Tara Wilkinson CV

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Training & Education

• 1983-2008   Photography Courses: Haliburton School of The Arts, Ryerson U (Toronto Metropolitain), Centennial College, Trent U
• 1986             Diploma - Corporate Communications - Centennial College (Toronto)
• 2003             Diploma - Expressive Arts – Fleming College - Haliburton School of the Arts

Solo Exhibitions

• 2025             BOTANICA - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2024             voICE - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2023             HEADWATERS - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON​
• 2021             WAITING - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2020             ELEVATIONS - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2019             NEWFOUNDLAND - ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2018             Angels Among Us - Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2018             Earth, Wind & Skye - Terrecello Winery, Prince Edward County
• 2017             AMORE – Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, Toronto, 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

• 2021               URBAN PHOTO, Trieste, Italy
• 2008-2025   Art in the County Juried Art Exhibition, Picton, ON
• 2009-2025   Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL   
• 2010-2016    CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show, Picton, ON
• 2009-2010   One-of-a-Kind Show, Toronto, ON
• 2010-2011    Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
• 2018-2019   Prince Edward County Studio Tour
• 2009-2010   The Maker’s Hand, Picton, ON

 
Group Exhibitions

• 2021               TREETOPIA - Andara Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2018               County CoLaBoRaTiVe, Bloomfield & Wellington, ON
• 2017               Gallery 121, Belleville, ON 
• 2016               Camp Picton, Maison DePoivre Gallery, Picton, ON
• 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

• Wellington Times (2022, 2021); County Weekly News (2021); The Trentonian (2021); Belleville Intelligencer (2021); Belleville Intelligencer (2020); Wellington Times (2020); County Weekly News (2020); Picton Gazette (2020); Wellington Times (Feature article, Nov, 2019); Globe and Mail - Dec 2019; 99.3 County FM (Feature Interview, November 2019, 22); ​County Magazine - Fall 2018 - Cover; ​County Weekly News - September, 2019 - Front Page; Watershed Magazine - Online - September, 2019; Sojourner (Feature Gallery 2019); County Weekly News (2017), Belleville Intelligencer (2017), Picton Gazette (2017), CountyLive.ca (2017); 99.3 County FM (2015, 17, 18, 21, 22); "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); The Sojourner (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).  CLICK HERE to see Media Coverage.

 
 Awards

• 2025 - TripAdvisor - "TOP 10 BEST ONTARIO ART GALLERIES"
• 2023 - Children's Choice Award, 30th Annual Art in the County Juried Exhibition, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2022 - Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce - Award of Excellence - Contribution to the Arts
• 2021 - Selected Photographer - People Category - URBAN Photo Awards and Exhibition, Trieste, Italy
• 2021 - Travellers Choice Award - Named to the Top 10% of attractions worldwide by Trip Advisor
• 2020 - Juror's Award - 27th Annual Art in the County Juried Exhibition and Sale, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2017 - Juried into prestigious Portfolio Review Program,  Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
• 2016 - Winner - People’s Choice Award, CLIC Photo Show - Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy
• 2016 - Winner - 1st Place – CLIC Photo Show - Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy

• 2015 - Business Recognition Award, Prince Edward County Arts Council
• 2015 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Image: Ethereal Playground, Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON
• 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, PEC, ON
• 2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario - Image: Spirit Dress, France
• 2010 – Finalist - "Best Booth" award, Spring One-of-a-kind Show, Toronto
• 2009 – 1 of 24 artists to represent E. ONT at Spring One-Of-A-Kind Show ​in Toronto by Community Future Development Corporation
• 2009 - Chosen as the "Featured Artist" of the 2009 One of a Kind Spring Show - Largest Show of Fine Craft in Canada
• 1998 - Finalist, Toronto Star Photo Contest (15,000 entries) - Image: World Happiness, St. Jacob’s, ON

 
Galleries & Venues

• 2023-current      Sandbanks Estate Winery, Wellington, ON
• 2019-current      ANDARA Gallery
• 2008-2019           Love Nest Studio Gallery
• 2017                      Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Toronto, ON
• 2017                      Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
• 2016                      TerreCello Winery, Prince Edward County, 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
• ​2015-2019           Saylor House Cafe, Bloomfield, ON

Related Work Experience

• 2019-current   Artist/Co-Owner, ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 2008-2019         Artist/Co-Owner, Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
• 1999-2019         Co-Owner, Fire Engine Inc, Creative, Graphic Design & Communication

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Volunteer & Membership

• Chair, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2018-2024)
• Member, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2009-2018)
• Member, Prince Edward County Arts Council (2008-2025)
• Member, Bloomfield and Area Business Association (2022-23-24-25)
• Artist / Gallery member, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2009-2025)
• Member, Wellington & District Business Association (2015-2023)
• Committee member, CLIC Photo Show (2011-2015)
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Art in the County Juried Exhibition & Sale (2013, 2016, 2017)​
• Steering Committee/Facilitator, Milkweed Art Collective - Prince Edward County (2010-2014)

 “Must Visit!”

What a terrific experience at Andara ... Tara greeted us warmly, and led us on our tour of the new gallery (amazing light and space), then onto the old barn. She was patient in explaining Andrew’s encaustic process, and giving us a little background history on their journey. The wax process and Andrew’s finished pieces are mesmerizing- a very tactile result. Tara’s photography is top notch - truly using her photography as a canvas to play with light and colour into beautiful finished works.  Thank you for making us feel so welcome, and educating those of us not before familiar with encaustic painting. We'll be back!

 Deb W