Marissa Sweet, Curriculum Vitae

Education

B.A.      1983     Economics    St. Louis University

Areas of Specialization:    Painting

Juried Shows

10th Annual PineRidge Arts Council Juried Exhibition, Maclean Centre, Ajax, October 30-Nov. 30, 2008

40^th Annual Oshawa Art Association Juried Exhibition, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, June 19-July6, 2008

Meta 4 Contemporary Craft Gallery Juried Show, "Making Waves", May 22 - June 22, 2008

39^th Annual Oshawa Art Association Juried Exhibition, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, June 21 - July 8, 2007

The Station Gallery Annual Juried Show, Nov. - Dec. 2007

38^th Annual Oshawa Art Association Juried Exhibition, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, June 22 - July 9, 2006

Colour and Form Society Open Juried Exhibition, Todmorden Heritage Museum, Toronto, May 19-June 13, 2006

21^st Annual Scarborough Arts Council Juried Exhibition, Todmorden Heritage Museum, Toronto, March 21-April 6, 2006

7^th Annual PineRidge Arts Council Juried Exhibition, Maclean Centre, Ajax, Nov. 4-Dec. 5, 2005

35^th Annual Oshawa Arts Juried Exhibition, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, June  - July 2004

Solo Show

Chi Energy Life; Clarington Artist Showcase, Bowmanville,  October 1-Dec.31, 2008

Chi Energy Life; McLean Community Centre Atrium, Ajax, Ontario; August 8 - Sept. 8, 2008

Chi Energy Life; Rivoli Restaurant and Lounge - Toronto, Ontario, June 8- July 6, 2008

Ontario Power Generation - Pickering, Ontario - August 10 - October 10, 2006

Group Shows

Scotiabank's Nuit Blanche, 401 Richmond Street West - October 4, 2008

Art in the Halls, 401Richmond Street West, Toronto Sept. 11-October 9, 2008

Drawing for Art 08, The Station Gallery, April 1-24, 2008

Oshawa Spring Studio Tour, Oshawa, May 7-8, 2007, 2006, 2003

"Diversity", J.D. Carrier Art Gallery, Toronto - April 5 - 30, 2007

Art and Chocolate, New Castle, September 10, 2006

Bistro Chanterelle, Bowmanville, Ontario May 7, 2006

Toronto Music Expo, Toronto Convention Centre, November 2005

A Profile of Durham Artists, Durham West Arts Centre, Ajax, November 2005

Ajax Creative Arts, Fall Show, October, 2005

Oshawa Fall Art Show, Sept. 2008,2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

Representation

Cultural Expressions  Art Gallery                     Ajax, Ontario

KOHL Gallery of Arts                                            Toronto, Ontario

Meta 4 Contemporary Craft Gallery, Inc.       Port Perry,  Ontario

Reviews/Interviews

Oshawa This Week, Total Entertainment, Young Ajax Artist Wins Big at Show, June 20, 2008

Oshawa This Week, Total Entertainment, Student takes top prize in Oshawa Juried show, June 22, 2007

Oshawa This Week, Total Entertainment, Whitby artist's work is best in show, June 23, 2006

Durham West Arts Centre, Profile of Durham Artists; December 6, 2005

Oshawa This Week; Durham Artists top list at Juried Exhibit, June 24, 2005

Entertainment - Stonecircle Premier Comedy Rita Taylor Sparkles, Nov. 16, 2004

Oshawa This Week; Artists on the Threshold, June 25, 2004

Set Design and Decor

2008 - Wall Mural, Commissioned work, "Toopy and Beeno", August 2008

2004 - Theatre plays “How Could you Mrs. Dick?” – Directed by Ramona Abraham and

            Rita Taylor – Directed by Ken Bond

2003 - Theatre play "The Importance of Being Earnest" – Directed by Ramona Abraham

2002 – Theatre play "In Memory of Water" – Directed by Carolyn Wilson

2002 -  Wall Mural - kitchen and waiting room area of The Art Resource Centre, Oshawa

2002 -  Collage series of History on Durham Shoestring Performers

Work Experience

2007 -               Art Instructor, Curry’s Art Materials, Exploring Acrylics

2006 -               Art Instructor, Curry’s Art Materials, Beginner’s Acrylics

2006 -               Art Instructor, Curry’s Art Materials, Abstract Acrylics

2006 -               Instructor, The Art of Placement and Design,  Harmony with your Creative Self program

2004 -              Consultant, The Art of Placement and Design  

2003 – 2004       Instructor, Art Resource Centre, Introduction to Feng Shui

2002 - 2003       Corporate Trainer, Human Resources, EDS Canada

1997 - 2003       Education Coordinator , Human Resources, EDS Canada

1997                 I. T. Coordinator,  Molson Breweries

1997                 Instructor,  Drawing Basics and Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Professional Affiliations

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Volunteer Committee - Art Rental Director, (2008 - )

The Station Gallery - member, (2007 -  )

Society of Canadian Artists - member, (2005 -  )

Markham Group of Artists - member, (2006 -)

Oshawa Art Association - Executive Board, (2002 -   )

Pine Ridge Arts Council - member; (2005 -  )

Feng Shui Association of Canada - Executive Board, (2002 -   )

Feng Shui Research Centre, Canada and U.S., (2002 -  )

Feng Shui Network, (2002 -  )

Durham Shoestring Performers, Volunteer, (2001 -    )

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