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Curriculum Vitae
Education
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax NS, 1989 – 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fine Art, Minor in Art History. Studies in drawing, painting, printmaking, art history, philosophy of art and education, and aesthetics.
Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary AB, 1985 – 1988
Drawing Major. Studies in painting, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, glass blowing, literature and art history.
Banff Centre for the Arts
Residencies in printmaking and painting, Banff AB, 2005
Computer Applications Certificate, Bow Valley College, Canmore AB, 2002
Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association Course, Banff AB, 2001
Studies in interpretation methods, ecology, geology, local history and heritage issues, and parks management strategy/ ecological integrity in Banff National Park.
Community courses
Figure drawing, ceramics, physical fitness, dance, languages, business, and personal development 1980 - present
Awards
Public art project, interpretive signposts for the Fenland Trail, Parks Canada, Banff AB, 2005 (Banff Heritage Tourism Award nominee, 2005)
Artist-in-residence award, CODA (Calgary Olympic Development Association), Haig Glacier Base Camp, Kananaskis Country AB, 2002
Artist-in-residence award, Columbia Icefield Centre, Columbia Icefield AB, 2002
Artist-in-residence award, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB, 2002
Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Fellowship Award, 1996
Alberta Foundation for the Arts purchase, 1994
Province of Alberta Certificate of Merit, Province of Alberta Award, 1987 – 1988
Province of Alberta Certificate of Merit, Province of Alberta Award, 1986 – 1987
Louise McKinney Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, 1986
Solo Exhibitions
Glacier-fed, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff AB, 2003
All the Unwordable Things, The Old Crag Cabin, Banff AB, 2000
Constant Change, Banff Public Library, Banff AB, 1994
Reflections, Le Beaujolais Restaurant, Banff AB, 1994
Network, Printmaking Department, NSCAD, Halifax NS, 1991
Drawings, Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD, Halifax NS, 1990
Mirror, Mirror, Marion Nicoll Gallery, ACAD, Calgary AB, 1988
Selected Group Exhibitions
The Art of History, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Art Show, in honor of Alberta’s Centennial celebration, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB, 2005
Off the Wall 2005, CAAG Gallery, Canmore AB, 2005
Elemental Inspiration: Out of the Wildfire, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff AB, 2004
Source, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Art Show, in honor of the United Nations International Year of Fresh Water, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB, 2003
United Nations International Year of Mountains Local Colour, Wild Elements Gallery, Banff AB, 2002
Cougars, Coyotes, Canyons, Corridors…, Banff Town Hall, Banff AB, 2002
Traverse: Bridging the Gap, Quest Avens Gallery, Canmore AB, 2001
Mount Royal College Group Show, Mount Royal College, Calgary AB, 2001
Bears: Room to Roam, Old Crag Cabin, Banff AB, 2001
Twin Peaks, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff AB, 1998 - 1999
Hues of Blue, Muttart Public Art Gallery, Calgary AB. Traveling Exhibition, 1996 – 1999
Coolage, Banff Public Library, Banff AB, 1996
Return to Exceptional Pass, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff AB, 1992
Pentimental, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Alberta College of Art, Calgary AB, 1988
Foundation Studies and Art Conference, University of Louisville KY, 1986
Selected Publications
Lytton Gooch, Jane, Artists of the Rockies: Inspiration of Lake O’Hara. Fernie, BC: The Alpine Club of Canada in Partnership with The Rockies Network, 2003
Sandford, Robert William, Water and Our Way of Life. Fernie, BC: The Rockies Network, 2003
“Five Bow Valley Artists Interpret the Mountains.” Banff, AB: The Cairn, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Winter/ Summer, 2003
“Painting Peaks.” Canmore, AB: The Alpine Club of Canada Gazette, Winter, 2003
Course Trends. River Falls, WI: Learning Resources Network (cover), Sept/ Oct, 2002
“Creative Economy: Landscape Absorbs Artist.” Calgary, AB: Avenue West, Winter, 2001 - 2002
“Unstoppable Hands” (Canadian artist feature). Montreal, PQ: The Parkhurst Exchange, September, 2001
Return to Exceptional Pass. Banff, AB: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 1991
Coordinator of Exhibitions Experience
Exhibition coordinator, The Art of History, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Art Show, in honor of Alberta’s Centennial, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB, 2005.
Exhibition coordinator, Source, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Art Show, in honor of the United Nations International Year of Fresh Water, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB, 2003 (Source was nominated for a Banff Heritage Tourism Award in the category of Best Wonder of Water Themed Initiative.)
Exhibition coordinator, United Nations International Year of Mountains Local Colour, Wild Elements Gallery, Banff AB, 2002
Exhibition coordinator, Local Colour, Wild Elements Gallery, Banff AB, 2001
Exhibition coordinator, Figurative, Old Crag Cabin, Banff AB, 2001
Banff Public Library exhibitions coordinator, Banff Public Library, Banff AB, 1994 – 1996
Collections
Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton AB
Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake AB
Columbia Icefield Centre, Columbia Icefield AB
Calgary Olympic Development Association, Bill Warren Training Centre, Canmore AB
Private collections world-wide