JOANNE GIESBRECHT​ Representational Artist
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Curriculum Vitae

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Curriculum Vitae


AWARDS
2018    Honorable Mention, Nanaimo Fine Art Show, Nanaimo, BC
2018    People's Choice Award, Nanaimo Fine Art Show, Nanaimo, BC
2018    2nd Place, Advanced Level, Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show, Parksville, B.C.
2017    Juror's Choice Award, Sooke Fine Arts Show, Juried Summer Show
2017    Honorable Mention Award, FCA Arrowsmith Chapter, Juried Spring Show

2016    People’s Choice Award, FCA Arrowsmith Chapter, Juried Fall  Show
2015    Honorable Mention Award, FCA Arrowsmith Chapter,  Juried Fall  Show
2015    People’s Choice Award, FCA Arrowsmith Chapter, Juried Spring  Show

EXHIBITIONS

Solo Exhibitions
2021    The Gallery @Ambrose, Ambrose University & College, Calgary, AB (September - December)
2018    Beach Club Resort Hotel, Parksville, BC (February - March)
2012    “Reconciliation”, Calgary AB
2011     Art Studio Show, Calgary AB
2010    Art Studio Show, Calgary AB
2009   Art Studio Show, Calgary AB

Group Exhibitions and Juried Shows
2019    Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Spring Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            Nanaimo Fine Arts Show, Nanaimo, BC (juried)
            Gift of Art Show & Sale, Qualicum Beach Inn, BC (non-juried)

2018    Sooke Fine Arts Gala & Auction, Sooke, BC (juried, by invitation only)
            Nanaimo Fine Art Show, Nanaimo, BC (juried)
            Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Fall Show, Qualicum Beach BC (juried)
            The Wildlife Exhibition, Vancouver FCA, BC (juried)
            Aquarelle et Pastel Exhibition, Vancouver FCA, BC (juried)
            Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Spring Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show, Parksville, BC 

2017    Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Fall Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            Connections 2017 FCA Show, Penticton, BC (juried)
            Small, Smaller, Smallest FCA Show, Vancouver, BC (juried)
            Sooke Fine Arts Show, Sooke, BC (juried)
​            Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Spring Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            Raintree Studio & Gallery Art Du Jour Show, Qualicum Beach, BC

2016    Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Fall Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            A Small World - A Postcard Exhibit, Magpie Springs, South Australia
2015    Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney-by-the-Sea, BC (juried)
            Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Fall Show, Parksville, BC (juried)
            Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA Summer Show, Qualicum Beach, BC (juried)
            Twitter Art Exhibit, Moss, Norway
2014    TOSH Members’ Show, Qualicum Beach, B.C.
2012   “Uprising” Art Exhibit, FAC, Calgary, AB (juried)
            “Branching Out” Exhibit, Willow Studio, Calgary AB (juried)
             Twitter Art Exhibit, Moss, Norway
             RockPointe Church, Bowridge Campus, Calgary, AB (live painting)
2011     ARTember Art Show & Sale, Airdrie, AB (juried)
            “Fish Eyes” Art Exhibit, FAC, Calgary AB
            Fashion Has No Borders Fashion & Accessories Expose, Calgary AB (juried)
            Celebrating God through the Arts, FAC, Calgary, AB
2010    Willow Studio’s Annual Art Show, Calgary, AB; Saskatoon, SK (juried)
             RockPointe Fine Arts Event, Calgary, AB (juried)
             Perrenoud Ranche Centre Art Show, Cochrane, AB (juried)
2009    Foothills Christmas Craft Fair, Calgary, AB
             RockPointe Fine Arts Event, Calgary, AB (juried)
             Dawsyn Harke Seizure Dog Fundraiser & Silent Auction, Didsbury, AB
             Mexican Fiesta Silent Auction, Airdrie, AB
2008    FAC Art Show & Sale, Calgary, AB (juried)
             Benjamin’s, Airdrie, AB
             Airdrie Regional Arts Society Art Auction, Airdrie, AB (juried)
             Live Art Auction Fundraiser, Calgary, AB (juried)

EDUCATION
2016    Painting Brilliant Colors, Nancy Medina 
2016    Brilliant Color Bootcamp, Nancy Medina
2014    Oil Painting Workshop, Katherine Stone
2013    Jerusalem Studio School, Summer Art School & Residency, Civita, Italy
2013    Venetian Plaster Workshop, Adele Woolsey
2012    Uplevel Your Business, Christine Kane
2011     Weekend With the Masters, Monterey Bay, California
2010    smARTist Telesummit, Ariane Goodwin
2009    10 week Art Career Mentorship Program, Ariane Goodwin/Geoffrey Gorman
1990    University of Calgary, Calgary, AB,  BEd, with distinction

ART JUROR/ASESSOR
2011    Calgary Arts Development, Calgary AB
2010   RockPointe Fine Arts Event, Calgary AB

PUBLICATIONS and PRESS
Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show - video "Pacific Brant Carving and Art Show" - Parksville Qualicum Beach News 
“Painting With Acrylics - The Mystery Explained”, Fine Art Tips,  January 2010
“Airdrie Artists Gallery”, Airdrie LIFE News,  March 2009

MEMBERSHIPS
Active member, Federation of Canadian Artists
Active Member, Arrowsmith Chapter, Federation of Canadian Artists
Airdrie Regional ARTS Society, Founding Member


Numerous Private Collections around the globe

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