HERE SOME OF THE MOST NEWEST EVENTS.
I have achieved my certification as Art Therapist! recognized by CPB, Continuing
Professional Development, England and IPHM, International Practitioners of
Holistic Medicine in England, September 1rst, 2025
Weeks ago I was painting the frame and mounting my oil painting for the upcoming exhibition in Webster Groves, my work TRANSITION will be part of “Into the woods” by Webster Arts.
The exhibition will start this Tuesday with a reception.
See you there!
I had the honor to be the curator and and juror for Art and Soul. February 2025, Webster Arts Gallery.
My painting Start Over will be part of the exhibition Controlled Chaos by Manchester Arts.
Reception: January 31 6pm-7:30 at the Manchester Justice Center. See you there!
What a great evening at the exhibition “Feathers, fur, scales and tails” 
we were 26 artist and 44 amazing works displayed.
we were 26 artist and 44 amazing works displayed.I had the honor to receive the award Best of Show with my painting “Stay Away” and I couldn’t be more excited and thankful.
Thank you so much to Manchester Arts for supporting local artist, to Rebecca for helping through the event and to Shawn Ballard for his enthusiasm and love for wildlife. 
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READ ABOUT MY LATEST INTERVIEW FOR REVEL MAGAZINE
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SOULARD ART GALLERY EXHIBITION
My painting ECLIPSE won the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE at June 11, 2021 St. Louis, Missouri
Exhibition end by July 9, 2021
Hello St. Louis friends!
I am so happy to invite you to the Opening Reception at Soulard Art Gallery where I will be exhibiting 3 of my paintings as part of a big selection of local artists presenting WOULD YOU LOVE ME AS A PET? So yes, this show will be full of amazing animals! Come and give them some love.
This is a free event for all ages where you can enjoy art, live music and a cash open bar during the opening.
For more information please take a look at the attached image.
Join us, I would love to see you there next Friday!
Kindly,
Valeria Prieto
My painting Awakening of Eostre/Ostara was part of the selection of Fine Art Portrait Contest in Fontbone Gallery during February 2021.
I won 1 place in the honorable photo contest from Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs organized by Charlie Mussi, also 4th place with another piece. March 2014
