4 Whippletree Lane, Sunderland, Ontario, Canada L0C 1H0 cbrennan@sympatico.ca
EDUCATION
Master of Arts (w/ Merit) in Contemporary Art & Archaeology, University of The Highlands & Islands, UK 2023
Bachelor of Education – University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1974
Bachelor of Arts – (Fine Art) George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA 1970
Additional Courses & Qualifications
| University of Toronto, Continuing Studies – Creative Writing | 2016 |
| Durham College, Pickering – French | 2015/2016 |
| Open Studio, Toronto- Printmaking | 2014/2015 |
| St Lawrence College, Brockville – Painting | 2011/2012 |
| R & F, Kingston, New York – Encaustic Painting | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Haliburton School of the Arts –Multimedia-Summer courses | 2006, 2009, 2010,2013-2016 |
| York University (Atkinson College) | 1980-1983 |
| Visual Arts Specialist (U of T) | 1979 |
| Ryerson Polytechnical Institute | 1974 |
Professional Experience
- Curator, “Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope,” Canada and Scotland, 2021–2027
- Curator, “Breath. Heart. Spirit.,” Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Queen’s Park, Toronto, 2022
- Curator, “The Conversation,” Aurora Town Hall, Aurora, 2021
- Curator, “Beyond the Walls,” Aurora Cultural Centre Virtual Exhibition, 2020
Other Roles
- Coordinator, The Uxbridge Artist Collective, 2009–2020
- Photographer/Area Coordinator, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), 2006–2012
- Photographer and Owner, Images on The Run, 2005–2026
- Visual Arts Department Head and Teacher, Scarborough Board & Toronto District School Board, 1974–2004
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Ontario Society of Artists (Elected 2006), President (2010–2013 & 2024)
- Ontario College of Teachers, Licensed Member, 1997–2024
- John B. Aird Gallery, Board of Directors, 2007–2010
- Uxbridge Studio Tour, Exhibiting Artist, 1997–present
AWARDS
| OSA’s Eleanor Besen Award, for outstanding service to the society | 2018 |
| The Ontario Government Volunteer Service Award | 2017 |
| Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge, ON | 2016 |
| De Serres Award, Order in Disorder, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto | 2015 |
| Third Prize, Annual Members’ Exhibition Station Gallery, Whitby 2014 | 2015 |
| The Ontario Society of Artists President’s Award – Outstanding Merit | 2014 |
| Best Sculpture Installation, Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge | 2012 |
| Mixed Media Award, Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, Toronto | 2011 |
| Award of Excellence, Pine Ridge Arts Council Juried Show, Pickering, ON | 2010 |
| Best Photography, Uxhibition, Uxbridge, ON | 2010 |
| Veridian Corporation Award, Pickering, ON | 2008 |
| Award of Merit, Surfaces, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, ON | 2008 |
| People’s Choice Award, The Latcham Gallery Juried Show, Stouffville | 2006 |
| Heidi Walczak Reflexology & Wellness Award, UxShow. Uxbridge | 2005 |
PUBLICATIONS
Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Five 978-0-9865184-6-1
Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Four 978-0-9865184-5-4
Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Three 978-0-9865184-4-7
Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Two 978-0-9865184-3-0
Breath. Heart. Spirit. The OSA 150 Years 2022 ISBN: 978-0-9878134-9-7
Beyond The Walls, The Uxbridge Artist Collective 2020 ISBN:978-0-9865184-0
The Uxbridge Artist Collective 2008-2020 ISBN: 978-0-9865184-1-6
MOSAIC Ontario Society of Artists 145th Anniversary Exhibition 2017 ISBN: 978-0-9878134-4-2 Aird Gallery 30 Years – Celebrating Excellence in the Visual Arts, 2015
Artist’s Choice, OSA Members’ Exhibition of Selected Works, 2012 -2016, ISBN: 978-0-9878134-1-1
Vision & Devotion, 2012, ISBN: 978-0-9878134-1-1
OSA, The Ontario Society of Artists celebrates 140 years, 2012, ISBN: 978-0-9878134-2-8
Gifted, Donations from the Ontario Society of Artists, Archives of Ontario, 2012, ISBN 978-1-4435-9139-3
Work from Heart, Mind, and Hand – The Uxbridge Artist Collective, 25 Years – 2010 ISBN:0-9865184