Curriculum Vitae & Artist Statement | Sharon Moore-Foster

Sharon Moore Foster, Antler I, Stilled Life Series, Ink & Watercolour, 15 x 15
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teachings my blood whispers to me.” ~ Hermann Hesse
Art is a process, as is life. You acquire new information and integrate it with the old, as well as surrender to the present with a bizarre send of, “Okay, let’s go”. I communicate through various media. The steel is raw, unfinished strong industrial material. The drawings are curious organic investigations into human form and essence. The clay yields to gentle guidance—upon firing, it manifests enduring strength.
Transition: the flow of beings from one form to another—the flow of creation from one media to another. Searching for similarities and welcoming contradictions, this empty space requires trust. Intuition bridges the gap between here and tomorrow.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Arts Education
University of Alberta, Department of English, Edmonton AB
Creative Non-Fiction Writing, 2002
Red Deer College of Art, Red Deer, AB
Introduction to Welding, 1999
Sculptors’ Association of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Ice Sculpture Workshop and Wax Sculpture, 1998
University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design, Edmonton, AB
Sculpture, 1990-1994
University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, Edmonton, AB
Sculpture, 1983-1985
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Two Years towards Master of Visual Art Degree: Interdisciplinary work in Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, 1974-1976
University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design, Edmonton, AB
Printmaking, 1973-1974
University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, Edmonton, AB
Photography, 1971-1972
University of Alberta, Department of Art and Design, Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing, Painting, Design, Printmaking, History of Art), 1968
Featured Arts Related Experience |
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2013 – 2016 | Art Instructor, Continuing Education, City of Edmonton |
2013 | Art Instructor, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, ELLA |
2012 | Artist in Residence, Bertha Kennedy School, St. Albert, AB |
2011 | Red Deer College Series Instructor, Sculpting from Life Professional Development Speaker, Red Deer College |
2010 | Professional Development Speaker, Okotoks Art Gallery, Okotoks, AB |
2010/12 | Instructor, Sculpture, Harcourt House, Edmonton, AB |
2009 | Motivational Speaker, Visual Arts Studio Assn., St. Alberta, AB |
2008 | Self-Directed Residency, Madrid, Galicia, Spain |
2007 | Art Instructor, La Bella Vita Arts, Italy |
2006 | Guest speaker for Idea of West Symposium, University of Alberta, AB |
2005 | Guest speaker for Art of the Peace Symposium, Dawson Creek, BC |
2004 to present | Gallery Coordinator, Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC, Edmonton, AB |
2004 to present | Learning Through the Arts (Royal Conservatory of Music Education Program) Artist Partner, Professional Development Leader & Speaker |
2000 to present | Adjudicator and Critic for various arts organizations/fundraisers |
1994 to present | Owner/operator, Moore-Foster Studio, offering sculpture, drawing & painting courses St. Albert, AB |
1990 – 2015 | Instructor of Studio Courses, City of St. Albert Community Services, St. Albert, AB |
1992 | Instructor of Life Drawing: Department of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB |
1990 | Instructor, Sturgeon Regional Recreation, Sturgeon Municipal District, AB |
Artist Residencies |
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July 2010 | Yoho National Park, Lake O’Hara, Self-Directed Residency |
August 2009 | Galicia, Spain, Self-Directed Residency |
May 2007 | Castigliano, Italy, Self-Directed Residencies |
Featured Exhibitions |
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2016 | Landscape show & Sale, McMullen Gallery, Edmonton, AB Genesis, Curated Solo Retrospective, MCPAG, Stony Plain, Alberta Drawing on Life, A. J. Ottewell Centre, Sherwood Park, AB Connect the Dots, The Works Festival, Harcourt House Gallery, Edmonton, AB Non-Resident Exhibition, VASA, St. Albert, AB Surfaces Artist Co-operative, Jake’s Gallery & Framing, Edmonton,AB |
2015 | Women Portraying Women, Invitational, VASA, St. Albert, AB Festival Gallery, Kaleido Arts Festival 2015, Juried Exhibition Edmonton Self-Portal, Installation Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB New Territories, The Works Festival, HarcourHouseGallery,Edmonton,AB Landscapes, Surfaces Artist Co-operative, Scotia Place, Edmonton, Artist Showcase, Evanescence Gallery, High River, AB Anything Grows, Sculptor’s Association of Alberta, Muttart Conservatory Surfaces Artist Co-operative, Jake’s Gallery & Framing, Edmonton, AB 2014 Kaleido Festival Juried, Stollery Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Edmonton, AB |
2014 | Smaller Than a Bread Basket, VAAA Gallery, Edmonton, AB “Sculptor’s Association of Alberta”, Muttart Conservatory Flight, The Works Festival, Harcourt House Gallery, Edmonton, AB Surfaces Artist Co-operative, SAMBA, St. Albert, AB |
2013 | Kinetic, The Works Festival, Harcourt House Gallery Edmonton, AB “Sculptor’s Association of Alberta Show”, Muttart Conservatory Membership Show, VAAA Gallery, Edmonton, AB |
2012 | Mayor’s Celebration for the Arts Guest Exhibitor, St. Albert, AB Christmas Show , Gallery Artists, Art Beat Gallery, St. Albert Symbiosis Membership Show, Harcourt House Gallery, Edmonton, AB “Sculptor’s Association of Alberta”, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, AB |
2011 | “15th Anniversary Gallery Exhibition”, Art Beat Gallery, St. Albert, AB “Charged: 2011 Membership Show”, Harcourt House Gallery, Edmonton “A Place Between”, Art Beat Gallery “Sculptor’s Association of Alberta Show”, Muttart Conservatory |
2010 | ”Essence: the Language of Flowers”, McMullen Gallery, Edmonton AB “With All It”s Beauty”. Multicultural Centre Provincial Art Gallery, Stony Plain, AB “Knows No Kindness”, Part 1 MCPAG, Stony Plain, Alberta “The Works Membership Show’, Harcourt House Gallery “Diversity”Juried The Works / VAAA Gallery, Edmonton, AB |
2009 | “Art After the Hanger”, Panache Studios, Edmonton, AB “Wings and Petals”, Art Beat Gallery, St. Albert, AB “Odyssey II”, Urban Roots, Edmonton AB “21o and Rising”, Harcourt House, Edmonton AB “Diversity: The Works”, Visual Arts Alberta, Edmonton AB “In The Balance”, Visual Arts Alberta, Edmonton AB |
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Arts Related Volunteer Work |
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2000-2004 | Doctors & Derrieres Keiskamma Executive Chair, Sculptors’ Association of Alberta |
2000 | “An Evening with Van Gogh Profiles Public Art Gallery, Annual Art Auction, St. Albert, AB |
1999 | “An Evening with Emily Carr” Profiles Public Art Gallery, St. Albert, AB |
1997 | “An Evening with Matisse” Profiles Public Art Gallery, St. Albert, AB |
1996 | Growing Dreams, Y.E.S.S. Foundation |
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Collections / Recognitions / Awards |
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2015 | Nominated for Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts Teaching |
2014 | Nominated for Mayor’s Award for Established Artists Award |
2014 | Sel-Portal Installation Winner |
2014 | Nominated for Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts Teaching |
2013 | Nominated for Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts Teaching |
2004 | Nominated for the Mayor’s Award for Emerging Artist of the Year |
1999 | Celebrating a legacy: 25 Years of Alberta Art CD Rom, produced by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. |
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