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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

2001-05

Masters of Education in Art: University of Victoria, Canada

1991-92

Basic Animation Course: National Film Board of Canada, Winnipeg

1988-91

B.A. Honours Fine Art: Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, UK

1987-88

Art and Design Foundation Course: Middlesex Polytechnic, London, UK

1986-87

Youth Leadership Certificate: Institute for Youth Leaders from Abroad, Israel


SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2007

Road Stories, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, Canada

2005

Footprints, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria, Canada

2004

Perspectives, <SITE> Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada

1998

Imprints, Gallery 1248, Victoria, Canada

1992

Recent Work, New End Theatre, London, UK


GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2007

Faculty Exhibition, MacPherson Gallery, University of Victoria;
Annual Members' Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria

2006

Faculty Exhibition, MacPherson Gallery, University of Victoria;
Spring Auction Juried Exhibition, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, USA;
Annual Members' Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria

2005

Aids Vancouver Island Gala, Gallery at the Mac, Victoria;
Fall Auction Juried Exhibition, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, USA;
Annual Members' Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria

2004

17th Annual Moss Street Paint-In, Victoria;
Fall Auction Juried Exhibition, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks;
Project Telephone, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria;
Annual Members' Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria

2003

Annual Members' Show, Xchanges Gallery, Victoria

2000

Summer Group Show, Gallery 1248, Victoria

1999

Reconciliation and Renewal, Maltwood Art Gallery, Victoria;
Summer Show, Gallery 1248, Victoria;
Grand Jury V, Winnipeg Art Gallery

1998

The Art of Giving, Gallery 1248, Victoria

1996

9th Annual Moss Street Paint-In, Victoria;
Genesis III, Victoria Eaton Centre;
Look '96, Sansha Hall, Sidney, BC

1995

Fine Art '95 Juried Exhibition, Sooke Arena, BC;
Grand Jury III, Winnipeg Art Gallery;
"I" is for immigrant, Victoria Eaton Centre;
Look '95, Victoria Eaton Centre

1994,92,91

Winnipeg Art Gallery Sales and Rental Jury selection

1993

Canvas and Clay Two woman show, Winnipeg

1992

M.S.A. 60th Annual Juried Art Show, Winnipeg Art Gallery

1991

Fresh Art Recent Graduates, Business Design Centre, London, UK


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2004-present

Sessional Instructor, University of Victoria, BC.
Undergraduate courses include: Art for the Elementary Classroom; Painting; Design; Image Development; Drawing.

2003-2004

Lab and Resource Room Assistant, University of Victoria.
Taught Labs in Art Education, offered 1:1 teaching and technical support for students in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking and Photography, curated exhibitions, performed administrative duties.

2001 (Jan-Apr)

Lab and Resource Room Assistant, University of Victoria.

2000

Art Instructor for adult evening art classes, City of Victoria Downtown Community Art Centre.

1995-2003

Art Instructor, The Lodge at Broadmead, Victoria
Designed art projects for and taught/empowered mentally and physically challenged seniors.

1993, 91, 88

Teaching Assistant, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Taught "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" course (Betty Edwards) to Interior Design (undergraduate) and Architecture (graduate) students.

1992

Art Instructor, Fine Arts Summer Camp, London.
Ran Art workshops for youth aged eight to 16.

1991

Youth Leader, Israel.
Co-led a tour of Israel for four weeks. Designed and implemented educational programs.


PUBLICITY

2007

"The Art of Connectivity", Monday Magazine June 21-27 p. 15

2006

Lieutenant Govenor's Silver Medal recipient, Masters in Art Education, University of Victoria, BC
"Artist honoured for work exploring creative process" - Times Colonist, Victoria, June 5th;
"Pushing the Boundaries" - The Ring, UVic publication, June edition

2005

"The Daily" - Interview with Dave Lennom, Channel 11, March
Divergence Productions Independent Film, Victoria - paintings featured

2004

"Artist returns to her roots" Winnipeg Metro Community Newspaper, August
VZF Movie "Overload", Winnipeg - paintings featured;
Winnipeg Lance Community Newspaper, August;
"A" channel TV, Winnipeg - Interview, August;
BCATA Journal, Review of Teaching Resource "Places and Spaces", July

1993

"WHERE Winnipeg" Magazine, Sept/Oct 1993 "The Johnston Terminal"


VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE

2007

Art donation, Vancouver Island School of Art fundraiser, Victoria

2005-2006

President, Xchanges Artists' Gallery and Studios (Canada's oldest Artists' Cooperative)

2006

Art donation, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks;
Art donation, Vancouver Island School of Art fundraiser, Victoria

2005

Committee member, Vic West Arts Action Network;
Set painting for Lakewood Elementary School (The Lion King), Victoria;
Art donation, Vancouver Island Aids Society;
Art donation, "Souper Bowls of Hope" fundraiser for at-risk youth, Victoria

2004-2005

Secretary, Xchanges Artists' Gallery and Studios

2004

Art donation, "Souper Bowls of Hope" fundraiser for at-risk youth, Victoria;
Set painting for Lakewood Elementary School (Cinderella), Victoria

1995-1996

Receptionist-on-call, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria


COLLECTIONS & GALLERIES

Work in private collections in Canada, USA, England, Israel, Mexico and Australia as well as in the Sales and Rental Department, Winnipeg Art Gallery; Augusta Tree Gallery, Winnipeg; The Radisson Hotel, Winnipeg.

last updated: September 23, 2007 site design: rueroy