| Exhibition and Lecture History |
| 2003 |
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conektionz 6, Faculty show, White Mountain Academy of the Arts, Elliot Lake, Ontario |
| 2003 |
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The Water Exhibition, Ontario Society of Artists, Elliot Lake, Ontario |
| 2002 |
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Crazy Simone's Carpet Warehouse, White Mountain Academy, Elliot Lake |
| 2002 |
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Openhouse, MainWorks Artist Studios, Ottawa |
| 2002 |
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Lecture at the University of Pristina, Pristina, Kossovo |
| 2000 |
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Knock Loudly, Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary, Alberta |
| 2000 |
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We: First Configuration, Little Gallery, University of Calgary, solo show |
| 2000 |
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We Love NY, Little Gallery, University of Calgary |
| 1999 |
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Amnesty Art Jam, Pumphouse Theatre, Calgary, Alberta |
| 1999 |
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Signs and Time and Place, Little Gallery, University of Calgary |
| 1999 |
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Post-Miniature Show, Globe Theatre, Calgary Alberta |
| 1999 |
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Signs and Portents, Gallery 706 of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, solo show |
| 1999 |
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Artist Talk at the Vibhavi Art Academy, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 1998 |
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Betrayed By Forgetting, New Gallery, Calgary, Alberta |
| 1998 |
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Reflex, Little Gallery, University of Calgary |
| 1996 |
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Juried Art Show, Glenhyrst Gallery of Brant, Brantford, Ontario |
| 1996 |
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Cultural Initiations, Zavitz Gallery, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, solo show |
| Accomplishments and Training Programs: |
| • Leadership in the Arts Workshop, Strengthening Governance in the Community Arts, Ottawa, 2003 |
| • Winner of the Algonquin Institute Career Kick-Off Scholarship, 2002 E-business Web Design |
| • Workshop on the Business of Art, Gallery 101, Ottawa, 2002 |
| • Workshop on Writing Art Criticism, Gallery 101, Ottawa, 2002 |
| • Nomination, Governor General's Medal, University of Calgary, 2000 |
| • Graduate Studies Research and Travel Grant, University of Calgary, 2000 |
| • Graduate Scholarship Research Award, University of Calgary, 2000 |
| • Teacher's Assistant Seminar, University of Calgary, 1999 |
| • Financial Assistance from the Canadian High Commission of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1999 |
| • Professional Development Workshop, New Gallery, Calgary, Alberta, 1999 |
| • TOEFL Training Course, University of Calgary, 1997 |
| • Graduate Scholarship Research Award, University of Calgary, 1997 |
| • Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship, University of Calgary, 1997 |
| • Intern for the Curator at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, Guelph, Ontario |
| • Volunteer at the Barnes Exhibition, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontaro |
| Publications |
| Pisapia, Kam Fu. " 911 Anniversary: Artists+ poets+ you and me", Zip magazine, Hong Kong, November 2002, p 246-248. |
| Knock Loudly. Exhibition Catalogue. Essay by Anne Severson. Calgary, 2000 |
| Anne Severson. "Knock Loudly Before Entering the Art World." FFWD. August 2000 |
| David Kenney. "Art Students at Work, So Knock Loudly." University of Calgary Gauntlet. August 10, 2000 |
| Anthea Foyer. "What Artists Do On Vacation." University of Calgary Gauntlet. May 18, 2000 |
| Cat's Eye. "Gender, Place and Space." The Island. June 16, 1999. (Colombo, Sri Lanka) |
| Anoli Perera. "Signs and Portents: An Exhibition of Artworks." Daily News. June 9, 1999 (Colombo, Sri Lanka) |
| Academic Employment |
| • Department Head and Professor - White Mountain Academy of the Arts, 2002¬present. As the Department Head Ms. Wiegers is responsible for coordinating administration and academic activities for the faculty and student body. As the Professor of Sculpture she teaches foundation and senior students. She is also responsible for Visiting Artist Program sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts. |
| • Art Facilitator - Play for Peace, Pilot Project 2001. Worked in conjunction with play therapists to develop expressive capabilities of newly-arrived refugee children. Children, ranging in ages from 5 to 13, are exposed to basic coping strategies. As the artist in the group, Ms Wiegers introduced various media through which the children realized their expressive potential. |
| • Sessional Teacher - University of Calgary, Department of Fine Art, Calgary, Alberta, 1999. Undergraduate foundation drawing course, one semester. Responsible for developing and teaching course curriculum. |
| • Art Teacher - The British School of Colombo, Etul Kotte, Sri Lanka, 1998-99. Responsible for curriculum for senior level high school students in preparation for their 0 and A level exams. She interpreted curriculum according to local circumstances and cultural background. Mentor and counselor of senior students. Coordinated school art exhibition. |
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