Sophia Joy Middleton
Education
2020 BFA (Visual Arts) Minor (Curatorial Studies) Emily Carr University of Art and Design, – Vancouver, BC – University Honors.
2019 Amplify Business Academy, Online Program.
Recognition and Awards
2019 Linda Janitis Memorial Scholarship
2019 Brissenden Scholarship
2017 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
2016 Ingstrom Trust Regional Scholarship
2015 Canmore Rotary - Raven Arts Award
Solo Exhibitions
2022 Mudge Island Beach Cleanup, Davison Bay – Mudge Island. BC.
Group Exhibitions
2022 Spectrum, Ladysmith Art Gallery – Ladysmith, BC.
2019 The Next Hill I am Walking Up, Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons – Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Vancouver BC.
2018 Intertwined, Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons – Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Vancouver, BC.
2015 Through the Lens, Whyte Museum – Banff, AB.
Publications
2020 “Issue 2” - The Lantern, February/March 2020, pp. 9.
“Issue 3” – The Lantern, March/April 2020, pp. 10 and Centerfold.
“Ordinary” – Woo Publication, Spring 2020, pp. 40.
2018 “Shift” - Woo Publication, Spring 2018, pp. 12.
Curation
Gabriola Island Studio Tour
2021 65 participating artists, Studio Central - Gabriola Arts Council, BC
Co-Founder and Co-Curator - The Object Corner Gallery, Vancouver, BC.
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
2019 Snake in the Grass – Sydney Pickering
2019 Trash Talk, The Exhibition – Jen O’Connor
2019 Fumes of Sighs - Zoe Mandell, Katrina Abad, Carlan Savage-Huges, Holy Pilot
2019 “Not” for Sale – 35 participating artists
2020 Walk-Through – Jen Candela
2020 Butt Stuff – 9 selected artists
The Show – Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
2020 Curatorial Committee Member
2020 Graduation Committee Member
2019 Venue preparation
The Three Sister’s Gallery – Canmore AB
2016 Children’s Art Exhibition - 25 participating artists
Professional Experience
2019 – 2020 Research Assistant for Ruth Beer.
2019 – 2020 Visiting Artist Event Assistant, Emily Carr University.
2018 – 2019 Production, Bocci Lighting Design.
2018 – 2019 Sculpture Department Monitor, Emily Carr University.
2016 Intern with Town of Canmore Arts and Events, Canmore AB.