Biography
Jaime Helbig grew up in Western Pennsylvania. Early in her life she developed a love for the arts. Over the years, she honed her skills as a contemporary figurative portrait painter in a traditional medium. Oil paints, has been an avenue to which she is able to paint her dramatically lit figures. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Art Education degree in 2003 and into her MFA in Painting and Drawing, her focus was upon becoming a professional in her studio production. Throughout Jaime's studies, work has been closely related to the family bond and religious ties that had been so grounded within her throughout her life.
Jaime has had opportunities to teach all ages of students. Her educational experience stretches from public schools to arts centers, as an adjunct professor at a community college, and a University. Jaime enjoys the interaction as a teacher of the arts, and will continue teaching as the opportunity arises.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2013 MFA Painting Academy of Art University
2003 BS Art Education Indiana University of PA
Awards
2021 “Batman at the Beach” Shirley Gaynor and Helen Hinchman Memorial Exhibit, Shirley Gaynor Artistic Award
2020 “Eat at Joes” Slovenian Savings and Loan Association Award
2018 “Watch Dog on the Beach” Allied Artists of Johnstown
2018 “Captain” Allied Artists of Johnstown
2017 “Natural Beauty” Shirley Wagner
2017 “Assateague Pony” E. Jeanne Gleason Award
2017 “Long Day at the Beach” Dr. Magdi and Karen Azer Award
2016 “Tourist” Best Painting Award, Westmoreland Art Nationals
2016 “Batman at the Beach” Recipient of Donna Housel Award
2016 “The Sunbather,” Recipient of the Jeanne Gleason Award
2015 “Beauty of the Dance,” Recipient of the Dan Helsel Award
Group Exhibitions
2022 “Confer Ave.,” “Cat O Nine Tails,” “Red Barn,” Patton Fields,” Bottleworks Studio Works, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2022 “Old Covered Bridge,” Bottleworks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2021 “Batman at the Beach,” “Tourist,” Shirley Gaynor & Helen Hinchman Memorial Exhibit, Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2021 “Sunset at the Apollo Motel,” “Spring Vacation,” “R and R,” “Seafood Please,” ArtHouse6, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2021 “Sunset at the Apollo Motel,” “Spring Vacation,” “R and R,” “Seafood Please,”Avelon' Arts Exhibition, Lavelanet, France
2020 “Confer Ave.,” “Eat at Joes,” Allied Artists Juried Winter Show, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2020 "No Tentacles," "First Day on Vaca," Allied Artists Juried Spring Show, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2019 “Arcadia Theater,” “Ripley’s Shark,” Allied Artists Juried Spring Show, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2018 “Marketplace,” Symphonic Pictures, collaboration with Johnstown Symphony, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2018 “Captain,” Allied Artists Juried Spring show, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2018 “Watch Dog on the Beach,” Allied Artists Juried Fall Show, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2017 “Feeding the Birds,” “Natural Beauty,” Allied Artists Juried Winter Show Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2017 “Feeding the Birds,” “Empty Building in Brick Red,” Westmoreland Art Nationals, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
2017 “Assateague Pony,” “Old Marine,” Allied Artists Summer Show, Johnstown, PA
2017 “Long Day at the Beach,” Allied Artists Juried Spring Show, Johnstown, PA
2017 Johnstown in the Snow Series, Bottleworks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2016 “Tourist,” “A Child's View,” Westmoreland Art Nationals, Greensburg, PA
2016 “Tourism series,” Mountain Playhouse, Jennerstown, PA
2016 “Sunbather,” “The Tourist,” Ameriserv, Allied Artists Juried Winter Show, Johnstown, PA
2015 “Beauty of the Dance,” Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, UPJ, Johnstown, PA
2014 “Becky,” The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2008 “Monarch,” Allied Artists, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown, PA
Solo Exhibitions
2019 “Transformation Series,” Bottleworks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2018 “Transformation Series,” “Vacationers,” Bottleworks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2018 "Dance Series,” Emmanuel Baptist Church Gallery, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
2016 "Transformation,” Mount Aloysius, Cresson, Pennsylvania
2015 "Transformation,” Cairn University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2014 “Transformation,” Emmanuel Baptist Church/Gallery
2014 “Transformation,” Community Arts Center of Cambria County
2000 “Enlightenment,” Miller Gallery, Indiana University of PA