About CV
Curriculum Vitae
Education
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Honours Bachelor of Arts, Art and Art History University of Toronto Mississauga2021 – 2025
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Advanced Diploma, Art and Art History Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning2021 – 2025
Joint program, September 2021 – June 2025
Exhibitions
Group exhibitions
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Women’s Voices Women’s Art Association of CanadaMarch 2026
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Mystical Arcana Visual Arts MississaugaOctober 2025
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The Middle Child Women’s Art Association of CanadaJuly 2025
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Do Not Go Gentle University of Toronto Mississauga Art and Art History Graduating Exhibition at Blackwood GalleryMarch 2025
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The Middle Child Women’s Art Association of CanadaJuly 2024
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Faces in Places Visual Arts MississaugaJune 2024
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Shelly Peterson Student Art Exhibition 2024May 2024
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And Thereby Hangs a Tale Erindale TheatreMarch 2024
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The Longing of it Erindale TheatreFebruary 2024
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Portraits of Mississauga Visual Arts MississaugaOctober 2023
Curatorial projects
Group works
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The Middle Child Exhibition Women’s Art Association of CanadaJuly 2024
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Faces in Places Visual Arts MississaugaJune 2024
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Acorn Tri-Campus Art Festival UTM ExhibitionMarch 2024
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Now Streaming Visual Arts MississaugaFebruary 2024
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The Reality of Unprecedented Times The Blackwood E-GalleryMarch 2023
Awards & recognition
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Ben Portis Art Travel Award University of Toronto MississaugaMarch 2025
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“Let’s Talk About Me for a Minute” Award Akimbo ArtNovember 2024
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Rheta D. Fines Scholarship The Women’s Art Association of CanadaNovember 2024
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Award for Emerging Visual Artist in Traditional Forms Mississauga Arts CouncilJune 2024
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Award for Outstanding Service Blackwood GalleryNovember 2023
Relevant work experience
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Artist in Residence Black at the University of Toronto MississaugaAugust 2025 – Present
- Creates artwork highlighting the university’s black community for the upcoming Centre for Black Excellence and Belonging.
- Conceives and facilitates art workshops as part of the initiative’s programming.
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Intern Art Dealers Association of CanadaSeptember 2024 – April 2025
- Managed public-facing communications and created engaging social media content for the Canadian Art Hop initiative to amplify the visibility of participating venues.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support and managed project documents across multiple collaborators.
- Maintained website content with high attention to detail, updating program listings and venue information to maximize accessibility for a broader audience.
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Vice President, Internal Studio X, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)September 2023 – March 2025
- Conceived and coordinated the annual Black Youth Mentorship program in partnership with Big Brothers and Sisters of Peel, teaching traditional African art forms to youth in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Managed volunteer relations and collaborator logistics across 16 workshops and community initiatives, ensuring smooth delivery and positive participant experiences.
- Designed and managed the club’s newsletter, enhancing engagement with members and collaborators.
- Contributed to awards and funding application writing, securing recognition for the club’s programming and impact.
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Gallery Attendant Blackwood GallerySeptember 2023 – March 2024
- Delivered exceptional visitor service by providing tours and responding to inquiries from diverse audiences, including first-time and young visitors.
- Assisted with coordination and facilitation of public programs, supporting event setup and guest engagement.
- Maintained logs and documentation related to gallery conditions and artwork safety, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
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Artist in Residence Visual Arts MississaugaSeptember 2023 – June 2024
- Juried and curated the Now Streaming exhibition, a group show featuring the works of 15 artists working in experimental, traditional, and new media forms.
- Provided thoughtful and constructive feedback to fellow residents during periodic critique sessions.
- Organized a comprehensive exhibition that cumulated the artwork of the eight-month residency period.