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ARTIST: Holly Carr
RESIDES: Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
EDUCATION: Holly Carr is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
– Carr is widely known for her unique style of silk painting. Bold satirical images explore everything from human interactions and social stereotypes to her love for the natural world. Holly Carr’s sense of humour underlies all of her work pointing a finger at the absurd as well as the touching.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 2003, Carr’s largest project to date the “Terrarium” was installed in the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, a 25’ diameter and 20’ high environment depicting the natural world.
-Ventured into theatre, beginning with designing for “Little Lame Prince” and “When Dinosaurs Dine by Moonlight” both of which were productions of Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.
-painted live with an adlibbed monologue in Will Power Theatre’s production of “Private Views” performed live in the main gallery of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, where her dialogue with the audience was woven into a painting she created on the spot as well as the three one act plays taking place in the gallery space.
– performed with numerous musicians including a cross Canada tour with writer storyteller Stuart Mclean and the Vinyl Cafe. During these events Holly Carr paints live on large vertical panels of silk.
-Recently, Carr was invited to perform in Singapore, with world renowned violinist Min Lee, as well as performances in Ottawa where she painted with the National Art Center Symphony.
PUBLISHED:
– first children’s book “What is Pink” an illustrated poem by Christina Rossetti, Rubicon Publishing.
-article published in “Peinture Sur Soie” Lyon, France.
SOLO EXHIBITION: “Couplings” – West End Gallery
-work in numerous private and public collections.
Holly Carr
ARTIST: Larisa Cheladyn
RESIDES: Edmonton, Alberta
EDUCATION
- 2017 – 2018 – currently enrolled in PhD program – MLCS Media & Cultural Studies
- 2016 – Master of Arts – Ukrainian Folklore – University of Alberta
- 1981 – BFA – Art & Design – University of Alberta
- 1976 – Strathcona Composite High School – Edmonton, AB
AWARDS
2015 – Slavic and East European Studies 75 Anniversary MA Scholarship
2015 – Gregory & Julie Patrick Award in Ukrainian Culture
2015 – Kawulych Ukrainian Folklore Graduate Award
2014/15 2015/16 Kuryliw Scholarship
2010 – University of Alberta – Alumni Honours Award
2005 – Global Woman of Vision Award
2002 – City of Edmonton Salute to Excellence Arts Achievement Award
PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES
- 2016 – Winter Term – UAlberta – MLCS 204 – Forms of Folklore – Special Topic “Ukrainian Canadian Embroidery – Folk Art or Fine Art?”
- 2012, 2013, 2015 – UAlberta – MLCS 204 – Forms of Folklore – Special Topic “Visual Art & Folklore”
- 1996 – Guest Lecturer – Inaugural BFA Design class – University of Los Andes – Merida, Venezuela
SECONDARY & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
- 2017 – A.L Horton School – Vegreville, AB
- 2013 – Present University of Alberta USchool Program
- 2013 – Collaboration with aboriginal storyteller/author – David Bouchard
- 1998 – Present – Artist in Residence
Edmonton Public Schools – Regular, Ukrainian, and Aboriginal Programs
Edmonton Catholic Schools – Ukrainian Program
Norquest College – Guest Instructor ESL Program - 2003-04 – Saskatoon Ukrainian Bilingual Program – Guest Artist in Residence
- 2003-05 – Winnipeg Ukrainian Bilingual Program – Guest Artist in Residence
PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS/GUEST LECTURES AND TOURS
- “Creating a Sense of Place One Stitch at a Time: The role of embroidered pillows in the Ukrainian
- Canadian community” – Transcending Connections 2018, MLCS Graduate Student Conference, University of Alberta (February, 2017).
- “Images of Faith, Hope, and Beauty”, Presentation and Tour, Enterprise Square: Kule Folkore Centre (January 2018).
- “Past Imperfect – The Ukrainian Canadian Experience” Guest Lecture and Tour, Art Gallery of Alberta: ACUA (Aug/Sept 2017).
- “Five Waves of Inspiration” Guest Lecture and Tours, Edmonton: Art Gallery of Alberta (May 2017).
- “Creating a Sense of Place One Stitch at a Time: The role of embroidered pillows in the Ukrainian – Canadian community” – Heritages of Migration: Moving Stories, Objects and Home. University of Birmingham, UK, Ironbridge Institute Conference – Buenos Aires, Argentina (April 2017).
- “The Arts and Cultural Identity” – Conference Presentation – Ukrainian Canadian Congress Triennial Conference, Regina, SK (Nov 2016).
- “Ukrainian Canadian Embroidery – Folk Art or Fine Art?” – UAlberta Guest Lecture MLCS 204 (Oct 2016)
- “History of Ukrainian Embroidery in Alberta” – Guest Speaker, Costume Society of America – Western Region Conference. Edmonton, AB (July 2016).
- “Pillow Talk” – Vegreville Pysanka Society – Vegreville, AB (July 2016).
- “Embroidered Memories” – Guest Speaker, UAlberta Dept. of Finance – Conference (Nov 2015).
- “Collecting Embroidery” – Reflecting on Summer Fieldwork & Research” – Keynote Speaker, Ukrainian Self Reliance League Luncheon. Edmonton, AB (Oct 2015).
- “ACUA – 35th Anniversary Keynote Address” – Edmonton, AB (Sept 2015).
- “Embroidered Memories: The Ukrainian-Canadian Embroidered Pillow” – Student Poster Presentations, Human Ecology, University of Alberta (Apr 2015).
- “Collecting Memories: The Ukrainian Canadian Embroidered Pillow” – Guest Speaker, Alberta Pioneer Association, AGM, Edmonton, AB (Apr 2015).
- “History of the Rusalka Ukrainian Dancers in Calgary”- Keynote Speaker, Friends of the Ukrainian Folklore Centre, AGM, Edmonton, AB (Aug 2014).
- “Prince Philip Opened My Exhibition” – Kiev Konnection 2012 – Keynote Speaker – Ukrainian Foundation for College Education – McEwan University, (May 2012)
- “Interpreting the Works of Leonard Cohen” – Guest Lecturer – International Leonard Cohen Festival, Edmonton, AB (July 2008)
- “Celebrating Women: Honouring the Pride Passion and Perseverance of Canadian Women” – Guest Lecture Tour. Sponsored by the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC). Presentations in: Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal (2004/05).
- “Flowers of the Bible” – Guest Lecture Tour. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Association of Canada. Presentations in: Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal (1999/2000).
PUBLISHED BOOKS AND PAPERS (AUTHORED)
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk, Baba’s Coat, Edmonton: UCAMA (Pending publication – Nov 2018).
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk, (2017) Five Waves of Inspiration, ACUA: Edmonton.
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk (Pending publication) “Creating a Sense of Place One Stitch at a Time: The role of embroidered pillows in the Ukrainian Canadian community”, paper presented to Heritages of Migration: Moving Stories, Objects and Home Conference. Buenos Aires, Argentina. April 2017. Birmingham, UK: Ironbridge Institute – Birmingham University.
- Nahachewsky, Andriy, Maryna Chernyavska, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, (2017) Journey to Canada, Edmonton: Kule Folklore Centre.
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk (2016). Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, “Stitched Narratives: The Ukrainian Canadian Embroidered Pillow” master’s thesis, University of Alberta, 2016.
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk, (2004) Celebrating Women, Ottawa: NCWC.
- Cheladyn, Larisa Sembaliuk, (1999) Flowers of the Bible, Edmonton: Ecclesia Publishing.
PUBLISHED BOOKS (ILLUSTRATION AND LAYOUT)
- Savedchuk, Lesia (2017), Футболні детективи, Illustrations: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Calgary: Iskra Books.
- Nahachewsky, Andriy, Maryna Chernyavska, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (2017), Journey to Canada, Edmonton: Kule Folklore Centre.
- Onufrijchuk, Roman and Irka Balan (2006), Vasile Avramenko : A Legacy of Ukrainian Dance, Winnipeg: Shevchenko Foundation.
- Prescribed texts for the Junior High Social Studies Curriculum’s in Alberta and Ontario:
- Marcotte, Nancy Sellars, (1993), Ordinary People in Alberta’s Past, Edmonton: Arnold Publishing.
- Galvin, K. (1991), A Quebec Experience, Edmonton: Arnold Publishing.
- Marcotte, Nancy Sellars, (1989), Ordinary People in Canada’s Past, Edmonton: Arnold Publishing
- Supplementary reading for Ukrainian Bilingual Programs in Canada, USA, Australia and the UK. Also, used as supplementary reading for Early Childhood ESL Programs in Ukraine. *Denotes “Canadian best-seller” having sold over 10,000 copies worldwide:
- Gulutsan, Lena Hryhor, Gene Zwozdesky, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (1980) The Mosquito’s Wedding*, Edmonton: Kazka Productions.
- Gulutsan, Lena Hryhor, Gene Zwozdesky, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (1982) Snow Folks*, Edmonton: Kazka.
- Gulutsan, Lena Hryhor, Gene Zwozdesky, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (1987) Spring Serenade*, Edmonton: Kazka.
- Gulutsan, Lena Hryhor, Gene Zwozdesky, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (1988) The Enchanted Christmas Tree*, Edmonton: Kazka.
- Gulutsan, Lena Hryhor, Gene Zwozdesky, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (1989) Sing-a-long Treasures, Edmonton: Kazka.
CURATED EXHIBITS, DISPLAYS, AND INSTALLATIONS
- “Embroidered Memories – A 1000 Pillow Project” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Curator), in production, to be unveiled at Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Winnipeg, MB – May 2018.
- “Images of Faith, Hope, and Beauty” –Dr. Jelena Pogosjan, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Co-curators) – Kule Folklore Centre – Enterprise Square December,2017- January, 2018
- “Five Waves of Inspirations” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Curator) – Calgary Public Library, Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) – July, 2017.
- “Five Waves of Inspirations” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Curator) – Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA), Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) – May 2017.
- “Lest We Forget…” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Curator) & Iryna Jendjowsky – Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta, October 2016.
- “Journey to Canada” – Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Andriy Nahachewsky, Maryna Chernyavska, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Co-curators) – Kule Folklore Centre: Edmonton. July, 2016.
- “Boys & Girls” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (illustration & Design). Illustrated adaptation of Alice Munro’s story – exhibited at “Comics Medium in the Museum”, UAlberta Rutherford Library, October 2016.
- “Baba’s Coat” – Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, (Curator). A retrospective of paintings by Peter Shostak. Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. (Date pending).
- “Making a New Home” – Andriy Nahachewsky, Maryna Chernyavska, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Co-curators) Edmonton: Kule Folklore Centre, 2015.
- “Stitched Narratives” – Anne Bissonette, Larisa Cheladyn, et al. (Co-curators) – HECOL Gallery, University of Alberta, April 2015.
- “What’s New?” – Co-participant – UAlberta Museums and Services, Enterprise Square, April, 2015.
- “Vasile Avramenko: A Legacy of Ukrainian Dance”, eds. Onufrijchuk, Roman and Irka Balan, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn (Layout & Design), Winnipeg: Shevchenko Foundation, 2006.
DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS, PERFORMANCE PROJECTIONS, ANIMATIONS, AND VIDEOS
- 2017- “Like Mother, Like Daughter”, Digital Narrative, Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, http://philome.la/artbylarisa/like-mother-like-daughter/play
- 2015 – “Exploring Sound”, Jazz Piano: John Stetch, Choreography: Anastasia Maywood & Tatiana Cheladyn, Projection Design and Animation: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. A collaborative exploratory multi-media production sponsored by the University of Alberta and the University of Cape Breton. Edmonton: Art Gallery of Alberta.
- 2013 – “Ukrainian Canadian Visual Artists” Produced and Directed by Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Edmonton: UCC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBYrk53WXFM
- 2013 – “Prekracne Malyarstvo”, Featuring the animated painting Privit by Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn Edmonton: Veselka Dancers. http://www.veselka.ca/about-us.html
- 2012 – “Bud’mo Cheremosh”. Projection Design and Animation: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Choreographer: Mykola Kanavets Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton:Meyer Horowitz Theatre.
- 2010 – Cheremosh 40th Anniversary Gala. Projection Design and Animation: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Choreographer: Mykola Kanavets, Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton: Expo Centre.
- 2009 – “Pioneer Suite” – Viter Ukrainian Dance Ensemble – Co-director and Projection Design: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Choreographers: Tasha Orysiuk, Les Sereda, Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton: Eva O Howard Theatre.
- 2009 – “Tower of Song” – Celebrating Leonard Cohen a Cohenights production. Projection Design: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, Music and Lyrics: Leonard Cohen, Choreographers: Joanne Lowry, Maria Chia, Tatiana Cheladyn, Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton: Jubilee Auditorium.
- 2008 – “Dance Me…” International Leonard Cohen Festival. A Cohenights production. Artistic Director and Projection Design: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. Music and Lyrics: Leonard Cohen, Choreographers: Joanne Lowry, Maria Chia, Tatiana Cheladyn,Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton: Citadel/Shoctor Theatre.
- 2008 – “Famous Blue Raincoat”. Artistic Director and Projection Design: Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. Music and Lyrics: Leonard Cohen, Choreographers: Joanne Lowry, Maria Chia, Tatiana Cheladyn, Performed by: Jordon Dowler-Coltman, Technician: Nico Van Der Kley. Edmonton: Citadel/Shoctor Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0l9nCiW-to
SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS
- 2016 – Poppies & Podushky – Solo Exhibit, Edmonton: ACUA.
- 2013 – “Pouring Paint” – Solo Exhibit – Kings University, Edmonton.
- 2013 – “An Ensemble of Colour” – Group Exhibit of Ukrainian Canadian Artists, Toronto: KUMF.
- 2012 – “A Little Illumination” – Solo Exhibit, Edmonton: UCAMA.
- 2012 – “Flowers of the Bible/Квіти Біблійі”– Lviv, Ukraine: Project Prosvita.
- 2012 – “Prairie Dreamscapes” – Group Exhibition of Alberta Artists, Toronto: KUMF.
- 2010 – “An Ensemble of Colour” – 40th Anniversary commission for the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Unveiling of an 8-panel watercolour painting depicting 40 years of dance costuming.
- 2008/09 – “Dance Me…” Feature Artist – Int’l Leonard Cohen Festival – Solo Exhibit, Edmonton, AB
- 2008/09 – “Painting Stories” – Government of Alberta – Historic Sites. A Retrospective exhibition featuring illustrations by Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn for Kazka Productions Ltd. that were published in the 1980s.
- 2004/05 – “Celebrating Women”- A solo, 9 city touring exhibit of 25 paintings honouring Canadian women. 10 Canadian cities, touring exhibition of 24 paintings created by Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. Commissioned and hosted by the National Council of Women of Canada.
- 2003 – “Baba’s Garden” Solo, Featured summer exhibition. Ukrainian Village: Alberta Historic Sites.
- 1998-2000 – “Flowers of the Bible”- A solo, 10 city touring exhibit of 25 paintings created by Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn. Commissioned by the Flowers of the Bible Society. Hosted by the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada in: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Oakville, Ottawa, and Toronto.
- 1998 – “Kalyna in the Country”, Solo Exhibition, Mundare, AB: Basilian Fathers Museum.
- 1997 – “A Collection of Colours”, Solo Exhibition, Geneva Botanical Gardens, Geneva, Switzerland.
- 1997 – “Blossoms of Colour”, Solo Exhibition, Victoria, BC.
- 1995/96 – “Flowers of the Americas” – A solo, 6 country touring exhibition co-sponsored by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and hosted by:
- Oct 1995 – Citadel Theatre – Edmonton, AB.
- Nov 1995 – Toronto Botanical Gardens.
- Dec 1995 – Guayaquil, Ecuador – Museo Municipal de Guayaquil, Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco.
- Jan 1996 – Punta Del Este, Uruguay – World Wildlife Fund (Argentina), Canadian Embassy (Uruguay).
- Feb 1996 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Villa Ocampo, World Wildlife Fund (Argentina), and Canadian Embassy (Argentina).
- Mar 1996 – Caracas, Venezuela – Grupo Li Gallery, Royal Bank of Canada, and Canadian Embassy (Venezuela)
- May 1996 – Geneva, Switzerland – World Wide Fund for Nature – International, City of Geneva, Geneva Botanical Gardens. Opening remarks by HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
- 1994 – “Festival of Poppies”, Solo Exhibition, Winnipeg: Pantages Theatre.
- 1994 – “Wildflowers”, Solo Exhibition, Edmonton: Walterdale Theatre.
- 1993 – “Festival of Poppies”, Solo Exhibition, Edmonton: Citadel Theatre.
- 1993 – “Edmonton Art Club Annual Exhibit”, Juried Group Exhibition, Edmonton: Edmonton Art Gallery.
AWARDS
- 2017 – University of Alberta – Alumni Recognition of Artistic Achievement – Enterprise Square
- 2010 – University of Alberta – Alumni Honours Award
- 2005 – Global Woman of Vision Award
- 2002 – City of Edmonton Salute to Excellence Arts Achievement Award
SCHOLARSHIPS
- 2017/18 – Kuryliw Scholarship
- 2016 – Gregory & Julie Patrick Award in Ukrainian Culture
- 2015 – Slavic and East European Studies 75 Anniversary MA Scholarship
- 2015 – Gregory & Julie Patrick Award in Ukrainian Culture
- 2015 – Kawulych Ukrainian Folklore Graduate Award
- 2014/15 – 2015/16 – Kuryliw Scholarship
EXHIBITION GRANTS & PROJECT FUNDING
- 2016 – Ukrainian Pioneers Association – $3500 for “Embroidered Memories” catalogue production
- 2016 – Shevchenko Foundation – $10,000 for “Embroidered Memories” exhibit installation
- 2005 – Shevchenko Foundation – $7000 for “Painting Stories – Kazka Retrospective”
- 1997 – Canadian Western Diversification – $150,000 for “Flowers of the Bible” Millennium Exhibition
- 1995 – Sponsorship for “Flowers of the Americas”
- Royal Bank of Canada – Venezuela, Canadian Embassy in Venezuela,
- Canadian Embassy in Argentina, Canadian Embassy in Uruguay,
- World Wildlife Fund – International, Geneva Botanical Gardens, Toronto Botanical Gardens.
RECORDED INTERVIEWS
- “Ukrainian artist converts ammo boxes to religious icons, shifting death to life”, Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton: Edmonton Journal. 2017. http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/ukrainian-artists-converts-ammo-boxes-to-icons-shifting-death-to-life
- “The Four Seasons” Unveiling Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble 40th Anniversary Project. Saskatoon: Kontact. 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v84aW-tjF0&authuser=0
- “Five Waves of Inspiration” Toronto: Kontact. 2017
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMPSUi0rOHk&authuser=0
- “The Artist’s Process – ‘An Ensemble of Colour’” Producer/Writer/Director: Gail Currie, Edmonton: KAPOH Productions. 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAKPPJd-tUU
MAJOR COLLECTIONS (SELECTED WORKS)
International: Buckingham Palace (London, England), Canadian Embassy (Caracas, Venezuela), Canadian Embassy (Kyiv, Ukraine), Korean Embassy (Montevideo, Uruguay), Gutzwiller & Sons Banquiers (Basel, Switzerland), Smithsonian Institute (Washington DC, USA), His Beatitude Patriarch Bartholomew (Athens, Greece)
Canadian: Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Calgary), Veselka Ukrainian Dancers (Edmonton), Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble (Saskatoon), The Salvation Army Agape Hospice (Calgary), Imperial Oil Canada (Calgary), Shevchenko Foundation (Winnipeg), Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Edmonton), Edmonton Catholic School Board, Ukrainian Embassy (Ottawa), Carpathia Credit Union (Winnipeg), Cherkawsky Law (Edmonton)
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
- 2017 – The Four Seasons – A collection of scarves celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble in Saskatoon, SK.
- 2016 – Silk scarves – A collection of scarves featuring poppies and wheat.
- 2004 – Silk scarf – Featuring poppy image “National Pride”. Produced by NCWC.
- 2006 – Vinok LaParka – Featuring the image “Vinok”, Manufactured by Linda Lundstrom Inc.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- 2016 – Present – Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta (UCAMA) – Executive Committee
- 2005 – Present – Friends of the Kule Folklore Centre – Board Member, Currently – Past President
- 2000 – 2010 – Vinok Worldance Folkloric Ensemble – Board Member
- 1995 – 1996 – Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts – Board Member
Larisa Cheladyn
by Larisa Cheladyn
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Watercolor | 4 × 13.5 in | Coming soon |
by Larisa Cheladyn
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Watercolor | 4.5 × 6.5 in | Coming soon |
ARTIST: Paul Chester
RESIDES: Northeast of Toronto.
AWARDS & HONORS:
2017 Leadership in Arts and Culture in Peterborough County
1991 Best Sculpture: The Station Gallery, Whitby, Ontario.
1990 Loomis and Toles Award: Best Sculpture, Scarborough, Ontario.
1989 Best Sculpture: The Station Gallery, Whitby, Ontario.
EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1990/92 OCAD (Advanced Standing – 4yr. degree program)
Ontario College of Art, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
1982 Academy St. Roch, Paris, France.
1981/82 Arts Sake, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Member of the Society of Canadian Artists. (Life Member)
SOLO SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS:
2021 The Art Shop, The Palette of Fall, Lakefield, ON
2018 Art Gallery Of Bancroft, Landscape Reflections, Bancroft, ON
2016 Wallack Galleries, Landscape Poetry: Between the Real and Imagined , Ottawa, ON,
2011 Wallack Galleries, The Luminous Landscape, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2010 Russell Gallery, Rural Paths, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Newbury Fine Arts, The Ephemeral Realm, Boston, MA
2009 Gallery Gevik, Miles Away, Toronto, Canada.
2008 The Russell Gallery, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Galerie le Royer, Montreal, Canada
2006 The Russell Gallery Of Fine Art, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2005 Gallery Gevik, ‘Return’, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2004 The Russell Gallery,’ Rural Impressions’, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
West End Gallery, ‘Corina’s Garden’, Victoria, BC
Galerie Le Royer, Montreal, Quebec
2003 West End Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta…’ Seasons’
The Art Gallery Of Peterborough, ‘Beyond The Natural Landscape’ Peterborough, Ontario,
Canada.
Teodora Art Gallery, ‘Landscape Passages’, Toronto, Ontario, Canada…
2002 The Russell Gallery Of Fine Art, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Art and Soul Gallery, Pickering, Ontario, Canada
2001 Teodora Art Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
West End Gallery, Victoria, B.C., Canada
2000 The Russell Gallery Of Fine Art, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
JURIED AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2023 Gallery Gevik, Highlands and Lowlands, Toronto.
Petroff Gallery, Expressive Landscapes, Toronto.
2022 Colborne Street Gallery, Year of the Garden, Fenelon Falls ON
2021 Petroff Gallery, Small painting group show, Toronto, ON
2020 Colborne Street Gallery, Close and Far, Fenelon Falls ON
Gallery Gevik, Painted Land, Toronto, ON
2010-2019 Gallery Gevik, Living in the Landscape, Toronto, ON
Colborne Street Gallery, Fenelon Falls ON, The Art Shop, Lakefield, ON
Gallery on the Lake, Buckhorn ON, Arts On Queen, Toronto, Wallack Galleries, Ottawa,
Kingston Glass Studio and Gallery, Kingston ON, Christensen Fine Art, Peterborough,
ON, Meta 4 Gallery, Port Perry and Peterborough, ON Frame of Mind, Toronto, ON
2012 Christensen Fine Art, New Paintings, Peterborough, ON. Canada
2010/11 Gallery Gevik, Autumn Landscapes, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Wallack Galleries, December Choice Exhibition, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
SCA Integration Show, Art Gallery Of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2002-2009 The Russell Gallery, Peterborough, ON
Chameleon Nation, Kingston, ON. Canada
Wallack Galleries, Ottawa
Meta 4 Gallery, Port Perry, On
Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, MA USA
Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Canada
Wynne/Falconer Gallery, Chatham, MA USA
The Whistler Art Galleries, Whistler, B.C. Canada
Galerie Le Royer, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Rendez-vous Art Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
2001 Opening Night Gallery, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
2000 Trinity Galleries, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada
CATALOGUES, REVIEWS & PUBLICATIONS:
2019 The Artists Of Kawartha, Book.
2017 The Link, The Human Relationship with Nature, by Janet Jarrell
2010 Exhibition Catalogue, Newbury Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2005 Return, Exhibition Catalogue, Gallery Gevik, Toronto, Canada.
2003 Beyond The Natural Landscape, The Art Gallery Of Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
2002 Parcours, L’Informateur des arts, Autumn Issue, Vol. 8, # 3
Peterborough Examiner, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 12/02
2001/02 Recent Paintings (Catalogue Brochure)
1998 Luminous Skies: Recent Paintings by Paul Chester (Catalogue)
Peterborough Examiner, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, August/98
1996 Magazin’ Art, Fall Issue, Charting the Land: Recent Paintings by Paul Chester(Catalogue)
Paul Chester
by Paul Chester
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Panel | 7 × 5 in | Coming soon |
by Paul Chester
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Canvas | 6 × 6 in | Coming soon |
ARTIST: James Corwin
RESIDES: Montana, USA
BIOGRAPHY: James Corwin designs distinct oil paintings through a unique balance of gestural paint techniques and precise detail. Primarily focused on wildlife Corwin aims to engage the viewer through his dynamic compositions that stir emotion.
With an appreciation for both fine detail and contemporary art, Corwin exquisitely marries the two in each painting with detailed subjects and loosely constructed backgrounds often exposing the underpainting and raw canvas.
Corwin gathers inspiration and references from his frequent travels to exotic destinations around the world. A trip to South Africa opened his eyes to threats of poaching on wildlife. Frequent trips back to Africa have allowed James to work directly with conservation efforts and starting the first Rhino Breeding Project.
Corwin has established himself as a widely collected artist at a very young age. His artwork is collected nationally and internationally as he participates in prestigious exhibitions and auctions throughout the year. He is the youngest artist to ever participate in both Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International in Las Vegas.
Typically he paints 10-12 hours per day, 7 days a week. He also has two studios overlooking the white sandy beaches of Long Island, NY and located in Lakeside, MT overlooking Flathead Lake and the Swan Mountain Range.
By providing utmost quality and innovation in his painting, Corwin creates a sustaining legacy of integrity and loyalty in his art and conservation.
Corwin was born June 24, 1991 in Honolulu, HI.
Corwin was voted 2nd Best Artist of the Flathead 2015.
James Corwin
by James Corwin
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 8 × 10 in | Coming soon |
ARTIST: Charity Dakin
RESIDES:
Alberta, Canada
AWARDS & HONORS:
-March 2019 Wildlife Habitat Canada Stamp Competition, 3rd Place
-March 2018 Wildlife Habitat Canada Stamp Competition, Fan Favourite
-April 2018 Wildlife Habitat Canada Stamp Competition, Runner up
-March 2011 BoldBrush Painting Competition, Finalist – “Outstanding Acrylic”
-June 2011 BoldBrush Painting Competition, Finalist – “Outstanding Acrylic”
-2010 Calgary Stampede Western Showcase, Gallery’s Choice Best of Show
EDUCATION:
Self-Taught
SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS:
2015-2022 Masterpieces in Miniature Show and Sale, Sherwood Park, AB
2021 Botanical Art Agency of Korea 7th Annual International Exhibition (Juried), South Korea
2020 ASBA 23rd Annual International Exhibition (Juried), Wave Hill, Bronx, NY
2014 Night of Artists, Edmonton, AB
2013 CTHS Equine Art Show, Alberta Breeder’s Fall Classic, Edmonton, AB
2013 Western Artists of America Miniature Show and Sale, Billings, MT
2012 Solo Exhibition – Red Roof Gallery, Athabasca, AB
2010 Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Gallery and Auction
2010 Solo Exhibition – Red Roof Gallery, Athabasca, AB
2009 Gage Mercantile Show and Sale, Fairview, AB
2005 Evening With the Arts, Peace River, AB
2005 Prairie Finds Gallery Exhibit, Edmonton, AB
2004 – 2009 Night of Artists, Edmonton, AB
2004 A Northern Kingdom, Visions of the Peace, Fairview, AB
2004 Harvest of Arts, NAIT, Fairview, AB
Charity Dakin
by Charity Dakin
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 8 × 8 in | Coming soon |
by Charity Dakin
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 7.5 × 9 in | Coming soon |
ARTIST: Michael Dumas
RESIDES: Lakehurst, Ontario
AWARDS AND HONORS:
-awarded the 2025 AFC John Seerey-Lester Excellence in Art award.
-Dual Category Award – ARC International Salon 2017
-Best Sketchbook – Plein Air Salon Dec-Jan 2017
-Award of Excellence – National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society 2016
-SAA President’s Artistic Achievement Award 2016
-Designated as a Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achiever 2016
-Dual Category Award – ARC International Art Salon Competition 2016
-Plein Air Magazine bi-monthly competition: Feb-March 2015 Best Still Life
-Plein Air Magazine bi-monthly competition: Dec-Jan 2015 Best Overall Oil: Shown in the May 2015 issue of Plein Air Magazine
-Plein Air Magazine bi-monthly competition: Oct-Nov 2014 Best Nocturne
-ARC International Salon Competition 2014: Dual Category Award
-AFC Festival 2014 – 2 Medals of Excellence
-ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art 2014: Chosen for 2nd consecutive year by Art Tour International Magazine
– Best of Show: Richeson 75 International Art Competition – Animals, Birds, and Wildlife 2013
– Long Point Waterfowl Association Artist of the Year, 2013
– Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Artist of the Year, 2013
– 1st Place – A Singular Creation International Art Competition (nature category), 2013
– 1st Place – Artavita International Art Competition (painting category), 2012
– 1st Place – The Artist’s Magazine Annual Art Competition (wildlife category), 2012
– Artists for Conservation Medal of Excellence, 2012
– Decree of Excellence in Art, IBI, Cambridge, 2006
-Master Palette Award, Masterworks in Miniature – Gallery One, USA, 2005
-Pathway to Fame, City of Peterborough, Inducted 2004
-Order of Biographical Excellence, International Biographical Institute, Cambridge, England, 2002
-Twentieth Century Achievement Award, American Biographical Institute, 2000
-Artist of the Year, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, 1993 / 1998
-International ‘Flyway’ Artist, Ducks Unlimited International, 1992
-Wildlife Habitat Canada, *First Winner by Competition, 1990
-Wildlife Conservation Award, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1987
*First artist to win this award.
-Professional Conservationist Award, Carling – O’Keefe, 1986 *First artist to win this award.
-Waterfowl Art Award, Ducks Unlimited Canada,1983 – 1984
ART EDUCATION:
-Apprentice to master artist Lewis Parker, Lazare & Parker Studio, Toronto, Ontario, 1971 – 1972
-Humber College of Art & Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Graduated – 1970,
Post-graduate Studies – 1971
-Art Instruction Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Completed Studies – 1968
-Biology Studies: Cornell University, Laboratory of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York, Completed Studies – 1984
SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS:
- 2022 Artists for Conservation International Exhibition of Art Inspired by Nature / Vancouver BC
- 2022 Western Visions, International Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming
- 2017 ARC International Touring Exhibition – Salmagundi Club / NYC, and MEAM (European Museum Modern Art), Barcelona, Spain.
- 2016-17 AFC International Touring Exhibition – Grouse Mountain, Vancouver / Arizona Desert Museum USA / Qingdao Lan Wan Art Gallery, Qingdao City, China.
- 2016-17 SAA American Touring Exhibition: Houston Museum of Natural History / Hiram Bleauvelt Art Museum / Sternberg Museum of Natural History / Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.
- 2016 Western Visions Exhibition: National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming.
- 2016 Birds in Art Exhibition / Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin
PUBLICATIONS:
- Art Tour International Magazine: Earth Day Edition, Spring 2022
- Art Tour International Magazine: 11 Year Anniversary Edition, Winter 2022
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Art Tour International Live Earth Day Broadcast 2022: Interview with Viviana Puello
- The Master Secrets: Two part interview with Katherine Lloyd. Available for viewing on Michael’s home page on the Artists For Conservation website
Michael Dumas
by Michael Dumas
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Birch Panel | 10 × 7.5 in | Coming soon |
by Michael Dumas
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil on Birch Panel | 5.5 × 3.5 in | Coming soon |
ARTIST: Jonn Einerssen
RESIDES: British Columbia, Canada
MUSEUMS: King of Yemen
ART SHOWS AND EXHIBITS: Many shows with the Western Lights Artist group all over North America
PUBLICATIONS:
Arts & Antique Magazine
Cabo Life Magazine
Who’s who in North America
PUBLISHER: Western Lights Artist Group
Jonn Einerssen
by Jonn Einerssen
| Medium | Dimensions | Price |
| Oil | 12 × 12 in | Coming soon |