Jean Day
Address: Canmore, Alberta, Canada
E-mail:
Tel: 1 (587) 897-0209
Professional info
Miss Day graduated from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the Alberta College of Art & Design in 2012. After taking her experience abroad for a year she returns to her frosty northern home to take the artistic community by storm. Her passion drives her to continue developing her practise while pursuing a career as an artist and will eventually travel again for a Master’s degree, opening doors to teaching and continuing her practise on a global scale.
Exhibitions
"I am going to sit right here, and we are going to go on an adventure!" written by Rebecca Archer
- Published Illustrations Available Online- December 2015
“Crack the Owl" written by Tara Sager
- Published Illustrations Available Online- April 2015
"Bits and Pieces Art Fair” supported by Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
Chinook Mall, Calgary, Alberta CA April 2014
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“Canadian/ Australian Animals” in The “ Second Line” Show The Parlour Production Studios, Melbourne, Victoria AU December 2012
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Collaborative Art Installation – “End of the Line” Festival Belgrave, Victoria AU November 2012
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“Aviora Natura” Solo Show Studio Intent, Art Central, Calgary, Alberta CA September 2012
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“Coming of Age: The Graduates” Group Exhibition Visual Arts Alberta Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta CA June 2012
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Graduation Exhibition Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary Alberta CA May 2012
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Wearable Art Performance- Sweet City Opening Celebration BMO Centre, Calgary Alberta CA May 2012
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“Beyond Begone” Sculpture Year End Exhibition Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta April 2012
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[ ] FINA 450 Catalog & Online Exhibition Launch (www.S-Q-U-A-R-E.net) Candahar Bar, Alberta College of Art & Design April 2012
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“The Nature Of” Group Show Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta March 2012
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ArtaWEARness Wearable Art Performances Orpheus Theater, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary Alberta February 2012
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“The Early Years” Sculpture Year End Show & Silent Auction Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta December 2011
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Drawing Anatomy “Cabinet of Curiosities” Show Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta December 2011
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ARTwear Atelier Wearable Performance Art Gallery of Calgary, Alberta November 2011
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“How I Get My Art On” Collaborative Installation/ Performance Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta November 2011
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Sculpture End of the Year Show Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta April 2011
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“Third Space” Group Satellite Show Untitled Art Society, Calgary Alberta March 2011
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“de Nada” Sculpture Year End Show Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta Decemeber 2010
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Sculpture Anatomy Show Alberta College of Art & Desgin, Alberta December 2009
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Residencies
The International Artist Residency
Oct - Nov 2012
The Parlour Production Studios, Melbourne, Victoraia AU
Other Experiences
Awards
April 2012
ACAD Sculpture Board of Governor Nominee
April 2008
Rutherford Scholarship
Memberships
October 2011 - April 2012
The IVAN Gallery Student Representative
March 2012
Untitled Art Society Membership
February 2012
Root Cellar Gallery Memebership
April 2012
FINA 450 Aesthetics Comittee Member
January 2012
Wearable Art Club Membership
Outside Curriculum
July 2008
Stone Sculpting with Eldon Guay
(Guest artist Tobias Luttmer)
Sculptus Studio, Cochrane
2010 - present
2010 - present
Volunteer Work
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Newspaper Reporter for The Parlour Pop-up Magazine, Bazoo-ka! Zine Launch The Old Bar, Melbourne, Victoria AU October 2012
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Sculpture Participant – IVANs Wild West Saloon, The IVAN Gallery Fundraiser Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta CA April 2012
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Bagger – ACAD Spring and Winter Show & Sale Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta CA March 2012 & November 2011
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Contributing Piece – ArtaWEARness Silent Auction Odyssey Café, SAIT Polytechnic, Alberta CA February 2012
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Cleaner – Valentina Drag Ball Fundraiser Candahar Pub, Alberta College of Art & Design February 2012
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Baker & Seller – ArtaWEARness/ Wearable Art Club Cupcake Sale Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta CA January 2012 & November 2011
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Security/ Cleaning – Robert Geyer Crystal Wonderland 2 Exhibition The TRUCK Gallery, Calgary, Alberta CA January 2012
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Contributing Piece – The IVAN Gallery Fundraising Silent Auction The IVAN Gallery, Alberta College of Art & Design December 2011 |
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Kissing Booth Operator – The IVAN Gallery Valentines Fundraiser Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta CA February 2011
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Contributing Piece – Uno Mas Por Favor Sculpture Mexico Fundraiser/ Auction Alberta College of Art & Design, Alberta CA November 2011
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Contributing Piece – 1000 Inches To Go Alberta College of Art & Design September 2009
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