Curriculum Vitae
Amy Shackleton
BORN
1986 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours Degree, York University
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023
Imagined Futures, Wall Space Gallery, Ottawa, ON
2021
Playing with Fire and Ice, Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON
2020
Break the Ice, Oshawa Centre Mall via Robert McLaughlin Gallery, ON
2019
Turn it Around, #Hashtag Gallery, Toronto, ON
2017
Traveling Exhibition, The Great Canadian LEEDscape:
THEMUSEUM, Kitchener, ON
Maison du Developpement Durable, Montreal, QC
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, Bowmanville, ON (catalog)
Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ON
2016
Just Imagine, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2015
Light Show, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2014
Building on the Edge, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Down The Road, Mike Wright Gallery, Denver, CO
Reflections of The Future, Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2013
Things Are Looking Up, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON, April
2012
TERRACES: A Series Of Steps To A Sustainable Future, Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
RevitalizaT.On, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Refresh, Gerry Thomas Gallery, Calgary, AB
Liquid Cities, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2010
Natural Capacity, Oakwood Village Library + Arts Centre, Toronto ON
2009
Ecocities, Gallery 1313, Toronto ON
DUO EXHIBITIONS (with Julian Brown)
2024
Bankside Residency/Exhibition curated by Contemporary Collective, London, UK
2023
Hot Spot, South Oshawa Community Centre, Oshawa, ON
2022
Growing Wild, Art Gallery of Northumberland, Cobourg, ON
2021
Winds of Change, Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON
Playing with Fire and Ice, Art Gallery of Northumberland, Cobourg, ON
GROUP EXHIBITIONS/ART FAIRS
2025
Global Cultures: A Visual Journey, The White Box, Bankside Hotel, London, UK, curated by Contemporary Collective x Degree Art
2023
The Art of Belonging, The White Box, Bankside Hotel, London, UK, curated by Contemporary Collective x Degree Art
2021
From Women's Eye, Kefi Art Gallery, Toronto, ON, curated by Liza Zhurkovskaya
2020
Dream Logic, Station Gallery, Whitby, ON, juried by Matthew Kyba, Olinda Casimiro, Georgia Fullerton
The Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed, Orillia Museum of Art & History, Orillia, ON, juried by Angela Brayham & Sadko Hadzihasanovic
Futures, Wall Space Gallery, Ottawa, ON
Earth Art, Arta Gallery, Toronto ON
Artist Project, Juried Contemporary Art Fair, Toronto, ON
2019
Artists' Artists, Station Gallery, Whitby, ON
Spring Moments, Arta Gallery, Toronto
Artist Project, Juried Contemporary Art Fair, Toronto
Perfect Moment, Juried Exhibition, Station Gallery, Whitby, ON
2018
McMichael En Plein Air Painting Competition, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, ON - awarded
IMPACT 2018, Juried exhibition, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Etobicoke, ON
FORM, construction hoarding, Toronto, ON, juried by Tridel + OCAD U + PATCH
Drawing for Art, Station Gallery, Whitby, ON
2016
Chromatics, Mike Wright Gallery, Denver, CO
The Artists, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2013
Group show, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2012
Face Off, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
2011
Forest of Art, Degree Art Gallery, London, UK
The 12th Toronto International Art Fair, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Nathan Philips Square, Toronto, ON
2010
The 11th Toronto International Art Fair, AGO Art Rental & Sales Gallery, Toronto, ON
In Person, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Behind the Green Door, DNA Gallery, Provincetown MA
Ecocities, ECO Friendly Expo, 7 West 34th Street, New York NY
Contemporary Fine Artists You Should Know About, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Merge, annual exhibition of Toronto’s emerging artists, AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery, Toronto, ON
2009
Lovely Littles, AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery, Toronto, ON
The Best of 2009, Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON, October 3–31
Surreal Landscape, Four-person Exhibition, DNA Gallery, Provincetown, MA
Construct, Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Art Rental + Sales Gallery, Toronto, ON
Energeia 12-13, Energy Gallery, Toronto, ON
Through the Eyes of the Artist, Lake Shore Arts, The Assembly Hall, Toronto, ON,
I Am Nature, Keep 6 Contemporary Gallery, Toronto, ON
In Sights, Three-person exhibition, LENNOX Contemporary, Toronto, ON
2008
ENVRNMNT: Communicating Sustainability, U of T Sustainability Office, Toronto, ON
Peinture Fraîche/Fresh Paint, Galerie Art Mûr, Montreal, QC
Racing Thoughts, Propeller Centre for Visual Arts, Toronto, ON
Senior Year Juried Exhibition, ArtCube Gallery, Toronto, ON
2007
Traces, The Gales Gallery, York University, Toronto, ON,
GRANTS/AWARDS
2024
Oshawa Culture Counts Professional Artist Award
Shortlisted, Public Art Installation, Sixteen Mile Community Centre, Oakville, ON
2023
Temporary Public Art Grant for Artist Initiated Projects, City of Oshawa
2022
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
2021
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance Grant
2020
1st Prize Award, Dream Logic, Station Gallery, Whitby, ON, juried by Matthew Kyba, Olinda Casimiro, Georgia Fullerton
2018
First Choice Award, En Plein Air Painting Competition, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, ON
2017
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance
2014
Ontario Arts Council, Exhibition Assistance
2012
Ontario Arts Council, Project Grant
2010
Signature Art Award Finalist, Degree Art Gallery, London, UK
2009
Offer of Admission, MFA program in Visual Arts, Western University, London, ON
Public Choice Award, 1st place, The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, ON
Audience Choice Award, 3rd place, Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto, ON 2008
Juried Entry, BMO: 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition
2004
Entrance Scholarship, York University, Toronto, ON
SELECTED PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Town of Cobourg, ON
Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON
THEMUSEUM, Kitchener, ON
Colart Collection, Montreal, QC
Facebook Canada, Toronto, ON
University of Cincinnati, OH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023
President of the Board of Directors, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
2020
Secretary of the Board of Directors, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
2019
Guest Artist/Speaker, Mississauga Secondary School
Guest Artist/Speaker, Stouffville District Secondary School
2018
Member of the Board of Directors, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
2014
Guest Artist/Speaker, The Sterling Hall School, Toronto, ON
Speaker, Artscape Salon, Wychwood Barns, Toronto, ON
Artist Talk, Soho House, Toronto, ON, January 14
2012
Guest Artist/Speaker, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Speaker, 15th Annual Canadian Arts Summit, The Banff Centre
2010
Member of the Selection Committee (2 years), Gallery 1313, Toronto, ON
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2021
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Brown, Paula. “MOD unveils mural calling for action on climate change” Shelburn Free Press
Hazlewood, Julianne. "Live Interview", Ontario Morning from CBC Radio, 26 Mar
Casimiro, Olinda. "Burning Ice, A Hot Topic." Grapevine Magazine, Spring Issue, p32 - 33
Hornbostel, Bill. "Immersive Experience at AGN" Cobourg Now, 24 Mar
2020
Sandor, Meghan. "Amy Shackleton: Creating Symbiosis and Synergy" SCOPO Magazine, 2nd Edition, p 7-9
2019
Smither, Sherry. “Artist Profile: Amy Shackleton” LUXE Magazine, Spring Issue, p 66 - 69
2017
Tremeer, Todd. “Future Narratives” Catalogue Essay, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Haffermann, Kyle. “Amy Shackleton: Gravity Artist” The Khollected, 2 Oct
2016
Krunák-Hajagos, Emese. “Interview with Amy Shackleton” NY Arts Magazine, July
2014
Cohen, Shawna. “Defying Gravity: Artist Amy Shackleton explores fine art as a force of nature” FASHION Magazine, March Issue, p160-161
2012
Smith, Matthew Ryan. “Exhibition Review, Terraces: A Series of Steps to a Sustainable Future,” Magenta Magazine: A Journal of International Art, Summer, Volume 3, No.2
Thomson, Beverly. “Live Interview,” CTV: Canada AM, 15 May, 6am-9am
Lanthier, Kateri. “Local Talent: The Freestyler, Amy Shackleton,” KingWest Magazine, Issue 5,p26—27
Tanabe, Morgan, “Playing With Gravity: One Artist’s Newfound Trademark” Galo Magazine (online)
2011
“The Approval Matrix: Artist Amy Shackleton...” New York Magazine, p108, 10 Oct
“Amy Shackleton, Artist, Reveals Her Painting Process With Time-Lapse Video” Huffington Post (online), 27 Sept
Top 10 Breakthrough Artist’s in 2011,” My Modern Met (online) 16 Dec
Baumgardner, Alex. “Master of Paint,” The Daily Brink (online), 3 Nov
Massardo, Christopher. “Artist Spotlight - Amy Shackleton” Delectablychic! Magazine (online), 14 Mar
2010
Di Giulio, Katelyn. “Merge: Rising Stars Glow in this Show” She Does The City (online blog), 18 Mar
Cover/Featured Artist, Elaine Fleck’s Catalogue of Contemporary Fine Art, Spring Edition
Front Page Photo by Dan Pearce, from “Natural Capacity Exhibition” The Guardian, 11 Feb
2009
Longstaff, Nicholas. “WQW iTV Featured Artist”
Orgler, Lisa. “Amy Shackleton: Where Urban and Rural Collide” Empty Easel Magazine (online), 21 Oct
Doody, Kelly. “Fourth Timeraiser Gala Combines Art and Activism” Calgary Sun, 20 Jun
Massardo, Christopher. “Color Me Amy” The Dinner Jacket Magazine (online), issue 08 (p56-59)
2008
Sabelli, Andrea. “ENVRNMNT: Communicating Sustainability” (online)
Lepage, Jocelyne. “Galerie Art Mûr: Attention: Peinture Fraîche” La Presse, 2 Aug
Delgado, Jérôme. “Rassemblements estivaux/Summer Gatherings” Le Devoir, 19 Jul
“Racing Thoughts exhibit highlights talent of York’s BFA graduates” YFile, 9 Apr