complete artist resume
complete artist resume
Rebekah Wilkinson
Hometown: West Kelowna, BC
Education: BFA
School: University of Guelph
Major: Fine Arts
Occupation: Artist
Art Groups: Livessence
contact info
Email: rjwilkin@telus.net
Phone: 250.768.8519
Artistry: rendering, painting, illustration, digital photography
Subject: figurative, landscapes, floral, still life
Medium: charcoal, acrylic paint
Interests: theatre set design
Experience
present
2011
2006 - present
2010
2010
May 2009
2008
Feb 2008
June 2007
Jan 2007
July - August 2006
June 2006
June 2006
May 2006
Jan 2006 – June 2006
July 2005
May 2005
2004-2005
1998-2000
Independent Scrapbooking Consultant for Close To My Heart – Westbank, BC
Finalist Author for Chicken Soup for the Soul Canadian Edition
Internet Marketing for personal artistic career including website design, bi-weekly newsletter, blog, YouTube videos, social media, print material using Mac programs such as iweb, imovie, Photoshop, Illustrator – Westbank, BC
www.rebekahwilkinson.wordpress.com
Resident Artist with Studio 113 Artist Coop at the Rotary Centre for the Arts – Kelowna, BC
Internet Marketing Set-up for Studio 113 including web design, blog set-up, YouTube video, social media and print material – Kelowna, BC
Juror for Okanagan Erotic Art Show 2009 - Kelowna, BC
Illustrator for Children’s Storybook, entitled “Zoo Makeover” written by Sara Burton, using Wacom drawing tablet and Corel Painter 9 – Westbank, BC
Short-listed for Centuria Condominium Painting Project - Kelowna, BC
Desktop Publishing for Bronte Historical Society - Oakville, ON
Interior Design of café in Heritage House for Kainos Entreprises - Churchville, ON
Desktop Publishing for artist Lyn Estall exhibition invitation - Oakville, ON
Wedding Invitation Commission and Design - Oakville, ON
Desktop Publishing for Bronte Historical Society - Oakville, ON
Interior Painter for CJ’s Cafe - Oakville, ON
Mural Painter with Lyn Estall for the Oakville Parent-Child Centre – Oakville, ON
Commissioned Scrapbook for Ken Bennett at World Team - Oakville, ON
Digital Photography of paintings for artist Tanja Sassi - Oakville, ON
Web Designer for personal website, 2 invitation websites, and a women’s discussion group – Oakville, ON
Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design contract work – Oakville, ON
Education
Sept 2007 - present
May 2004
1995
Livessence Life Drawing Classes – Kelowna, BC
“So, You’re An Artist… Now What?” Workshop – Burlington, ON
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from University of Guelph – Guelph, ON
Volunteer Work
present
2009 - 2010
2008 - 2010
Dec 2005-June 2007
Dec 2005-June 2007
2006 - 2007
May 2006
April 2006
2005 - 2006
Nov 2005
2004 - 2005
Apr 2005
Jan 2005
2004-2005
May 2004
Feb 2004
Jan-Mar 2004
2003-2004
2002-2004
Events Volunteer for the Kelowna Art Gallery – Kelowna, BC
Exhibitions Coordinator for Livessence – Kelowna, BC
Board Member at Large for Livessence – Kelowna, BC
Chair of the Communications Sub-Committee for the Oakville Arts Council – Oakville, ON
Oakville Arts Council Board Member – Oakville, ON
Co-Designer with award winner Jane Coryell for the West End Studio production of “The Secret Garden (Feb 2007) – Oakville, ON
Painted Muskoka Chair for the Oakville Rotary Club’s Chairs for Charity Online Auction - Oakville, ON
Set Painter for Burl-Oak Theatre Group production of “I Hate Hamlet” (May 2006) – Oakville, ON
Set Designer for the Burl-Oak Theatre Group production of “Pride’s Crossing” (May 2005) – Oakville, ON
Volunteer with installation for The Meeting House’s Good Friday Art Exhibition – Oakville, ON
Set Painter for Glenburnie School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” – Oakville, ON
Administration and Communication and Start-up for “The Chatroom”, a women’s discussion group - Oakville, ON
Volunteer décor set-up for Mayor’s Awards Gala – Oakville, ON
Volunteer coat check for “Hit the Deck”, Oakville Arts Council Fundraiser – Oakville, ON
Set Painter for The Oakville Drama Series productions of “Death of a Salesman”, “Mousetrap” and “Music Man” – Oakville, ON
Volunteer office work for the Oakville Arts Council – Oakville, ON
Point-Leader for The Meeting House Children’s Craft Team – Oakville, ON
Memberships
present
2007-present
2007-2010
2007-2009
2007-2008
2007-2008
2003 - 2008
Kelowna Art Gallery - Kelowna, BC
Livessence – Kelowna, BC
Central Okanagan Arts Council - Kelowna, BC
The Painter’s Studio – Kelowna, BC
Arts Westside – Westbank,, BC
Supporting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver, BC
Oakville Arts Council – Oakville, ON
Exhibits & Auctions
Invited Artist at Artwalk 2011 – Lake Country, BC
Urban Bliss Hair & Body Work - Westbank, BC
Raymond James Financial Office - Kelowna, BC
2nd Floor of the Cove Lakeside Resort – Westbank, BC
Wine Valley Accents - Summerland, BC
Artwalk 2010 - Lake Country, BC
Livessence at Artwalk – Lake Country, BC
Lake Country Public Gallery, Artwalk Group Show – Lake Country, BC
“Stick Figures” Livessence Show at the RCA - - Kelowna, BC
Westside Karate Fundraiser Westbank, BC
U8 Show at Sopa Fine Art Gallery - Kelowna, BC
Evergreen Gallery for the Rotary Centre of the Arts Evergreen Fundraiser – Kelowna, BC
Penticton Dream House Tour 2009 – Penticton, BC
Livessence at the Artisans of the Okanagan Holiday Show and Sale – Kelwona, BC
Artisans of the Okanagan Holiday Show and Sale – Kelwona, BC
Kelowna Community Theatre Solo Show – Kelwona, BC
Livessence at Artwalk – Lake Country, BC
Artwalk 2009 – Lake Country, BC
Solo Exhibition at A Woodside Design Gallery – Kelowna, BC
Almost Famous Exhibition and Art Auction – Vernon, BC
Rotary Centre for the Arts Display Cases – Kelowna, BC
Westside Art-in-the-Park – Westbank, BC
Solo Exhibition “Beauty of the Okanagan – Distance and Details” at Place des Arts, Coquilam – Coquitlam, BC
Artisans of the Okanagan Holiday Show and Sale – Kelowna, BC
Livessence Holiday Art Show – Kelowna, BC
The Painter’s Studio Group Show “Defining Our Voices” – Kelowna, BC
Artwalk 2008 – Lake Country, BC
Art-A-Fair with Arts Westside – Westbank, BC
Livessence Group Show “Latitudes” – Kelowna, BC
Arts Westside Group Show at the Cove Lakeside Resort – Westbank, BC
Artscape Exhibition at Cottowood Retirement Facility – Kelowna, BC
Livessence Holiday Art Show – Kelowna, BC
Vintage Hills Art Show – Westbank, BC
Mayor’s Awards for Business and the Arts Gala and Silent Auction for the Oakville Arts Council - Oakville, ON
“Do you Believe in Magic” Gala and Silent Auction for Sick Kids Hospital - Oakville, ON
Dr. Debbie Martin Vein Clinic - Barry, ON
Sovereign House’s “Art on the Bluffs” Exhibition - Oakville, ON
The Oakville Place Mall Oakville Rotary Club Chairs for Charity Exhibition and Online Auction - Oakville, ON
King’s Christian Collegiate Gala and Silent Auction – Oakville, ON
The Meeting House Good Friday Art Exhibition – Oakville, ON
Dundas Valley School of Art Annual Art Auction – Dundas, ON
Trinity Anglican Church Christian Art Festival – Mississauga, ON
Oakville Municipal Building with Artworks – Oakville, ON
Oakville Municipal Building with Artworks – Oakville, ON
Awards
Jan 2008
June 2006
April 2006
1992
1992
Canadian Brushstroke Magazine Waterscapes Competition top 9 Finalist – online magazine
Executive Award 2006 Outstanding Membership, Burloak Theatre Group – Oakville, ON
First recipient of the St. Catharine’s Collegiate Art Award – St. Catharines, ON
$4000 scholarship to Art Program of Houghton College (declined) – USA
Published Articles & Mentions
Fall 2006
July 28, 2006
May 5, 2006
April 14, 2006
Dec 29, 2005
Dec 16, 2005
Dec 15, 2005
“It’s the right mix for Rebekah Wilkinson” Article in Arts About Town Magazine - Oakville, ON
“Take a walk around the Urban Garden” Article in The Oakville Beaver - Oakville, ON
“Chairs for Charity” Mention in The Oakville Beaver - Oakville, ON
“Oakville Players win three Thea awards for Vinci” Mention in The Oakville Beaver - Oakville, ON
Mention in Oakville Today - Oakville, ON
“Members rally to save Oakville Arts Council” Mention in The Oakville Beaver - Oakville, ON
“New Board of Directors for OAC” Mention in Oakville Today - Oakville, ON
Representation
present
2010
2009
2009
2008
Cranberry Junction – Kelowna, BC
Wine Valley Accents – Summerland, BC
Shop the Valley, Summerhill Pyramid Winery – Kelowna, BC
A. Woodside Design Gallery – Kelowna, BC
Wine Country Studios – West Kelowna, BC
Sept 2011
present
present
2008-present
2010
Sept 2010
Sept 2010
Sept 2010
Aug 2010
May 2010
April 2010
Nov 2009
Nov 2009
Nov 2009
Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sept 2009
Sept 2009
Sept 2009
Aug 2009
Aug 2009
Aug 2009
June 2009
Nov 2008
Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sept 2008
July 2008
May 2008
Jan-June 2008
Jan-Mar 2008
Nov 2007
Nov 2007
May 2007
Mar 2007
Oct 2006
July 2006
May 2006
Dec 2006
Apr 2005
Apr 2005
Nov 2004
Mar-May 2004
Jan-Mar 2004