Birth: February 15, 1952, Halifax, Nova Scotia
EDUCATION:
1978-1980 MASTER OF FINE ARTS, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec. Concentration: painting; aesthetic and contemporary art theory.
1971ñ1975 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Concentration: painting, drawing and art history.
1981-1982 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. Concentration: art education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Aug. 1989-Present - UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Department of Art & Art History
Aug. 1982-July 1989 - KEYANO COLLEGE, Fort McMurray, Alberta. VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR, University Transfer Department
Sept. 1979-Apr. 1980 - CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec. TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP, Visual Arts Department
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2003 - Graham Fowler, Intaglio Prints, Douglas Udell Galery, Vancouver, British Columbia
2002 - The Water Paintings, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Catalogue Produced
2002 - New Work, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1997 - New Works, Douglas Udell Galery, Vancouver, British Columbia
1995 - Graham Fowler, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta. Catalogue produced.
1993 - New Work, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
1992 - Recent Work, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
1990 - Recent Work, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta. Poster produced.
1988 - Recent Paintings, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
1987 - New Work, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
1986 - New Work, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta. Poster produced.
1986 - Recent Paintings and Drawings, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario.
1985 - Recent Works, The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Catalogue produced.
1984 - New Paintings, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
1984 - The I In Landscape, Provincial Building, Fort McMurray, Alberta
1982 - Paintings, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
1981 - New Works on Canvas, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
1980 - Master's Examination, Bourget Building, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.
1978 - Organic Life in Fluid Motion, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Catalogue and poster produced.TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
1996 - Canadian Landscapes: Graham Fowler, Catherine Perehudoff, Gruen Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
1976 - Two Person Exhibition, coordinated by The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; itinerary: Centennial Gallery, Halifax, Antigonish and Truro, Nova Scotia. Poster produced.
ART FAIRS
2005 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2004 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2003 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2002 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2001 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
2000 - Toronto International Art Fair, represented by Douglas Udell Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
1992 - Seattle Art Fair 92, represented by Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
1987 - The International Contemporary Los Angeles Art Fair, represented by the Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Seattle Trade Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
1987 - The Pacific Northwest Art Exposition, represented by the Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Seattle Trade Center, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
1986 - The International Contemporary Los Angeles Art Fair, represented by the Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2005
-Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
-Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton Alberta2004
-Christmas Gallery Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
-Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton Alberta
-Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.2003
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
-Christmas Gallery Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
-Christmas Gallery Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.2002
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
-The Claustrophobic Forest, Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Catalogue Produced2001
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta,
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta,2000
- New Acquisitions, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Millennium Exhibition, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Millennium Exhibition, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
-Transformation, Imaging Nature, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Catalogue produced1999
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta,
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Spring Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta,
- From Atlantic Canada, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, N.S.
- Gallery Artist, Exhibited throughout 1999-2000, Wallace Gallery, Calgary Alberta
- Gallery Artists, Exhibited throughout 1999-2000, Waddington Gorce, Montreal, Quebec1998
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1997
- Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Faculty Exhibition, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan1996
- Anniversary Exhibition, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1995
- Fall Show, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1994
- Summer Exhibition of Gallery Artists, Gruen Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
- December Choice, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- December Choice, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Works by Major Artists, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1994
- Works by Major Artists, 1994, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Spring Show, 1994, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Recent Gifts, Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan1993
- Faculty Exhibition, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- New Acquisitions, Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- New Acquisitions, Douglas Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1992
- Faculty Exhibition, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- After Seattle, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Spring Show, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Spring Show, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Fall Exhibition of Gallery Artists, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1991
- Marks of Distinction, (circulating exhibit, Alberta Art Foundation), Beaver House, Edmonton, Alberta; Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta; First Red Deer Place, Red Deer, Alberta; Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
- Spring Show, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Spring Show, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Invitational, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
- Selected Work, featuring my commission for Power Corporation of Canada 4' x 24', Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Selected Work, featuring my commission for Power Corporation of Canada 4' x 24', Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1990
- Faculty Exhibition, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan1989
- Big Picture Show, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Fall Exhibition of Gallery Artists, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Fall Exhibition of Gallery Artists, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1988
- Nocturne, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1987
- Gallery Artists, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
- Fall Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia1986
- Screens, Nancy Poole's Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
- Fall Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1985
- Extensions, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
- Fall Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Spring Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1984
- Anniversary Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Gallery Artists, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario
- Fall Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- American and Canadian Drawing, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Spring Gallery Exhibition, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
- Gallery Opening, Woltjen/Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta1983
- Gallery Artists, Nancy Poole's Studio, Toronto, Ontario1982
- Art Gallery of Windsor, Public Gallery, Windsor, Ontario1981
- Points de Vue, La Chambre Blanche, Quebec, Quebec1980
- Art Through Nature, Art Forum Pavilion, Terre des Hommes, Montreal, Quebec. Circulated to: Calgary, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario; and Surrey, British Columbia. Catalogue produced.
- Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition, Wiseman Gallery, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.
- Paintings, Anna Leonowen Gallery, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia
SELECTED CATALOGUES, NEWSPAPER AND ART JOURNAL REVIEWS
- 'Landscape Artist Explores Images and Space', Gilbert Bouchard, The Visual Arts, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Oct. 18, 2002
- 'Step Back, Step into Fowler's World', Sheila Robinson, The Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 30, 2002
- 'Graham Fowler, The Water Paintings', George Moppett, Folio, Mendel Art Gallery,#1439960, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan- 'Transformation Imaging Nature' George Moppette, Mendel Art Gallery, isbn 1-896359-20-5, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2000
- 'Collective Works Stretch Definition of Landscape', review of group exhibition, Sheila Robertson, The Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 16, 1998
- 'Faculty Members Put Theory into Practice', review of group exhibition, Sheila Robertson, The Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb. 8, 1997
- 'Kenderdine Gallery Shows New Acquisitions', review of group exhibition, Sheila Robertson, The Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb. 7 1997
- 'Tour de France Recreated With a Delicate Palette', Elisabeth Beauchamp, Edmonton Journal, December 21, 1990.
- 'Breaking All The Rules', Elisabeth Beauchamp, Edmonton Journal, April 30, 1990
- 'Recent Drawings and Paintings', Kit Lort, Arts Atlantic, Summer, 1986.
- 'Recent Works Graham Fowler', Paul Duval, excerpt from exhibition catalogue, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Journal and Calendar, Summer, 1985.
- 'Recent Works Graham Fowler', Kathy Brown, exhibition review, Visual Arts News, June/July 1985.
- 'Recent Works', Kathy Brown, exhibition review, Arts Atlantic 23, 1985.
- 'Back to Landscape', Susan Cockshut, Alberta Visual Arts Newsletter, Fall, 1985.
- 'New Paintings', Graham Fowler', Kit Lort, Arts Atlantic 20, 1982.
- 'Art Through Nature', organized by Leo Rosshandler, group exhibition catalogue, 1980, for Lavlin Inc.
- 'Organic Life in Fluid Motion', Graham Metson, reprinted in Visual Arts New Fall, 1978.CATALOGUES
- 'Graham Fowler, The Water Paintings', George Moppett, Mendel Art Gallery, 2002, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- 'Graham Fowler', Peter Purdue, Douglas Udell Gallery, 1995, Edmonton, Alberta, Vancouver, B.C.
- 'Recent Works Graham Fowler', Paul Duval, solo exhibition catalogue, The Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1985 ISBN 0-8887-0763.
- 'Organic Life in Fluid Motion', Graham Metson, 1978 solo exhibition catalogue, The Art Gallery, Mount Saint Vincent University.
- 'The Claustrophobic Forest', Helen Marzolf, group exhibition catalogue, Kenderdine Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ISBN 0-88880-466-0
- ' Transformation: Imaging Nature', group exhibition catalogue, George Moppett, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ISBN 1-896359-20-5
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
- Bental Corporation, Vancouver, B.C.
- Paul Desmerais, Power Corp., Quebec
- York Downs, Unionville, Ontario
- Dominion Securities, Toronto, Ontario
- Bish Corp., Toronto, Ontario
- Investors Group, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Pan Pacific Corp., Vancouver, British Columbia
- Center 200, Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia (three paintings)
- Alberta Art Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta (two paintings)
- Hurtig Publishing, Edmonton, Alberta
- Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Texaco Canada, Calgary, Alberta
- Kellner Jordan Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
- Maclean Hunter, Toronto, Ontario
- Pitfield, MacKay and Ross, Toronto, Ontario
- Government of Ontario, Social Development, Whitney Block, Toronto, Ontario
- Hudson Bay Corporation Collection, Toronto, Ontario
- A.D.D., Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Art Bank, Halifax, Nova Scotia (three paintings)
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan (three paintings)
- Shaw Cable
- University College of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia,
- University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
- Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops, B.C.(three paintings)
VISITING ARTIST AND GUEST LECTURER
2002 - Production of two editions of hand coloured Intaglio prints, Non-Toxic Print Making Department, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
2002 - Gave three Artists Talks, Non Toxic Printmaking Department, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
2002 - The Water Paintings, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1994 - Presented talk and participated in, 'Artist Talking', a symposium presented by the Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1993 - Artist Talk, Emily Carr College of Art, Vancouver, British Columbia
1989 - Artist Talk, The Fine Arts Program, Cariboo College, Kamloops, British Columbia
1985 - Artist Talk, The Fine Arts Program, North Peace Adult Education Consortium Grande Prairie Regional College, Peace River, Alberta
1985 - Artist Talk, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia
AWARDS
2003 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan2002-03 - One Year Sabbatical Leave, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2001 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2000 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1997 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1995-96 - One Year Sabbatical Leave, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1995-96 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1993 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1992 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
1991 - Special Salary Increase, for meritorious work, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1990 - Alberta Art Foundation, provided 50% for the production of a solo exhibition poster
1987-1988 - Professional Development, Paris, France. Awarded 65% of salary for a one year leave of absence to paint and independently study art in a Paris. Granted by Keyano College.
1986 - Alberta Art Foundation, provided 50% for the production of a solo Exhibition poster
1979-1980 - Concordia Teaching Fellowship, Corcordia University, Montreal, Quebec
1979 - Short Term Canada Council Grant. Concordia Teaching Fellowship, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
1978 - Short Term Canada Council Grant, Nova Scotia Exhibition Grant, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1977 - Short Term Canada Council Grant
1973 - Scholarship and participation in Edinburgh Arts 73, Edinburgh, Scotland
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 - Chair, Graduate Committee, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2003-2004, 1997-2000, 1990-1995 - Graduate Committee, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1998-2000 - Co-chair, The Visiting Artist Committee, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1998-2001, 1990-1995 - Chair of Studio, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
1998-2001 - Chair of Painting, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1990-1995 - Chair, Emma Lake Artist Workshop, Department of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
