of Symbols” Reich College of Education
“I have awarded Brenda Councill several important commissions that will inspire on a grand scale. Visitors to these Great Halls of Learning and higher Education facilities will enjoy her work for many generations to come!” – Irwin Belk,Philanthropist, State Senator,ret., UN Ambassador “Education is a timeless constant that distinguishes humankind across all cultures and…
North Carolina Research Campus- “Superfoods Dome” Dedicated 2008
Dedication of the Core Laboratory Building and Dome -2010 David H. Murdock commissioned the largest painted dome in the southeast to crown the multi billion dollar building within the North Carolina Research Campus. Martha Stewart climbed 100 feet to meet the artist and exclaimed “Brenda Councill is Michelle-angelo!” “I selected Brenda Councill and her team…
“Wit and Wisdom” Gallery Talk – Hickory Museum 2012
Wit and Wisdom Gallery Talk- Sponsored by The Hickory Museum of Art The evening opens with refreshments and time of networking/socializing. Then enjoy a program by muralist Brenda Councill, who will discuss her current exhibition, A Mural in the Making, and being a woman artist. Presented by the Women’s Resource Center.
Grandfather Home and School for Children- Dedication “Murals of Hope” 2010
Campbell Cottage Murals: “Images that Inspire” Scripture: Philippians 4:8 “Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV) Campbell Cottage is our secure facility housing the children who are dealing…
Mandarin Museum- City of Jacksonville Florida- “Artist Donates Original Drawing from Award Winning Historic Series”
Brenda Councill grew up in jacksonville, Florida and has donated many of her early drawings to the permanent collection of the Mandarin Museum and the City of Jacksonville. She has been active in the Historical Society for more than 30 years and her drawings, paintings and prints capture the legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe and…
“The Quest for Knowledge” The Carol Grotnes Belk Library
“The Quest for Knowledge” The Carol Grotnes Belk Library “The Quest for Knowledge” “Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons is a point of great pride on this campus and across Western North Carolina. The series of murals being painted by Brenda Councill will distinguish this facility even more. It is truly special to have…