Exhibitions, Honors & Events
September 2025
Face Bits
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting Sucker was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. The piece were created using acrylic on wood panel. Julie Viens artwork was picked to be part of the Face Bits exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. All three paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of September 2025.
August 2025
Animals
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Two original paintings Snowfall and Firecrow were selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Both paintings were created using gouache. Julie Viens artwork was picked to be part of the Animals exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. All three paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of August 2025.
July 2025
Abstract
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Three original paintings from the Numeric Values Series, Crude Figures, Slash the Budget, and Gold Standard was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. All three paintings were created using acrylic paints. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Abstract exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. All three paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of July 2025.
April 2025
Earth Day
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Two original paintings, Shimmer and Snowfall was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Both paintings are an gouache with metallic watercolor. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Earth Day exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. Both paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of April 2025.
February 2025
Crushes Art Show & Zine Fest
Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
Exhibition
An original painting, All the Sprinkles was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Center for the Arts Eagle Rock. All the Sprinkles is a mixed media piece, painted using acrylic paints and constructed with insulation foam and trimmed cable housing for the sprinkles. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Crushes Art Show exhibit Eagle Rock, CA. The show theme is centered around love and St. Valentine’s Day. This paintings will be on display in the gallery portion of the Center’s location during the month of February 2024.
December 2024
Symphony of Color
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, Electric Eye was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Electric Eye is an acrylic painting with gold leaf edging on wood panel. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Symphony of Color exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. This painting will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of December 2024.
November 2024
Potluck
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, All the Sprinkles was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. All the Sprinkles is a mixed media piece, painted using acrylic paints and constructed with insulation foam and trimmed cable housing for the sprinkles. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Potluck exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. This paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of November 2024.
October 2024
Ghoulish Gallery
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Two original paintings, Saros and Spirit Guardians were selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Saros was painted using gouache and metallic watercolors on water color paper. Additionally, Spirit Guardians wasp painted with acrylic paint on watercolor paper. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Ghoulish Gallery exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of artists, styles and creations. Both paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of October 2024.
August 2024
Under the Sea
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original paintings, Leviathan was selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Leviathan was painted using gouache on water color paper. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Under the Sea exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of styles and creations. The painting will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of August 2024.
May 2024
Mythos
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Two original paintings, Fenrir and The White Hart, were selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. Fenrir was created with acrylic paint and inks on wood panel, and The White Hart was painted using gouache on water color paper. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Mythos exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of styles and creations. Both paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location from May until June of 2024.
January 2024
New Bear Republic Team Cycling Jersey Design Winner
Won the annual design contest the New Bear Republic team cycling jersey. Designs are submitted to the team captains, then posted via a survey for all active team members to vote on. My winning design and artwork will be featured on the team jerseys, bibs/shorts, arm warmers, hats and t-shirts. New Bear Republic is a large cycling team and participates in several cycling events over the course of a year, their primary event being AIDS Lifecycle.
November 2023
Variety Show
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
Two original paintings, Messengers: Raven and Messengers: Barn Owl, were selected to be part of the art exhibit at Cart Sexton. The paintings were created with acrylic paint and inks on wood panel with painted hexagonal framing. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Variety Show exhibition at the Carter Sexton retail location in North Hollywood, CA. The show theme is designed to feature a wide variety of mixed pieces of art that showcase a diversity of styles and creations. Both paintings will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location from mid-November until January of 2024.
October 2023
Halloween Show
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, Tenebrae, Nocturnum, and The Voices in the Circle, were chosen to be exhibited at the Cart Sexton retail location. The paintings were created with gouache on watercolor paper, as well as acrylic paint and inks. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Halloween Show exhibition at Carter Sexton in North Hollywood, CA. The show is a collection of Holiday inspired art that captures the spirit of the eeriest of times of year. All three pieces of artwork will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of October.
September 2023
Portraits
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, The Conversationalist, was chosen to be exhibited at the Cart Sexton retail location. The painting was created with gouache on watercolor paper. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the The Portraits exhibition at Carter Sexton in North Hollywood, CA. The show is a collection of portraiture art that celebrates people and animals who have had their image created as an artistic expression. Artwork will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of September.
April 2023
Bugging Out
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, Prosperitas, was chosen to be exhibited at the Cart Sexton retail location. The painting was created with acrylic paint and acrylic ink on wood panel. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Bugging Out exhibition at Carter Sexton in North Hollywood, CA. The show is a collection of insect themed art that celebrates the arrival of spring. Artwork will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location for the month of April.
October – November 2022
Back From The Dead
Carter Sexton Art Show
Exhibition
An original painting, Fenrir, was chosen to be exhibited at the Cart Sexton retail location. The painting was created with acrylic paint and acrylic ink on wood panel. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Back From the Dead exhibition at Carter Sexton in North Hollywood, CA. The show is a collection of Halloween inspired art that captures the dark and spooky as well as horror aspects of the holiday. Artwork will be on display in the retail gallery portion of Carter Sexton’s location Oct. 22 through Nov. 5
October – November 2022
Phantasmagoria V
Jacoby Arts Center
Exhibition
Three paintings were chosen for exhibit, two gouache with metallic water colors pieces and one acrylic painting with acrylic ink on wood panel: Tenebrae, Momento, and Nocturnum. Julie Viens was selected to be part of the Phantasmagoria V exhibition at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL. The show is a celebration of all things dark, spooky, creepy, grotesque, and Halloween. Juried by JAC staff and Board of Directors, Phantasmagoria embodies the spirit of the strange and curious and will be on display in the Simmons Hanly Conroy Main Gallery Oct. 5 through Nov. 13
May 2022
All The Arts for All The Kids
Exhibition/Silent Auction
A silent auction to fundraise for All the Arts for All the Kids, a non-profit that is dedicated to developing, sustaining, and supporting the arts as an intrinsic part of every child’s education. An original painting entitled The Dormouse, 6″x6″ acrylic multi-media was created and donated for the auction. All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation is a professional development model that brings lessons in visual art, music, dance and theatre to kindergarten through sixth grade teachers and kids.
September/October 2020
New Bear Republic 10th Anniversary Shirt and Team Cycling Jersey Design Winner
Worked in a design collaboration with Doug Miliken for the 10th Anniversary New Bear Republic Cycling team t-shirt, and team jersey jersey design contest. Jersey designs are submitted to the team captains, then posted via a survey for all active team members to vote on. Our winning design and artwork is featured on the team jerseys, bibs/shorts, arm warmers, hats, other cycling apparel and raglan shirts. New Bear Republic is a large cycling team and participates in several cycling events over the course of a year, their primary event being AIDS Lifecycle.
June 2020
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
Online Auction
An online auction to fundraise for the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, which is a non-profit wildlife animal rescue organization in Charlotte, NC. An original painting entitled Study of a Snowy Owl, 7″ x 10″ acrylic on watercolor paper was donated for the auction. Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is run by federally licensed wildlife rehabilitators who provide sanctuary, rescue, and rehabilitation for wildlife, farmed, and exotic animals.
November 2018 – Present
The Collector
Fab Factory – North Hollywood, California
Exhibition
A group exhibition featuring three pieces by Julie Viens. Featured pieces included 2 crow themed prints: The Raven and Grimm Brother and one original gouache work entitled Valor. The exhibit was shown at Fab Factory, and features art from Los Angeles based artists.
October 2018
Menagerie
Kate Moriarty Fine Art Gallery – Studio City, California
Exhibition
An exhibition featuring the Animal Menagerie works from Julie Viens. The shown series included large format reproductions of smaller watercolor moleskine works: Milo: Australian Masked Barn Owl, Wisdom, Aesop, Fox Fur and Pearls, as well as The Raven, plus never before seen gouache and metallic watercolor pieces Aurum, Warmth, Constrictor, Baleen, Speedy and Precious. The exhibit was shown at the Kate Moriarty Fine Art Gallery, that features Los Angeles based artists.
December 2017
New Bear Republic Team Cycling Jersey Design Winner
Won the annual design contest the New Bear Republic team cycling jersey. Designs are submitted to the team captains, then posted via a survey for all active team members to vote on. My winning design and artwork will be featured on the team jerseys, bibs/shorts, arm warmers, hats and t-shirts. New Bear Republic is a large cycling team and participates in several cycling events over the course of a year, their primary event being AIDS Lifecycle.
January 2017
Guitar Center GC Jam Night Committee Member
Selected to be on the GC Jam Night Committee. Responsibilities include selecting bands, reviewing and creating line-up for the evening, creating artwork for the event poster and video graphics, designing band logos and/or background video graphics for each showcased group, managing timeline for print artwork and digital deliverables. An example of one of the many bands showcased can be seen here: Dapper Dan & the Whitewalls
October 2016
Haven Hills, Art Auction & Reception
Exhibition
Selected to be one of the artists featured at the Haven Hills Art & Cocktail Reception. Three individual pieces were selected to be made into Giclée prints, then signed, for the art auction. Funds raised during the event went to Haven Hills, one of the oldest institutions dedicated to ending domestic violence in Southern California. Haven Hills provides safety, shelter, and support while working to break the cycle of abuse. You can learn more about their services here: Haven Hills
December 2015
Guitar Center &Musician’s Friend Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring bands of musicians employed at Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend. The event was showcased at Borderline Grill in Westlake Village, during December 2015. My winning work appeared on 2 sizes of posters, 2 sizes of drum heads for the event, and online social networking advertising for the event.
July 2015
Guitar Center & Musician’s Friend Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring of bands of musicians employed at Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend. The event was showcased at Borderline Grill in Westlake Village during July 2015. My winning artwork appeared on 2 sizes of posters, 2 sizes of drum heads for the event, and online social networking advertising for the event.
July 2015
Newtown Arts Shelved Art 2: Postcard Artist
Exhibition
One of 7 artists picked to create a postcard for the Newtown Arts, Shelved 2 experience. I created a watercolor painting, that was then printed in postcard format. 150 postcards were placed inside of books in 3 of Pasadena’s public libraries, to become a found art experience. Shelved Art 2 continues the original project but widens the scope with 7 new artists, and the artwork will remain in the books until serendipitously discovered by library patrons, quite possibly many years after placement. Postcards might be taken to homes, travel on buses, left on city benches and potentially travel even farther or sent on loan to another library. Shelved Art 2 continues NewTown’s mission of presenting artworks in unexpected contexts. Shelved Art 2 was made possible by a grant from the women of the Pasadena Art Alliance and the gracious cooperation of the Pasadena Public Library staff.
November 2014
Guitar Center & Musician’s Friend Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring of bands of musicians employed at Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend. The event was showcased at Bogie’s at the Westlake Village Inn during December 2014. My winning artwork appeared on 2 sizes of posters, 2 sizes of drum heads for the event, and online social networking advertising for the event.
September 2014
Drum! Magazine Editor’s Commendation Advertising Award
Created advertising for the Simmons Stryke6. The Stryke6 ad was selected as one of the best ads in Drum! Magazine‘s 2014 issues, and received the Editor’s Commendation Advertising Award. Ads were selected and voted on by editors and staff from Drum! Magazine.
March 2014
Guitar Center Musician’s Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring a series of musician’s employed at Guitar Center, and showcased at the Borderline Grill during April 2014. My winning artwork appeared on 2 sizes of posters, 2 sizes of drum heads for the event, and online social networking advertising for the event.
August 2013
Guitar Center Musician’s Friend Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring a series of musician’s employed at Guitar Center, and showcased at the Borderline Grill during September 2013. My winning artwork appeared on 2 sizes of posters, and online social networking advertising for the event.
March 2013
Sock It To Me 5th Annual Global Sock Design Contest
2nd Place Winner
2nd place in an international field of designs, with over 2,500 entries, for Sock It To Me‘s 5th Annual Global Design A Sock Contest. My entry “Nice to Emu” was based off of a Sharpie drawing I had created then turned it into a design for a sock. “Nice to Emu” was featured on a televised news broadcast out of Portland, Oregon during a news story about the contest. The design went on to take 2nd place and is currently being sold online and in retail chains around the United States with Sock It To Me. Visit the Past Winner’s List to see all of the winning designs, “Nice to Emu” is featured in the 2013 winner’s area.
November 2012
Guitar Center Electric Jam Night Poster Design Winner
Won the design contest for a concert poster, featuring a series of musician’s employed at Guitar Center, and showcased at the Mermaid Tavern during November 2012. My winning artwork appeared on 2 sizes of posters, and online social networking advertising for the event.
March 2007
Guitar Center Innovator Award
On March 5, 2007 Won the Innovator Award at Guitar Center. One of the hardest honors to win a at Guitar Center, as only 1-2 are given a year. I was able to win this award by taking packaging design projects, and creating brands, thru branding language, logo redesign, style guides, branding/identity mock ups and issuing artwork for fully realized packaging on store shelves that gave the consumer a brand experience.