EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- May 2011, Arts Milton (A.M.) Gallery.
- June 2, 2011, SpeakEasy’s 16th Annual Fine Art Show (juried) at The Gladstone.
- July 19 – August 18, 2011, 'From Heart to Hand' 2011 FASM Members’ Exhibition at the Holcim Gallery.
- September 16 – 18, 2011, The 9th Annual Queen West Art Fair (juried) at The Gladstone.
- October 2011, LOVE LOVE Gallery Show hosted by Elephant Shoes, an Artisan Collective.
- October 18 – November 6, 2011, Artists’ Network of Riverdale - 10th Annual Little Art Show (juried).
- December 8, 2011, United Way Corporate Charity Event - Hidden Talents & Hidden Treasures Silent Auction hosted by Metrolinx.
- March 14 – April 1, 2012, 'From Heart to Hand' 2012 FASM Members’ Exhibition at The Holcim Gallery.
- June 2 & 3, 2012, Riverdale Art Walk 2012. The Artists’ Network Members’ Show at the Hangman Art Gallery (juried).
- June 5 – 12, 2012, SpeakEasy Spring 2012 Fine Art Fair (juried) at The Gladstone.
- August 28 – September 15, 2012, very first solo art exhibition at the Hangman Art Gallery (juried). Listed by NOW Magazine under MUST-SEE shows.
- September 2012, completed commissioned art piece no.1 titled 'Comfort', Toronto.
- September 29 & 30, 2012, The 14th Annual Milton Studio Tour 2012 (juried) at the Nassagaweya Community Hall.
- October 30 – November 17, 2012, Artists’ Network - 11th Annual Little Art Show (juried).
- December 6, 2012, United Way Corporate Charity Event – 2nd Annual Hidden Talents & Hidden Treasures Silent Auction hosted by Metrolinx.
- Artwork featured in Elaine Fleck’s Catalogue of Contemporary Fine Art (juried) spring/summer 2013 issue.
- Participant of the Sketchbook Project 2013 hosted by Art House, NY. Sketchbook File No. 204.2-10.
- July 2013, ‘Constructivism’ at the Elaine Fleck Gallery, joint exhibition with artist Kathy Kissik.
- Artwork featured in Elaine Fleck’s Catalogue of Contemporary Fine Art (juried) fall/winter 2013 issue.
- Woman Recreated Project, hosted by the Human Rights and Equity Offices at Queen’s University. I created artwork for Tile E4 (mosaic no.2). Tile E4 titled ‘She Will Dance Again’ was chosen to be part of the multi-faith calendar. Unveiling event took place on September 19, 2013. Mosaic no.2 is on display at Queen’s University.
- November 29, 2013, United Way Corporate Charity Event – 3rd Annual Hidden Talents & Hidden Treasures Silent Auction hosted by Metrolinx.
- February 2014, completed commissioned art piece no.2 titled 'Spring is Here', Toronto.
- March 2014, Spring Fever 2014 – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- Artwork featured (juried) in Fleck Contemporary Fine Art Magazine (spring/summer 2014 – first magazine edition).
- June 2014, The Elaine Fleck Gallery – group exhibition (juried).
- June 2014, The Landfill Art Project, gallery located in PA, USA. Ken Marquis, gallery owner and visionary of The Landfill Art Project contacted me and it was an honour to be a participating artist in his mission. My finished hubcap art is called ‘Rice Field’.
- June/July 2014 magazine issue, artwork featured in Aesthetica Magazine (based in the UK).
- July 2014, JulyTalk – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- August 2014, SunShine – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- September 2014, Anti-Social – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- Artwork featured (juried) in Fleck Contemporary Fine Art Magazine (fall/winter 2014 edition)
- December 2014, The Elaine Fleck Gallery – group art exhibition (juried).
- December 2014, 3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition hosted by the Fine Arts Society of Milton at the Holcim Gallery.
- March 2015, SlingShot 2015 – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- April 2015, AprilShowers 2015 – group art exhibition at the Norman Felix Gallery.
- May 21 – June 6, 2015, 'From Heart to Hand' 2015 FASM Members’ Exhibition at The Holcim Gallery.
- July 3 - 9, 2015, second solo art exhibition at The Ben Navaee Gallery.
- August 21 - September 7, 2015 - 'I See the Heart' was juried into the TWAC and AIC ~ Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Juried Art Show (inaugural year). The event took place in the Queen Elizabeth Exhibit Hall/Arts and Crafts Building.
- September 9 - 27, 2015 - group art exhibition 'The Joy of Chance' at the Holcim Gallery located at Milton Centre for the Arts.
- December 2015/January 2016 magazine issue, artwork featured in Aesthetica Magazine (based in the UK).
- December 3, 2015 - January 9, 2016, third solo art exhibition 'GRATIARUM/GRATEFUL' at URBAN GALLERY. Listed by NOW Magazine under MUST-SEE shows.
- August 4 - 31, 2016, 'Visions of Toronto' group art exhibition (juried) at URBAN GALLERY. Listed by NOW Magazine under MUST-SEE shows.
- November 11, 2016 - January 15, 2017, 'Holiday Art Show: We Are All Precious Snowflakes' group art exhibition (juried) at Yellow House Gallery.
- July 6 - 29, 2017, 'O CANADA' group art exhibition (juried) at URBAN GALLERY; celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday.
- August/September 2017 magazine issue, artwork featured in Aesthetica Magazine (based in the UK).
- November 5 - 26, 2017, 'Celebrate the Season' FASM group art exhibition at Holcim Gallery.
- November 22 - December 4, 2017, 'BowsART 150 Holiday Group Exhibition' (juried) at Art Square Gallery.
- November 17, 2017 - January 20, 2018, 'Holiday Art Show: We Are All 'Precious Snowflakes' group art exhibition at Yellow House Gallery. 'The Apartment_no.2' (SOLD) was showcased.
- 'I Know a Place' was selected for publication in the Winter 2018 Issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review ~ a magazine published by Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) based in Lyon, France (juried).
- June 2018, 'What if...' was juried into The Annual International Mail-In Art Exhibition (AIMAE) 2018 hosted by The Federation of Canadian Artists. The exhibition was held at The Federation Gallery located on Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.
- 'And Love Asks Nothing' was selected for publication in Spotlight Magazine (issue 7) by Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) based in Lyon, France (juried).
- September 29 & 30, 2018, The Annual Milton Studio Tour 2018 (Studio No.1); I created a pop-up art studio in my renovation house. I was featured in InsideHalton, interview and news article by Julie Slack, issue date September 24, 2018.
- March 2019, completed commissioned art piece no.3 titled 'Town Hall', Milton.
- 'Our Beautiful Flaws' series was selected for publication in CreativPaper Magazine (issue 16 vol.1) published November 2019 and (issue 18 vol.1) published May 2020, featured artist complete with interview.
- 'Our Beautiful Flaws_Situation 1' was selected for publication in Spotlight Magazine (issue 23) ~ April 2021 by Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) based in Lyon, France (juried).
- April/May 2021 magazine issue, artwork featured in Aesthetica Magazine - Anniversary Issue 100 (juried), complete with on-line interview (based in the UK).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- 'The Avatars' art program at LEARNA (learning centre for children). Taught mixed-media techniques to children ages 8 - 15. Classes were held from April - June 2016.
- Milton Seniors Centre ~ mixed-media techniques, art classes ran weekly for the month of November 2018.
- St. Peter Elementary School ~ Valentine's Day art project, art sessions held in February 2019. I volunteered to teach my son along with his grade 6 classmates fun mixed-media art projects.
- Allendale - Longterm Care Facility - I taught mixed-media art at Allendale twice a month (during weekends). I was pleasantly surprised to discover how many talented and wonderful participants signed up for the art sessions. We used high-quality paint and participants used my best collected papers for collage. My plan from the very start was to provide the best materials and to offer original art lessons created specifically for this group of veteran artists. They were a sassy group and I would not change this for the world. Classes were held from February - August 2022.
CHARITY EVENTS & DONATIONS
- Contributed original artwork during ARTescape, charity event, hosted by Culture for Kids in the Arts (CKA) held on April 13, 2019. 'I Know a Place' was SOLD at Silent Auction.
- Contributed original artwork during a charity event in December 2016, helping to build sustainable infrastructure (oficinadesign.org) for community and education centres around the world. 'Joy' was SOLD at Silent Auction.
- Created original artwork for the FIFE HOUSE SPOTLIGHT 2015 event held on November 27, 2015. 'Life is Art (Alice Series)' was SOLD at Silent Auction.
- Contributed original artwork to SickKids Hospital. ‘Our House’ is on display in the Family Centre located on the main floor of the hospital.
- Contributed original artwork to the SickKids event ‘Have a Heart Gala’. Silent Auction was held on February 11, 2012.
- Initiated and organized the first Silent Art Auction hosted by Metrolinx in their efforts to raise funds for United Way. The event was called ‘Hidden Talents & Hidden Treasures’ and was held on December 8, 2011 (inaugural year).
- Contributed original hand made greeting cards to Kirabo Canada during a charity event on their mission to help children in Uganda, April 2011.
- Led the Annual GO Transit/United Way Golf Tournament in 2009 and 2010.
- Participated in GO Transit's Annual Holiday Harvest Competition for the Daily Bread Food Bank as team leader for Corporate Infrastructure in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
- Team Captain for Read Jones Christoffersen's entry in the CANstruction Competition in 2001 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Can structure entry was the clock tower, Big Ben.
- Participant of World Partnership walks which fund sustainable solutions for under-developed countries.
SKETCHBOOK PROJECT
Participant of the Sketchbook Project 2013 hosted by Art House, NY. Sketchbook File No. 204.2-10.
Click here to view.
AWARDS
- 'The Apartment' was chosen as the Curator's Choice Award Winner by the Elaine Fleck Gallery; Elaine Fleck Catalogue of Contemporary Fine Art (spring/summer 2013 issue).
- 'Flow_1' won 2nd place under Category 7 - Abstract Expressionism - 2014 American Art Awards (international art competition), juried by 25 top Art Galleries across the U.S.
- 'Paris - Hotel Window' won 5th place under Category 13 - Expressionism - Other - 2014 American Art Awards (international art competition), juried by 25 top Art Galleries across the U.S.
- 'Dear Lola' won 4th place under Category 13 - Expressionism - Other - 2015 American Art Awards (international art competition), juried by 25 top Art Galleries across the U.S.
- 'The Mermaid' won 5th place under Category 7 - Abstract Expressionism - 2017 American Art Awards (international art competition), juried by 25 top Art Galleries across the U.S.
- 'Fairy Houses' won 2nd place under Category 27 - Naive Art - Other - 2017 American Art Awards (international art competition), juried by 25 top Art Galleries across the U.S.
.
.
.
.
...........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.