Elma Eidse-Neufeld
Chigiri: A Rearrangement of Papers.
Elma Eidse-Neufeld spent her childhood on the Canadian prairies. Dreaming of becoming an artist, she attended the Forum Art Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the direction of Nickola Belajac, and soon began showing her work publicly. She studied at the University of Manitoba and the Banff School of Fine Arts, as well as learning specific techniques with recognized artists. Her long-standing involvement with various galleries and arts associations has given her ample opportunity to exhibit her work through solo and group shows.
I believe that whatever I create is an expression of my life’s experiences--of who I am and of what I have encountered. Each exploration, each decision adds another layer and another line to my artistic exposition.
| Exhiitions Solo: |
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| 2010 - |
Sage Clinic, Medicine Hat, AB "Collage" |
| 2010 - |
Private Show, Abbotsford, BC "Collage" |
| 2007 - |
Chateau Roc Gallery Peachland BC “Kimono” |
| 2007 - |
Bliss, Peachland BC “Fall of the Leaf” |
| 2006 - |
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB - “Amate: Love!” Handcast Paper Symbols |
| 2005 - |
Mennonite Heritage Gallery, Winnipeg MB - “Amate: Love!” Handcast Paper Symbols |
| 2004 - |
Jordan’s Fine Furniture Gallery, Kelowna, BC - “Collage” |
| 2003 - |
Chateau Roc Gallery, Peachland, BC - Art & Garden Tour - “Field and Fountain” |
| 2002 - |
Chateau Roc Gallery, Peachland, BC - Three separate exhibitions:
“Sailing,” “Symphony of Women,” and “Imaginary Woods” |
| 2002 - |
Little School House, Peachland, BC - “A Retrospective” |
| 1999 - |
Briercrest Biblical Seminary, Caronport, SK - “Amate: Love!” |
| 1997 - |
Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, New Westminster, BC - “Woman and Song” |
| 1997 - |
Kelowna Art Gallery, in the South Okanagan Health Unit, Kelowna, BC- “ Paper Collage” |
| 1997 - |
Summerland Art Gallery, Summerland, BC - “Textures of Life” |
| 1996 - |
Galleria Bellas Artes, San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico - “Tropical Accents” |
| 1985 - |
Medea Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB - “Potpourri” |
| 1983 - |
Medea Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB - “Ancient and early Christian Symbols” |
| 1979 - |
Medea Art Gallery, Winnipeg, MB - “Prairie Roots” |
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| Exhiitions Group: |
| 2011 - |
New Moon Gallery, Westbank, BC |
| 2008 - |
Kelowna Sculpture Gallery Kelowna, BC |
| 2008 - |
The Gallery, Peachland, BC |
| 2005 - |
The Gallery, Peachland, BC |
| 2004 - |
Kelowna Art Gallery, “Looking Back,” |
2002 -
2003
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Federation of Canadian Artists Shows |
| 2000 - |
ArtOkanagan, Kelowna, BC |
| 1998 - |
Gruda Gallery, Peachland, BC |
1992 -
2003 |
(annually) Alternator Gallery, Kelowna, BC |
1989 -
1990
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Centennial Concert Hall (Prairie Painters and Print Makers),Winnipeg, MB |
1984 -
1990
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Centennial Concert Hall (Medea Group), Winnipeg, MB |
1984 -
1990 |
Manitoba Society of Artists (annually in various public venues |
| 1981 - |
Winnipeg, Symphony Orchestra Exhibition, Centennial Library, Winnipeg, MB |
1976 -
1990 |
Medea Cooperative Gallery (continuously - Group Member), Winnipeg, MB |
1965 -
1976 |
Forum Art Institute (bi-annually); continuously in public office buildings, MB |
1960 -
Present |
Numerous Galleries and Venues throughout Manitoba and the Okanagan Valley |
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| Awards: |
| 1997 - |
Artist of the Year, “Okanagan Live,” CHBC, Kelowna, BC |
1980 -
1978 - |
CKRC (Manitoba) Radio Purchase Prize |
| 1972 - |
Banff School of Fine Arts Scholarship |
| 1972 - |
Banff School of Fine Arts Purchase Prize |
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| Education: |
1965 -
1976 |
Forum Art Institute, under Nick Belajac, Winnipeg, MB |
1971 -
1972 |
Banff School of Fine Arts, Banff, AB (Summer School) |
1973 -
1983 |
School of Art, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB |
1970 -
2000 |
Numerous workshops in various techniques under recognized artists |
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Memberships:
- Kelowna and District Arts Council
-Kelowna Art Gallery
-Kelowna Sculptors Network Societ
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