CV
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) — Printmaking and Visual Communications Design
• University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB (2002–2007)
• Award: John Baldwin Memorial Prize in Visual Communication
• Scholarship: Jason Lang
ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC TRAINING
• Glass Blowing Course (2024, 2011)
• Mark Making Workshop (2023)
• Alcohol Ink Workshop (2016)
• Certified Graphic Designer Designation (2009)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
• Crowsnest Pass Art Gallery, Crowsnest Pass, AB (2026)
• SASG, Bow Island, AB (2026)
• FAB Gallery, Edmonton, AB (2007)
• Society of Northern Alberta Print Artists, Edmonton, AB (2007)
• Society of Northern Alberta Print Artists, Edmonton, AB (2006)
PROFESSIONAL ART AND PRINTMAKING EXPERIENCE
Founder, Lead Instructor and Artist
Imagination Academy Art Studio, Alberta (2013–Present)
• Program Development
Created ten original printmaking programs and workshops aligned with the Alberta school curriculum.
• Artistic Outreach and Instruction
Instructed and creatively empowered over 50,000 students (ages 4–14) through art workshops in 250 schools throughout Alberta.
• Specialized Instruction
Delivered art workshops to specialized groups, including Outreach Schools, homeschool programs, preschools, Colony’s, summer camp groups, and youth organizations.
Artist in Residence — Linocut Printmaking
Alberta Schools (2013–Present)
• Conducted continuous Linocut Printmaking Artist in Residence programs for students from Early Learning through Grade 9.
• Successfully completed art residencies at 37 schools across Alberta.
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS AND OUTREACH
Arts Education Presentations
• Arts Day Presenter — Leo Nickerson (2014–2019)
• Young Authors Conference Presenter — Monsignor Fee Otterson (2019)
• Music Art Dance Drama (MADD) Day Presenter — Mount Royal Arts School (2014)
Educational Resource and Curriculum Engagement
Exhibitor and Printmaking Program Specialist, Alberta Teachers’ Conventions
(2014–2019, 2022–2026)
• Facilitated hands-on printmaking workshops and informational sessions for educators on program development and curriculum integration.
Exhibitor, Educational Resource Fairs (2014–2019)
• Participated in specialized resource events, including the Concordia Arts Resource Fair and the North Central Catchment School’s Agency Fair.
Local Community Arts Instruction
Youth Art Class Instructor, Crowsnest Pass, AB
• Taught a 12-week youth art class focused on printmaking and art exploration from a private studio in the Crowsnest Pass (Fall 2025).
• Established and ran a year-long youth art program from a private studio, demonstrating sustained, direct commitment to local arts education in the Crowsnest Pass (Year-Long Program, 2024).
Community Commissions and Large-Scale Design
Set Designer and Painter, Turning Pointe Dance Studio, Crowsnest Pass (2023, 2024)
• Professional Commissions (2 Years): Received consecutive paid commissions for the design and painting of large-scale theatrical sets. This work included set-up, detailed painting, and facilitating a team of volunteers (older dancers and parents) for painting assistance.
GRANTS AND FUNDING EXPERTISE
AFA Grant Facilitator and Advisor
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) — Artists and Education Funding Opportunity.
• Advised and prepared grant documentation for over 40 schools applying for AFA funding, helping secure up to 75% of artist fees for Printmaking Artist-in-Residence programs.
• Provided extensive professional support to schools, completing 90% of the application documents and provided support submitting all required materials, significantly increasing access to and exposure of the arts for students across Alberta.
RELATED DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Communications Coordinator/Graphic Designer
• Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA), Edmonton, AB (2012–2014)
Lead Graphic Designer
• Grant MacEwan University, Sport and Wellness Department, Edmonton, AB (2008–2011)
