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




artist statement

biography

 
 

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.rawdesigns.org

www.rebekahwilkinson.wordpress.com

www.youtube.com/BekahWilk


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

www.artstudio113.com

www.studio113.wordpress.com

www.youtube.com/artstudio113


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

www.lulu.com/rawdesigns


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 CentreOakville, 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 ClassesKelowna, 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 MemberOakville, 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 “Yesteryear” (Jan 2006) which was nominated for “Best Set Design of a Comedy” at the Gala of the Association of Community Theatres of Ontario Central Region in April 2006Oakville, ON

Set Painter for The Oakville Player’s production of “Vinci” which won a Thea award for “Best Set Design of a Drama” at the Gala of the Association of Community Theatres of Ontario Central Region in April 2006Oakville, 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

LivessenceKelowna, BC

Central Okanagan Arts Council - Kelowna, BC

The Painter’s StudioKelowna, BC

Arts Westside – Westbank,, BC

Supporting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver, BC

Oakville Arts CouncilOakville, 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

Nominated for “Best Set Design of a Comedy”  Thea award at the annual Gala of the Association of Community Theatres of Ontario Central Region - 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 JunctionKelowna, BC

Wine Valley Accents – Summerland, BC

Shop the Valley, Summerhill Pyramid WineryKelowna, BC

A. Woodside Design GalleryKelowna, 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