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.