Exhibitions & Learning

Shows, Courses &
Artistic Journey

2017
October / November
Exhibitions & Shows
  • "A Canuck Show"
    Nov 30 - Jan 6, 2018
    ROAM Gallery, City Square, Vancouver
    View on ROAM Gallery →
  • Artwork on Display
    CoLab, 1405 St. Paul Street, Kelowna
  • Artwork on Display
    Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1399 Ellis Street, Kelowna
2016
July - October
Exhibitions & Art Fairs
  • "OASIS" Okanagan Art Show
    July 1 - Aug 31, Peachland Art Gallery
  • ARTS ON THE AVENUE
    July 28, Bernard Street, Kelowna
  • LAKE COUNTRY ART WALK
    Sept 10-11, Lake Country, BC
  • ARTISAN SHOW at Ellis Art Studios
    Oct 1-2, 1021 Ellis Street, Kelowna
  • WESTSIDE CULTURE DAYS
    Oct 1-2, West Kelowna Yacht Club
  • Vibrandt Art Gallery Studios
    #115 - 1295 Cannery Lane, Kelowna
2015
Academic
Workshops & Courses
  • Photography, Printmaking, Drawing and Painting at University of Saskatchewan
  • Continued studies at University of British Columbia - Okanagan
  • Workshops: Red Deer Art College, Kelowna Art Gallery, Dundas Valley Art School, Kenderdine Art Campus
1996 - 2014
Juried Shows & Awards
  • HeART School Show - Bean Scene Coffee Shop, Kelowna (2014)
  • Live Essence Art Show - Rotary Centre of the Arts, Kelowna (2006-07)
  • Women We Know - Cedar Creek Winery, Kelowna (2006)
  • Perspective Art Shows - Kerrobert, SK (2004-05)
  • "Contexts" OSAC Show - Toured Saskatchewan (1998)
  • Eston Juried Art Show - First Place (1997)
  • Kindersley Juried Art Show - Second Place (1996)

Current & Upcoming

A Canuck Show Extended
ROAM Gallery, City Square Shopping Center - Upper Level, 555W 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
November 30, 2017 – January 6, 2018
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Okanagan Art Show "OASIS"
Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland, BC
July 1 – August 31, 2016
Artwork on Display
CoLab, 1405 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC
Daily Grind Coffee Shop, 1399 Ellis Street, Kelowna
Vibrandt Art Gallery Studios, #115 - 1295 Cannery Lane, Kelowna

Educational Background

Debbie's formal training includes Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan and UBC Okanagan, supplemented by specialized workshops at:

  • Red Deer Art College
  • Kelowna Art Gallery
  • Dundas Valley Art School
  • The Kenderdine Art Campus at Emma Lake

Studies encompass Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking — with painting as her primary passion.

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Awards & Recognition

First Place - Eston Juried Art Show
Adjudicated by LeAnne Dufour Atchison (1997)
Second Place - Kindersley Juried Art Show
Adjudicated by David Butt (1996)
"Contexts" - OSAC Art on the Move Program
Toured Saskatchewan communities (1998)