

Artist Statement
THE MIRACULOUS PROCESS
My need to create flows from the privilege of participating in the miraculous nature of the creative process rather than rendering some notion of a perfect product. The creative process is a confluence of nature’s inspiration and my personal interpretation of what I am experiencing. I strive to create paintings that record my own experience of the subject's essential spirit and energy, not an imitation of a fixed surface reality. This process requires my presence, enthusiasm open-minded appreciation, playfulness, courage and honesty. In this way, creating art is transformative, universal and timeless.



When I think of the blessings in my life I feel overwhelmed – I don't know where to begin to say thanks. This is my humble expression of deep gratitude for teachers who have instructed me, fellow artists who inspire me, and family and friends who support me faithfully as I pursue this dream of being an artist.
- MY STORY -
Turner began studying art in her teens from noted local painters. She then left Wyoming to attend the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Studio Arts. She spent an influential semester in Rome, Italy and then studied at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington D.C. Turner now has a Master's degree from the University of Virginia.

Turner believes that growing up in Grand Teton National Park, a place with such dramatic light and natural composition, gave her an intimate appreciation for art. "I believe the valley of Jackson Hole evokes expression," says Turner. She now travels all over the world to paint. With watercolors and oil paints, Turner responds with visual contemplations of beauty in hopes of sharing this love of the sublime with others through her work.
Turner also owns and features her work at Turner Fine Art Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming - a simple and uplifting space where she shares her own work as well as hosting that of other top artists from around the world.
2023
Best of Jackson Hole, Gold
2022
Best of Jackson Hole, Gold
2021
Best of Jackson Hole, Gold
2020
Best of Jackson Hole, Silver
2019
Jackson Hole 35th Annual Fall Arts Festival, Featured Artist & Featured Piece
Best of Jackson Hole, Silver
2018
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Featured Artist & Featured Piece
2017
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Trustees Purchase Award
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Best in Show
2016
Featured Artist, Notre Dame Magazine
Featured Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine
2015
TOSCA, Wyoming Artist of the Year
2013
Excepted, Signature Member - American Impressionist Society
2012
Best of Show, American Impressionist Society
2011 - 2016
Best Established Artist, Silver – Jackson Hole Weekly
2010
Contemporary Art Award, American Academy of Equine Art
Award of Excellence, American Impressionist Society
Mini Top 50 Award Winner, Paint America
2004
Featured Artist, Jackson Hole Old West Days
2003
First Place, Women Artists of the West International Juried Show
Accepted, Signature Member - Wyoming Watercolor Society
2002
Top 21 Under 31 Emerging Artists, SouthwestArt Magazine
2001
Best Wyoming Artist, Wyoming Watercolor Society
Best Local Artist, Jackson Hole Mountain Artist Rendezvous
1992
Purchase Award, University of Notre Dame
1987
Purchase Award, National Museum of Wildlife Art
2017-2023
Solo Exhibition - Turner Fine Art
2016 - 2022
Western Visions
Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition
2022
Artist Rendezvous The Brinton Museum, Big Horn WY
2021
Artist Rendezvous The Brinton Museum, Big Horn WY
Artist in Residence Exhibition The Brinton Museum, Big Horn, WY
Accepted in permanent collection The Brinton Museum, Big Horn, WY
2020
“Jackson Hole Five” Booth Museum of Western Art in Atlanta, GA
2015 - 2016
Great Works, Small Wonders
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, OK
2015
“The Horse” The Gallery Exhibition
Dorset, England
2014 - 2016
South Eastern Wildlife Exhibition
Charleston, South Carolina
2010 - 2012
American Impressionist Society National Exhibition
2010, 2012, 2014, 2015
International Birds in Art Exhibition
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
2010
Masters in Miniature Show
CM Russell Museum
2006-2016
One Woman Exhibition
Trio Fine Art
Jackson Hole, WY
2008, 2010
National Academy of Equine Art National Juried Exhibition
2007, 2009
Solo Exhibition
Susan Calloway Fine Art
Georgetown, Washington DC
2007
One Woman Exhibiton
Thos. Moser
Washington DC
2006- 2016
Western Visions Show & Sale
National Museum of Wildlife Art
2005- 2016
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Exhibition
2005
Three Woman Exhibition
National Museum of Wildlife Art
2004
Dehli 4 International Art Exhibition
India
2004
Two Woman Exhibition, Landscapes
National Museum of Wildlife Art
2003
WAOW International Juried Competition
2002
Solo Exhibition
Muse Gallery
Jackson Hole, WY
2000 – 2006
Mountain Artist Rendezvous
Jackson Hole, WY
2001 - 2010
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
Quick Draw and Auction
2001, 2003, 2005, 2011
Out of the Box Auction
National Museum of Wildlife Art
2001- 2005
Wyoming Watercolor Society National Watercolor Show
1999
Artist League
Torpedo Factory, Alexandria
Big Sky Journal
2021
"In the Grip of the Wild"
Southwest Art
April 2021
"The Next Generation | Kathryn Mapes Turner"
Southwest Art
April 2021
"Our Golden Anniversary"
The Post and Courier
September 2020
"Featured artist Turner persists to paint beautiful creatures of Wyoming"
Jackson Hole Traveler
September 2020
"Artist Kathryn Mapes Turner"
Art of the West
2019 September/October Issue
"Beyond Everyday Reality"
Western Art Collector
2019 September Issue
"Distilling Nature"
Cowboys & Indians
May 2019
"Art Gallery: Kathryn Mapes Turner"
Notre Dame Magazine
Autumn 2018
"Painting a Sense of Place"
Fine Art Connoisseur
December 2017
"Featured Artwork: Kathryn Mapes Turner Presented by SEWE"
Art Publisher, Eric Rhoads with guest artist Kathryn Mapes Turner
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Artist Voices: Kathryn Mapes Turner