Connie Bart-Hamel
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Biography
Connie is a photographic restoration artist by trade. Over the years, her skills have evolved into creating extremely unique "Artographs". Connie's extensive training and experience has allowed her to play with certain restoration methods and come up with her own unique combinations of photo-watercolor, photo-oil, photo-airbrushing and digital computerized images. She has certification by the Professional Photographers of Canada to produce a true work of art either in the form of an "Artograph" or a restored photograph. Archival permanence and integrity of original works are implemented at all times in Connie's work in lieu of extensive conservation studies.
Connie is Winnipeg, MB based with a strong rural background, drawing on nature and women studies as inspiration.
Professional Development
Double Accreditation of Excellence by Pro Photographers of Canada
Educational Assistance Certificate - University of Winnipeg
Vocational Teaching Education Certificate - RRCC - Awarded Best Student
Andragogy Studies - The Study of Adult Education - University of Manitoba
Photography Technology - Red River Community College
Worshops in Fine Art include the following:
- Photo Art & Restoration - Professional Photographers Of Canada
- Airbrushing - PPOC & Winona School Indiana
- Drawing & Sketching - Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Portrait Painting - Alberta College of Art
- Watercolour & Acrylics - Parks and Recreation
- Oil Painting - Oklahoma
- Sculpture - Alberta College of Art & Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Japanese Painting - Winnipeg Art Gallery
Selected Exhibitions
Vault Gallery – "Epiphany" Exhibition
Red River Exhibition Juried Show
Professional Photographers of Canada Travel Exhibition
Uniquely Manitoba Trade Show & Exhibition
Pembina Hills Guest Exhibition
Related Activities
Volunteer in Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Art Project Instruction
Volunteer at Winnipeg Art Gallery - Art Rental & Sales
Guest Presenter at North Dakota / Manitoba Convention
Guest Lecturer and Speaker at Seminars, Classes and Workshops in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Self-employed in her entrepreneurial business Artography Canada since 1990.
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EXHIBITIONS
2009 - Salute to Women of the Land - Shoal Lake, MB
2008 - Invited Members - Martha Street Studio, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2008 - Invitational Exhibit - Grant Park Shopping Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2008 - Invitational Exhibit - St. Vital Shopping Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2007 - Epiphany - Vault Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2006 - Selected Works Wall - Platform Centre for the Arts, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2006 - From the Ground Up - Millenium Library, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2006 - Visual Chamber Music - Elkhorn Resort, Clear Lake, Manitoba
2006 - Visual Stories - St. Boniface Library, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2005 - Spirit Released - Wasagaming Gallery, Clear Lake, Manitoba
2005 - Provincial Guest Visual Artist - Manitoba Artist Network Conference, Virden, Manitoba
2005 - Energy Released - Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2004 - Artography - Pembina Hills Art Centre, Morden, Manitoba
2004-2009 - Resident Artist - Woodlands Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
AWARDS
2006 - Outstanding Craftsmanship - Brandon Agricultural Days
1994 - Best Airbrushing in Canada - Pro Photography of Canada
1991 - Kodak Award for Photographic Excellence
1991-1995 - 19x Best In Class - Saskatchewan Pro Photographers
MEMBERSHIPS
Platform Centre for Photographic and Digital Arts
Mentoring Artists for Women's Arts (MAWA)
Martha Street Studio Printmakers
Arts and Cultural Industries (ACI)
PUBLICATIONS
2009 - MAWA - "Orange Rushes" Catalougue
2007 - University of Winnipeg - The Uniter - "Vault Gallery celebrates Women's Day"
2007 - CTV & CBC Television Manitoba - Live News Coverage
2007 - Shaw Television Manitoba - Wolseley Street Festival
2006-2009 - Manitoba's Finest Publication - "Artography"
2007 - Crossroads Newspaper Manitoba - "Manitoba Artist Shows Works"
2004 - The Morden Times - "A Keen Eye for the Artistic"
EDUCATION
2007 - Educational Assistance - University of Winnipeg
1989 - Adult Learning Androgogy Cert. - University of Manitoba
1982 - Vocational Teacher Education Cert. - R.R.C.C
1973 - Photographic Technology Cert. - R.R.C.C
SELECTED COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
2009 - MAWA mentorship - Rosalie Favel
2008 - Prospon School of Iconography N.Y - Dimitri
2008 - Art Critique - Diana Thorneycroft
2007-2008 - Spiritual Exercizes of St. Ignatius
2007 - Dana Claxton - Studio Visit
2007 - Platform Gallery - Grant Writing
2006 - Canadian Woodwoker - Wood Carving Techniques
1985-2005 - Painting, Sculpting, Figure Drawing, Encaustic Painting - Winnipeg Art Gallery
1975-1985 - Oil Painting, Airbrushing, Retouching - U.S.A
TEACHING
2007-2009 - St. Ignatius School - Educational Assistant
2006 - Augustine Oak Table - Volunteer
2006 - Russell Prarie Arts Group - Photo Workshop Instructor
2002 - Manitoba Pro Photographers - Guest conference presenter
2000 - Manitoba Teachers Association - Conference presenter
Site designed by Jesse Hamel. All images and artwork copyrighted to Connie-Bart Hamel.