UNIVERSITY
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Human Ecology, 1977
MOVEMENT TRAINING
Rebecca Belmore Performance Art Workshop, Thunder Bay, 2006
Motis O Improv Workshop, Thunder Bay, 2006
Ashtanga Yoga, Thunder Bay, 2005-2007
Image Dance Studio, Thunder Bay, 1999 - 2007
International Taiji Workshop, Thunder Bay, 2006
University of Manitoba/ Royal Winnpeg Ballet - Movement for Young Children Certificate, 1987
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School,1963-1973 - Awarded scholarship training 1965-1973
MUSICAL TRAINING
Royal Conservatory , Grade Nine Honours Piano,1973
Music Workshop, Drumming and Percussion, 1999 -2005
VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION
Lamp Worked Glass Beads, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 2005
Hammered Bowls, Red Deer Art College, Alberta, 2002
Design, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 2001
Etching, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 2000
Drawing, Victoria, Australia, 1998
Welding, Victoria, Australia, 1998
Welding, Manitoba, 1997
Silver Smithing, Manitoba, 1996
Stained Glass, London, Ontario, 1999
Stained Glass, Halliburton College of Art, Ontario, 1994
Enamelling, Basketry, Fusing, Manitoba, 1981-1993
EXHIBITIONS
“Forms of Hope” - Group Show, Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora, 2007
"Grounded"- A movement response to an installation of Sarah Link's procelain forms with soundscape composed by Dianne Potts.
“Changes” - Group Show, Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, 2007
"Crossing Borders" - Group Show, Grand Marais, Minnesota, 2007
"Art In Motion" - Art in Motion, Thunder Bay Art Gallery - Choreography and jewellery for Fashion Shows, 2003 -2006
“Behold the Mug” - Group show, Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, MN, 2005
“Northern Mosaic” - Group show, Artists Mercantile, St. Paul, MN, 2002
“Songs of the Earth” - Group show, Johnson Heritage Post, MN, 2001
“Reflections” - Group show, Oseredok Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2001
“Northern Lights” - Group show, Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, MN, 2001
“Regional Art Show” - Group show, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Ontario, 2001 & 2000
“A New Look At The North Shore" - Group show, Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, MN., 2000
“Piecing it Together”, National Exhibition Centre, Estevan, Saskatchewan, 1999 - Three person show of collaborative work
- Kathleen Baleja, Judy Morningstar and Elaine Rounds
“Women in Agriculture” - Manitoba Arts Network touring show, 1999 - Collaborative work by Baleja, Morningstar and Rounds
“A Natural Craft” - Invitational group show, Art Gallery , Brandon, 1994
“Piecing it Together” - Manitoba Crafts Guild, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1994
“Piecing it Together” - Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon, 1993
AWARDS/GRANTS
Ontario Arts Council New Works Grant 2007
Creation of a movement response to an art installation.
YWCA Women of Distinction Award for
collaborative work with Judy Morningstar and
Elaine Rounds combining glass, paper and fabric, 2001.
Manitoba Arts Council grant for advanced stained
glass course at the Halliburton School of Fine Arts,
Ontario, 1993.
Manitoba Crafts Guild, collaborative piece purchased
for Permanent collection, 1993.
PUBLICATIONS
Manitoba Crafts Guild 75th Anniversary Book
Collaborative piece chosen for publication, 2007 - Fibre Arts Design Book Five
Collaborative piece accepted for inclusion, 1995
TEACHING
Royal Conservatory of Music, Learning Through the Arts
Grades SK to 8 visual arts and dance, 2001 to present
Community Arts and Heritage Education Program
Visual arts and dance, 2002 to present
EMPLOYMENT
Stay at home Mom 1997 -present
Early Childhood Education 1980 - 1998
Worked directly with preschool children
Director of a community college day care Brandon (Assiniboine Community College)
Taught at the college level in Winnipeg and Brandon (Red River Community College, Assiniboine Community College)
OTHER
Ontario Arts Council Juror 2001 and 2007
Artist in Education Certificate York University 2007
Mentorship Fine Arts Student Lakehead University 2005
Crossing Borders Studio Tour member since 2001
INTERESTS
Yoga, scuba diving, kayaking, Tai Chi, cross country skiing, travelling, cooking and eating ethnic food.
