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:
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
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
- 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.
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