CURRICULUM VITAE

Keith Chisholm is an artist based between Genoa Bay, Vancouver Island, Crowsnest Pass and Silver Sands, Alberta. Born in England and raised in Alberta, Keith received his A.O.C.A. in painting from the Ontario College of Art in 1972 where he was recognized for artistic excellence.  His work has been exhibited in various galleries in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador.  

Awards

•   McLean Foundation Scholarship
•   The Birks Bronze Medal
•   Henry Birks Award of Excellence

Education

A.O.C.A.         Associate of the Ontario College of Art, 1972

Exhibitions

•  Udell Xhibitions, Edmonton Pop-Up Group Show, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017
•  The Front Gallery, Summer Showcase, Edmonton, Alberta, 2017
•  Kimoto Gallery, Canada 150 Art Show, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2017
•  Salt Spring National Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, Salt Spring, British Columbia, 2015
•  Genoa Bay Studio, Genoa Bay, British Columbia, 2011
•   Fernie Artists Cooperative, Fernie, British Columbia, 2004-2006
•   Lebel Mansion, Waterline, Pincher Creek, Alberta, 2006
•   Gunn Creek Studio, Crowsnest Pass, Hillcrest Mines, Alberta, 2003
•   Douglas Udell Gallery, Fall Group Show 2003, Edmonton, Alberta, 2003
•   Douglas Udell Gallery, Spring Group Show, Edmonton, Alberta, 2003
•   Douglas Udell Gallery, Fall Group Show, Edmonton, Alberta, 2002
•   Donalda Public Art Gallery Solo Exhibition, Waterline Studies: A Preview, Donalda, Alberta, 2001
•   Bearclaw Gallery, Spring Exhibition, Edmonton, Alberta, 1996
•   Spindrift Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta, 1994-1996
•   Grasslands Gallery, Spring Group Show, Edmonton,  Alberta, 1995    
•   Grasslands Gallery, Fall Group Show, Edmonton, Alberta, 1994      
•   Multicultural Heritage Centre, Two man Exhibition, Stony Plain, Alberta, 1980
•   Memorial University Art Gallery, Group Show, St. John’s, Newfoundland, 1973
•   “A” Space, Group Show, Toronto, 1973
•   Memorial University Art Gallery, Group Show, St. John’s, Newfoundland, 1972
•   “A” Space, Group Show, Toronto, 1972
•   Ontario College of Art, Solo Exhibition: Perspectives, Toronto, Ontario, 1972
•   The Grange, Art Gallery of Ontario, Group Show, Toronto, Ontario, 1972

Contracts and Commissions

•   Alberta Government Telephones
•   Alberta Cancer Board
•   Alberta Cancer Foundation
•   Alberta Foundation for the Arts
•   Alberta Housing and Mortgage Corporation
•   Champion Forest Products Ltd.
•   City of Edmonton, Public Affairs Bureau
•   City of Edmonton
•   City of Spruce Grove
•   Commonwealth Games Commission
•   Edmonton Transit
•   Government of Alberta, Public Affairs Bureau
•   Government of Canada, External Affairs
•   Luscar Mining Ltd.
•   March Resources Ltd.
•   Royal Canadian Mounted Police
•   Syncrude Canada Ltd.
•   Town of Stony Plain
•   Unesco International Book Year
•   University of Alberta Hospitals
•   Westar Mining Inc.

Teaching Experience and Appointments
•   Workshop Facilitator, Tutor and Private Class Instructor, 1995-2006
•   Multicultural Heritage Foundation, Vice Chairman, Stony Plain, Alberta, 1984-1986
•   Memorial University,  Fine Arts Extension Department, Instructor, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1973
•   Bishop Abraham High School, Fine Arts Teacher, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, 1972
•   McPherson Junior High School, Fine Arts Teacher, St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador 1972
•   University Centre for Children, Instructor, Toronto, Ontario, 1971-1972
•   Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Chairman, Arts Curriculum Committee, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 1972