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JURIED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2022 Pop Up Gallery, Hamilton, ON - Social Space
Paul Elia Gallery, Hamilton, ON - The Square Yard Show
Jordan Art Gallery, Jordan Village, ON - Artist Spotlight
2021 Womens Art Association, Hamilton, ON - Celebrating the History of Hamilton
Museum of Encaustic Art, Cerrillos, NM - 10th Anniversary Exhibition of the Encaustic Arts Magazine
Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto, ON - Salon 15 Exhibition
2020 First Russian Based International On Line Exhibition - Encaustic Today
Jordan Art Gallery, Jordan Village, ON - Artist Spotlight
2019 Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - Walker Industries Art Competition
Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe, NM - 50 States, 200 Artists Exhibition
2017 John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, ON - Ontario Society of Artists - Open 144th Juried Exhibition
Atrium Gallery - Vaughan City Hall, Vaughan, ON - Urban Jungle
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, ON - Deep Roots
2016 Alton Mill Arts Centre, Caledon, ON - Headwaters Arts 20th Anniversary
McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON - Art in the Workplace - Invited Featured Artist for the 21st Exhibit
Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington, ON - Burlington Urban and Rural
2015 Lake Road Restaurant, Hamilton, ON - Exhibit of Encaustic Paintings
West Hamilton Artists Tour-WHAT, Hamilton, ON - Exhibit with 27 local artists
Galerie Archipel, Amersfoort, The Netherlands - Transition From Representation to Abstraction
2014 Encaustic Art Institute, Santa Fe, NM - National Invitational - New Gallery Opening
McMaster Innovation Park Hamilton, ON - Art in The Workplace
Hamilton Artists Inc. Hamilton, ON - Swarm
National Association of Women Artist, New York City, NY - Poetry Bleeds Rust - International Exhibit
International Encaustic Conference, Provincetown, MA - Hotel Art Fair
2013 Dundas Valley Rotary Club, Dundas, ON - Art in the Park
O-Ma-Noot Gallery, Hamilton, ON - Introspection
2012 International Encaustic Artists, Santa Fe, NM - Wax Digital - Inaugural Member Online Exhibition
Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM - National Invitational
Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton, ON - Fall Show and Sale
1996 Redeemer University/College Art Gallery, Ancaster, ON - He Creates, We Create
1991 Gallery Belgo, Montreal, QC - Vital Intersections - The City, Art and Faith
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2016 Williams Fresh Cafe, Hamilton, ON - Featured Artist for May/June
2015 Gallery Edit, Richmond VA - A Concrete Perspective - Invitational Solo Exhibit
PUBLICATIONS & REVIEWS:
2020 The A Word - Art, Culture & Criticism - Rust and Reflection - Bart Gazzola - March Archive
2015 EncausticArts Magazine - On Line - Spring, 2015, pages 24-36
2012 Presbyterian Record - December, 2012, inside cover
VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS:
2016 McMaster Innovation Park - Art in the Workplace Featured Artist - YouTube
2013 Enkaustikos - Instructor Interview
COLLECTIONS:
Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe, NM
Fine Arts Store, Rochester, NY
Dundas Valley School of Art, Artist Connection Program, Dundas, ON
AWARDS:
2017 Reserve Best in Show - Urban Jungle" Vaughan Juried Exhibition - Atrium Gallery Vaughan City Hall
Jurors Award - 144th Juried Exhibition - John B. Aird Gallery - Toronto
MEMBERSHIPS:
Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH)
Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC)
Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) intermittent
International Encaustic Artists (IEA)
Ontario Art Education Association (OAEA)
EDUCATION:
1991 York University, Toronto, ON - Honours Art Specialist
1989 Queens University, Kingston, ON - Bachelor of Education (B.ED.)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON - Bachelor of Art (B.A.) - Art/ArtHistory
1983/84 Queens University, Kingston, ON - Diploma in Technological Studies - Senior Vocational Art
1982 Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI - Christian School Teacher's Certification
1980 Mohawk College of Applied Arts +Technology, Hamilton, ON - Plastic/Fine Arts Certification
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
1980-2015 Ontario College of Art, Toronto, ON - Visual Art and Design
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON - Visual Art and Design
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON - Honours Painting Program
Art Institute, Pittsburg, PA - Art Education Certificate
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Welding Certificate
Enkaustikos, Rochester, NY - Certified Enkaustikos Instructor
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2011-2012 Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON - Part Time Art Instructor in the Education Department
1977-2011 Hamilton District Christian High School, Ancaster, ON - Full Time Art Instructor
2003-2005 Kings University College, Edmonton, AB - Master Teacher - Art Education Module - Spring Sessions
1975-1985 Hamilton Board of Education, Hamilton, ON - Continuing Education/Secondary Education
1987-1991 Hillfield-Strathallan College, Hamilton, ON - Summer Program/Art Instructor for Elementary Students
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2012-2018 Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON - Part Time Faculty Associate - Department of Education
WORKSHOP TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1990-Present Anderson Alley Studios, Rochester, NY - encaustic, concrete and metal
Art Gallery of Hamilton - Design Annex, Hamilton, ON - encaustic
Edifide Summer Institute, Ancaster, ON - printmaking, encaustic
Grimsby Art Gallery, Grimsby, ON - encaustic
Guelph Art School, Guelph, ON - encaustic
Hamilton/Niagara School District - integrating art/art history, printmaking, painting
Insight Creative Pottery, Waterdown, ON - encaustic
Japanese Paper Place, Etobicoke, ON - encaustic on paper
Kaleidoscope Creative Arts, Mississauga, ON - encaustic
Oakville Art Society, Oakville, ON - encaustic
Ontario Christian School Teachers Association, Ancaster, ON - art history, visual arts, design
Redeemer University College - Continuing Education, Ancaster, ON - encaustic