FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (Honours); 1984.
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CANADA
Bachelor of Fine Arts; 1982.
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CANADA
Certificate of Religious Studies;1979.
Torchbearers International, North Lancashire, ENGLAND
CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Freelance Artist.
Private Collections: CA, US (NY, AZ, CA), GB, AU.
Since 1984, occasional to fulltime. Includes commissions.
Illustrator: Book Cover and various other graphics.
2011 to present. Occasional.
Public and Private Arts Educator: MB, BC, ON.
1984 - 1990; Part-time 1999 - 2020.
Parent and Home Educator: BC, ON.
1992-2015. Fulltime.
Writer/Poet: Occasional limited circulation magazine articles and poems. Published and self-published.
Since 1990. Parttime.
Proprietor: Surfaces, specialty interior finishes and murals. BC, SK, MB, AB, ON.
1990 - 1998
SOLO EXHIBITS
Growing Hope, The Harbour Atrium. 51 South Service Road, St. Catharines, ON
2020-present. Solo.
My Life in Trees, The B Gallery.1388 Third St.Louth, St. Catharines, ON
Fall 2018. Juried Solo.
Ocean Encounters, The B Gallery.1388 Third St.Louth, St. Catharines, ON
Summer 2017. Juried Solo.
Expressions, The B Gallery.1388 Third St.Louth, St. Catharines, ON
Winter 2015-16. Juried Solo.
GROUP ARTS EXHIBITS
Nature Inspired Community, QSAG Member Show. The Hub on Queen. 4333 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON. Juried Art.
Spring-Summer 2021.
The Wonder, The B Gallery.1388 Third St., St. Catharines, ON. Juried Poetry and Art.
Dec. 2018.
Redemptive, The B Gallery. 1388 Third St., St. Catharines, ON. Juried Poetry and Art.
Spring 2018.
Annual EnKindle Arts Festival,1388 Third St., St. Catharines, ON. Juried Art and Poetry and Workshops.
Annually 2013 -18.
The TAG Gallery Fall and Winter Group Exhibit. 214 King Street, St. Catharines, ON. Juried Art.
Fall and Winter 2016 -17.
Carmel Fine Art & Music Festival Weekend Fireman’s Park, Niagara Falls, ON. Juried Art.
September 2017.
Niagara Arts Showcase & Fundraiser, Canada150 Event. The Hub on Queen, 4333 Queen St., Niagara Falls, ON. Juried Art.
July 1st weekend, 2017.
ART-RELATED CHARITY WORK
Fundraising Donations - A portion of profits support "International Justice Mission" towards ending slavery in our lifetime; art donations towards fund-raising for at-risk individuals; promoting local arts education/appreciation by curating/assisting family arts events.
Founder - In The Arts & Christian Though (inTACT) A discussion group geared for Christians to discuss their practical spirituality in the context of scriptural truths.
Other - Curating student art shows; founding NHEA Annual Education Showcase; Organizing various events.
MEMBERSHIPS - CERTIFICATES - EARLY HIGHLIGHTS
Memberships
QSAG - Queen Stree Artist Group - Local - Current
FCA - Federation of Canadian Artists - National - Current
SCA - Society of Canadian Artists - National - Current
CARFAC - Canadian Artists Representation Ontario - Current
CIVA - Christians in the Visual Artists International - 2014-18
Certificates
PSTC - Professional Secondary Teacher's Certificate, MB.1984
OTC - Ontario Teacher's Certificate, ON. 1986-1998
Award & Sale - MSA - Manitoba Society of Artists, Juried Exhibitions. MB. c.1982; c.1983
Exhibit - Duo-Art Exhibit - Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall, with Elma Eidse-Neufeld, MB - c.1982
For more details please contact the artist.
