Career Profile
Dynamic Visual Arts Educator and acclaimed Artist, recognised for contributions to Photography, Art and Media in Australia and overseas, developed in professional roles.
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Influential communicator experienced in building successful working relationships with students, teachers, the business sector and the arts community
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Proven team leader demonstrating collaborative and consultative skills
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Business management background, coordinating human resource, financial and administrative functions
Academic Qualifications
Masters of Contemporary Art (Visual Arts), 2009-2011
School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Graduate Diploma Secondary Education (Visual Arts) 2006-2009
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW (by correspondence)
Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts) Honours, 2004
School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), 2002-2003
School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Associate Diploma of Fine Art & Design (Visual Arts), 1997-2000
School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Associate Diploma of Business Management (Real Estate), 1987-1990
Hobart Technical College, Hobart, TAS (by correspondence)
Awards & Residencies
2012 Artist in Residence, Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
(Rosamond McCulloch studio)
Artist in Residence, Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
(by invitation- Finish studio)
2011 Artist in Residence, Craig Walsh Digital Odyssey, Tasmanian Chapter, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, New South Wales
2010 Artist in Residence, Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia
2010/2009 Teaching Merit Certificate, University of Tasmania, Tasmania
Zonta International, Award for Highly Commended, Material Girl 09,
Tasmanian Regional Arts, Tasmania
2005 Artist in Residence, (12 months) Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, Tasmania
2007 Academy Gallery Award for best photography, University of Tasmania
2004 Deans Roll of Excellence, University of Tasmania
Fletchers Fotographics, Award for Excellence in Printmedia, University of Tasmania
2003 Deans Roll of Excellence, University of Tasmania
Golden Key International Honour Society, Australian and New Zealand Chapter
2003 Artist in Residence, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston,
Arts Practice History
Solo exhibitions
2017 Lint, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
2014 Looking Glass Self 11, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
2013 Looking Glass Self, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
Bubble, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston, TAS
2012 New Works, Cite Internationale des Arts, Studio 2244, Paris
The Piss Project, Cite Internationale des Arts, Studio 2244, Paris
Brandscapes, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston , TAS
2011 my estate dot com, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston,
2010 Hazards & Horns, Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia
Hazards & Horns, Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston
Hazards & Horns, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston
2008 Introduced Species, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 Flowers: Birth, death and everything in between,Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston
2017 Landscape of Sustenance, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
Imaging Food: art aesthetic & design , Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston
Directors choice, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
Imaging Food: art aesthetic & design , Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Burnie
2015 Beyond the classroom, Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston
Australia Quarter Acre, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston
Board(rs) & Surface, Devonport Regional Art Gallery, Devonport, TAS
Members Show, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston, TAS
Directors Choice, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
2014 It Is Not It That We See, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston, TAS
Tasmanian Landscape, Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston
Expose, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
30 x 30, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
2013 Three Clicks, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS
Bay of Fires Art Prize (Finalist), Gallery Parnella, St Helens, TAS
2012 The Alice Prize, (Finalist) Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs, NT
Launceston Now, NEW Gallery, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Connections, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
New Beginnings, NEW Gallery, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
2011 The Hutchins Art Prize (Finalist), The Long Gallery, Hobart, TAS
Loco, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Think Tank, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
2010 my space, Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia
my space, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
Beyond the Chalk Board, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Staffed, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Connections, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
2009 The Hutchins Art Prize (Finalist), The Long Gallery, Hobart, TAS
Material Girl (Finalist), Tasmanian Regional Arts, Launceston, TAS (Travelling)
Brink (Finalist), Poimena Art Award, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS
2008 Members show, CAST, Contemporary Art Services of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS
On My Street, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Preforming Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Down to Earth, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Preforming Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS (C.A.S.T touring exhibition)
Down to Earth, CAST, Contemporary Art Services of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS
Get Staffed, Powerhouse Gallery, Launceston, TAS.
A4 Effort, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
Off the wall, Art Melbourne 08, Royal Exhibition building, Melbourne, VIC
Wetlands, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
Connections, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
2007 City of Hobart Art Prize, (Finalist), Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery, Hobart, TAS
The Hutchins Art Prize (Finalist), The Long Gallery, Hobart, TAS
. Shine, (Finalist), Poimena Art Award, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston
Off the wall, Art Melbourne 07, Royal Exhibition building, Melbourne, VIC
Members show, CAST, Contemporary Art Services of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS
Diversity, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Preforming Arts, University of . Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
2006 Members show, CAST, Contemporary Art Services of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS
50 Trees, Academy Gallery, School of Visual & Preforming Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS
Above the Street Awning, Academy Gallery School of Visual & Preforming Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS.
My City, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
. Collections, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, TAS
Teaching Employment History
2013- current Newstead College, Launceston, TAS
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER
Teach Photography to Year 11 and Year 12 secondary school students in a College, coeducational school environment.
Units: Art Studio Practice, Art production, Art production (foundation), Visual Arts and Media, Visual Arts, Preliminary Arts
2007- 2019 University of Tasmania, Tasmanian College of the Arts, Launceston, TAS
SESSIONAL LECTURER
Major focus was teaching students photographically based processes, visual and creative
literacies and exposure to the arts. Proactive in developing, facilitating and marking courses.
Coordinator of the University College Program- Expanded Practice 2010- 2019