Artist Julie Drew - Artist CV

Exhibitions

Current and upcoming Solo Exhibitions

May-June 2008, “God Is My Refuge” Meditation Series, and part of “Lent Series” as an Exhibition of Reflection, Urban Sanctuary, Edmonton, AB
July 18-20, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, King’s Fold Retreat and Renewal Centre, Cochrane, AB

Current Galleries showing my art

Johnson Gallery, 7711 85 ST, Edmonton, AB
Madsen Studios, 6510 112Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Upcoming Group Exhibitions:

May 31, 2008, Outdoor Art Exhibition, Madsen Studios Gallery, Edmonton, AB
June 20-July 2, 2008, “The Works” with Emerging Artists of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
July 11-13, 2008, 13th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
Aug 15-16, 2008, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, fundraiser show, Youth Emergency Shelter Society, Edmonton, AB
Oct 17-31, 2008, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall show, Johnson Gallery, Edmonton, AB

Past Solo Exhibitions

December, 2007, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Millcreek Christian Fellowship, Edmonton, AB
October, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Malmo Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
April, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series, Covenant Annual Meeting, Strathmore, AB
April, 2006, “God is My Refuge” Meditation series with full worship service presentation, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
August, 2004, “75th Anniversary Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Exhibition and Fundraiser, Covenant Bay Bible Camp, Pigeon Lake, AB
March - April, 2004, “Lent Series”, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB July, 2003, Art Exhibition and Sale, Buzzy’s , Edmonton, AB

Past Group Exhibitions

2008

May, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Show, Salisbury Greenhouse, Edmonton. AB
March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB

2007

October, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall show, fundraiser, Youth Emergency Shelter Society, Edmonton, AB
September, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, show and sale, Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
July, 12th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB
June, Outdoor Art Show, Madsen Studio, Edmonton, AB
April, Art exhibition during Music Festival, Festival Place, Sherwood Park, AB
April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art show and Sale, Edmonton, AB
March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB

2006

November, Christmas Art Show, Vegreville, AB
November, “Alberta Landscapes” group painting project, Vegreville, AB
November, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
June, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Hole’s Greenhouse, Edmonton, AB
May, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Spectrum Gallery, Edmonton, AB
April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB

2005

December, Christmas Marketplace, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
November, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Fall Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
May, “Silence and Expressions”, Centre d’arts visuals de l’Alberta, Edmonton, AB
April, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Spring Art Show, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, AB
March, Spring Juried Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
March, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
January, “Lent Series” Exhibition, part of a group display, Breakforth weekend, Edmonton, AB

2004

December, Christmas Marketplace, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
September, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
August, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta Art Show and Sale, Greenland Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
June, “Creations in the Park”, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Hole’s Greenhouse, Edmonton, AB
March, Spring Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB

2003

October, Fall Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
July, Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park, AB
July, 8th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB

2002

July, 8th Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk, Edmonton, AB

Awards, Juried shows

March, 2005 , “Standing in the Gap” and “Crown of Thorns”, accepted by jury, Spring Juried Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
March, 2004, “Motherhood”, received People’s Choice Award, honorable mention at the Spring Art Show and Sale, Art Society of Strathcona County, Sherwood Park, AB
1993, Honorable Mention, Pastels, Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA, USA
1993, Honorable Mention, Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA, USA

Collections

Public Collections

2 “Behold, I am with You Always” Limited Edition Prints, King’s Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB

Private Collections

2007

“Clinging to the Rock,” Mr. & Mrs. Martins, Alberta
“Motherhood,” and “ Pigeon, Lake,” Miss Brooks, Alberta
“Waterfall at Wallowa Lake,” and “Uncovered Beauty,” Rev. & Mrs. Hewitt, Washington, USA
“No Worries,” Mrs. McCloskey, Alberta
“Crystal Morning,” Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, British Columbia
“Playing in the Sunset II,” Alberta
“Millcreek Ravine,” Mrs. Denning, Montana, USA
“Azalea,” and “Peace,” Mrs. Dootson, Alberta
“Psalm 23,” Rev. and Mrs. Steinke, Ontario
“Coral Reef I,” Robinson-Goa, Alberta
“In the Pine,” Gallery sale, Alberta
“Mountain Glory,” Gallery sale, Alberta
“Idyllic,” Gallery sale, Alberta

2005

“Alberta Rockies,” Mr. & Mrs. Josephson, Alberta
“Resurrection,” Mr. & Mrs. Neamtu, Alberta
“Little Things,” Ms. Giselle, Alberta

2004

“Prayer Garden,” Alberta
“Waterfront, Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Mr. and Mrs. Leeuw, Alberta
“Quiet Day,” Mr. & Mrs. Friday, Oregon, USA
“Rainy Day Sunshine,” Mrs. P. Drew, Washington, USA

2003

“Elk in Jasper,” California, USA
“ Lake Louise,” Mrs. Joan, Alberta
“Winter Wonders of Mill Creek Ravine II,” Mr. and Mrs. Friesen, Saskatchewan
“Enjoying the Sun,” Mr. & Mrs. Josephson, Alberta

2002

“Behold, I am With You Always,” Miss Brinson, Alberta
“Iris,” Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt, Washington, USA
“Singing,” Alberta
“Yellow Rose,” Alberta

2001

“Winter Sunbursts,” Mrs. Denning, Montana, USA
“Hidden Treasures,” Saskatchewan

Community Interests

Volunteer, Service

Present to March 2007, President of Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
March 2007 to Sept 2004, Vice-President of Emerging Artists Society of Alberta , Edmonton, AB
Face painting for various children and family events in the community

Donations

2008, painted two Carrousel horses for auction for Youth Emergency Shelter Society
2007, “Misty Morning”, for silent auction, Youth Emergency Shelter Society, Edmonton, AB
2006, “Johnston Canyon, Upper Falls” part of ‘Alberta Landscapes’ group project, fundraiser for Emerging Artists Society of Alberta
2005, “ The Bell,” fundraiser auction, Evangelical Covenant Church, Edmonton, Alberta
August, 2004, “75th Anniversary Covenant Bay Bible Camp,” Exhibition and Fundraiser (30% of sales), Covenant Bay Bible Camp, Pigeon Lake, AB
2004, “Resurrection II,” “A Little Sunshine,” and “Trees” for fundraising event for a women’s shelter and other projects through the Triennial Covenant Women Retreat, Portland, OR, USA

Teaching and Workshop Experience

Upcoming

July 18-20, 2008, “Art, the vocabulary of the Soul”, Seminar, King’s Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB
Aug 24, 2008, Papermaking Workshop with Adults, Avonmore Community Hall, Edmonton, AB

2008

April, Two 2 hour Papermaking workshops, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
April, 2 hour Watercolor Workshop with primary grades, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
April, 4 hour Watercolor Workshop with grades 4-8, Argyll Homeschool Centre, Edmonton, AB
April, 5 hour Papermaking Workshop with adults, Paint Spot, Edmonton, AB
February-March, weekly Watercolor Classes, Edmonton, AB

2007

September, Papermaking Workshop youth-adult, Avonmore Community Hall, Edmonton, AB
September, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
February-April, weekly Watercolor Classes, Edmonton, AB

2006

June, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

2005

October, Papermaking Workshop with adults, Emerging Artists Society of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

1999

8 week children’s drawing classes, Edmonton, AB

1995-1997

Various weekly Drawing and art classes for children, Chicago, IL, USA
5 week watercolor class for adults, Oak Lawn, IL, USA

Education

BFA

December,1987, Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting, minor in Norwegian, Pacific Lutheran, University, Tacoma, WA, USA

Continuing Education

June 26, 2008, “Think like an Artist” and “Painting Skies, Clouds and Sunsets” Watercolor workshops with Tom Lynch, Paintspot, Edmonton, AB
July 2005 How Great Thou Art, Painting retreat, King’s Fold Retreat and Renewal Centre, Cochrane, AB
1990, Watercolor Workshop, Chicago, IL, USA
Fall 1985-Spring 1986, Numedal Folkehogskole for the study of Folk Arts and Norwegian, Rollag, Norway