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>Artist Curriculum Vitae
Exhibitions
2009
- Campbell River Art Gallery - Members Show (group, juried)
- Art & Bloom Festival, Courtenay, BC (group, juried)
- Canadian Federation of Artists Show, CFA Gallery, Granville Island, BC (group, juried)
2008
- Canadian Federation of Artists Show, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Comox, BC (group, juried)
- Originals Only (December), Comox, BC (group, juried)
- Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisans Festival, Courtenay, BC - Featured Artist (group, juried)
- Originals Only (August), Comox, BC (group, juried)
- Filberg Festival, Comox, BC (group, juried)
- Campbell River Art Gallery - Members Show (group, juried)
2007
- Painting on the Edge, Federation of Canadian Artists' Gallery,
Vancouver, BC (group, juried)
- Moss Street Paint-In, Victoria, BC (group)
- Look Victoria, The Bay Centre, Victoria, BC (group)
2006
- Moss Street Paint-In, Victoria, BC (group)
2004
- Absence and Reconstruction, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (solo)
- Artrageous, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (juried)
- One of a Kind Show and Sale, The National Trade Center, Toronto, Ontario (juried)
- Full Spectrum, ACAD Graduating Students Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
2003
- Store Front Exhibition, Store Front Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
- Debut Silent Auction, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
- Christmas Show and Sale, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
- Spring Show and Sale, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
- Awards Show, Main Mall, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
- No Toast: Real Art by the Toast Collective, The Ivan Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
2002
- Awards Show, Main Mall, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (group)
2001
- First Year Painting Show, Visual Arts Building, University of Victoria, BC (group)
2000
- Student Showcase, Mosaic Art Gallery, Victoria, BC (group)
- Student Showcase, Loft Art Gallery, Mill Bay, BC (group)
Education
2001 - 2004
- Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with honours - painting major
2000 - 2001
- University of Victoria, Victoria, BC Faculty of Fine Arts – first year visual arts major
Awards, Grants & Scholarships
2009
- Canadian Federation of Artists Show - Award of Excellence
2008
- Campbell River Art Gallery - Members Show, People's Choice Award
2007
- Painting on the Edge - Opus Framing and Art Supplies Award
2006
- Elizabeth Greenshields Grant, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, Montreal, QC
2004
- Painting Major Award of Excellence, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- One of a Kind Scholarship for Craft, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
2003
- Elizabeth Greenshields Grant, Elizabeth Greenshield’s Foundation, Montreal, QC
- Illingworth Kerr Scholarship, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- Heinz Jordan Memorial Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- Maimeri/Davies Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- Julius Griffith Memorial Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
2002
- Illingworth Kerr Scholarship, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
- Illingworth Kerr Bursary, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
2000
- British Columbia Arts Council - Junior Award, Victoria, BC
- Governor General Award, Frances Kelsey Secondary School, Mill Bay, BC
- Pederson Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship, Duncan, BC
- Cowichan Valley’s Arts Scholarship, Cowichan Community Center, Duncan, BC
Professional Activities
Jan. 06-Mar. 08
- Painting Instructor, Island Blue, Victoria, BC (oil, acrylic and watercolour classes for beginner and intermediate adults)
Sept.05-Apr.06
- Gallery in the Schools Volunteer, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC (art discussions and projects for elementary school children)
Sept-Dec. 2004
- European Travel and Study, exposure to major galleries and art related events in 12 countries over a 4 month period.
Jan.-Apr. 2004
- Theatre Arts Practicum, Theatre Calgary, AB (set/backdrop painting and props experience)
Jun.-Aug. 2003
- Painting and Drawing Instructor, Camp Kippewa for Girls, Monmouth, ME (planning and teaching classes for children age 6 -16)
Feb. 2003
- Marion Nicoll Gallery – Jury Selection Committee, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB (volunteer)
May 2002
- BC Festival of the Arts; Professionalism in Visual Arts Conference, Surrey, BC (delegate)
Additional Education
2002
- Level 1 Photoshop course, Alberta College of Art and Design Continuing Education Department
2003
- Level 1 Photography course, Alberta College of Art and Design Continuing Education Department
Memberships & Associations
2008 - Present
- Campbell River Arts Council & Gallery (member)
2007 - Present
- Arts Council of Greater Victoria (member)
2000 - 2007
- Cowichan Valley Arts Council (member)
2003 - 2004
- Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor (member)