Frances Patella | Gallery
EDUCATION
2008
1997
1996
1979-82
1979
1977-79
Honours Visual Arts Specialist, OISE University of Toronto
Visual Arts Senior Qualifications, OISE University of Toronto
B.ED Communications Technology, University of Toronto
B.F.A., Visual Arts, Photography, Independent Studies, York University
Drawing, University of Windsor, studied in Florence, Italy
Fine Arts / French, University of Western Ontario, London
SOLO/ TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
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
SELECTED JURIED EXHIBITIONS
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
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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
ARTS ADMINISTRATION / CULTURAL ACTIVITIES / JURIES / EDUCATION
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
AWARDS
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
PUBLICATIONS / CATALOGUES / OTHER
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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
COLLECTIONS
> 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