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4 Whippletree Lane, Sunderland, Ontario, Canada L0C 1H0    cbrennan@sympatico.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts (w\/ Merit) in Contemporary Art & Archaeology, University of The Highlands & Islands, UK 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Education – University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada                                                                                                             1974<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Arts \u2013 (Fine Art) George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA                  1970<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Courses & Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of Toronto, Continuing Studies \u2013 Creative Writing<\/td>2016<\/td><\/tr>
Durham College, Pickering \u2013 French<\/td>2015\/2016<\/td><\/tr>
Open Studio, Toronto- Printmaking<\/td>2014\/2015<\/td><\/tr>
St Lawrence College, Brockville – Painting<\/td>2011\/2012<\/td><\/tr>
R & F, Kingston, New York – Encaustic Painting<\/td>2007, 2008, 2010<\/td><\/tr>
Haliburton School of the Arts \u2013Multimedia-Summer courses<\/td>2006, 2009, 2010,2013-2016<\/td><\/tr>
York University (Atkinson College)<\/td>1980-1983<\/td><\/tr>
Visual Arts Specialist (U of T)<\/td>1979<\/td><\/tr>
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute<\/td>1974<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Professional Experience<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  • Curator, “Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope,” Canada and Scotland, 2021\u20132027<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Curator, “Breath. Heart. Spirit.,” Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Queen’s Park, Toronto, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Curator, “The Conversation,” Aurora Town Hall, Aurora, 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Curator, “Beyond the Walls,” Aurora Cultural Centre Virtual Exhibition, 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    Other Roles<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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    • Coordinator, The Uxbridge Artist Collective, 2009\u20132020<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Photographer\/Area Coordinator, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), 2006\u20132012<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Photographer and Owner, Images on The Run, 2005\u20132026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Visual Arts Department Head and Teacher, Scarborough Board & Toronto District School Board, 1974\u20132004<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Professional Associations & Memberships<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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      • Ontario Society of Artists (Elected 2006), President (2010\u20132013 & 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ontario College of Teachers, Licensed Member, 1997\u20132024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • John B. Aird Gallery, Board of Directors, 2007\u20132010<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Uxbridge Studio Tour, Exhibiting Artist, 1997\u2013present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        AWARDS<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
        OSA\u2019s Eleanor Besen Award, for outstanding service to the society<\/td>2018<\/td><\/tr>
        The Ontario Government Volunteer Service Award<\/td>2017<\/td><\/tr>
        Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge, ON<\/td>2016<\/td><\/tr>
        De Serres Award, Order in Disorder, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto<\/td>2015<\/td><\/tr>
        Third Prize, Annual Members\u2019 Exhibition Station Gallery, Whitby          2014<\/td>2015<\/td><\/tr>
        The Ontario Society of Artists President\u2019s Award – Outstanding Merit<\/td>2014<\/td><\/tr>
        Best Sculpture Installation, Celebration of the Arts Juried Show, Uxbridge<\/td>2012<\/td><\/tr>
        Mixed Media Award, Papermill Gallery, Todmorden Mills, Toronto<\/td>2011<\/td><\/tr>
        Award of Excellence, Pine Ridge Arts Council Juried Show, Pickering, ON<\/td>2010<\/td><\/tr>
        Best Photography, Uxhibition, Uxbridge, ON<\/td>2010<\/td><\/tr>
        Veridian Corporation Award, Pickering, ON<\/td>2008<\/td><\/tr>
        Award of Merit, Surfaces, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, ON<\/td>2008<\/td><\/tr>
        People\u2019s Choice Award, The Latcham Gallery Juried Show, Stouffville<\/td>2006<\/td><\/tr>
        Heidi Walczak Reflexology & Wellness Award, UxShow. Uxbridge<\/td>2005<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Five <\/strong>978-0-9865184-6-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Four <\/strong>978-0-9865184-5-4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Three <\/strong>978-0-9865184-4-7 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope – Chapter Two <\/strong>978-0-9865184-3-0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Breath. Heart. Spirit. The OSA 150 Years <\/strong>2022 ISBN: 978-0-9878134-9-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Beyond The Walls, The Uxbridge Artist Collective 2020 <\/strong>ISBN:978-0-9865184-0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Uxbridge Artist Collective 2008-2020<\/strong> ISBN: 978-0-9865184-1-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        MOSAIC Ontario Society of Artists 145th<\/sup> Anniversary Exhibition 2017 <\/strong>ISBN: 978-0-9878134-4-2 Aird Gallery 30 Years – Celebrating Excellence in the Visual Arts, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Artist\u2019s Choice, OSA Members\u2019 Exhibition of Selected Works, 2012 -2016<\/strong>, ISBN: 978-0-9878134-1-1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Vision & Devotion,<\/strong> 2012, <\/strong>ISBN: 978-0-9878134-1-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        OSA, The Ontario Society of Artists celebrates 140 years, 2012, <\/strong>ISBN: 978-0-9878134-2-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Gifted, Donations from the Ontario Society of Artists, Archives of Ontario, 2012, <\/strong>ISBN 978-1-4435-9139-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Work from Heart, Mind, and Hand – The Uxbridge Artist Collective, 25 Years – 2010<\/strong> ISBN:0-9865184<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n

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