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Exhibitions

Lois Trader creates layered sculptural works that examine resilience, memory, and transformation. Through intuitive mixed-media forms, her exhibitions invite reflection on vulnerability, strength, and the complexity of being human.

2026 Exhibitions

Angel of Resolve — Certificate of Excellence

Tennessee Juried Open Art Show
January–February 2026

Angel of Resolve received the Certificate of Excellence in the Tennessee Juried Open Art Show. The sculpture explores themes of strength, perseverance, and the quiet determination required to move forward through adversity. Through textured form and symbolic presence, the work honors the inner resolve that emerges when life demands courage.

Forgotten Letter

Inn at Cedar Bluff
February–March 2026

A curated exhibition of mixed-media and sculptural works exploring emotional depth, individuality, and self-expression. Through layered materials and symbolic form, Lois Trader invites viewers to honor emotion as sacred and embrace the courage to stand apart rather than blend in.

Unique Unveilings — Solo Exhibition

Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
May 2026

A solo exhibition of wall works and sculptural pieces highlighting vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet complexities of the human experience. This curated presentation revealed new forms and narratives through textured surfaces and table-mounted sculptures.

Figurative Art Collection

The Naturalist Gallery
July 28–September 26, 2026

Six works were selected for this international online exhibition celebrating contemporary figurative art:

Eve, Enough, Broken Hearted, After the Bell, Forgotten Cupid, and Faded.

Solo Exhibition

Tomato Head West
September–October 2026

A curated collection of mixed-media and sculptural works exploring expression, individuality, and the beauty of imperfection. Installed within the vibrant restaurant setting, the exhibition offers guests an opportunity to engage with art that feels both accessible and reflective.

Enigma — Solo Exhibition

The Emporium Center Atrium | Arts & Culture Alliance
November 2026

A major solo exhibition featuring twenty sculptures and wall works displayed in the iconic Emporium Atrium. Enigma presents some of Trader’s most layered explorations of memory, identity, and the human condition through immersive scale and symbolic form.

2025 Art in Galleries and Juried Shows

15th Annual Abstract Only Exhibition

Wailoa Center | Hilo, Hawaii
August 2025
Grasping — Sold

Arts and Cultural Center

Knoxville, Tennessee
Ancient Wisdom

NAMI Pathways to Hope Conference

Knoxville, Tennessee
Exhibiting artist and speaker

Monthly Exhibition

ClearStory Arts | Chattanooga, Tennessee
Void, Mother’s Heart, and Broken Hearted

Community Canvas Exhibition

Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville, Tennessee
September–October 2025
My Therapist, Yearning, Mother’s Day, Broken Hearted, and Girlfriend

Annual Juried Exhibition

Oak Ridge Art Center | Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Angel of Resolve

NAMIWalks

Market Square | Knoxville, Tennessee
Full exhibition booth featuring sculptural and mixed-media artwork

The Art That Gets Us Through

ClearStory Arts | Chattanooga, Tennessee
Gripping Guilt, Puzzling Dementia, and Don’t Blend In

Annual Members Show

Tennessee Artists Association | Knoxville, Tennessee
Becoming and Contemplation

Smaller Than a Bread Basket

The Emporium Center | Arts & Culture Alliance | Knoxville, Tennessee
April–May 2025
Enough

The Surreal Spectacular

Art Scene West | San Diego, California
April–May 2025
Puzzling Dementia

Abnormal Market and Uncommon Bazaar

2025 International Online Exhibitions and Publications

Emptiness 2025

Exhibizone
Broken Hearted

Femina 2025 — Fourth Annual Juried Exhibition

Miriam

The Naturalist Gallery
Six works selected:
Miriam, I Don’t Feel Right, Spent, Broken Hearted, My Therapist, and I’m Not Ready

Novum Artis — Issue 008

Two-page artist feature
Even Angels Cry and Puzzling Dementia

Believe 2025

Gallerium Art Exhibitions
Even Angels Cry

Summer 2025

Exhibizone
The Owl and the Frog

Life and Death 2025

Gallerium Art Exhibitions
Broken Hearted

Creative Minds 2025

Exhibizone International Juried Exhibition
Ancient Wisdom

Monochromica: The Journal of Monochrome Art — Issue 004

Green Art
Constant Restraint

2024 Exhibitions, Publications, and Recognition

50th Issue Exhibition and Publication

Artistonish
September 2024
I Don’t Feel Right

KB Mart Online Magazine and Gallery

Spent, My Therapist, and Phenomenal Phee

The Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art
I Don’t Feel Right, I’m Not Ready, My Therapist, Broken Hearted, and Spent

International Juried Online Exhibitions

Artsy and Biafarin

Anti-War Exhibition — War
Never Give Up: Cancer — Miriam, Married to Fiddler on the Roof
Nuditas — Broken Hearted
Emotions — Even Angels Cry
Kingdom Animalia — The Owl and the Frog
Aesthetics — I Don’t Feel Right
Children — Miriam, Married to Fiddler on the Roof

Loudon County Magazine

Four-page feature story presenting Lois Trader’s artwork and creative practice

Arts in the Airport Exhibition

McGee Tyson Airport | Knoxville, Tennessee
January–June 2024
I Don’t Feel Right

Selected from 808 submitted works by 217 artists; 46 works chosen for a six-month display.

Selected Awards and Recognition

Certificate of Excellence

Tennessee Juried Open Art Show, 2026
Angel of Resolve

Second Place

Tennessee Artist Association Juried Exhibition
Angel of Recovery

Second Place

Tennessee Artists Association, 2024
Broken Hearted

Honorable Mention

Oak Ridge Art Center Annual Juried Exhibition
Broken Hearted

 

Artist Talks and Community Presentations

NAMI Pathways to Hope Conference

Knoxville, Tennessee
Exhibiting artist and speaker

NAMIWalks at Market Square

Knoxville, Tennessee
Exhibiting artist with a full presentation booth

Tellico Village Art Guild

Tellico Village, Tennessee
Exhibiting artist and speaker

Emotion-driven sculpture and mixed media – Knoxville, TN


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© 2026 Lois Trader Art. Artists retain copyright to their works unless explicitly transferred, even when the original is purchased.