Jessie Dunlop | Artist Resume
Dunlop has been part of an artist collective (5 years) and has experience with hanging and promoting collective shows. She organizes community events (such as the Penticton Artwalk) and is active in the local art scene. She combines knowledge of arts and non-profit organizations with passion for helping artists and entrepreneurs.
Experience
Artist Collective - Tumbleweed Gallery, Penticton.
June 2015 – Jan 2020
Artist run gallery, with 7 member artists. Hold 2 openings per year, with promotion of gallery via website and social media. Artist interviews, and show posters also.
Event Organizer - ArtWalk, Penticton.
November 2017- Until Covid-19 (March 2020)
Coordinated with 19 local galleries to host an art walk event. Worked in Tandem with the Penticton and District Arts Council. Created initial map, promoted online and with posters. At least 600 attendees.
Member Artist - ArtHouse, Penticton
February 2014 – February 2018
Member artist at coworking space. Hosted an art lesson, and helped with organising “Works on Paper” show (2015). Looked after social media and website.
EDUCATION
University College London, UK — Archaeology (BSc)
1st Class with Honours
September 2008 – June 2011
World class Archaeology institute in the heart of London. Focussed on the Palaeolithic (including Neanderthals). Practical excavations in Spain and England. Undertook Internship at the British Museum.
Foundation Diploma Art and Design – Distinction
Local college in Somerset, England (Yeovil College).
September 2006 – June 2007
One year foundation, with instruction in Life Drawing. Focused on watercolour, printing and etching.
Selected Projects
Art Prompt — January 2016 to January 2018
Weekly prompt on social media. Created graphics and ran project for 2 years (104 individual posts).
Miniature Mural at Penticton Art Gallery— May 2018
One day painting on large wooden panel. Event was to promote the first Arts Rising Festival.
Live Painting — SOWINS Fundraiser, Earls – June 2017
Miniature watercolour paintings for auction during the event.
Live Painting—Penticton Art Gallery Fundraiser – August 2018
Canvas Painting to music, while guests mingled and watched. Auction after for artwork.
Selected Group Shows
Echo – Tumbleweed Collective Show – Nov 2019
Blossom – Tumbleweed Collective Show – June 2019
PSTCRD II- St. Germain Gallery – Group Show – Dec 2018
Gathering – Tumbleweed Collective Show – Nov 2018
Tall Tales – Tumbleweed Collective Show – June 2018
Wild- Tumbleweed Collective Show – Nov 2017
Heads Up – Tumbleweed Collective Show – June 2017
Drawn – Kelowna Art Gallery – Members Show – Dec 2016
PSTCRD – St. Germain Gallery – Group Show – Nov 2016
Crossing Lines – Tumbleweed Collective Show- Nov 2016
Motive – Tumbleweed Collective Show – June 2016
Portraits of Imaginary Friends – St. Germain Gallery – Group Show – April 2016
Eight VS 200 – St. Germain Gallery – Group Show – Nov 2015
Traction – Tumbleweed Collective Show – Nov 2015
Works on Paper – Art House Penticton -Collective Show – June 2015