Cherie Hanson: Artist

Biography

Forms of Expression
Plays
Poetry
Images

Education:

• 2006- Economic Development Commission, Kelowna, “Marketing Workshop”.
• 2005- Alternator Art Gallery, Kelowna, “Professional Development Workshop for Artists”.
• 2002- Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, “Color Theory and Acrylics”.
• 2001- Sage Hill Writing Experience, Saskatchewan, Poetry Workshop with Betsy Warland.
• 1997- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Literature, Drama credit classes.
• 1971- University of British Columbia,Vancouver, M.A. English.
• 1966- Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Washington, graduate studies, creative writing
• 1965- Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Washington, B.A., B.Ed.

Distinctions:

• 2005- juried into Rotary Centre for the Arts as one of the artist's in residence.
• 2005- nominee, the City of Kelowna's Sarah Treadgold Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the City of Kelowna.
• 2005- selected cover art, City of Kelowna Centennial CD.
• 2005- selected to committee of ten for City of Kelowna's Roads Task Force.
• 2004- selected to committee of 35 to the City of Kelowna's Cultural Charette.
• 2003-2004- instructor for Okanagan Photographic Art Workshop, Okanagan University college, OPAW conference.
• 1996-1999- selected to board, City of Kelowna's Arts Foundation.

Commissions/ collections:

• 2004- Laile Douglas, images of artist's work grant application
• 2003- logo design Velocity Dance Troupe, Kelowna.
• 2002- Leslie Bolin, images of artist's work for Hambelton Gallery and artist's web sites
• 2002- Cameron Kerr, images of artist's work.
• 2002- logo design for Eye Path Productions.
• 2001- Jen Macklem, images of artist's work.

Writing:

• 2005- non-fiction, Community Events newsletter, Communitix.
• 2005- non-fiction, selected letters, Painter's Key Newsletter.
• 2004-2006- non-fiction, jazz columnist for Scorpion Entertainment: Okanagan Musician.
• 2003-2005- non-fiction, columnist for Okanagan Jazz and Blues Society Newsletter.
• 2003- poem, Third Place, Surrey Writer's Conference.
• 2003- poem, Canadian Woman Studies, 2003, Volume 22, Number 2. “Totem Child”.
• 2001- poetry, selected, Sage Hill Writing Experience Seminar, Betsy Warland, instructor.
• 2001- short story, Okanagan University College short story competition, honorable mention. “Reference Point”.
• 2001- poetry, Love Poems for the Media Age. Ripple Effect Press, October 2001. “Pastiche Dialogue”; “Construct”.
• 2001- poetry, Cosmic Trend Magazine. “So Long an Exile”; “Healing”; “Sea Green”.
• 2000- poem, been seen magazine, Spring 200, Volume 1, Issue 2. “Construct”.
• 1999- poetry, Cosmic Trend Magazine. “Jazz Man”; “Serendipity”.
• 1998- poetry, Surrey Writer's Conference: A Writer's World, honorable mention, “Strange Skies”.
• 1997- poetry, Canadian Dimensions, Sept-Oct. 1997, Volume 31. Number 5. “Developing Country”.
• 1996- poetry, Canadian Woman Studies, Summer 1996, Volume 16, Number 3. “Observations in a Park”.
• 1991- essay, B.C. English Teacher's Journal, July. “Looking Backward: 32 years”.
• 1969- poem, Jeopardy Magazine. “Waking Song: September 28”.
• 1967- poem, Jeopardy Magazine. “She Asked Me”.
• 1966- poetry, Jeopardy Magazine. “A Friendly Understanding”; “Cross Culture”.

Exhibitions ( selected):

• 2005- B.C. Artists: Creative Minds, juried show, Manulife Building, Vancouver, B.C.
• 2004- “Life and Arts Exhibit,” juried show, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2004- “Under Where?”, juried show, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2004- “Persons and Souls”, juried show, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2002- “Art and Jazz,” artist's collective exhibition, Laurel Building, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2002- juried art show, Peachland Arts Council, B.C.
• 2002- “Diva's Exhibit”, juried show, Art Ark Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.

Alternative Exhibitions:

• 2001-2006- Art Walk, juried community exhibition, Winfield, B.C.
• 2006- KVPAC exhibits, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2002-2005- five Kelowna and Arts District exhibitions, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2005- “Applying Filters,” Verve Coffee Bistro, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2001-2005- Alternator Gallery, Members' exhibitions, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2004- “Life and Arts Festival”, juried show and lantern installation, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2004- Okanagan Potters' Association, juried show, Vernon, B.C.
• 2003- “As for Me and My Town,” Verve Coffee Bistro, Kelowna. B.C.

Teaching Experience:

• 2006- Making Art Cards, Rotary Centre for the Arts course.
• 2005- Workshop City of Kelowna's “Life and Arts Festival, Making it Yours”.
• 2004- Artist's Demonstration, Martin Centre for Continued Learning.
• 2004- Poetry Workshop, Bean Scene Cafe, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2003- Instructor, digital photography, OPAW conference, OUC campus, Kelowna, B.C.
• 2001- Artist's Demonstration, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, B.C.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member Kelowna Art Gallery.
• Member Alternator Art Gallery.
• Member Kelowna and District Arts Council.
• Member KVPAC Kelowna.
• Member Canadian Authors Association.

Volunteering and Donations:

• 2006- art work donation, selected as major prize for B.C. Make a Wish Foundation,
• “ Tears and Golden Balls.”
• 2006- art work donation, Okanagan Symphony, “Sun through Yellow Flowers”, “Tulip Trees”.
• 2006- art work donation, Iridian Youth Centre fund raising.
• 2005- art cards donations, Positively Posh, fund raiser for the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
• 2005- art work donation, City of Kelowna's Kasugai Sister City Visit.
• 2005- art work donation, Tsunami Victim's fund.
• 2004-05- jazz columnist for Okanagan Jazz and Blues Society; Scorpion Entertainment; Communitix web site news. Contributed pictures.2004- member, City of Kelowna's Strategic Planning Workshop,
• 2004- member, City of Kelowna's Public Transportation transit design symposium.
• 2004- art work donation, silent auction benefit for Rotary Centre for the Arts.
• 2004- President, North End Resident's Association.
• 2003-2004- President, Okanagan Film Festival Society.
• 2001-2003- art work donations, CNIB.
• 2001- art work donation, New York Firefighters' Benefit.
• 1995-2004- board member, Okanagan Film Festival Society.
• 1993-1999- wrote, directed, produced and made costumes for plays: benefit, Elizabeth Fry Society, Asthma Educators of Canada, Anti-smoking plays for Dr. Andy Patullo, Epidemiologist, Kelowna General Hospital.

Media:

• 2005- interview, Shaw TV, Kelowna. B.C.
• 2004- interview with Doug Brown, Shaw TV, Kelowna B.C.
• 2003- interview with Lori-Anne Carleton, The Courier Newspaper, Kelowna, B.C.
• 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003- interview with Mike Roberts, CHBC.

Contact

Studio 205
Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Avenue
Kelowna, B.C.
V1Y 6Z1 Canada
1-250-763-4269