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EDUCATION |
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2001 | - Alberta College of Art & Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Sculpture |
1983 | - Banff Centre, Summer Session, Banff, Alberta |
1982 | - Emma Lake Summer Workshop, Emma Lake, Saskatchewan |
1972-73 | - New York Studio School, New York City, Post-Graduate Studies in Sculpture |
1967-72 |
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Alberta College of Art & Design, (Honours Graduate - Sculpture Major)
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada |
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SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE |
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1988-2009 | - Preparator, The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery |
1996-2000 | - Museum Studies Team-Teacher, University of Lethbridge, Division of Art |
1996-97 | - Sculpture Instructor/Team-Teacher, University of Lethbridge, Division of Art |
1981-88 | -
Department of Art Technician and Art Gallery Preparator, The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1973-78 | -
Sculpture Instructor (Credit Course), Continuing Education, Alberta College
of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
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SOLO
EXHIBITIONS |
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2007 | - The Offering, Harcourt House Art Centre, Edmonton, Alberta |
1998 | - ingrained, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta |
1992 | - imprints, Stride Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
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Commissioned Installation +15 Level, Calgary Performing Arts Centre Stride Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
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1989 | -
Beacons, 10th Floor Gallery, Environmental Design Department, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta |
1983 | - Prairie Keep, (installation) Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1978 | -
Dandelion Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS |
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2012 (pending) | -Green, Art Effects Fine Art Gallery, High River, Alberta |
2011 | -Mapping a Prairie City:Lethbridge and Its Suburbs, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge Alberta |
2010 | -Take a Seat, Jensonian Gallery, High River Alberta |
2008 | - Group Show, High River, Alberta |
- The Artist's Circle of Calgary: The New Generation Looking Back, Looking Ahead, The Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
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2006 | - Current, 30th Anniversay Exhibition, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
2005 | - Form-Space-Concept-Metaphor:30 Years of Alberta Sculpture, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
2004 | - Outer Spaces: Adrian Cooke and Vessels: Roxanne DenHollander, Cultural Centre Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta |
- miniARTures 10x10x10, Triangle Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta | |
- Objective Information, Recent Gifts from the Canada Council Art Bank, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
- Matchmaking, Trianon Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta | |
2003 | - Recent Gifts, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
2002 | - The Claustrophobic Forest, Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
2001 | - Closet Practices, Trianon Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
- Their Own Back Yard, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta | |
2000 | -
Vanishing Icons, Exhibition toured throughout Alberta, organized
by Harcourt House/Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
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The Time Machine. Sculpture in the 20th Century, University of Lethbridge
Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
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Beyond the Red Brick School, A travelling exhibition organized
by the Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, Alberta |
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1999 | - Stumble, Trianon Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
- Prairie Skyscrapers, Provincial Museum, Edmonton, Alberta | |
1998 | -
Sun Life Commissioned Exhibition, Sun Life Assurance Co., Calgary,
Alberta |
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Sentinels, Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan |
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- Prairie Album II, University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta | |
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Alberta House Collection (from London, England), exhibited at McMullen
Gallery, Edmonton and McDougall Centre, Calgary, Alberta |
- Six Degrees of Separation, Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, Alberta | |
1997 | - Remembrance of Things Past: A 20 year Survey, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
- Celebrating a Legacy, Alberta Foundation for the Arts 25th Anniversary Exhibition, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta | |
1996 | - Recent Acquisitions," Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta |
1995 | - Explorations: Sculpture 95, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
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Basic Tools: Functional adaptations by artists, Eye Level Gallery,
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Guest Curator: Nick Wade) |
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Henry Moore in the Pub, The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery,
Lethbridge, Alberta (Guest Curator: Robin Peck) |
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1994 | - Looking Back II, 1981-85, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
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Reflecting Paradise, Home Oil Tower, Calgary, Alberta, organized
by The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery |
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1993 | - The Savage Fields, Environmental Design Department, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta |
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Adrian Cooke, Bill McCarroll, Jeffrey Spalding, Canadian Art Galleries,
Calgary, Alberta |
1992 | - Nature as Artifact: Alberta Survey, New Landscapes, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
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New Works from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts,
Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
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- Gallery Artists, Barrett Post Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver, B.C. | |
1989 | - Alberta Sculpture Survey '89, Calgary Contemporary Art Society, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
1988 | - Survey Alberta 88, an Olympic Arts Festival Exhibition of Contemporary Alberta Art, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
- nova-realism, Garden Court Gallery, NOVA Building, Calgary, Alberta | |
1987-89 | -
Survey: Works on Paper, travelling exhibition organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
1987 | - Focus 87, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1986 | - Rituals/Systems, Ring House Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
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Alberta Abstract, Robert Vanderleelie Gallery (Lamarchand Mansion),
Edmonton, Alberta |
1985 | - Southern Alberta Creates, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
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A Measure of Success: Graduates of the Alberta College of Art 1963-1973, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
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1979 | - Alberta Works in Wood, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
1977 | - Albertawork, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
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Manisphere 14th International Jury Art Show, Winnipeg Art Gallery,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Guest Juror - Clement Greenberg (Travelled to the University of North Dakota Art Gallery, GrandForks, North Dakota and Memorial Union Art Gallery, North Dakota State, University, Fargo, North Dakota) |
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1974 |
- Young Contemporary Calgary Artists Exhibition, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
1971 |
- West 71, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES |
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2012 | -Consultant. Lethbridge Sketch Club Collection, Lethbridge, Alberta |
2007 | - Visiting Artist, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta |
1998/99/07 | - Visiting Artist, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1996 | - Designed and executed commission of interior furnishings for Backstreat Cafe, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1992 | - Visiting Artist, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta |
1991 | -
Visiting Artist, Prairie Gallery and Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande
Prairie, Alberta |
1988 to present | - Juror, various Alberta art organizations |
1985-88 | - Member of the Executive within the Board of Directors, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1983 | - Exhibited in Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibitions, University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1982-84 |
- Assistant to the artist (Gerd Winner)and printer (John Will), P.U.L.P Editions, Commissioned Photo-Etching, Art Department, University of Lethbridge |
- Assistant to the artist and printer (Tim Zuck), Perspective, Offset Lithograph, Diptych, Art Department, University of Lethbridge
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SELECTED ARTICLES/ REVIEWS |
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2006 | - The Lethbridge Herald, August 3, 2006, Prairie Landscape Helps Shape Adrian Cooke's Vision by Joseph Anderson |
2005 | - FFWD, Calgary's News and Entertainment Weekly, July 14 - 20, The Alberta Connection, Form, Space, Concept, Metaphor by Wes Lafortune |
2004 | - FFWD, Calgary's News and Entertainment Weekly, February 12 - 18, It's a Small World..., by Wes Lafortune |
2002 | - Meliorist Student Newspaper, University of Lethbridge, Volune 35, Issue 17, January 24, Night at the Trianon Gallery, By Stephen Senft |
1998/99 | - FFWD, Calgary's News and Entertainment Weekly, December 24, 1998 to Jan. 6, 1999, Creating Fanciful Mountains Out of Prairie Molehills, by Mark Walton |
1988 | -
Calgary Herald, Monday, February 1, Survey Alberta 88, by Nancy Tousley |
1987 | - The Edmonton Journal, Sunday, January 4, The Year in Review, by Vivienne Sosnowski |
1986 | - Vanguard, Summer, Rituals/Systems, by Christine Conley |
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The Edmonton Journal, Saturday, February 22, Alberta Sculptors Exhibit
Best Works, by Vivienne Sosnowski |
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1983 | - Gallery, Southern Alberta Art Gallery Newsletter, March/April, Prairie Keep, by Alf Bogusky |
1978 | -
Artmagazine 38/39, June, Illusion and Simile in Western Sculpture,
by Jon Whyte |
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CATALOGUES/ BROCHURES |
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2005 | - an Alberta Art Chronicle: Adventures in Recent and Contemporary Art, Mary-Beth LaViolette, Altitude Publishing Canada Ltd., Canmore, Alberta |
2004 | - miniARTures 10x10x10, Triangle Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
2002 | - The Claustrophobic Forest, Kenderdine Gallery, Saskatoon |
2000 | - The Time Machine: Sculpture in the 20th Century, University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Lethbridge, Alberta (Guest Curator: Robin Peck) |
1998-99 | - The Cairn, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta |
1995 | - Explorations Sculpture 95, Triangle Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
1989 | - Alberta Sculpture Survey 1989 |
1988 | - Survey Alberta 88, Alberta College of Art, Calgary, Alberta |
1986 | - Rituals/Systems, Ringhouse Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta |
1984 | - A Measure of Success: Graduates of the Alberta College of Art (1963-84), Calgary, Alberta |
1977 | - Alberta Works in Wood, Alberta College of Art, Calgary, Alberta |
1974 | -
Young Contemporary Calgary Artists Exhibition,
Alberta College of Art, Calgary, Alberta |
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GRANTS
& AWARDS |
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1975-76 | - Canada Council B Grant for independent study in England |
1972-73 | - Canada Council Short Term Grant |
1972 | -
Alberta College of Art, Scholarship |
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COLLECTIONS |
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2009 & 11 | Collection of Joan Stebbins, Lethbridge, Alberta |
2008 | - Artists' Circle of Calgary Collection, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
2004 | - Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
1999 | - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta |
- Provincial Museum of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta | |
- University of Saskatchewan Collection, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
- Private collections, Lethbridge, Alberta | |
1997 | - Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt, Toronto, Ontario |
1996 | - Private collections, Lethbridge and Calgary, Alberta |
- University of Saskatchewan Collection, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | |
1994 | - Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta |
1993 & 94 | - Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta |
1993 | - Grant McEwen College, Edmonton, Alberta |
1992 | - Concordia University Art Collection, Montreal, Quebec |
1991 & 1993 | - The University of Lethbridge Art Collection, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1991 & 1995 | - Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton, Alberta |
1989 | - Nova Corporation Collection, Calgary, Alberta |
top | - Lethbridge Regional Hospital Collection, Lethbridge, Alberta |
1978 & 1987 | - Alberta Art Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta |
1977 & 1988 | - Canada Council Art Bank, Ottawa, Ontario |
1975 | -
Alberta House, London, England |