Awards and Recognition
Mary Lou has exhibited in national juried shows for the past three decades, receiving awards and recognition both locally and nationally. In 2003, a retrospective show for Mary Lou’s 75th birthday had over 100 of her paintings on display, showcasing the prolific amount of work she has produced. Thousands of pieces were considered from collections all over Missouri.
2016 MWS Honorable Mention
Missouri Watercolor Society Members' Judged Exhibition - Saint Louis Missouri
2013 One-Woman Show
Gallery Zeke, Steelville Arts Council - Steelville, Missouri
2012 Missouri Conservation Show
Missouri Conservation Dept. Headquarters - Jefferson City, Missouri
2010 Honorable Judge
Missouri Watercolor Society National Show - Fulton, Missouri
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
St. James Chamber of Commerce
2009 Best of Show
Missouri Watercolor Society National Show
2008 Award of Merit
Arts Rolla Annual Juried Show - Rolla, MO
2005 Awarded Signature Membership, NWS
National Watercolor Society - Los Angeles, CA
2005 President’s Award
Missouri National Watercolor Show - Fulton, MO
2001 Purchase Award
Dunnegan Gallery - Bolivar, MO
2001 Award of Excellence
Missouri National Watercolor Show - Fulton, MO
1992 Arts For the Parks - Top 100 Artists
Dunnegan Gallery - Bolivar, MO