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)
2008-2022 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:
Galleries & Venues
2019-ongoing ANDARA Gallery
2008-2019 Love Nest Studio Gallery
2017-2019 The Local Store, Bloomfield, ON
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
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)
2008-2022 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 - Chamber of Commerce, Award of Excellence, Contribution to the Arts
- 2021 – Winner - Trip Advisor - Traveller's Choice Award 2021
- 2021 – Selected Photographer - PEOPLE Category: URBAN Photo Awards, Trieste, Italy
- 2020 – Winner: Juror's Award, ART IN THE COUNTY Juried Online Exhibition and Sale.
- 2017 – Juried into prestigious Portfolio Review Program, Scotiabank CONTACT
- 2016 - Winner - People’s Choice Award, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 2016 - Winner - First Place (Colour) – CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 2015 - Business Recognition Award, Prince Edward County Arts Council
- 2015 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 2014 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 2010 - Honourable Mention, CLIC Photo Show, Eastern Ontario
- 1998 - Finalist, Toronto Star Photo Contest (15,000 entries), Toronto, ON
Galleries & Venues
2019-ongoing ANDARA Gallery
2008-2019 Love Nest Studio Gallery
2017-2019 The Local Store, Bloomfield, ON
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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