SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
(Since moving to Vancouver in 1998)
(Solo shows *)
2010 Interpreting the Landscape, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC
In the Image of G_d, Sydney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Vancouver, BC *
In Her Image, Amelia Douglas Gallery, Vancouver, BC *
2008 Reflecting, Urbanity, Vancouver, BC. *
2007 Recent Work, Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, Featured Artist. *
2006 A Celebration of the Arts, Grace Church, Vancouver, BC, Featured Artist. *
2005 Harps of Angels, Windsong Gallery, Sechelt, BC. *
2004 Nothing to Where, Britannia Gallery Project, Vancouver, BC. *
2003 A Gift of Perfume and Tears, The Living Room, Vancouver, BC. *
2003 The Thinker Reflecting, Bel Art Gallery, Edgemont Village, North Vancouver, BC. *
2003 A Celebration of the Arts, Grace Church, Vancouver, BC, Featured Artist. *
2003 Spring Gala, Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby BC.
2003 Recent Work, Holt Renfrew, Vancouver BC.
2002 Go Figure, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC.
Gallery Artists’ Group Show, Bel Art Gallery, Edgemont Village, North Vancouver.
International Conference on Personal Meaning Art Exhibition, Richmond BC.
Spring Gala, Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, BC.
In the Mood for Love, The Artisan Gallery, Vancouver, BC.
Art in the Garden, North Vancouver Arts Council.
25th Anniversary of Event Literary Journal, Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College, New Westminster, BC.
With Unveiled Faces, Manifest Conference, Vancouver, BC. Curator
2001 Who Are We? Manifest Conference Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Curator
2000 Women of Substance, Amelia Douglas Gallery, New Westminster, BC.*
2000 – 2007 East Side Cultural Crawl, 1000 Parker Street, Vancouver, BC.
1999 Women of Stories, North Vancouver Women’s Centre, North Vancouver, BC*
Women of Substance, Rogue’s Gallery, Parksville, BC. *
Our Salmon, Our Children, Our Earth, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC. Curators: Ruth Payne and Marina Papais.
Discovery Show: The End, Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC
Women’s Stories, Lookout Gallery, Regent College, Vancouver, BC* Curator: Dal Shindel.
Discovery Show: A Singular Face, Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, North
Vancouver, BC Juried Exhibition.
1998 Our Salmon, Our Children, Our Earth,
.Evergreen Cultural Community Centre, Coquitlam, BC. Curator: Sarah Dobbs and Marina Papais. CARFAC fees paid.
.Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC. Curators: Marina Papais, Lizanne-Fisher and Sharalee Regehr. CARFAC fees paid.
Body and Soul, Ferry Building Gallery, West Vancouver, BC. Two
person show. Curator: Ruth Payne
Context, Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. Three year tour to over fiftygalleries. CARFAC fees paid.
PRESENTER
2000 – 2013 Guest Lecturer, Carey Hall , Vancouver, UBC.
2007 Women’s Roles in History Omitted: A Pictorial Representation. An
International Symposium on Arts in Society, New York University
2004 Artist Talk, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
Women’s Stories, Vancouver Theological Seminary Arts Event
2003 Panel Member: Discussion on Developing Personal Meaning, International
Conference for Personal Meaning, Richmond,
2002 International Women’s Day Speaker, Douglas College, New Westminster
2001 Featured Visual Artist- Imago’s Vancouver Arts Network “Imago Evening”
ADJUDICATION
2004 Jury for Public art for North Vancouver with the Arts Commission
CURATION
2001-2 Curator of Manifest Conference Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC.
1998 Our Salmon, Our Children, One Earth, Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC. Curators: Marina Papais, Lizanne-Fisher and Sharalee Regehr. CARFAC fees paid.
PUBLICATIONS
(Cover * )
2003 Event Literary Journal publicity brochure. *
2001 Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market 2002
2001 Event Volume 28/Number 1*,2*,and 3 *
2000 Event Literary Journal publicity brochure. *
1999 Crux, Regent College, Vancouver, BC.*
1999 Nellie, North Shore Women’s Centre, North Vancouver, BC.
1999 Priority, Hospital Worker’s Union and NDP Periodical
AWARDS
2001 Best Gallery Product Uniquely BC and Minister of Women’s Equity.
1999 Birks Family Foundation Grant
EDUCATION
1977, 1989-1991 University of Regina, Arts Education, B.Ed. Dean List (every semester). Great Distinction.
1981 Mount Royal College, Interior Design, 2 year program
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2000- 2010 Trinity Western University, Langley, BC. Sessional Instructor FA
110 (Fine Arts), ART181(The Fundamentals of Design 2D), Art 182 (The Fundamentals of Design: Color and 3D) and Art 280 (Foundations of 3D).
2000-present Shadbolt Centre of the Arts, Burnaby, BC. Instructor: Life
Drawing, Beginning to Paint and Intermediate Painting.
1999-2000 Vancouver School Board, Artist in Residence, Vancouver BC.
1998-2000 Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC Arts
Educator, Gallery Education
1998-2000 Crofton House, Summer Programming Instructor, Vancouver,
1998- 2000 Siematic Kitchens/ Counterpoint, Yaletown, Vancouver, BC.
Interior Designer.
1992 – 1997 Estevan Comprehensive School, Estevan, Saskatchewan
1992 White City Elementary School, White City, Saskatchewan, K-9 Arts
Education, Home Ec.
1990-1992 MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan. Arts
Education, Family Focus.
1988 – 1989 Christina’s Interiors, Victoria, BC. Interior Designer.
1986-1988 Classic Interiors, Regina, Saskatchewan. Interior Designer
1981-1986 The Kitchen Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan, Kitchen Designer.
1985 – 1986 Jefferson Young Music Studio, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Vocal instructor.
1981-1982 Regina Community College, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Instructor: Interior Design.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2002-2006 West Vancouver Baptist Church, Music
1999 Gilbert and Sullivan Theatre Company, Surrey, BC. Principal Actor
1998-2001 Deep Cove Stage, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC. Principal Actor and
Sets.
1998- 99 Artists in Action: Founding Member and Treasurer.
1998 North Vancouver Arts Council, sitting member of council.
1998 Seymour Art Gallery, Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC. Board Member
1997 Saskatchewan Learning Disabilities Board, Member at Large.
1992-1997 Estevan Arts Council, Estevan, Saskatchewan.
1989-1991 MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan. Fund raising and Family
Focus.
SKILLS
Artistic Practice: painting, drawing, printmaking, stone carving, digital design, interior design. Have developed numerous series of work.
Business Practice: Management and planning including business plan and operations.
1999 SEEDS, Entrepreneurship Training and Business Planning HRDC
Academic Practice: Integrated analytical and intuitive approach to thorough research and experimentation.
Pedagogical Practice: Curriculum development and implementation
Technology: Computer skills including, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver film editing on iMovie and digital photography.
Professional Vocalist: Live and recording.
Collaborative Skills: Having worked on many collaborative projects in many disciplines, exercising both diplomatic and strong interpersonal skills.