curriculum vitae
Education
1983 McMaster University, B.A. Psychology
2002 Royal Conservatory of Music, Grade 9 Piano
Finearts Education
1995 – 2000 Extension Division University of Saskatchewan – classes in: drawing,
painting and sculpture
2011 George Glen Painting – Open Project workshop, Prince Albert, SK
2011 Emma Lake – Song Writing workshop, Emma Lake, SK
2012 - 2014 University of Saskatchewan, Community Arts Diploma (USCAD), Saskatoon, SK
2015 - 2016 CARFAC Mentorship Program – mentored by Anne McElroy
2016 David Alexander workshop, Regina
2018 Doug Swinton workshop
Collaborations
2004 Prairie Sculptors’ Association (PSA), Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK
monumental sculpture - The Dance, artists: Sarah McKen, Bridget Aitken, Donna Chisen installtion in front of the North Battleford Public Library
2004 Ottawa Winterfest, snow carving competition – three person team representing the Province of Saskatchewan
2005 Quebec Winter Carnival, snow carving competition – three person team representing the Province of Saskatchewan
2008 PSA, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK
monumental sculpture – Star Gazer, artists: Sarah McKen, Bridget Aitken, Laurie Afseth
installation at the Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK
2012 Emma Lake Collaboration, Ness Creek, SK
Memberships and Affiliations
2003 – 2007 Art au Jus - artists’ collective and gallery, 539-24th St. E, Saskatoon, SK
2004 – 2012 Prairie Sculptors’ Association, Saskatoon, SK – position of secretary from 10
2004 – 2013 St. George Studio, 543 St. George St. Saskatoon, SK
2007 – 2013 The MIX Artists’ Collective - and Gallery, 539-24th St. E. Saskatoon, SK
2011 – 2013 The Mendel Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2012 – 2015 Art Trek – a founding member
2013 – 2018 Studio on 20th, 236A, 20th St. W, Saskatoon, SK
2013 – 2016 Black Spruce Gallery, Hwy #2, Northside, SK
2014 – 2018 Mann Gallery, Prince Albert, SK
2015 - 2016 CARFAC
2018 - 2019 Nouveau Gallery, Regina
Solo Exhibitions
2006 Mystic Java, 209, 3929, 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK
2012 The Void Gallery, Luna and Hill Clothing Co. 208, 3rd. Ave. S., Saskatoon, SK
2014 HUES Art Supply, 1818 Lorne Ave. Saskatoon, SK
2015 The University Club, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Calories Restaurant, Saskatoon
2016 Calories Restaurant, Saskatoon
2017 Calories Restaurant, Saskatoon
2018 HUES Art Supply, Saskatoon
Small Group Exhibitions
2011 Turpentine and Water, Jacqueline Faye Miller, Bridget Aitken,
The MIX Artists’ Collective, 521 – 24th St. E., Saskatoon, SK
2012 Collection, Bridget Aitken, Jacqueline Faye Miller, Brenda Kennedy
The MIX Artists’ Collective, 521 – 24th St. E. Saskatoon, SK
2014 Georgian Bay: Three Takes, Bridget Aitken, Jacqueline Fay Miller, Nicki Ault
St. Thomas More Gallery, 1437 College Dr. Saskatoon, SK
2015 Still, Bridget Aitken, Nicki Ault, Jacqueline Fay Miller, Hues Art Supply, 1818 Lorne Ave.
Saskatoon, SK
Group Exhibitions
2004 PSA: Chapel Gallery, Prince Albert, SK
St. George Annual Open Studio, Saskatoon, SK
Art au Jus spring and fall exhibition2005
PSA – St. Frances Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
Art au Jus spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2006 PSA – Galleria at Innovation Place, U of S, Saskatoon, SK
Art au Jus spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2007 PSA – St. Frances Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2008 PSA – Chapel Gallery, Prince Albert
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2009 PSA – Galleria at Innovation Place
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2010 PSA – Galleria at Innovation Place
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
2011 PSA – Galleria at Innovation Place
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
Mendel Gallery Members Exhibition
2012 PSA – Galleria at Innovation Place
The MIX, spring and fall exhibitions
St. George Open Studio
Art Trek – Urban Art Trail in Saskatoon
Mendel Gallery Members Exhibition
2013 Black Spruce Gallery, Hwy#2, Northside, SK
The Studio on 20th, Grand Opening, 236A, 20th St. E, Saskatoon, SK
Art Trek, Saskatoon
2014 Prairie Star Gallery, Out the Blue, 1136, 8th St. Saskatoon
Black Spruce Gallery
330 Design Group, 330 Ave. G. South - Guest Artist
Prairie Star Gallery, Guest artist
Studio on 20th Annual Open Studio
Mann Gallery Annual Members Show – First Prize in acrylic category
Solar Gardens, Pike Lake, SK
USCAD, Student/Instructor Exhibition, St. Thomas More Gallery
2015 Studio on 20th Spring Exhibition
Black Spruce Gallery
2014 - 2018 Studio on 20th, annual Mother's Day Show
Studio on 20th, annual Open Studio
2018 Studio on 20th, Francis Morrison Library Exhibition
2018 Studio on 20th, Snelgrove Exhibition
2014 - 2019 Mann Gallery, Prince Albert
2018 Paved Arts
Guest Artist
2014 Prairie Star Gallery, 1136, 8th St. Saskatoon, SK
2014 330 Design Group, 330 Ave. G. South
Art Review
Sept. 2014, Mann Gallery Members Exhibition, Prince Albert, Best Acrylic in Show
Sept. 2014, Marsha Day, The Star Phoenix , At the Galleries
Professional Service
2014 - 2018 adjudication: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
2015 adjudication: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
2016, 2018 adjudication: Saskatoon Exhibition Art Competition
Non Profit
Art Donations to Charity Art Auctions
2008 - 2018 art donations to various local charities including, CHEP Good Food Inc., Artists' Against Hunger, CFCR Art Auction
2014 Ronald McDonald House
2015, 2019 Sexual Health Auction
2013 art Work Selected for CHEP, Christmas Card Program