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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:
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  • 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)
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