Laura J. Carter

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CURRICULUM VITAE: 2008

EDUCATION:

University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music and English,
Ontario College Of Education, U. of T. : Secondary School Teaching Diploma - 1965
Georgian College School of Visual and Design Arts, Barrie, On., Acrylics, 1973

Abstract painting, 2004.
Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, On., Graphic Design, 1979
Trillium Art School - Watercolour Technique with Zolton Szabo, 1984- Figurative Painting with Alex Powers, 1987

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2008 Coldwater Gallery, Coldwater, On. “ Montage”
2006 Coldwater Gallery, Coldwater, On.
2002 The Wall Gallery, Orillia, On.
1995 Dreamer’s Rock, Barrie, On.
1988 Whitman Gallery, Toronto, On.
1987 Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, On
1986 Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, Sault Ste. Marie, On.: Current work

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2008 Cannington House Gallery, Bronte Rd., Oakville, On. OSA
2007 Joseph D Carrier Art Gallery. Lawrence Ave, To. SCA “Diversity”
2006 Magic Door Gallery, Sunderland, On.: O.S.A.: Group Show
         Orillia Fine Arts Association - Saving the Planet multi-gallery art show
2005 Robert’s Gallery, Yonge St. Toronto: CSPWC Group Show
         John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto: OSA Contemporary Art Show
2004 Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park, Toronto, On.: O.S.A. show
2003 John B. Aird Gallery, toronto, On. :O.S.A. Exhibition
         Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Front St., Toronto: Toronto Art Expo
         Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, On. : S.C.A. Exhibition
         McLaren Art Centre, Barrie, On. : Images: Twenty Year Retrospective
         Varley Gallery, Markham, On. : O.S.A. “Water” Exhibition
2002 Circle Arts Gallery, Tobermory, On. Feature Artist
2001 Acadian Gallery, Queens St., Toronto, On. : “Counter Point”
         Tamarack Gallery, Gravenhurst, On. :“Two Views”
        Simcoe County Museum, Midland On. : 100 Years of art in Simcoe          County
2000 John B Aird Gallery, Toronto, On. : C.S.P.W.C. “Open Water” Exhibition
         Lewis Hindle Gallery, Orillia, On. : “Deus ex Machina”
         Canadian Art Partners , Midland, On. : “Winter Wiles”
1999 Trinity College, University of Toronto, Toronto, On. : “Deck the Halls”
         LIFE Institute, BCE Place, Toronto, On. : “The Eye Of Experience”
         John B. Aird Gallery, toronto, On. : C.S.P.W.C. “Open Water”
         Sir Sam Steele Public Gallery, Orillia, On. : “Images” group show
         In Concert Gallery, Orillia, On. : “Transformation”
1998 - 1999 The Art Market, Toronto, On.
1996 Sir Sam Steele Gallery, Orillia, On. : “Blooming Art”
1995 Bruce Mines, On., guest artist : “Four And Friends”
1993 - 1994 Blue Mountain Arts, Collingwood, On. : “Blue Mountain” Art          show
1992 - 1999 Images Studio Tour, Barrie and Area - recent work
1990 Ontario North Now, Ontario Place, Toronto, On. Northern Art at Work
1989 Massey Museum, Massey, On., Feature Artist
1986 - 2006 Art Gallery of Algoma, Art Rental Exhibition : recent work
1985 Artisan’s Gallery, St. Joseph’s Island, On. : “Two Artists”
1984 - 1990 Lacloche Country Art Show, Willisville, On. - Recent work
1984 - 1990 Fall Festival Art Show, Sault Ste. Marie, On.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

2001 - 2008 Circle Arts Gallery, Tobermory, On.*
2001 - 2008 Denison Gallery, 33 Wingold Ave., Toronto, On. *
1999 - 2001 Tamarack Gallery, Gravenhurst, On.
1999 - 2000 Lewis Hindle Gallery, Mississaga St., Orillia, On.
1997 - 2000 Artemis Gallery, Parry Sound On.
1993 - 1998 Greenaway Gallery, Dorset, On.
1994 - 2007 James Baird Gallery, Duckworth St., St John’s Newfoundland *
1992 - 1997 Dreamer’s Rock, Barrie, On.
1987- 1990 Whitman Gallery, Toronto, On.
1987 - 1991 Manna Gallery, Kleinberg, On.
1986 Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, On.
1984 - 1986 Brennan Gallery, Markham .On.

* = current galleries

PUBLIC GALLERIES

1984-2007 Art Gallery Of Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, On.

AFFILIATIONS

Elected member : Ontario Society of Artists - 2002
Elected member : Society of Canadian Artists - 2002
Elected member : Canadian society of Painters In Watercolour - 2002

AWARDS & GRANTS (partial list)

2004 - Pouch Cove Foundation Working Studio Grant, Cornerbrook, NFLD.
2000- Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour : innovation in w/c             medium.
1995 - Pouch Cove Foundation Working Studio Grant, Pouch Cove, NFLD.
1990 - ‘Artist in the Schools’ Grant, North Shore School District, Elliot Lake,
1987 - Art Study Grant - Elliot Lake Arts Council, Elliot Lake, On.
1986 - Award - Lacloche Country Art Show, Willisville, On.
1985 - Award - Fall Festival Art Show, Sault Ste. Marie, On.

CORPORATE COMMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS

1998 - Dimensions West Ltd., Phoenix, Arizona
1997 - Pouch Cove Foundation, St John’s Newfoundland
1996 - Trade Winds Resources Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia
1989 - Rio Algom, Elliot Lake, Ontario.

Ms.Carter’s work is represented in corporate and private collections across North America and in Europe

 

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