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CONNIE O'CONNOR ART

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​Biography
As a prairie native who grew up in Manitoba, Connie’s roots are expressed through big blue skies and large loose florals inspired by her family farm. Her interest in and love for the arts began early through sewing at the age of eight, and continued at the University of Manitoba where she studied Home Economics. Following her retirement from an inspiring 34-year career, teaching students to create and express themselves in sewing, fashion design, foods and nutrition she started painting. Recently her focus has shifted from landscapes to abstract works. The abstracts are created intuitively and the names are based on her twelve year mindful meditation practise. Her series called “In Neutral” is the ideal state for Connie to live in. Never too happy nor too sad; balanced and focused on the beauty of life.
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Affiliations
Federation of Canadian Artists - Active Member
Langley Arts Council langleyarts.ca
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Fraser Valley FCA Chapter 
https://www.fraservalleychapter.com/
North Vancouver Community Arts Council
Port Moody Arts Centre Soceity pomoarts.ca/artist-directory 
​West Vancouver Community Arts Council
​The Fort Gallery Society
Arts Connection - Networking Salon for Artists (Ferry Building)

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Exhibitions
2020    Bella, FCA, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Art of Resilience Virtual 
Exhibition, West Vancouver Community Arts Council, West Vancouver, BC
2020    Incognito Show, Langley Arts Council, Aldergrove Community Centre, Aldergrove, BC
2020    Small Works, FCA, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Pushing Your Boundaries, FCA Fraser Valley Chapter, PoMo Gallery, Port Moody, BC
2020    Together Alone Community Exhibition, The Fort Gallery, Fort Langley, BC

2020    Transformations Exhibition, West Vancouver Community Arts Council, West Vancouver, BC
2020     POTE, Painting on the Edge, FCA, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020     AIMIAE, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020     Florals, Langley Arts Council, AIFS On Line Gallery, Langley, BC
2020    Canvas Unbound, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Distant Together Virtual Art Exhibition, West Vancouver Community Arts Council, West Vancouver, BC
2020    Abstracted, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Postcard Competition, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    'Chiaroscuro', Langley Arts Council, Aldergrove Community Centre, Aldergrove, BC
2020    Works on Paper Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Active Member Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2020    Winter Scenes, Langley Arts Council, Timms Community Center, Langley, BC
2019    10 Squared Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2019    Spotlight Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2019    Anonymous Show, NV Arts Council, City Scape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
2019    Incognito Show, Langley Arts Council, Langley Civic Facility, Langley, BC
2019    Emerging Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2019    Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Evergreen House, North Vancouver, BC
2019    'ArtSpacific', Langley Arts Council, Aldergrove Community Centre, Aldergrove, BC
2019    Canada Day Celebration, Langley Arts Council, Centennial Museum, Fort Langley,BC
2018    10 Squared Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2018    Incognito Show, Langley Arts Council, Langley Civic Facility, Langley, BC
2018    'Where Country & City Meet' ,Langley Arts Council, Langley Civic Facility, Langley, BC
2018    'Art Beat', Harmony Arts Festival, Peake & Richmond Insurance, West Vancouver, BC
2018    Anonymous Show, Whistler Arts Council, Maury Young Arts Gallery, Whistler, BC
2018    Art Rental Program, NV Arts Council, City Scape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
2017    Anonymous Show, NV Arts Council, City Scape Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
2017    Scenes from Western Canada, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2017    10 Squared Show, Federation Gallery, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
2017    'Art Beat',Harmony Arts Festival, Peake & Richmond Insurance, West Vancouver, BC
2017    Art Party, Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC
2017    Art in the Garden, North Vancouver, BC



Education
2019
Lalita Studio, Weekly Atelier Classes, Lalita Hamill
The KUBE Gallery, West Coast Landscapes, Janice Robertson 
2018
Federation Canadian Artists, Dare to Paint Abstract, Barry Rafuse
Dene Croft Studios, Landscapes in Oil, Maria Josenhans
2017
Naramata Art Mentorship Retreat – Suzanne Northcott
Federation of Canadian Artists,The Foundations Program
North Vancouver Arts Council, Navigating the Art Industry – Pennylane Shen
North Vancouver Arts Council, Photographing your Artwork – Scott Massey
Opus Artist Series, Mark Making – Marlene Lowden
 
2016 Whistler Arts Council, Abstract Inspiration – Suzanne Northcott
2016 Federation of Canadian Artists,The Art of Business – David Langevin  
2015 West Vancouver Recreation, Abstract Acrylics – Sara Morison   
2009 Emily Carr University, Brushstroke Boot Camp – Lisa Birke  
2008 West Vancouver Recreation, Landscapes with Acrylics – Janice Robertson    
2007 Emily Carr University, Illustration and Portfolio Design – Michael Pope  
2005 Kwantlan University, Portfolio Development – S Lee
1981 University of Edmonton, Secondary Education After Degree 
​1979 University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Home Economics

 
 


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