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Colleen J Dyson AFCA SCA
Cell: 250-878-4344
Email: cjdyson@shaw.ca
Email: cjdyson2012@gmail.com
Website: www.colleenjdyson.com
Education: Present Mentoring, Art Critiques, FCA Foundations Course, certificate
2003 – present Extensive studies in Oil Painting, Photography, Professional artist's workshops, Simple Website Design, Abstract painting techniques, Marketing
2000 – 2003 Advanced Techniques in Acrylic, Certificates
1996 - 2000 General studies in Watermedia and Collage,
Certificate
1995 - 1996 Fundamentals of Fine Art’, Honours Diploma
Related
Experience:
2021 Exhibitions Chair, FCA COC
2019 Editor FCA COC Newsletter
2012 Organized art exhibitions at the professional level 2012 Accepted AFCA signature status with the FCA
2008 Acting President/Membership Chair Painters’ Studio Accepted Elected Membership status (SCA) with the Society of Canadian Artists
Formed the Kelowna Painters’ Studio Society
2006 – 2008 Membership Chair, The Painters’ Studio
2005 Exhibitions Chair, The Painters’ Studio
2003 – 2004 President, FCA COC
Exhibitions Chairperson, FCA COC Workshops Chairperson, FCA COC
1998 - 1999 Secretary, Central Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
Exhibitions to Apply to:
2022 -
Upcoming
Exhibitions:
2022 - Artwalk 2022, Community Hall, Winfield, BC. Sept 10 & 11
- FCA A.I.R.E Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 26 - Oct 16
Solo
Shows
2020 - Marmalade Cat Cafe Solo Show, Kelowna, July 31 - Sept 30
2019 - Artwalk 2019, Winfield Community Centre, Sept
2018 - Artwalk 2018, Winfied BC, September
2017 - Artwalk 2017, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, Ancient Hills winery, Aug
- "Inspiration/Aspiration", Nadine's Fine Art and Frames, Vernon, BC, Aug
2016 - Artwalk 2016, Winfield, BC, September
- "Transitions in Light and Colour: My Journey", Osoyoos Art Gallery, Osoyoos, BC, April
2015 - Two Woman Show, ARTSCO Artscape, OUC, Dec to Feb/16
- Artwalk 2015, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
2014 - Art in the Garden, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
2013 - Artwalk 2013, Winfield, BC, September
- "Introspection", Armstrong Museum/Gallery, Armstrong, BC, July
2012 - "Impressions", Atenas, Costa Rica, December
- RCA Members' Show, Kelowna, BC, Dec
- Artwalk 2012, Winfield, BC, September
2011 - Artwalk 2011, Winfield, BC, September
- Kelowna, BC, Nov - Feb
- Summer Gallery, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, July - August
2010 - Artwalk 2010, Winfield, BC, September
- Okanagan Mission Library, November
2008 - Artwalk 2008, Winfield, BC, September
2007 - Artwalk 2007, Winfield, BC, September
2006 - Artwalk 2006, Winfield, BC, September
2005 - Artwalk 2005, Winfield, BC, September
- "A Celebration of Light and Colour", Vernon, BC, August
2003 - Artwalk 2003, Winfield, BC, September
Teaching/Other
Experience:
2022 - Abstraction, Kelowna. June
2021 - Restricted Palette Workshop, Kelowna, Oct
- Juror for FCA 'Nature Trust of BC - Artist of the Year Award', Aug
- FCA Juror for Active Status, Apr
- Juror for SCA Elected Member Show, Aug
2020 - Juror for FCA COC for raffle, Nov
- Colour Theory, Peachland, BC, Jan.;
- Introduction to Oil Painting, Peachland, BC, Feb;
- Document Your Art Portfolio, Kelowna, BC, Mar
2019 - Colour Theory, Kelowna, Jan; Colour Theory, Vernon, Feb
- Mentor for COC, ongoing
- Restricted Palette, May, Kelowna
- Juror for first juried show for new chapter in Prince George (CIC), BC, Apr
2018 - Black Canvas Workshop, Kelowna, Oct; two day Black Canvas, Vernon, BC, Nov
- Condensed Colour Theory, Kelowna, Feb
- Black Canvas Workshop, Kelowna, Jan
2017 - SCA Elected Members Show juror, Mar
- Black Canvas Workshop, Osoyoos, Feb; Kelowna, Apr
- Colour Theory/Painting, Vernon, Jan; Kelowna, Jan; Kelowna, Sept
2016 - Teaching Colour Theory and Painting workshops, Vernon, Kelowna
- Critique Session, Kelowna, Apr
- Demo, TNSC Kamloops, Sept
- Show juror, Vernon, Sept
- Demo, NOFCA, Oct
2015 - FCA juror for Active Status; Critique Session
2014 - SCA juror for Elected Membership, Oct
2013 - Shuswap Festival of the Arts, juror, July
- NOFCA juried show, juror, April
2012 - TSNC awards juror, Kamloops, BC, Sept
- FCA juror for Active Status
Awards
2022 - Award of Excellence COC FCA Ode to Spring, West Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention TNSC Regional show, Kamloops, BC
- Award of Excellence COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, Peachland, BC
2021 - First Prize; First Peoples Ch. TSNC Spring Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
- Best Cityscape COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, Peachland, BC
2020 - People's Choice 2nd Place TNSC Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
2019 - Best in Show (Gold) COC FCA, Autumn Show, Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention TNSC Open National, Kamloops, BC
2018 - First Prize TNSC Fall Chapter Show, Kamloops, BC
- Honourable Mention COC FCA, International OASIS Show, Peachland, BC
- 2nd Prize, 3rd P. Choice TNSC Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
2017 - Honourable Mention COC FCA, National OASIS Show, Peachland, BC
2016 - Silver Medal FCA Signature Medal Show, Vancouver, BC
- Third Prize TNSC National Show, Kamloops, BC
2015 - Second Prize NOFCA, Myths and Truths Show, Vernon, BC
- Third Prize; People's Choice TNSC National Show, Kamloops, BC
- Third Prize FCA Artist's Choice Show, Vancouver, BC
2014 - Best Still Life FCA A.I.R.E Show, Vancouver, BC
- Third Prize FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2013 - Second Prize SCA 45th National Open Juried, Montreal, QC
- Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
2012 - AFCA Signature Status FCA Success Show
- Award of Excellence FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2011 - Award of Excellence FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2010 - Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
- Best in Show SCA Little Gems Show, Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue, QC
2009 - Third Prize FCA Still Life Show, Vancouver, BC
- Award of Excellence FCA, Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
2008 - Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound III Show, Vancouver, BC
- Elected Membership Society of Canadian Artists
- Second Prize KPSS, Defining Our Voices Show, Kelowna, BC
2007 - Award of Excellence FCA, Still Life Show, Vancouver, BC
2006 - Tied Best Overall Design Summer Show, Oregon, USA
- Two Juror's Choice Awards NOFCA juried show, Salmon Arm, BC
2005 - Third Prize COC FCA Fall Show, Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention CCP Videos Summer Show online, Oregon, USA
2001 - Third Prize COC FCA Spring Show, Kelowna, BC
- Juror's Choice Award COC FCA, Fall Show, Kelowna, BC
- First Prize COC FCA, juried show, Kelowna, BC
2000 - Award of Excellence COC FCA Fall Juried Show, Kelowna, BC
- Juror's Choice Award SOSC FCA, Creatively Speaking Show, Osoyoos, BC - Third Prize COC FCA Spring Juried Show, Kelowna, BC
Juried
Shows:
2022 - COC FCA Ode to Spring, Grizzli Winery, West Kelowna, BC, March, Award of Excellence
- TNSC Regional Show, Old Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Honourable Mention
- COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, PAG, Peachland, BC, July, Award of Excellence
2021 - FCA Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug
- FCA Signature Medal show. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, July
- COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, PAG, Peachland, BC, July, Best Cityscape
- TNSC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr First Prize, First People's Choice
- COC Almost Spring Gallery Show 2021, Grizzli Winery. Feb
- FCA Artist's Choice Show, juried, January
2020 - TNSC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Oct 2nd People's Choice
- FCA A.I.R.E. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct dossier
- FCA Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept
- COC OASIS Regional Show, Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland, BC, July
- FCA Bloom Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar 31 - Apr 12 online only
- SCA International Online Exhibition, Mar 15 - June 15
- FCA Artists Choice Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb
2019 - Oil Painters of America Fall 2019 Online International Showcase, OPA Online Gallery, Dec
- NOAPS Online International show, December
- FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov 26 - Dec 15
- FCA COC Autumn Show, OK Mission Hall, Kelowna, BC, Nov 15 - 17, 2019 Best in Show - Gold
- SCA Elected Member's Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery in Pointe Claire, QC, Oct 18 -
- AIRE, FCA Online Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 30 - Oct 18
- Small Artwork Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 19-Sept 1
- SCA 51st International Open Juried Exhibition, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, ON, July 29 - Aug 26
- FCA COC OASIS Show, Peachland Art Gallery, June 29 to July 28,
- TNSC National Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Honourable Mention
- Bloom!, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr 2-14
2018 - FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov 20 - Dec 2
- TSNC Fall Chapter Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops BC, Sept, juried, First Place
- Scenes From Western Canada, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 27 - Sept 9
- SCA 50th International Open, Papermill Gallery, Todmordon Mills Museum, Toronto, July dossier
- OASIS, Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland, BC, July, Honourable Mention
- SCA Elected Member Exhibition, Gainsborough Galleries, Calgary, AB. June 16-30\
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June 11 - 24
- Go Figure!, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May 15-27, 2018
- TSNC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April Second Place; Third People's Choice
- Bloom!, FCA Online Show, April 3-15
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb 20 - Mar 4
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting
2017 - FCA Signature Medal show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, December
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October
- Light, Space, & Time Online Exhibition, September, Two Special Merit Awards
- FCA SOS Connections Show, Penticton, BC, September
- SCA 49th Open International Show, Todmorden Mills Museum, Toronto, ON, September
- Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 12 - 23
- International Open Online Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 1 - Oct 31
- OASIS National Show, FCA-COC, Peachland Art Gallery, July, Honourable Mention
- O Canada! Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June
- TNSC 2017 National Open Show - Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC Apr 21 - 30
- Bloom! Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar 28 - Apr 9
- Canvas Unbound Show, Federation Gallery. Vancouver. BC
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting,
2016 - Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Dec Silver Medal, published
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct dossier
- FCA 75th Anniversary Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 28 - Oct 2
- Painting By Number, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept, fundraiser donation
- Be Squared Show, SCA Elected Members, Leyton Gallery, St. Johns, NFLD, Sept 9 - Oct 2
- Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug
- OASIS, FCA-COC Show, Peachland Art Gallery, July/ Aug, sold painting
- TNSC National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr, juried Third Prize
- SCA 2016 National Open Online Show, Mar to July, juried
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting
2015 - FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec
- Ten Squared Show, FCA Gallery fundraiser show, Nov, dossier
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- A.I.R.S. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct
- Scenes From Western Canada, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept
- Artwalk 2015, Winfield, BC, Sept
- SCA 47th National Open Exhibition, Calgary, AB, July/Aug sold two paintings
- NOFCA, Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, May - July Second Prize
- Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June
- OASIS, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, June
- Canvas Unbound Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr/May
- TNSC Open National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr, Third Prize; 1st People's Choice
- Artists Choice Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb Third Prize
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb/Mar
2014 - Spilsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct/Nov Best Still Life Award, dossier
- Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct
- SCA 46th National Open, SAGA Gallery, Salmon Arm, BC, Sept
- NOFCA juried, Armstrong Museum/Gallery, Armstrong, BC, August
- SCA Elected Members Show, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Toronto, Ont, August
- Non Representational Show, Aspha Naira Gallery, Kelowna, BC, April - July
- TNSC Chapter Open National Show, Old Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Third Prize
- Artists Choice, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Jan-Feb
2013 - Spilsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec 13
- Small, Smaller, Smallest, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov - Dec/13
- Artists Choice, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct Nov
- A.I.R.S. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Sept
- SCA 45th National Juried Open, Ogilvy's, Montreal, QC - July Second Prize
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May , Two Awards of Excellence
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar - Apr/13
- TNSC National Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April
2012 - Spillsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, November
- SCA Halifax Club Exhibition, Halifax, NS, Sept - Dec
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 25 - Oct 7, juried
- Artwalk 2012, Winfield, BC, September
- SCA 44th National Juried, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, ON, July
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- TSNC Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Award of Excellence
- Blossoms Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb - Mar
2011 - Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov-Dec
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept - Oct
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, September
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May - June
- Abstract Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- TNSC National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Award of Excellence
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb - Mar
2010 - SCA Small Gems Show, Gallerie Ouest, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Best in Show
- Artist's Choice, NOFCA, Coatcheck Gallery, Vernon, BC, Nov - Feb 2011
- ArtVisions 2010, Evans Gallery, Kelowna, BC, October,
- A.I.R.S Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October,
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, September, SOLD
- 42nd National Open Juried, SCA, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, Ont., July 7 - 18
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC,June,
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May, Award of Excellence
- Abstract Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May,
- TNSC FCA Open National Juried, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, April,
- Landscapes, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, March,
- Capturing the Canadian Spirit, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Jan - Feb,
2009 - Small Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, November
- 19th Annual Potters and Artisan Show, Rotary Art Centre, Kelowna, November
- Driven to Abststraction, SAGA (Salmon Arm Art Gallery), October, Juror's Choice
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery Vancouver, April, Third Prize
- TNSC Open Jured, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, April
- SCA 41st National Open, Toronto, Ont, May
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, June, Award of Excellence SOLD
- Spirit of the Okanagan, NOFCA, Vernon, July (invited artist)
Group
Shows:
2022 - KPSS Member's Show, Peachland Art Gallery, Jan 29 - Mar 13
2019 - Artwalk 2019, KPSS, Winfield, BC, Sept
2018 - KPSS Exhibition and Sale, Peachland Art Gallery, Oct
- Artwalk 2018, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
2017 - Artwalk 2017, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- KPSS Art in the Garden Show, Ancient Hills Winery, Kelowna, BC, Aug
- RCA Members' Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre, Kelowna, April
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, sold painting
2016 - "Let There Be Light Show", NOFCA show, Armstrong Museum & Gallery, Armstrong, BC Sept
- Artwalk 2016, KPSS, Winfield, BC, Sept
- Art in the Garden Show, KPSS, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
- "From Nature to Abstract", NOFCA, Performing Art Centre, Vernon, BC, May-June
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala Vernon, BC, sold painting
2015 - Artwalk 2015, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- NOFCA non-juried, VCAC, April
- RCA Members Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre, Kelowna, BC, April
2014 - Artwalk 2014, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden Show, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- NOFCA non-juried, PAC, Vernon, BC, May - July
2013 - International Artists Day Festival, White Rock, BC, October
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- Artists in the Garden Show, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- RCA Members' Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, April
- Artwalk 2013, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
2012 - "Artist's Choice", NOFCA, Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, Dec - Feb/13
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- Artwalk 2012, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- KPSS 20th Anniversary Show, Kelowna, BC, August
- Artists in Action, House of Rose Winery, Kelowna, BC, July
- Animals I Have Known, NOFCA, Armstrong, BC, June,
- Chamber of Commerce Show, KPSS Kelowna, BC, Mar - July, Oct - Dec
2011 - Painting the Light, NOFCA, PAC, Vernon, BC, Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
- Artwalk 2011, KPSS Winfield, BC, September, SOLD
- Artists in Action, House of Rose Winery, Kelowna, BC, August
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA, Kelowna, BC, November
- Little Straw Vineyard Show, Kelowna, BC, July
2010 - Little Gems Show, SCA, Gallerie Ouest, Montreal, QC, December, Best in Show
- Potters and Artisans Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, November
- Artwalk 2010, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Little Straw Vineyard Show, Kelowna, BC, August
- Anonymous Show, Vernon Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, April
- Choices, NOFC, Vernon Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, Mar - April
- First Impressions, NOFCA, Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, Dec 1/09 - Feb 19/10
2009 - Winter Blues, North Okanagan FCA, Coatcheck Gallery, Vernon, Feb/Mar
- Rotary Centre Member's Show, Kelowna Painters' Studio, RCA Kelowna, Mar/Apr
- Summer Show, Peachland Gallery, May to October
- Artwalk 2009, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
Commissions
Doug Carter, Vernon, BC Keith Clark
Ruth Stewart, Kelowna BC
Ramona Bailey, USA
Collections
Canada United States
United Kingdom Costa Rica
Professional
Affiliations
Federation of Canadian Artists Vernon Art Gallery
Central Okanagan Arts Council Kelowna Painters' Studio Society
Society of Canadian Artists Vernon Arts Council
Kelowna Art Gallery Rotary Centre For the Arts
Oil Painters of America NOAPS
Online Affiliations:
Creative Catalyst Productions artistsincanada.com
artists.ca societyofcanadianartists.ca
oilpaintersofamerica.com vernonartscouncil.ca
okanaganarts.com cultureBC.ca
naops.com
Publications
SCA International Exhibition dossier, 2018
Peachland Weekly
Exhibition Dossier, Wine Gala and Art Auction 2016, 2017, 2018, NOCLS Vernon, BC
Osoyoos Times
AIRE Exhibition Dossier, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 Vancouver; BC
Art Avenues, Vancouver
Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Daily Courier
Morning Star, Vernon
Bibliography
A.I.R.E. Sept/Oct 2020, dossier, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, full page photo of painting, artist's Biography and Statement, page 17.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, Mention of award from COC Autumn Show, Jan/Feb 2020, pages 14, 17
Art Avenue, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of award from TNSC National Open Show, April 2019, page 14.
Art Avenue, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of award from TNSC Fall Chapter Show Sept 2018,, and photo of painting, page 16.
Peachland Weekly, article for group show with photo of my paintings on view.
SCA dossier for the 50th International Open Juried Exhibition, July 2018, photo page 17.
Vernon Morningstar, article and photo of artist for exhibition at Nadine's, July 2017
Wine Gala and Art Auction, 2017,NOCLS dossier, Vernon, BC, two page spread, photo, full page photo of painting, and Artist's Biography, pages 24 and 25.
Art Avenues, Federation of Canadian Artists Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo and brief description of painting, Jan-Feb 2017, page 11.
Art Avenue. FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of award from the TNSC National Show, July/Aug, 2016, page 10.
A.I.R.E. October 2016, dossier, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, full page photo of painting, artist's Biography and Statement page 19.
Wine Gala and Art Auction, 2016, NOCLS, dossier, Vernon, BC, two page spread, photo, full page, full page photo of painting, and Artist's Biography, pages 24 and 25.
A.I.R.E. October 2015, dossier, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, full page photo of painting, artist's Biography and Statement, page 20.
Art Avenues, Federation of Canadian Artists Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo and brief description of painting, Mar/Apr, 2015, page 13.
A.I.R.E. Oct/Nov 2014 dossier, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, full page photo of painting, Artist's Biography and Statement, page 21.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting and award description, July/August 2013, page 10.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of her award winning painting in the FCA National Show in Kamloops, BC, July/August 2012, page 9.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of artist and her painting, short statement, May /June 2012, pages 12and 14.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting, and photo of painting on back cover, Vol 12, No 4,Sept/Oct, 2011.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting, Vol 11, No 1, 2011.
Society of Canadian Artists, painting Tantara II, used for Small Gems Show poster, Dec 2010
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting, Vol 9, No. 5. 2009.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting, Vol 9. No 4, 2009.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting, 2008.
Creative Catalyst Productions, Summer Online Art Show, juror's comments for award winner, article and photo of painting, September 2006.
Jan Kunz, juror for Creative Catalyst Productions Online Art Show, personal critique of painting: article and photo of piece, September, 2005.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photo of painting with small article, 2005 and 2006.
Melissa Jamieson, Vernon Morning Star, Interview and exhibition announcement with photo, August 2005.
Kelowna Capital News, Showcase, photo of painting, May, 2005.
CHBC-TV, taped interview with Mike Roberts, November 2001.
Glenna Turnbull, Kelowna Capital News, Showcase, Interview with photo, May 2001.
Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, photos of paintings, March 2001 and 2000.
Kelowna Daily Courier, article and photo, May, 1998.
Colleen J Dyson AFCA SCA
Cell: 250-878-4344
Email: cjdyson@shaw.ca
Email: cjdyson2012@gmail.com
Website: www.colleenjdyson.com
Education: Present Mentoring, Art Critiques, FCA Foundations Course, certificate
2003 – present Extensive studies in Oil Painting, Photography, Professional artist's workshops, Simple Website Design, Abstract painting techniques, Marketing
2000 – 2003 Advanced Techniques in Acrylic, Certificates
1996 - 2000 General studies in Watermedia and Collage,
Certificate
1995 - 1996 Fundamentals of Fine Art’, Honours Diploma
Related
Experience:
2021 Exhibitions Chair, FCA COC
2019 Editor FCA COC Newsletter
2012 Organized art exhibitions at the professional level 2012 Accepted AFCA signature status with the FCA
2008 Acting President/Membership Chair Painters’ Studio Accepted Elected Membership status (SCA) with the Society of Canadian Artists
Formed the Kelowna Painters’ Studio Society
2006 – 2008 Membership Chair, The Painters’ Studio
2005 Exhibitions Chair, The Painters’ Studio
2003 – 2004 President, FCA COC
Exhibitions Chairperson, FCA COC Workshops Chairperson, FCA COC
1998 - 1999 Secretary, Central Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists
Exhibitions to Apply to:
2022 -
Upcoming
Exhibitions:
2022 - Artwalk 2022, Community Hall, Winfield, BC. Sept 10 & 11
- FCA A.I.R.E Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 26 - Oct 16
Solo
Shows
2020 - Marmalade Cat Cafe Solo Show, Kelowna, July 31 - Sept 30
2019 - Artwalk 2019, Winfield Community Centre, Sept
2018 - Artwalk 2018, Winfied BC, September
2017 - Artwalk 2017, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, Ancient Hills winery, Aug
- "Inspiration/Aspiration", Nadine's Fine Art and Frames, Vernon, BC, Aug
2016 - Artwalk 2016, Winfield, BC, September
- "Transitions in Light and Colour: My Journey", Osoyoos Art Gallery, Osoyoos, BC, April
2015 - Two Woman Show, ARTSCO Artscape, OUC, Dec to Feb/16
- Artwalk 2015, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
2014 - Art in the Garden, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
2013 - Artwalk 2013, Winfield, BC, September
- "Introspection", Armstrong Museum/Gallery, Armstrong, BC, July
2012 - "Impressions", Atenas, Costa Rica, December
- RCA Members' Show, Kelowna, BC, Dec
- Artwalk 2012, Winfield, BC, September
2011 - Artwalk 2011, Winfield, BC, September
- Kelowna, BC, Nov - Feb
- Summer Gallery, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, July - August
2010 - Artwalk 2010, Winfield, BC, September
- Okanagan Mission Library, November
2008 - Artwalk 2008, Winfield, BC, September
2007 - Artwalk 2007, Winfield, BC, September
2006 - Artwalk 2006, Winfield, BC, September
2005 - Artwalk 2005, Winfield, BC, September
- "A Celebration of Light and Colour", Vernon, BC, August
2003 - Artwalk 2003, Winfield, BC, September
Teaching/Other
Experience:
2022 - Abstraction, Kelowna. June
2021 - Restricted Palette Workshop, Kelowna, Oct
- Juror for FCA 'Nature Trust of BC - Artist of the Year Award', Aug
- FCA Juror for Active Status, Apr
- Juror for SCA Elected Member Show, Aug
2020 - Juror for FCA COC for raffle, Nov
- Colour Theory, Peachland, BC, Jan.;
- Introduction to Oil Painting, Peachland, BC, Feb;
- Document Your Art Portfolio, Kelowna, BC, Mar
2019 - Colour Theory, Kelowna, Jan; Colour Theory, Vernon, Feb
- Mentor for COC, ongoing
- Restricted Palette, May, Kelowna
- Juror for first juried show for new chapter in Prince George (CIC), BC, Apr
2018 - Black Canvas Workshop, Kelowna, Oct; two day Black Canvas, Vernon, BC, Nov
- Condensed Colour Theory, Kelowna, Feb
- Black Canvas Workshop, Kelowna, Jan
2017 - SCA Elected Members Show juror, Mar
- Black Canvas Workshop, Osoyoos, Feb; Kelowna, Apr
- Colour Theory/Painting, Vernon, Jan; Kelowna, Jan; Kelowna, Sept
2016 - Teaching Colour Theory and Painting workshops, Vernon, Kelowna
- Critique Session, Kelowna, Apr
- Demo, TNSC Kamloops, Sept
- Show juror, Vernon, Sept
- Demo, NOFCA, Oct
2015 - FCA juror for Active Status; Critique Session
2014 - SCA juror for Elected Membership, Oct
2013 - Shuswap Festival of the Arts, juror, July
- NOFCA juried show, juror, April
2012 - TSNC awards juror, Kamloops, BC, Sept
- FCA juror for Active Status
Awards
2022 - Award of Excellence COC FCA Ode to Spring, West Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention TNSC Regional show, Kamloops, BC
- Award of Excellence COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, Peachland, BC
2021 - First Prize; First Peoples Ch. TSNC Spring Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
- Best Cityscape COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, Peachland, BC
2020 - People's Choice 2nd Place TNSC Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
2019 - Best in Show (Gold) COC FCA, Autumn Show, Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention TNSC Open National, Kamloops, BC
2018 - First Prize TNSC Fall Chapter Show, Kamloops, BC
- Honourable Mention COC FCA, International OASIS Show, Peachland, BC
- 2nd Prize, 3rd P. Choice TNSC Regional Show, Kamloops, BC
2017 - Honourable Mention COC FCA, National OASIS Show, Peachland, BC
2016 - Silver Medal FCA Signature Medal Show, Vancouver, BC
- Third Prize TNSC National Show, Kamloops, BC
2015 - Second Prize NOFCA, Myths and Truths Show, Vernon, BC
- Third Prize; People's Choice TNSC National Show, Kamloops, BC
- Third Prize FCA Artist's Choice Show, Vancouver, BC
2014 - Best Still Life FCA A.I.R.E Show, Vancouver, BC
- Third Prize FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2013 - Second Prize SCA 45th National Open Juried, Montreal, QC
- Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
2012 - AFCA Signature Status FCA Success Show
- Award of Excellence FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2011 - Award of Excellence FCA National Show, Kamloops, BC
2010 - Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
- Best in Show SCA Little Gems Show, Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue, QC
2009 - Third Prize FCA Still Life Show, Vancouver, BC
- Award of Excellence FCA, Canvas Unbound Show, Vancouver, BC
2008 - Award of Excellence FCA Canvas Unbound III Show, Vancouver, BC
- Elected Membership Society of Canadian Artists
- Second Prize KPSS, Defining Our Voices Show, Kelowna, BC
2007 - Award of Excellence FCA, Still Life Show, Vancouver, BC
2006 - Tied Best Overall Design Summer Show, Oregon, USA
- Two Juror's Choice Awards NOFCA juried show, Salmon Arm, BC
2005 - Third Prize COC FCA Fall Show, Kelowna, BC
- Honourable Mention CCP Videos Summer Show online, Oregon, USA
2001 - Third Prize COC FCA Spring Show, Kelowna, BC
- Juror's Choice Award COC FCA, Fall Show, Kelowna, BC
- First Prize COC FCA, juried show, Kelowna, BC
2000 - Award of Excellence COC FCA Fall Juried Show, Kelowna, BC
- Juror's Choice Award SOSC FCA, Creatively Speaking Show, Osoyoos, BC - Third Prize COC FCA Spring Juried Show, Kelowna, BC
Juried
Shows:
2022 - COC FCA Ode to Spring, Grizzli Winery, West Kelowna, BC, March, Award of Excellence
- TNSC Regional Show, Old Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Honourable Mention
- COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, PAG, Peachland, BC, July, Award of Excellence
2021 - FCA Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug
- FCA Signature Medal show. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, July
- COC FCA OASIS Regional Show, PAG, Peachland, BC, July, Best Cityscape
- TNSC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr First Prize, First People's Choice
- COC Almost Spring Gallery Show 2021, Grizzli Winery. Feb
- FCA Artist's Choice Show, juried, January
2020 - TNSC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Oct 2nd People's Choice
- FCA A.I.R.E. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct dossier
- FCA Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept
- COC OASIS Regional Show, Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland, BC, July
- FCA Bloom Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar 31 - Apr 12 online only
- SCA International Online Exhibition, Mar 15 - June 15
- FCA Artists Choice Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb
2019 - Oil Painters of America Fall 2019 Online International Showcase, OPA Online Gallery, Dec
- NOAPS Online International show, December
- FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov 26 - Dec 15
- FCA COC Autumn Show, OK Mission Hall, Kelowna, BC, Nov 15 - 17, 2019 Best in Show - Gold
- SCA Elected Member's Show, Viva Vida Art Gallery in Pointe Claire, QC, Oct 18 -
- AIRE, FCA Online Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 30 - Oct 18
- Small Artwork Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 19-Sept 1
- SCA 51st International Open Juried Exhibition, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, ON, July 29 - Aug 26
- FCA COC OASIS Show, Peachland Art Gallery, June 29 to July 28,
- TNSC National Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Honourable Mention
- Bloom!, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr 2-14
2018 - FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov 20 - Dec 2
- TSNC Fall Chapter Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops BC, Sept, juried, First Place
- Scenes From Western Canada, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 27 - Sept 9
- SCA 50th International Open, Papermill Gallery, Todmordon Mills Museum, Toronto, July dossier
- OASIS, Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland, BC, July, Honourable Mention
- SCA Elected Member Exhibition, Gainsborough Galleries, Calgary, AB. June 16-30\
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June 11 - 24
- Go Figure!, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May 15-27, 2018
- TSNC Regional Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April Second Place; Third People's Choice
- Bloom!, FCA Online Show, April 3-15
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb 20 - Mar 4
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting
2017 - FCA Signature Medal show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, December
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October
- Light, Space, & Time Online Exhibition, September, Two Special Merit Awards
- FCA SOS Connections Show, Penticton, BC, September
- SCA 49th Open International Show, Todmorden Mills Museum, Toronto, ON, September
- Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 12 - 23
- International Open Online Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug 1 - Oct 31
- OASIS National Show, FCA-COC, Peachland Art Gallery, July, Honourable Mention
- O Canada! Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June
- TNSC 2017 National Open Show - Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC Apr 21 - 30
- Bloom! Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar 28 - Apr 9
- Canvas Unbound Show, Federation Gallery. Vancouver. BC
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting,
2016 - Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC Dec Silver Medal, published
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct dossier
- FCA 75th Anniversary Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 28 - Oct 2
- Painting By Number, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept, fundraiser donation
- Be Squared Show, SCA Elected Members, Leyton Gallery, St. Johns, NFLD, Sept 9 - Oct 2
- Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Aug
- OASIS, FCA-COC Show, Peachland Art Gallery, July/ Aug, sold painting
- TNSC National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr, juried Third Prize
- SCA 2016 National Open Online Show, Mar to July, juried
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, Feb, dossier, sold painting
2015 - FCA Signature Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec
- Ten Squared Show, FCA Gallery fundraiser show, Nov, dossier
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- A.I.R.S. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct
- Scenes From Western Canada, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept
- Artwalk 2015, Winfield, BC, Sept
- SCA 47th National Open Exhibition, Calgary, AB, July/Aug sold two paintings
- NOFCA, Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, May - July Second Prize
- Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, June
- OASIS, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, June
- Canvas Unbound Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr/May
- TNSC Open National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, Apr, Third Prize; 1st People's Choice
- Artists Choice Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb Third Prize
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb/Mar
2014 - Spilsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec
- A.I.R.S. Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct/Nov Best Still Life Award, dossier
- Scenes From Western Canada Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept/Oct
- SCA 46th National Open, SAGA Gallery, Salmon Arm, BC, Sept
- NOFCA juried, Armstrong Museum/Gallery, Armstrong, BC, August
- SCA Elected Members Show, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Toronto, Ont, August
- Non Representational Show, Aspha Naira Gallery, Kelowna, BC, April - July
- TNSC Chapter Open National Show, Old Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Third Prize
- Artists Choice, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Jan-Feb
2013 - Spilsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Dec 13
- Small, Smaller, Smallest, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov - Dec/13
- Artists Choice, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Oct Nov
- A.I.R.S. FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Sept
- SCA 45th National Juried Open, Ogilvy's, Montreal, QC - July Second Prize
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May , Two Awards of Excellence
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Mar - Apr/13
- TNSC National Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April
2012 - Spillsbury Medal Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, November
- SCA Halifax Club Exhibition, Halifax, NS, Sept - Dec
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept 25 - Oct 7, juried
- Artwalk 2012, Winfield, BC, September
- SCA 44th National Juried, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, ON, July
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- TSNC Open, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Award of Excellence
- Blossoms Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Apr
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb - Mar
2011 - Small, Smaller, Smallest Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Nov-Dec
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Sept - Oct
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, September
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May - June
- Abstract Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May
- TNSC National Show, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, BC, April, Award of Excellence
- Landscape Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Feb - Mar
2010 - SCA Small Gems Show, Gallerie Ouest, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Best in Show
- Artist's Choice, NOFCA, Coatcheck Gallery, Vernon, BC, Nov - Feb 2011
- ArtVisions 2010, Evans Gallery, Kelowna, BC, October,
- A.I.R.S Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, October,
- Autumn Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, September, SOLD
- 42nd National Open Juried, SCA, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, Ont., July 7 - 18
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC,June,
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May, Award of Excellence
- Abstract Show, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May,
- TNSC FCA Open National Juried, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, April,
- Landscapes, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, March,
- Capturing the Canadian Spirit, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Jan - Feb,
2009 - Small Salon, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC, November
- 19th Annual Potters and Artisan Show, Rotary Art Centre, Kelowna, November
- Driven to Abststraction, SAGA (Salmon Arm Art Gallery), October, Juror's Choice
- Still Life Show, FCA Gallery Vancouver, April, Third Prize
- TNSC Open Jured, Courthouse Gallery, Kamloops, April
- SCA 41st National Open, Toronto, Ont, May
- Canvas Unbound, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, June, Award of Excellence SOLD
- Spirit of the Okanagan, NOFCA, Vernon, July (invited artist)
Group
Shows:
2022 - KPSS Member's Show, Peachland Art Gallery, Jan 29 - Mar 13
2019 - Artwalk 2019, KPSS, Winfield, BC, Sept
2018 - KPSS Exhibition and Sale, Peachland Art Gallery, Oct
- Artwalk 2018, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
2017 - Artwalk 2017, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- KPSS Art in the Garden Show, Ancient Hills Winery, Kelowna, BC, Aug
- RCA Members' Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre, Kelowna, April
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala, Vernon, BC, sold painting
2016 - "Let There Be Light Show", NOFCA show, Armstrong Museum & Gallery, Armstrong, BC Sept
- Artwalk 2016, KPSS, Winfield, BC, Sept
- Art in the Garden Show, KPSS, Pleasant Pear Orchard B & B, Kelowna, BC, Aug
- "From Nature to Abstract", NOFCA, Performing Art Centre, Vernon, BC, May-June
- NOCLS Art & Wine Gala Vernon, BC, sold painting
2015 - Artwalk 2015, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- NOFCA non-juried, VCAC, April
- RCA Members Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre, Kelowna, BC, April
2014 - Artwalk 2014, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Art in the Garden Show, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- NOFCA non-juried, PAC, Vernon, BC, May - July
2013 - International Artists Day Festival, White Rock, BC, October
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- Artists in the Garden Show, KPSS, Kelowna, BC, August
- RCA Members' Show, KPSS, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, April
- Artwalk 2013, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
2012 - "Artist's Choice", NOFCA, Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, Dec - Feb/13
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, Nov
- Artwalk 2012, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- KPSS 20th Anniversary Show, Kelowna, BC, August
- Artists in Action, House of Rose Winery, Kelowna, BC, July
- Animals I Have Known, NOFCA, Armstrong, BC, June,
- Chamber of Commerce Show, KPSS Kelowna, BC, Mar - July, Oct - Dec
2011 - Painting the Light, NOFCA, PAC, Vernon, BC, Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
- Artwalk 2011, KPSS Winfield, BC, September, SOLD
- Artists in Action, House of Rose Winery, Kelowna, BC, August
- Potters and Artisan Show, RCA, Kelowna, BC, November
- Little Straw Vineyard Show, Kelowna, BC, July
2010 - Little Gems Show, SCA, Gallerie Ouest, Montreal, QC, December, Best in Show
- Potters and Artisans Show, RCA Centre, Kelowna, BC, November
- Artwalk 2010, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
- Little Straw Vineyard Show, Kelowna, BC, August
- Anonymous Show, Vernon Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, April
- Choices, NOFC, Vernon Arts Centre, Vernon, BC, Mar - April
- First Impressions, NOFCA, Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, Dec 1/09 - Feb 19/10
2009 - Winter Blues, North Okanagan FCA, Coatcheck Gallery, Vernon, Feb/Mar
- Rotary Centre Member's Show, Kelowna Painters' Studio, RCA Kelowna, Mar/Apr
- Summer Show, Peachland Gallery, May to October
- Artwalk 2009, KPSS, Winfield, BC, September
Commissions
Doug Carter, Vernon, BC Keith Clark
Ruth Stewart, Kelowna BC
Ramona Bailey, USA
Collections
Canada United States
United Kingdom Costa Rica
Professional
Affiliations
Federation of Canadian Artists Vernon Art Gallery
Central Okanagan Arts Council Kelowna Painters' Studio Society
Society of Canadian Artists Vernon Arts Council
Kelowna Art Gallery Rotary Centre For the Arts
Oil Painters of America NOAPS
Online Affiliations:
Creative Catalyst Productions artistsincanada.com
artists.ca societyofcanadianartists.ca
oilpaintersofamerica.com vernonartscouncil.ca
okanaganarts.com cultureBC.ca
naops.com
Publications
SCA International Exhibition dossier, 2018
Peachland Weekly
Exhibition Dossier, Wine Gala and Art Auction 2016, 2017, 2018, NOCLS Vernon, BC
Osoyoos Times
AIRE Exhibition Dossier, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 Vancouver; BC
Art Avenues, Vancouver
Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Daily Courier
Morning Star, Vernon
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Art Avenues, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, Mention of award from COC Autumn Show, Jan/Feb 2020, pages 14, 17
Art Avenue, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of award from TNSC National Open Show, April 2019, page 14.
Art Avenue, FCA Publication, Vancouver, BC, mention of award from TNSC Fall Chapter Show Sept 2018,, and photo of painting, page 16.
Peachland Weekly, article for group show with photo of my paintings on view.
SCA dossier for the 50th International Open Juried Exhibition, July 2018, photo page 17.
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