Biography

Theresa Otteson: Fine Artist Theresa Otteson is a distinguished fine artist whose work captivates audiences across the United States and beyond. A graduate of the University of Utah, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, laying the foundation for a successful career in the arts.

For five years, Theresa served as the education coordinator at the Bountiful Davis Art Center, where she dedicated herself to fostering an appreciation of art among people of all ages. Her passion for teaching led her to leave this role and focus entirely on her artwork, allowing her creativity to flourish.

Theresa has exhibited her paintings in numerous galleries nationwide, earning various accolades for her exceptional work. Notable achievements include purchase awards, the Best Portrait award from the International Guild of Realism, and an Exhibition Award from the American Plains Artist. Her artistic talents have also led to commissioned works for esteemed organizations, including the American Heart Association’s Go heART campaign.

Her artwork is featured in prestigious collections across Japan, Korea, Europe, and the United States. She has work in private and public collections that include the Farmington City Building, the Davis County Courthouse in Utah, the Eccles Art Center, and the Sears Art Museum. She has participated in both solo and group exhibitions, including “Women’s Work” at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, “The Besendorfer Project,” “Best of” American Plains Artists, and “Women of the West” shows at the Sears Art Museum. Theresa has also been a guest artist at Elsinore Framing and Fine Art on two occasions.

Today, Theresa continues to create in her studio full-time, while also sharing her knowledge through teaching. She conducts classes and workshops, including the Life Long Learning program at the University of Utah and online courses for the Smithsonian Studio Arts Program.

Through her art and teaching, Theresa Otteson inspires others to engage with the beauty and depth of artistic expression. Theresa is a member of the National Oil and Acrylic Society, American Plains Artists, Cowgirl Artists of American, American Artists Professional League, and International Guild of Realism.

PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
2015 – present Represented by Logan Fine Art Gallery, Logan, UT
2008-present Represented by Thyme and Seasons Art Gallery,
2016 –2020 Represented by Southam Gallery, SLC, UT
2016- 2018 Represented by Artsy Shark Gallery (online)
2001-2003 Represented by Art Encounter, Las Vegas, Nevada
1998-2001 Represented by: Kunsthandlung Franz Siebert, Frankfurt, Germany

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS
International Guild of Realism
Cowgirl Artists of America- pro member
National Oil and Acrylic Painter Society
American Artist Professional League
American Plains Artists

PUBLICATIONS
Art of the West
Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase
Artsy Shark Featured Artist

EXHIBITIONS
Forces of Nature, Red Cliff Gallery, St. George, Ut.
Certain Women, UT 2026
APA Best of, Fort Concho, Tx. 2024
About Face/ How Do You Figure, Sears Art Museum, St. George Utah, 2024
Women’s Work, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, CO 2024
Cottonwood Country Club, Solo Show, Holladay, UT, 2023
Women Out West, group show, Sears Art Museum Gallery, St. George, UT 2022
2-person show, Besendorfer Project, Eccles Center Grand Foyer, St. George, Utah, 2022
Certain Women, UT, 2020
Solo Exhibition, Elsinore Fine Art Salem, Oregon, 2021
Go Red With heART, American Heart Association Traveling Exhibit, 2019
Solo Floral exhibit, Elsinore Fine Art, Salem, Oregon, 2018
3-women show, The Feminine Touch, Bella Muse Gallery, Ogden, Utah, 2018
Group Show, Elsinore Fine Art, Salem, Oregon 2017
Utah Cultural Celebration Center Exhibit, 2017
Solo Exhibit, Legacy Point Theater
Group show, Infusion Gallery, Los Angeles, Desire Revealed, 2007

COMPETITIONS
2026
Eccles Statewide Exhibition Honorable Mention
AAPL Open online Exhibition
Traces of the West, Eccles Art Center, Ogden, UT, Best of Show
American Plains Artists, Fort Concho Historic Monument, Tx.
AAPL members online Exhibition
Western Spirit, CFD Old West Museum, Cheyenne, WY
AAPL, Visions, Carriage Barn, New Canaan, CT.

2025
Petite Impressions, Eccles, Ogden, Ut
American Plains Artists Exhibition, Pearce Museum, Corsicana. Tx.
International Guild of Realism Fall Showcase
Traces of the West, Ogden, Utah
AAPL Spring Online Showcase
Sears Invitational, Sears Art Museum, St. George, Utah
Cheyenne Western Spirit, CFD Old Western Museum, Cheyenne, Wy

2024
AAPL 96th Grand National, Salmagundi Club, NYC
Bosque Classic
International Guild of Realism Fall online Showcase Best Portrait
Traces of the West, Eccles Art Center, Ogden, Ut People’s Choice
American Plains Artists, National Juried Exhibition, Fort Concho, Texas Exhibition Award
American Artist Professional League online showcase

2023
International Guild of Realism online fall salon
Bosque Classic, Clifton, Tx
Statewide Competition, Eccles Art Center, Ogden, UT
Traces of the West, Eccles Art Center, Ogden, UT
Spring Salon, Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Sears Invitational, Sears Art Museum Gallery, St. George, Utah
Spirit of the West, Old West Museum, Cheyenne, Wy.