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C.V.

Curriculum Vitae


Education

2018- Certificate, Management of Art Galleries, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Distance Learning

2016- Certificate, 8 Days in the Art World (Art Collecting), University of Toronto, Toronto

2011- Honours Bachelor of Arts, Art and Art History Specialist with English Minor, University of Toronto, Mississauga

2011- Diploma in Fine Art (Specializing in Sculpture and Drawing), Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville



Publications / Press

2015 - Crescent Hill: 2015 Fall Group Show, images and text, Mississauga

2015- Down to a Fine Art, Our Homes Magazine (Spring Issue), Mississauga

2014 - Maya Eventov: The Palette Knife Painter, images and text, Mississauga

2011- Work in Process Shows Work in Progress, The Varsity, University of Toronto, Toronto
http://thevarsity.ca/2011/03/07/work-in-process-shows-works-in-progress/

2011- Fractals, “Athai” short story published in Anthology, University of Toronto, Mississauga

2011- Buff, “Home” chosen for artist book, Sheridan Institute, Oakville

2009-  Buff, “4815162342” and “untitled”chosen for artist book, Sheridan Institute, Oakville



Selected Group Exhibitions


2022 (Oct) - *Upcoming* What is Worthy of Worship?, Paul Elia Gallery, Hamilton

2022 (Sept)- *Upcoming* Queen West Art Crawl, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto

2022 (July) - Big Ideas, Paul White Diamond  Gallery, Waterloo

2022 - Art in the Workplace, McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton

2022 - Wychwood Barns Art Market, Wychwood Barns, Toronto

2013 - Inc. Squared, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton

2012- Swarm, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton

2011- Swarm, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton

2011- Arts and Media Conference, 2 week duration, Mississauga

2011- Chancellor’s Exhibit, University of Toronto, Toronto

2011- Grad Show Part II, Blackwood Gallery Mississauga

2011- Work in Process, UTAC, University of Toronto, Toronto

2010- Art Expo,  Town Hall, Ancaster

2010- Mirror, The Whitehouse, Augusta Ave, Toronto

2009- Chancellor’s Exhibit, University of Toronto, Toronto

2009- Academia Through the Senses, UTAC Gallery, University of Toronto, Toronto



Selected Solo Exhibitions

2019- Adorn, Gallery 1051, Hamilton

2019- Synthesis Series, The Walper Hotel, Kitchener

2017- Synthesis, GreenLane Estate Winery, Lincoln

2016- Art in the Library, Grimsby Public Art Gallery

2016- Painting and Relief, H Bar Gallery, Toronto

2011- Window installation and collaboration with designer for the Freedom Clothing Co., Toronto (in progress)

2011- Installation and collaboration with a designer for a magazine shoot, Toronto (in progress)

2010- Temporary installation in the Student Centre at the University of Toronto,  Mississauga

2009- RED, exhibition at Earth and Fire, 489 Queen ST. W, Toronto



Awards

2015 - Support Grant - Echo Artist Speaker Series, Incite Foundation for the Arts, Hamilton

2015 - Art Projects Grant - Echo Artist Speaker Series, Ontario Arts Council, Hamilton

2011- People’s Choice Award, Member’s Exhibit, Hamilton Artists Inc. 

2011- Honorary Mention for excellence in Emerging Visual Arts at the 2011 MARTY Awards, Mississauga

2011- Third Place for Excellence in the Visual Arts over all three University of Toronto Campus’ at the Awards Ceremony for  the Chancellor’s Exhibit, Toronto

2011- Dr. Annie Smith Travel Scholarship for displaying a exemplary amount of interest  in studying art and working in Italy,  Mississauga

2010- The Faculty Award for Excellence in Sculpture, Oakville

2009- Honorary Mention at the Awards Ceremony for the Chancellor’s Exhibit,  Toronto

2008- Fourth Place People’s Choice Award, Arts Fest, Mississauga



Professional

Present - Gallery Director for Crescent Hill Gallery

2013 to 2018
- Registrar for Progressive Fine Art (wholesale original fine art distributor)

2013 to 2018- Art Consultant at Crescent Hill Art Gallery




Volunteer

2019- Jurer, McMichael Autumn Art Sale, McMichael Art Gallery, Toronto

2019- Speaker, Art Gallery Workshop for Artists, Consultant to Mississauga Arts Council, Mississauga

2015 to 2018- Chair of the Visual Arts Committee, Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton

2015- KARMA Collective member, Greater Toronto Area

2014- Jurer, City of Hamilton, "Raising the Barn" by Dave Hind - Public Artwork erected on York Street in front of the Hamilton Farmer's Market, Hamilton

2014- Chair of the Visual Arts Committee, Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton

2014- Chair of the Annual Art Auction Committee, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby

2013- Focus Group Member for public installation on York Street, City of Hamilton Public Works, Hamilton

2013- Communications and Membership Outreach Committee Member, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton

2013- Co-chair of Annual Art Auction Committee, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby

2013- Secretary of Visual Arts Committee, Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton

2012- Board Director and Membership Committee Chair, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton

2011- Special Events Team Member, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton

2011- Board Director and Programming Jury Member, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton



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