Professional Practice and Independent Projects
Solo Shows | Exhibits
2012 June 8-10; Col Mitchell: Contemporary Paper Artist, Solo Exhibition, Claustro Studios & Gallery, Midland, ON
2012 May 5; Crush On Spring, Solo Show & Sale, 25 Briscoe St. E., London, ON
2011 October 1- December 1; Out of Trees, Solo Exhibition, The Framing Place and Gallery, Huntsville, ON
2012 June 8-10; Col Mitchell: Contemporary Paper Artist, Solo Exhibition, Claustro Studios & Gallery, Midland, ON
2012 May 5; Crush On Spring, Solo Show & Sale, 25 Briscoe St. E., London, ON
2011 October 1- December 1; Out of Trees, Solo Exhibition, The Framing Place and Gallery, Huntsville, ON
Nominations
2012 March 23 - Muskoka Technology Achievement Awards - Innovative Use of Technology
2010 - YWCA Woman of Distinction Awards - in Arts, Culture and Creative Energy
2012 March 23 - Muskoka Technology Achievement Awards - Innovative Use of Technology
2010 - YWCA Woman of Distinction Awards - in Arts, Culture and Creative Energy
Awards
2012 Doug Gatcke Award Members' Choice, Muskoka Arts and Crafts
2012 Judges Award of Excellence Best in Theme 2D, Huntsville Art Society
2010 Judges Award of Excellence in Mixed Media, Muskoka Arts and Crafts
2009 June Best Memorial Award, Member’s Choice, Huntsville Art Society
2009 Judges Award of Excellence Best in Theme Over All, Huntsville Art Society
2012 Doug Gatcke Award Members' Choice, Muskoka Arts and Crafts
2012 Judges Award of Excellence Best in Theme 2D, Huntsville Art Society
2010 Judges Award of Excellence in Mixed Media, Muskoka Arts and Crafts
2009 June Best Memorial Award, Member’s Choice, Huntsville Art Society
2009 Judges Award of Excellence Best in Theme Over All, Huntsville Art Society
G8 | G20 Summit
2010 July 24- August 29; Eight Back From The Lake Exhibition Group Exhibition curated by Suzann Greenaway, The Art Space Gallery•Workshops, Huntsville
2010 June 26; Muskoka Tourism’s G8/G20 Muskoka Corridor, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
2010 June 18-27; Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce G8 Exhibit, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2010 Jan 30; Muskoka Tourism’s Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce G8 Media Familiarization Tour Exhibit, Mark O’Meara Club House, Huntsville
2010 July 24- August 29; Eight Back From The Lake Exhibition Group Exhibition curated by Suzann Greenaway, The Art Space Gallery•Workshops, Huntsville
2010 June 26; Muskoka Tourism’s G8/G20 Muskoka Corridor, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
2010 June 18-27; Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce G8 Exhibit, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2010 Jan 30; Muskoka Tourism’s Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce G8 Media Familiarization Tour Exhibit, Mark O’Meara Club House, Huntsville
Global Exhibitions
2012 Aug 1 - Nov 9; Elements of Art: Texture, Still Point Art Gallery, juried online group exhibition
2012 Aug 1 - Nov 9; Elements of Art: Texture, Still Point Art Gallery, juried online group exhibition
Public Exhibit Spaces| Installation Work
2012 June 30 - Oct 14; Muskoka Arts & Crafts Member Exhibit, juried, Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall, Huntsville
2012 July; A Bloomin’ Palette for Tom Thomson, Nuit Blanche North, Interactive public installation, Huntsville
2012 March 1 - Sept 1; Barrie Spring Art Tour Banner Project, downtown Barrie
2012 February; Selections from the Barrie Spring Art Tour, Rotunda, Barrie City Hall, Barrie
2010 June 30 - Sept 20; Sense of Place, Group Exhibition curated by Mary Rashleigh, Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall, Huntsville
2012 June 30 - Oct 14; Muskoka Arts & Crafts Member Exhibit, juried, Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall, Huntsville
2012 July; A Bloomin’ Palette for Tom Thomson, Nuit Blanche North, Interactive public installation, Huntsville
2012 March 1 - Sept 1; Barrie Spring Art Tour Banner Project, downtown Barrie
2012 February; Selections from the Barrie Spring Art Tour, Rotunda, Barrie City Hall, Barrie
2010 June 30 - Sept 20; Sense of Place, Group Exhibition curated by Mary Rashleigh, Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall, Huntsville
Group Exhibits
2011 February 18; Something Along Those Lines, Group Exhibition, Bohemian Cafe & Gallery opening exhibition, Bracebridge
2009 Sept 3-15; Second Chances Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2009 June 25- July7; Heroes and Villains, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2009 June 12- 23; Trees Rocks Water, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2008 Aug; Andersen, Fox, Mitchell Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Windermere
2011 February 18; Something Along Those Lines, Group Exhibition, Bohemian Cafe & Gallery opening exhibition, Bracebridge
2009 Sept 3-15; Second Chances Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2009 June 25- July7; Heroes and Villains, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2009 June 12- 23; Trees Rocks Water, Group Exhibition, Six Degrees Gallery, Bracebridge
2008 Aug; Andersen, Fox, Mitchell Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Windermere
Studio Tours
2012 August 18-19; Artists Of The Limberlost Tour, guest artist for Brenda Wainman Goulet, Huntsville/Lake of Bays
2012 April 27 - April 29; Barrie Spring Art Tour, juried studio tour, guest artist for Yvette Miller, 172 Blake St., Barrie
2011 August 13-14; Artists Of The Limberlost Tour, guest artist for Brenda Wainman Goulet, Huntsville/Lake of Bays
2012 August 18-19; Artists Of The Limberlost Tour, guest artist for Brenda Wainman Goulet, Huntsville/Lake of Bays
2012 April 27 - April 29; Barrie Spring Art Tour, juried studio tour, guest artist for Yvette Miller, 172 Blake St., Barrie
2011 August 13-14; Artists Of The Limberlost Tour, guest artist for Brenda Wainman Goulet, Huntsville/Lake of Bays
Festivals | Events
2012 August 11-12; The Enchanted Forest Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show,Kilworthy
2011 December 7- Jan 21; Just in Time, Group Show & Sale, 58 Main St., Huntsville
2011 August 5-6; The Enchanted Forest Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show,Kilworthy
2010 August 7-8; The Woodland Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show, Kilworthy
2009 July 23-26; Cedar Raven Studio event: The Raven’s Garden pARTy, Bracebridge
2009 July 11-12, Art in the Heart, Bracebridge
2009 April 24; 6th Annual Evening of Wine, Words, Music &, Art, Dorset
2008 July-Aug, Multiple Artist Weekend Exhibitions, Cedar Raven Studio, Bracebridge
2012 August 11-12; The Enchanted Forest Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show,Kilworthy
2011 December 7- Jan 21; Just in Time, Group Show & Sale, 58 Main St., Huntsville
2011 August 5-6; The Enchanted Forest Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show,Kilworthy
2010 August 7-8; The Woodland Art Experience, Wood’s End Studio Show, Kilworthy
2009 July 23-26; Cedar Raven Studio event: The Raven’s Garden pARTy, Bracebridge
2009 July 11-12, Art in the Heart, Bracebridge
2009 April 24; 6th Annual Evening of Wine, Words, Music &, Art, Dorset
2008 July-Aug, Multiple Artist Weekend Exhibitions, Cedar Raven Studio, Bracebridge
Member Group Shows | Exhibits
2012 March 30 - April 1; Spring Ahead, Huntsville Art Society's Annual Themed Exhibition, Show & Sale, Hidden Valley, Huntsville
2012 March 23 - March 25; Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Sportsplex, Bracebridge
2011 March 25-27; 34th Annual Spring Members' Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2011 February 5-26; Reflecting the Surface Annual Themed Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2011 February 4-26; HAS Heart Group Exhibition curated by Brenda Wainman Goulet, The Art Space Gallery/Workshops, Huntsville
2010 August 20-21; Art &Lyrics, Huntsville Art Society Annual Juried Exhibition, Huntsville
2010 March; 33 Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 Oct 8-10; Huntsville Art Society Thanksgiving Exhibition, Huntsville Place Mall
2009 May 15-17; A Body of Work, Group Exhibition,Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 May 1-2; Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Water, Fire Show and Sale, Huntsville Art Society, Huntsville
2009 April 1-30; Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Water, Fire Exhibition, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2009 March; 32 Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 Feb; About Face, Group Exhibition,Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2008 Mar 14-16; Signs of Spring, Group Exhibition,Huntsville Art Crowd,
2012 March 30 - April 1; Spring Ahead, Huntsville Art Society's Annual Themed Exhibition, Show & Sale, Hidden Valley, Huntsville
2012 March 23 - March 25; Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Sportsplex, Bracebridge
2011 March 25-27; 34th Annual Spring Members' Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2011 February 5-26; Reflecting the Surface Annual Themed Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2011 February 4-26; HAS Heart Group Exhibition curated by Brenda Wainman Goulet, The Art Space Gallery/Workshops, Huntsville
2010 August 20-21; Art &Lyrics, Huntsville Art Society Annual Juried Exhibition, Huntsville
2010 March; 33 Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 Oct 8-10; Huntsville Art Society Thanksgiving Exhibition, Huntsville Place Mall
2009 May 15-17; A Body of Work, Group Exhibition,Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 May 1-2; Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Water, Fire Show and Sale, Huntsville Art Society, Huntsville
2009 April 1-30; Elements in Art: Earth, Air, Water, Fire Exhibition, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2009 March; 32 Annual Spring Members Show, Muskoka Art and Crafts, Bracebridge
2009 Feb; About Face, Group Exhibition,Muskoka Art and Crafts, Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge
2008 Mar 14-16; Signs of Spring, Group Exhibition,Huntsville Art Crowd,
Cable TV Programs| Interviews
2012 September 18-19; Artifacts; CogecoTV, Studio interview for
2012 April 24; Rogers's Daytime TV, Live demonstration/interview, Barrie
2012 September 18-19; Artifacts; CogecoTV, Studio interview for
2012 April 24; Rogers's Daytime TV, Live demonstration/interview, Barrie
Publications
2012 Still Point Arts Quarterly, Fall Issue No. 7 – Featured Gallery Exhibition Elements of Art: Texture
2011 Muskoka Life November/December - From tree to paper and back again
2010 Beyond the City May/June - The ABCs of ATCs: Artist trading cards go global.
2009 Muskoka Visitor Guide, publication
2009 Winter Issue; Beyond The City’s “The Last Word”
2012 Still Point Arts Quarterly, Fall Issue No. 7 – Featured Gallery Exhibition Elements of Art: Texture
2011 Muskoka Life November/December - From tree to paper and back again
2010 Beyond the City May/June - The ABCs of ATCs: Artist trading cards go global.
2009 Muskoka Visitor Guide, publication
2009 Winter Issue; Beyond The City’s “The Last Word”
2011 – 2008: President of Huntsville Art Society, Inc.
Art Exhibition by Contemporary Canadian Icon Charles Pachter, July 9 to July 31-2011
Nuit Blanche North Extravaganza where everyone will walk the paparazzi lined red carpet
Pachter Projection on one exterior entrance wall, a slide show of selected works
Projection Injection Live Feed of everyone's red carpet arrival at THE ART SPACE projected onto the opposite exterior entrance wall within selected projected images of Pachter's paintings.
Photo Op Pachter's Limo will remain parked at the entrance to the red carpet for people to have their own limo exit photo op.
Team members: Connie Bertram, Kate Brown, Vicki Dodds, Brenda Wainman Goulet, Carolyne Wagland
An exhibition which partnered 5 artists with 5 local industries to explore creativity and innovation in local industry, and showcased works which incorporate those concepts, utilizing related raw materials supplied by each local industry sponsor.
Conceptualized and curated by Col Mitchell, and inspired by Six Degrees Gallery presentations by Don Skinner, ArtShift was developed in partnership with Creative paths, a grassroots community arts education initiative led by Carolyne Wagland, whose focus is to introduce high school students to creative and innovative careers in Muskoka, and was created specifically for the creativity and innovation symposium CreativeSHIFT held at the Rene Caisse Theatre & Sportsplex, Friday, October 29 2010. ArtSHIFT reopened at The Art Space Gallery Nov 5 2010.
A round table discussion by the ArtSHIFT artists on their industry partners and processes. part 1, part 2 Conception, design and editing: Col Mitchell. Videographers: the ArtSHIFT artists
Huntsville’s first contemporary art gallery venue which offers exhibitions and workshops to the public.
A new pilot program offering innovative and challenging programs and activities that support and enhance the Ministry of Education’s Visual Arts Curriculum, as well as expose students to the vast range of creative experiences and visual culture available to them in their local and regional community. This pilot project is a model designed for potential use both for other sectors within Muskoka and for other Ontario communities. www.artkidscommunity.com
A committee formed to shape policy on art in public spaces and buildings in the municipality of Huntsville, and which select and curate local art in the new Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall.
The makeover and promotion of the Huntsville Art Crowd as the Huntsville Art Society, a crucial step in a major campaign to increase community awareness of the existing professional organization and its endeavors to advance the status of the visual arts within the community, contribute to local cultural development, and to add value to the existing business community and local economy
An annual member's show and sale that includes a different themed exhibit each year
- 2011 July- Project Coordinator: The Pachter Factor
Art Exhibition by Contemporary Canadian Icon Charles Pachter, July 9 to July 31-2011
Nuit Blanche North Extravaganza where everyone will walk the paparazzi lined red carpet
Pachter Projection on one exterior entrance wall, a slide show of selected works
Projection Injection Live Feed of everyone's red carpet arrival at THE ART SPACE projected onto the opposite exterior entrance wall within selected projected images of Pachter's paintings.
Photo Op Pachter's Limo will remain parked at the entrance to the red carpet for people to have their own limo exit photo op.
Team members: Connie Bertram, Kate Brown, Vicki Dodds, Brenda Wainman Goulet, Carolyne Wagland
- 2010 - Originator and curator of ArtSHIFT
An exhibition which partnered 5 artists with 5 local industries to explore creativity and innovation in local industry, and showcased works which incorporate those concepts, utilizing related raw materials supplied by each local industry sponsor.
Conceptualized and curated by Col Mitchell, and inspired by Six Degrees Gallery presentations by Don Skinner, ArtShift was developed in partnership with Creative paths, a grassroots community arts education initiative led by Carolyne Wagland, whose focus is to introduce high school students to creative and innovative careers in Muskoka, and was created specifically for the creativity and innovation symposium CreativeSHIFT held at the Rene Caisse Theatre & Sportsplex, Friday, October 29 2010. ArtSHIFT reopened at The Art Space Gallery Nov 5 2010.
- 2010 - ArtShift video
A round table discussion by the ArtSHIFT artists on their industry partners and processes. part 1, part 2 Conception, design and editing: Col Mitchell. Videographers: the ArtSHIFT artists
- 2010 - Establishment of The Art Space: Gallery • Workshops
Huntsville’s first contemporary art gallery venue which offers exhibitions and workshops to the public.
- 2010 - 2009 - Co-originator of Creativation: Art, Kids, Community 2009/10
A new pilot program offering innovative and challenging programs and activities that support and enhance the Ministry of Education’s Visual Arts Curriculum, as well as expose students to the vast range of creative experiences and visual culture available to them in their local and regional community. This pilot project is a model designed for potential use both for other sectors within Muskoka and for other Ontario communities. www.artkidscommunity.com
- 2010 - Initiated the establishment of the Town of Huntsville’s Arts Placement Working Committee
A committee formed to shape policy on art in public spaces and buildings in the municipality of Huntsville, and which select and curate local art in the new Canada Summit Centre Exhibition Hall.
- 2010 - 2009 - Initiated and implemented the HAS Awareness Campaign
The makeover and promotion of the Huntsville Art Crowd as the Huntsville Art Society, a crucial step in a major campaign to increase community awareness of the existing professional organization and its endeavors to advance the status of the visual arts within the community, contribute to local cultural development, and to add value to the existing business community and local economy
- 2009 - Creator of the HAS Themed Show and Sale
An annual member's show and sale that includes a different themed exhibit each year
- 2009 - 2008 - Produced additional web based venues to support and promote Huntsville Art Society members, positively effecting membership numbers, interest by presenters and media groups. 2008/09
Charity Fundraisers
2012 July 28 - Aug 11; Art Matters Live/Silent Auction, The Art Space Fundraiser by Huntsville Art Society, Huntsville
2012 July 29; The 4th Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2011 July 29; The 3rd Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2010 July 29; The 2nd Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2009 Nov 5; Empire Hotel Fundraiser, Huntsville Festival of the Arts and Huntsville Art Society, Partner's Hall, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2009 July 30; En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2009 May 8-9; The Art of Remembering, fundraiser for Cancer research, Group Exhibition, curated by Carolyne Wagland, Hidden Valley, Huntsville
2012 July 28 - Aug 11; Art Matters Live/Silent Auction, The Art Space Fundraiser by Huntsville Art Society, Huntsville
2012 July 29; The 4th Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2011 July 29; The 3rd Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2010 July 29; The 2nd Annual En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2009 Nov 5; Empire Hotel Fundraiser, Huntsville Festival of the Arts and Huntsville Art Society, Partner's Hall, Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville
2009 July 30; En Plein Air Painting and Auction, Student Bursary Fundraiser presented by Shutterbug Gallery and Huntsville Festival of the Arts,Huntsville
2009 May 8-9; The Art of Remembering, fundraiser for Cancer research, Group Exhibition, curated by Carolyne Wagland, Hidden Valley, Huntsville
Gallery Representation
2012 Summer (Seasonal) Algonquin Art Centre , Algonquin Park
2011 - to present; Blue Stone Fine Art Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia
2011 - to present, Summer (Seasonal) The Loft Gallery, Dorset
2012 Summer (Seasonal) Algonquin Art Centre , Algonquin Park
2011 - to present; Blue Stone Fine Art Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia
2011 - to present, Summer (Seasonal) The Loft Gallery, Dorset
Education
1984 – 1987 Fine Art, Fanshaw College, London
1984 Graphic Arts, accredited program, H.B. Beal, London, Canada
Workshops | Classes | Courses
2011 May to present (2012), Artist Conspiracy with Alyson B. Stanfield, Art Marketing Consultant
2012 Feb/March, Cultivating Collectors with Alyson B. Stanfield, Art Marketing Consultant
2011 Oct 1 to Oct 31, Free Write Fling with Cynthia Morris, Writer, Creativity Coach
2011 – 2008 Through Muskoka Future’s Innovation Muskoka, Muskoka Arts and Crafts, Huntsville Art Society, the Arts Council of Muskoka, Creative Muskoka, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville BIA, and the Town of Huntsville, I have attended over 100 workshops, demonstrations and meetings relating to business, art, education and community collaborations.
1984 – 1987 Fine Art, Fanshaw College, London
1984 Graphic Arts, accredited program, H.B. Beal, London, Canada
Workshops | Classes | Courses
2011 May to present (2012), Artist Conspiracy with Alyson B. Stanfield, Art Marketing Consultant
2012 Feb/March, Cultivating Collectors with Alyson B. Stanfield, Art Marketing Consultant
2011 Oct 1 to Oct 31, Free Write Fling with Cynthia Morris, Writer, Creativity Coach
2011 – 2008 Through Muskoka Future’s Innovation Muskoka, Muskoka Arts and Crafts, Huntsville Art Society, the Arts Council of Muskoka, Creative Muskoka, Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville BIA, and the Town of Huntsville, I have attended over 100 workshops, demonstrations and meetings relating to business, art, education and community collaborations.
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