Photographer C.V.

Tara Wilkinson C.V.

Training & Education
1981-2003 Photography Studies: Haliburton School of The Arts, Ryerson University,
Centennial College, Trent University
1986 Diploma - Corporate Communications - Centennial College (Toronto)
2003 Diploma - Expressive Arts – Fleming College - Haliburton School of the Arts

Solo Exhibitions
2023 HEADWATERS - ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2021 WAITING - ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2020 ELEVATIONS - ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2019 NEWFOUNDLAND - ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County
2018 "LAND SEA AND SKYE - Terrecello Winery, Prince Edward County
2017 AMORE - Joseph D. Carrier Gallery (Toronto)
       Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
2017 AMORE – Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
2016 AMORE – Terrecello Winery, Prince Edward County
2008-2019 Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2001-2002 "Pietre Mare Cielo" - Garage Gallery, Toronto, ON
1999 "Feast Your Eyes On This" – Gate 403, Toronto, ON

Juried Shows - Art/Photography
2021 Selected Photographer (People), URBAN Photo Competition (Italy)
2008-2023 Art in the County Juried Art Exhibition, Picton, ON
2009-2023 Prince Edward County ARTS TRAIL
2017 Portfolio Review Program, Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
2010-2016 CLIC Photo Show, Picton, ON
2009-2010 One-of-a-Kind Show, Toronto, ON
2010-2011 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2018-2019 Prince Edward County Studio Tour
2009-2010 The Maker’s Hand, Picton, ON

Group Exhibitions
2021 TREETOPIA, ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2017 Gallery 121, Belleville, ON
2016               Camp Picton, Maison DePoivre Gallery, Picton, ON
2015               Hidden Gems, Bloomfield, ON
2011               Art in the Heart of the County, Bloomfield, ON
2011               The Unique Boutique, Huff Estates Winery, Bloomfield, ON
2010               Art for a Winter’s Night, Wellington, ON
2004-2005 Queen Street West Art Show, Toronto, ON
2004-2005 Distillery District Art Show, Toronto, ON
1997               Eye Spy - Liberty Village, Toronto, ON

Media Coverage
99.3 County FM - interview aired March 17, 2023; Wellington Times (Feature articles, 2022, 2021, 2020); Picton Gazette (June, 2020); Wellington Times (Feature article, November, 2019), 99.3 County FM (Feature Interview, November 2019); County Weekly News (Front Page, September, 2019); County Magazine (Cover Image - Summer, 2019); Sojourner (Feature Gallery 2019); County Weekly News (2017), Belleville Intelligencer (2017), Picton Gazette (2017), CountyLive.ca (2017); 99.3 County FM (2015, 2017, 2018); "Voyages Organisés" - Océan Télévision, Québec (2017), Photo Life Magazine (2017); Arts Trail Guide (Cover- Featured Artist, 2015); Ottawa Citizen (2013); Artisan Bay Magazine (Feature Article 2013); Canadian House & Home Magazine (2012); Globe and Mail (2012); Sojourner Magazine (Featured Gallery 2012); The Picton Gazette (2009, 2011, 2012); County Weekly News (2012); County Magazine - Feature Article (2010); ACI Community TV – Feature Interview “Body, Mind & Spirit” (2005); CHIN-TV (2001).

Awards:

2023 – Winner: Children's Choice Award, "Reminiscent" (Photography + Digital Art)

30th Annual ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Online Exhibition and Sale.

2023 - Winner - Chamber of Commerce, Award of Excellence, Contribution to the Arts
2021 – Winner - Trip Advisor - Traveller's Choice Award 2021

ANDARA Gallery (Prince Edward County, Ontario).

2021 – Selected Photographer - PEOPLE Category: URBAN Photo Awards, Trieste, Italy

In The Light of Loneliness (Venice, Italy, 2015).

2020 – Winner: Juror's Award, ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Online Exhibition and Sale.

The Sea is a Harsh Mistress (Tickle Cove, Newfoundland).

2017 – Juried into prestigious Portfolio Review Program, Scotiabank CONTACT

Photography Festival.

2016 - Winner - People’s Choice Award, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy

2016 - Winner - First Place (Colour) – CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: In the Light of Loneliness, Venice, Italy

2015 - Business Recognition Award, Prince Edward County Arts Council
2015 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: Ethereal Playground, Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON

2014 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: Boy in the Backseat, Varadero, Cuba

2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: Dare El Luce, Prince Edward County, ON

2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario

Image: Spirit Dress, France

1998 - Finalist, Toronto Star Photo Contest (15,000 entries), Toronto, ON

Image: World Happiness, St. Jacob’s, ON

Galleries & Venues
2019-ongoing ANDARA Gallery
2008-2019 Love Nest Studio Gallery
2017 Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Toronto, ON

Related Work Experience
2019-ongoing Artist/Co-Owner, ANDARA Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
2019-ongoing Co-Owner, ANDARA Inc. - Events, Creative, Graphic Design & Communications
2008-2019 Artist/Co-Owner, Love Nest Studio Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON
1999-2019 Co-Owner, Fire Engine Inc, - Events, Creative, Design & Communications

Volunteer & Membership

Chair, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2018-2023)
Member, Steering Committee, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2009-2013, 2015-2018)
Artist Member, Prince Edward County Arts Council (2008-2023)
Member, Quinte Arts Council (2023)
Gallery member, Prince Edward County Arts Trail (2019-2023)
Member, Wellington & District Business Association (2015-2023)
Committee member, CLIC Photo Show (2011-2015)
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Art in the County (2013, 2016, 2017)
Steering Committee, Milkweed Art Collective - Prince Edward County (2010-2014)