Tara Wilkinson CV

Training & Education
1995-2008    Various Photography Courses - Haliburton School of the Arts, Ryerson University, Centennial College, Trent University
1986               Diploma - Corporate Communications - Centennial College (Toronto)
2003               Diploma - Expressive Arts – Fleming College - Haliburton School of the Arts
 
Solo Exhibitions
2008-2019    Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2017               “Amore” – Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, Toronto, ON
2017               “Amore” – Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
2016               “Amore” – Terrecello Winery, Prince Edward County
2001-2002    Pietre Mare Cielo - Garage Gallery, Toronto, ON
1999               Feast Your Eyes On This – Gate 403, Toronto, ON
            
Juried Shows - Art/Photography
2018-2019    Prince Edward County Studio Tour
2017               Portfolio Review Program, Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival 
2010-2016    CLIC Photo Show, Picton, ON
2009-2018    Art in the County, Picton, ON
2009-2010    One-of-a-Kind Show, Toronto, ON
2010-2011    Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2009-2011    Prince Edward County Studio Tour
2009-2010    The Maker’s Hand, Picton, ON
 
Group Exhibitions
2019               DisCarted Art Show, Picton, ON
2018-2019    Prince Edward County Studio Tour
2018               County CoLaBoRaTiVe, Bloomfield & Wellington, ON
2017               AMORE, Gallery 121, Belleville, ON 
2017               AMORE, Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Toronto, ON (as part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival)
2016               Camp Picton, Maison DePoivre Gallery, Picton, ON
2016               AMORE, TerraCello Winery (Prince Edward County, 2016); 
2016               Group show, Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
2015               Hidden Gems, Bloomfield, ON
2012               Art in the Heart of the County, Bloomfield, ON
2011               The Unique Boutique, Huff Estates Winery, Bloomfield, ON
2010               Art for a Winter’s Night, Wellington, ON
2006               Wax Poetic, Toronto, 2006
2004-2005    Queen Street West Art Show, Toronto, ON
2004-2005    Distillery District Art Show, Toronto, ON
1997               Eye Spy - Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
 
Media Coverage
Sojourner (Feature Gallery 2019); County Weekly News (2017), Belleville Intelligencer (2017), Picton Gazette (2017), CountyLive.ca (2017); 99.3 County FM (2015, 2017, 2018); "Voyages Organisés" - Océan Télévision, Québec (2017), Photo Life Magazine (2017); Arts Trail Guide (Cover, 2015); Ottawa Citizen (2013); Artisan Bay Magazine - Feature Article (2013); Canadian House & Home Magazine (2012); Globe and Mail (2012); Sojourner Magazine (Featured Gallery 2012); The Picton Gazette (2009, 2011, 2012); County Weekly News (2012); County Magazine - Feature Article (2010); CTV News at Noon with Tom Brown (2009); Global Television (2009); Portugese Television (2009);HD TV (2009);ACI Community TV – Feature Interview “Body, Mind & Spirit” (2005); CHIN-TV (2001). 
 
 Awards:

• 2017 – Juried into the prestigious Portfolio Review Program at the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
• 2016 Winner - People’s Choice Award, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy
• 2016 Winner - 1st Place – CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy

• 2015 Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: Ethereal Playground, Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON
• 2015 - Prince Edward County Arts Council – Business Recognition Award
• 2014 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: Boy in the Backseat, Varadero, Cuba
• 2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: Dare El Luce, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: Spirit Dress, France
• 2010 – Finalist for "Best Booth" award at the Spring One-of-a-kind Show, Toronto
• 2009 – Chosen as 1 of 24 artists to represent Eastern Ontario (awarded a booth & space) at the Spring One-Of-A-Kind Show 

​                      in Toronto by the Community Future Development Corporation. Became featured artist of the show.

• 1998 - Finalist, Toronto Star Photo Contest (15,000 entries), Toronto, ON - Image: World Happiness, St. Jacob’s, ON

 
Galleries & Venues
2008-2019    Love Nest Studio Gallery
2017-2019    The Local Store, Bloomfield, ON
2017              Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Toronto, ON
2017              Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
2011-2014     Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Kingston, ON (Gift Shop)
2010-2019    The Inn at Huff Estates Winery, Bloomfield, ON
2013-2018    The Merrill Inn, Picton, ON
 
Related Work Experience
1999-2018    Co-Owner, Fire Engine Inc, Creative, Graphic Design & Communications
2008-2019   Artist/Co-Owner, Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2019              Artist/Co-Owner, ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
 
Volunteer & Membership

• Chair, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2019)
• Member, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2009-2013, 2015-2018)
• Member, Prince Edward County Arts Council (2008-2019)
• Artist-Gallery member, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2009-2019)
• Member, Wellington & District Business Association (2015-2019)
• Committee member, CLIC Photo Show (2011-2015)
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Art in the County Juried Exhibition & Sale (2013, 2016-2017)
• Website Designer, Prince Edward County Barn Quilt Trails (2014-2017)
• Steering Committee, Milkweed Art Collective - Prince Edward County (2010-2014)

All works © 2019 Tara Wilkinson & Andrew Csafordi.
No reproductions are permitted without the written approval of the copyright owner(s).