ABOUT
Allison L. Baxter (b. 1999—St.Paul, Minnesota) is a sculptress and draftswoman whose journey began amidst the vibrant artistic community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. At the age of 16, she embarked on her artistic path at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a high school outside of Minneapolis, where she was nurtured by mentors who ignited her passion for classical artistry.
Allison began her formal training in sculpture and drawing at The Florence Academy of Art in 2018, driven by a passion for classical techniques. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she earned a BA in Religious Studies from St. Olaf College, graduating in 2021.
Allison’s work has exhibited both nationally and internationally, with recent showcases in London and Pieve di Cadore, the birthplace of Tiziano Vecellio. Her work delves into the rich narrative landscapes of Roman and Greek mythology, as well as resonant themes drawn from the broader Christian tradition—often casting friends and family as her models for the allegorical figures bringing these ancient stories to life.
Currently dividing her time between her hometown of Minnesota and the artistic haven of Florence, Allison's work continues to evolve as she explores new avenues of expression and delves deeper into the profound complexities of the human experience.
Education
The Florence Academy of Art, Florence Italy; 2018 - 2019 and 2021 - 2022
B.A. in Religious Studies from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; 2017 - 2021
Perpich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, Minnesota; 2015 - 2017
Exhibitions
2025
The Path to Paradise; Pneuma Art Foundation and Galleria Frilli
Embodiment, Solo Show; Zeller Studio, Hopkins MN
2024
4th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show; International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen TX
International Titian Portrait Competition; Forte Monte Ricco, Pieve di Cadore (BL)
SPS FACE 2024 60th Annual Open Exhibition; The Garrison Chapel, London
2023
3rd Annual Members’ Juried Art Show; International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen TX
The State Fair’s 2023 Fine Arts Exhibition; Fine Arts Building, St.Paul MN
2020
Student Juried Show; Groot Gallery, Northfield MN
2019
Small Works; Depot Gallery, Red Wing MN
2017
Senior Retro Exhibition; Perpich Center for the Arts Education, Golden Valley MN
Awards
Excellence Prize for “A Landscape” | Titian Portrait Competition
Third Prize for “Francesca” | Titian Portrait Competition
Publications
2021 Chapel talk on The Veiled Christ; Boe Chapel, St.Olaf College
2020 featured in The Quarry, a literary and fine arts magazine at St.Olaf College