A select grouping of Shannon's original work will be on exhibit at the Northeastern Nevada Museum in Elko Nevada from Nov 1, 2011 – Feb 5, 2012. For more information go to www.museumelko.org. This exhibit also coincides with the 2012 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko NV.

Shannon has been selected as the Featured Artist for the 2012 Stars & Spurs Gala held in January at the BMO Center, Stampede Park, Calgary Alberta. Presented by the Petroleum Service Association of Canada, this event is one of the most significant fundraising events within the Alberta Energy Industry. Proceeds to benefit STARS Air Ambulance.

2012 Calgary Stampede "We're Greatest Together - Create" Promotional Video featuring Shannon in their 100 years of creating the magic behind The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, July 2012.

Shannon's acrylic painting titled 'Casey' has been awarded 1st place in the 2011/2012 Ex Arte Equinus International Equine Art Competition. Presented by Art Horse Magazine annually, Shannon is the only artist to have received this prestigious award for the second time since its inception in 2007.