1994

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota

2008

“Christian Nielsen: Paintings
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota

2007

“Christian Nielsen: New Paintings”
Macalaster College
St. Paul, Minnesota
Solo Show

Weinstein Gallery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Group Show

2006

“Franklin Art Works
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Solo Show

2003

Uncanny Visions: Contemporary Romantic Landscapes”
The Phipps Center For The Arts”
Hudson, Wisconsin
Group Show

2001

“Couplets”
Storefront Gallery
Brooklyn, New York
Group Show

2000

““Double Dutch”
The Waiting Room Gallery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Group Show

1996

No Name Gallery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Two Person Show with Stevie Rexroth

1997

Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowship