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Curriculum Vitae

Patrice Stephens-Bourgeault Hon. BA

Painter / Anthropologist

"Declaring the Wonders of God through His Creation!"

Trade Show Exhibitions (*Solo):

2007, Mar. - Visual Arts Gallery at MissionFest Toronto, Toronto
2006, Mar. - Visual Arts Gallery at MissionFest Toronto, Toronto
2005, Mar. - Visual Arts Gallery at MissionFest Toronto, Toronto
2004, Mar. - Visual Arts Gallery at MissionFest Toronto, Toronto
Exhibitions (*Solo):

2008-2009. - King-Bay ChaplaincyChaple in Downtown Toronto
2008, Sep. - Brownstone BistroRestaurant in Downtown Toronto
2006, Sep. - Scarborough Arts Council "Open Door" - Artist's Home, Toronto
2005, Nov. - Tydale College Art Gallery, Toronto
2005, Sep. - Scarborough Arts Council "Open Door" - Artist's Home, Toronto
2004, Sep. - Scarborough Arts Council "Open Door" - Artist's Home, Toronto
2002, Sep. - Scarborough Arts Council "Open Door" - Artist's Home, Toronto
2001, Apr. - Praxis Gallery, "For the Love of Painting", Toronto
1980-1999 - Gallery Gabor, Toronto, several solo and group shows

- Whitten Gallery, King City
- Royal Ontario Museum, Curatorial section, four solo & group shows, 1983 - 1993
- Solo exhibitions at various libraries in Ontario
Exhibitions (*Juried Group):

2002, Apr. - Robert Mede Gallery, Still Life, Toronto,

Mar. - Scarborough Arts Council, Scarborough Civic Centre, 1st Annual, Toronto
2001, Dec. - Colour and Form Society, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Toronto

Nov. - Ontario Society of Artist, John B. Ayrd Gallery, "Home", Toronto,
Oct. - Visual Arts Centre, "My Inheritance", Bowmanville
Jun. - Praxis Gallery, 5th Annual Landscape, Toronto
Commissions:

2009, Apr. - CTV-CFTO New, Caricature of Dave Devall - CFTO-News Weatherman
2006, Jun. - CTV-CFTO New, Caricature of Jim Bard - CFTO-News Editor
2006, May. - CTV-CFTO New, Caricature of Tom Ruppel - CFTO-News Cameraman
1999, Apr. - Visual Communications, Family Channel Advertising Poster
Collections:

- Aurora Civic Centre, Aurora, Ontario
- David Rae Fashion Designer, Toronto, Ontario
Publications:

1987-2004 - Royal Ontario Museum, Center of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology,

Biological publications
2003, Mar. - Northern Lights Magazine, Front Cover
2002, Feb. - Biological Bulletin, Scientific Illustrations of Jelly Fish in article by Dale R. Calder
2001, Mar. - Oakridges Trail Association Newletter, Front Cover
Media Reviews:

2001, Sep. - "Trail Talk" - Oak Ridges Trail Association. (including front cover artwork)
Awards and Honours:

1979 - 1980 - Innis College Medal, University of Toronto; for academic excellence and outstanding contribution to the college
1979 . . . . . . - Rhea V. Scott Award, Innis College, University of Toronto; for recognition of grades and participation
Work Place Experience:

1987-2001 - Royal Ontario Museum, Centre of Biodiversity and Conservation,

Artist/Illustrator
1973-1984 - Central Technical S.S., Castle Frank S.S., Toronto, and

Dr. G. W. Williams S.S., Aurora, Ont.
Taught night, supply and summer school on a regular basis for portraiture, figure drawing, still life, illustration and design:
Community Involvement:

2002 . . . . . - Freedom Village USA, Volunteer art instructor for troubled teens
1995-1997 - Society of Canadian Artist, Treasurer, Toronto, Canada
1994 . . . . . - Covenant House, Volunteer art instructor for homeless kids
1984 . . . . . - Artisans of York, President, York County, Ontario, Canada.
1983 . . . . . - Artisans of York, Vice-President, York County, Ontario, Canada.
1977-1978 - Anthropology Student's Union, President, University of Toronto
Education:

1975 - 1980 - University of Toronto, Hon. BA, anthropology and studio arts, Toronto, Canada

* Studied
- medical anatomy and physical anthropology to facilitate portraiture and figure drawing.
- geography, to knowledgeably depict terrain in landscape painting.
1969 - 1973 - Central Technical S.S., 4 year Special Arts, honour diploma, Toronto, Canada
Modus Operandi:

* Paint and instruct in oils, pastels, acrylic or water colour: in the subject of figure drawing, still life, landscapes, animals or portraits.
* Developed a unique, simplistic and effective approach to painting, enabling students to appreciate, yet communicate to others their environment.
* Teaching and painting approach develops students' artistic abilities quickly and to exceptionally high standards.