2014

2011

2009

2008

 

 

2007             

2006  & 07    

2004             

1999             

1998             

1997             

1988                

1986                

1985             

Hot Properties, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Still Revolutions, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Chronometrical Landscapes, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Transitional Landscapes, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Canadian Visions, Italian Colours, Kipling Gallery, York University Faculty of Arts,

Mariano A. Elia Chair in Italian Canadian Studies

Constructed Landscapes, Guelph-Humber Cultural Gallery, Toronto

Controlled Burn, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Working the Land, paintings and photo-based work, OCAD Gallery, Toronto

New Paintings and Works on Paper, Ashton -Evicta Gallery, Toronto

High Park Series, Evicta Gallery, Toronto

Hot Properties, Paintings & Works on Paper, James Allen Fine Arts, Toronto

Contentious Environments, Paintings & Works on Paper, Alma Gallery, Toronto

New Approaches In Photography, Gum Bichromates, Weller Gallery, Toronto

Gum Bichromates, The Rivoli & Weller Gallery, Toronto

2010-14

2010-13

2012

2010

2009-10

2006

2002- 03

2002

1996

1990  & 94

1987

1986

1983

 

1981

City of Vaughan, Best In Show & Purchase Awards

Black & White, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Sincerely Yours, curated by John Kissick, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts

Public Realm, curated by Christopher Hume, Propeller Gallery, Toronto

Photo Op, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto

Transformations, OSA, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto

Identita:  Italian Canadian Artists, Glenhyrst Gallery, Brant & Carrier Gallery Toronto

International Photography Gathering, Le Pont Gallery, Aleppo, Syria

Painting & Mixed Media, The Womena€?s Art Association, Toronto

Painting, Latcham Gallery, Stoufville, Ontario

International Womana€?s Day, Erector Square Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA

Fresh Shadows, Photograms, Gallery TPW, Toronto

Images a€?83, Connecticut Photography, Institute of Science, USA, travelling

       The Ida€?s of March, Gnosis Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA

Non-Silver Photography, Gallery 44, Toronto

2014

 

 

 

2012-13

2006-13

2010-12

2012

 

2007-11

2010

2005-10

2009-10

2009

2005  & 09

2008

 

2007

2003

2001-02

2001

1998-99

1986-93

1991

1990

Art Toronto fair, Metro Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Propeller

Migration, Nuit Blanche, Propeller Gallery, Toronto

Untitled, Propeller, Toronto

Future Landscapes, Project Gallery, Toronto

Photo Works, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Salon, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Photorama, Toronto Photographers Workshop

Political Acts, Propeller Gallery, Toronto

Landscapes, Gallery 1313, Toronto

Nuit Blanche, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

All-At-Once-Ness, Photography, Propeller Gallery, Toronto

Square Foot, AWOL Gallery, Toronto & New York, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, USA

Toronto Artists Project, Liberty Grand & Queen Elizabeth bldgs, Toronto

Art Stuff, Fran Hill Gallery, Toronto

First Canadian Place Gallery, Toronto

Landscape & Figures, Alma Gallery, Guelph, Ontario

Climate for Change, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto

Reflections of Parkdale & High Park, Womena€?s Art Association Gallery, Toronto

Go Figure, Joseph Carrier Gallery, Toronto

Portrait Challenge, Fran Hill Gallery, Toronto

 Carnival:  The Spirit and the Soul, Carrier Gallery, Toronto

Simcoe & Evicta Galleries, Toronto

Photorama, Toronto Photographers Workshop

Art at the Grassroots, Erindale College Art Gallery, Mississauga, travelling

Art Vs.The GST, Lake Gallery, Toronto

Housing: A Right, Power Plant Gallery, Toronto

2006-present Board of Directors, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts

1995-present Board of Directors, Chair Jury & Judges Committee, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

2006-14

2012

2012

1996-2011

2010

 

1997-2008

 

2006

2005

 

1996-98

1992-93

 

1986-89

1985-88

 

 

 

 

1983-85

 

1983

1981-82

 

 

Coordinator of Salon Exhibitions, Propeller Gallery, Toronto

Toronto Arts Council, Established & Mid Career Visual Arts Juror

Toronto Public Library Visual Arts Juror

Educator, Visual Arts & Photography, Toronto District School Board

Presenter, From the Negative to the Positive:  The Fundamentals of Early Photography,

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, City Hall, Toronto

Instructor, ALTERNATIVES: Cyanotype Photography

Photo Educatorsa€? Forum, Ryerson University, Toronto

Burlington Arts Center Outdoors Art Festival Juror

Instructor ALTERNATIVES: Cyanotype Photography, Canadian Museum of

Contemporary Photography, National Gallery, Ottawa

Interactive Digital Education in the Arts & Visual Arts, Vaughan Road Academy

Instructor, Cross-Cultural Explorations Through Photo-based Art,

Part of A Space Gallerya€?s citywide event

Fundraising Committee - Photorama, Toronto Photographers Workshop

Arts Administrator to Joyce Wieland, artist / filmmaker, Toronto

>Founding member of Alma Gallery, Toronto

>Assisted with Art Gallery of Ontario and Sorbonne-Paris retrospectives

>Assisted with Artist on Fire film documentary

>Initiated numerous international film screenings, exhibitions and competitions

Executive Assistant, Slaney PR Ltd., Director of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

>Ken Danby promotions, other arts and commercial events planning

Curatorial Researcher, Koffler Gallery, Toronto

Artistsa€? Assistant to Noel Harding and Barbara Astman, multi-media artist

 

2014

2011

2011

2010

1984-2009

1997

1989

1981

1978

Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Mid Career grant

Ontario Arts Council Visual Arts Mid Career grant

City of Vaughan Juried Exhibition Best In Show Award

City of Vaughan Juried Exhibition Reserved Best In Show & Purchase Awards

Ontario Arts Council Artists in Education grant

Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance grant

Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance grant

Visual Arts Carl Dair Scholarship, York University, Toronto

IBM Scholarship, University of Western Ontario, London

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Sincerely Yours, curated by John Kissick, Propeller Gallery catalogue, June 2012

Political Acts a€“ Ita€?s not about the art. Propeller Gallery catalogue, July 2012

SNAP Downtown Toronto, Propeller Gallery exhibition, Newspaper and online, Dec. 2011

Public Realm, curated by Christopher Hume, Propeller Gallery catalogue, June 2009

Radio Interview, Be Sustainable, CUIT FM, University of Toronto, May 2009

Washi, city wide exhibition with Japanese Paper Place catalogue, June 2009

Fire ignites painting and strong friendship, Et Cetera, Heather Senoran, Nov., 2007

Village Artist Shares Burning Desire, The Villager, Lisa Rainford, May, 2007

Toronto Living, Rogers Cable TV, Flavio Belli Arts & Culture, April 2004

Go Figure, Toronto Life, Betty Ann Jordan, Oct. 2003 best replica watches

Alternative Processes, photoed magazine, Cyanotypes by Frances Patella, summer 2002

Alternative Processes, photoed guide to photography, Cyanotypes by Frances Patella, 2007

Dona€?t Say A Word, movie staring Michael Douglas, artwork rental Archive Inc. Toronto

Multicultural Art, OISE News, Mike Maunder, Dec., 1992, Toronto

Different Cultures Collide, The Villager, Don Redmond, Sept., 1988, Toronto

Contentious Environments, Now Newspaper, Connie Hitzeroth, Vol. 7 no. 39, 1988, Toronto

Photo Technique Works For Artist, The Villager, Carmel Kidd, May 1986, Toronto

Images a€?83, The New England Arts Review, Roger Baldwin

The Ida€?s of March, The New England Arts Review, Roger Baldwin, April 1983, USA

> City of Vaughan

> St. Josepha€?s Health Centre, Toronto

> Department of Engineering, University of Toronto

> Professional Development Centre, University of Toronto

> The Metropolitan Housing Co., Ltd., Toronto

> E & S Management Inc., Toronto

> Something Different Co., Ltd., Toronto

> Activities Co., Ltd., Toronto

> Cover Me, Toronto

> Numerous private collections