Education

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Yale University, Yale School of Art

New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A

1992  Masters Fine Arts (Painting – Printmaking)

 

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

1989   Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours Program

 

Independent Study

Paris, France

1985   Research of Flemish and French Artists, 16th century

Painting

 

Parsons School of Design

New York, NY, U.S.A

1983   Foundation Program

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Academic Positions

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SESSIONAL LECTURER STUDIO ARTS | DRAWING AND PAINTING

University of Windsor, School of Visual Art - Windsor, Ontario

1995/96, 2004 - 2012 – Sessional

2012 - present – Lecturer

Instructor of studio courses in the disciplines of drawing, painting, and image.

 

VISITING LECTURER | PAINTING

Thames School of the Arts

2013 – 40 hour compressed Studio Course

 

VISITING LECTURER | PAINTING

Haliburton School of the Arts

2011 – 40 hour compressed Studio Course

 

VISITING LECTURER | DRAWING

Thames School of the Arts

2010 – 40 hour compressed Studio Course

 

YOUTH EDUCATION WORKSHOP - DIRECTOR

University of Windsor – OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS

(Cooperative Initiative for BFA Students | Education)

2003-2006

The impetus for this project was the dwindling arts presence in most secondary school curriculum.  The workshop was open to gifted student in senior primary and secondary school students for an intensive three-day studio workshop.

 

TEACHING FELLOWSHIP

Yale University

1990 – 1992- Teaching assistant of Professor Richard Lytle – Drawing / Painting.

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Projects and Initiatives

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ELEVATE YOUR SPACE – DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, ARTIST

2019-2020

Elevate your Space is an ongoing public indoor mural project that serves to educate, incorporate and facilitate public creativity and connection to space.  Over 50 non-artists participated in the design and execution of a 500 square foot mural.  Participants were asked to compile images of a transformative space that they have encountered in their travels or daily lives.  The execution involved senior students within SoCA and the education department at the University of Windsor. Most importantly the general public became artists and critics and it was an overwhelming success.  (PLEASE SEE THE TIMELAPSE VIDEO IN “ Projects”)

 

OPEN STREETS – OPEN DOORS - PROJECT LIASON

2018

Doors Open Windsor is an initiative to open buildings that would not normally be accessible to the public. All access to buildings during this event is free of charge. Enjoy the differences in architecture, places of worship, and workplaces.

 

PRINTS CHARMING - DEACCESSION | TRANSFER | FUNDRAISER

4000 PRINTS – DONATION TO WINDSOR PRINTMAKERS FORUM

2016-2017

 

MONSTER DRAW - RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE-SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2016

 

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, SoCA – LIAISON projects for student placements

2014-2015

Garden Retreat Sculpture Project 2014- Metropolitan Hospital - Jessica Westlake

Pediatrics Plexiglass Installation 2014/15– Metropolitan Hospital – Kristina Greco

Then and Now 2014/15 – Reko Tool Mural – Graeme Skelton

 

BASQUIAT – COLLABORATION WITH CMF

Jean-Michel Basquiat: Now's the Time | AGO Art Gallery of Ontario

2015

55 Students – 2 days- Explore the exhibition and the Toronto Artists culture.

 

MOVIE NIGHT – STUDENT GATHERINGS

OFF CAMPUS – BONDING INITIATIVE INCOMING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

2013- FALL

 

TSUNAMI – THE BUSINESS OF ART SERIES

Eva Milinkovic and Chris Gene discuss the business side of making, logistic of running a successful glass blowing shop. Some employment opportunities have been realized as a result.

2011-2015

 

DAVID FINCH - MARVEL COMICS -  BEYOND THE PEN

Demos and question periods -working in the animation field.

WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES (200 LEVEL DRAWING)

2012-2013

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TSUNAMI GLASSWORKS, 2440 CENTRAL AVE, WINDSOR

2008-2013

 

LEBEL GALLERY RESTORATION PROJECT

PROJECT DIRECTOR – FUNDRAISER - DESIGNER - PROJECT MANAGER

2004-2007

This project involved reaching out to community leaders in a fundraising effort to raise funds to disassemble the current gallery space.  I worked in collaboration with Architecturra to design and renovate the space.  The results were a complete transformation of the gallery into a new professional exhibition venue. The University of Windsor matched fundraising efforts.

The kickoff for the unveiling of the new gallery was celebrated with an alumni exhibition – which I curated in collaboration with the Elaine l Jacob gallery director and Curator Sandra Dupret Smith.

 

OPEN STUDIO WORKSHOPS SERIES - recruitment primary and secondary – public and catholic school boards

2004-2005

 

VISITATION PARISH - COLOR AND RESTORATION CONSULTANT - COMMISSIONED ARTIST – DIRECTOR- Belle River, Ontario

2006

 

a) CONSULTANT – INTERIOR DESIGN AND PRESERVATION

Consultant regarding preservation of Architectural emblems and transference said design elements into the new structure. (Queens University Restoration Department – Masters Program)

 

b) COMMISSIONED ARTIST – SITE SPECIFIC WORK

A 6’ diameter painting was created and installed as the only painted image to adorn the alter of the newly constructed church.

 

c) RESTORATION AND REPAIR – (Co-operative Initiative Students BFA Program)

Statues were repaired and restored.  New color schemes were applied to all statues.  Collaboration with Restoration Department at Queens University

 

THE CHILD’S PLACE – CONSULTANT / PROJECT MANAGER

1997

Grant proposal and fund acquisition for a site-specific interactive sculpture for the interior lobby of the rehabilitation centre. Joe DeAngelis Artist.

 

PROJECT DIRECTOR/ARTIST

1984 – 1985

Sacred Heart Church - LaSalle, Ontario

Artist and designer of 707 sq.ft mural on a concave surface interior dome. Responsible for full execution of project, drawing design and painting.  Painting subject, ‘Last Judgment’.

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Professional Development

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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Art Gallery of Windsor - Windsor, Ontario   

1994-1996

Maintenance of corporate and private rental accounts and the sale of contemporary works of art. Working in association with the volunteer committee on several fundraising events.

 

COMMERCIAL DRAFTING

Southridge Co.  Ltd. - Windsor, Ontario

1991 - 1993.  This position entailed drafting and detailing of residential blueprints and interiors.  The position also involved commercial plot plans.  All drafting done on AUTOCAD Release 11.

 

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/ GALLERY ASSISTANT

Art Bank Gallery - Victoria, British Columbia   

1989   This position entailed selling original works of art and limited-edition prints.  Advertising and public relations.

 

HERITAGE INTERPRETER ARTIST

(Corporation of the City of Windsor)

Mackenzie Hall Cultural Center, Windsor, Ontario

1988   This position was based on a grant funded by the Canada Arts Council. The position involved designing three permanent display cases by interpreting heritage of the area and the history of the building.  The position also involved doing site-specific pieces for the building.

 

TEACHING POSITION

(Corporation of the City of Windsor)

1988   Summer Session teaching position in the field of intermediate painting and materials.

 

DIRECTOR/ ARTIST

Multi-Cultural Club of Windsor - Windsor, Ontario

1988 Project director, execution, and design of two site-specific pieces.

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Curatorial Projects

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2020 LaSalle Virtual Exhibition (Graduating Exhibition)

2015 BFA Graduating Exhibition

2014 BFA Graduating Exhibition

2013 Geology   300 level student exhib. LeBel Gallery

2013 Kingdom    300 level students exhib. LeBel Gallery

2012 P=f   P = F/A x T  Drawing 300 level- LeBel Gallery

2011 Faculty of Law -Legal Aid Initiative

2010 Eye for Art Biennial – CHATHAM KENT ART GALLERY – Curator, Juror

2010 THE WELLINGTON -OFFSITE GRADUATING EXHIBITION

2009 LEBEL GALLERY FACULTY EXHIBITION

2008 NOBEL PEACE INITIATIVE – Susan Gold-Smith, Artist

2008 FACULTY EXHIBITION – UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

2007 UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR – FLOURISH

Alumni Exhibition running concurrent with the opening of the newly renovated LeBel Gallery.

2006 LEBEL GALLERY FACULTY EXHIBITION

2005 LEBEL GALLERY FACULTY EXHIBITION

2004 LEBEL GALLERY FACULTY EXHIBITION

2003 LEBEL GALLERY PAINTING EXHIBITION – PAINT 200

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Private Exhibitions / Group Exhibitions

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2011 Oh Canada!...beyond trees and water - Elaine L. Jacob Gallery

Wayne State University, Detroit MI.

2006 Site specific installation Visitation, Belle River, Ontario

2005 Images of Time and Place:  Contemporary Views of Landscape

Elaine L. Jacob Gallery - Michigan     MAR 2005

2005 Group Show- Jan/04

2004 Lebel Gallery – Windsor, Ont.

2002 Group Show-Mar/02

Yale University – Yale University, New Haven, CT

2001 Group Show- Feb/01

Art Gallery of Mississauga – Mississauga, Ontario

1995 Faculty Exhibition - Jan/95

University of Windsor, School of Art - Windsor, Ontario

1992 Burlington Fine Arts Gallery – Jan/92

Burlington, Ont. Group Show

1991 Thesis Show

Yale School of Art Gallery - Yale University, New Haven, CT

1990 Student Collection of New Work -

Art and Architecture Gallery - Yale University, New Haven, CT

1989 The Vancouver Island Invitational

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, June - Aug 89

Three-person show.

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Publications

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Knight Foundation

“OH, Canada”

Nov. 18, 2011- V. Miller

 

Online Medium- University of Toronto, Gia Perreira,

Review of Art Gallery of Mississauga- Group Showing

Building Josie I

V28-Issue-16- 2002

 

Tim Lougheed, “A Dome to Equal Baroque Classics”, The Windsor Star

  Egidio Novelietto - “Una Giovane Atista Che ci fa Onore”

Publ.  Jul 85 p.6 Casola Publ.

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Awards / Scholarships / Grants

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AWARD - University of Windsor

Meritorious Service Award – 2007 – presented by Ross Paul President of the University of Windsor

 

GRANT - Chandisherry Foundation – LeBel Restoration Project -$25,000.00

 

GRANT - BlackBurn Foundation – LeBel Restoration Project -$6,000.00

 

GRANT - Childs place – Ontario Arts Council Grant - $10,000.00

 

AWARD - Richard Wellington Award - Excellence in Studio Drafting

Yale University School of Art, New Haven, CT

 

GRANT - Scholarship - Tuition Award -$25,000.00

Yale University School of Art, New Haven, CT

 

GRANT - Scholarship – Senior Award Full Tuition -$8,000.00

British Columbia Cultural Fund Distributed by British Columbia Arts Board

Scholarship based on merit and grades

 

GRANT - Scholarship - Tuition Award- $6,800.00

Parson School of Design, New York, NY

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Community Education / Advocacy

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SICK KIDS Foundation

2019, 2020, 2021

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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – Education Volunteer

Windsor, Ontario

2010

Education Volunteer

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YOGA FOR A CURE - Breast Cancer Fundraising Initiative

One-day event, yoga, and meditation for a cure.

August 25th, 2008 – Windsor, Ontario

http://pajamaangels.org/index_files/Yoga4hope.htm

 

WINDSOR REGIONAL CHILDREN’S CENTRE – Healing Arts Program

Art therapy Initiative

Windsor, Ontario 2007-2008

Initiative to establish liaison between the Healing Arts Program and co-operative possibilities for potential Art Therapy track students.  Preliminary stages.

Lindy Leduc-Wilson

 

BANA - Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association

Windsor, Ontario 2000 - 2006

Prevention Education Programs- Visual Arts Events Coordinator,

Volunteer.

 

United Way of Canada

Windsor, Ontario 2004

Visual Art Event Volunteer Program.

 

Board of Directors – The Child’s Place

Windsor, Ontario 1995-1997

Rehabilitation institution for abused children under age six.

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Professional Associations

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CARFAC

COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION

AGW

AGO

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