Education

2009     
Completed a Portfolio Development Course offered through the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension     

2006     
Convocated with a Bachelor of Fine Art’s Degree in Art and Design from the University of Alberta    

2003      
Completed a year of Visual Communication Design from the Medicine Hat College

EXHIBITIONs, INDEPENDANT PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE, PROJECTS

2022 East Van Culture Crawl, Nov 16-19, Vancouver BC, art show and sale

2022 17 commission projects, including work shipped to Austin TX, Florida, Toronto and New York

2021 East Van Culture Crawl, Nov 18-21, Vancouver BC, art show and sale

2021 continued representation at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB

2021 continued representation at Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK

2021 Commission Art Work for International Women’s Day, client Tokyo Smoke, Alberta wide distribution

2021 Launched open edition giclee reproductions, March 23, April 22, May 21, July 16

2021 Commissioned projects for 28 private clients

2020 Art Now, Sask SK, Sept 17-27

2020 ongoing representation at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB

2020 ongoing representation at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB

2020 Jan-August commissioned projects for 19 clients

2019 ongoing representation at Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB

2019 ongoing representation at Assiniboia Art Gallery, Regina SK

2019 Commission projects for designers Vanessa Warawa, and Brenda Brixx.

2019 Commissioned projects for 22 private clients

2018 Group show, “On Solid Ground” Mortar & Brick, Lethbridge AB, Sept 27

2018 Feature artist, Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB, Dec 5-23

2018 Art Now, Saskatoon SK, September 20-23

2018 Duo Exhibition, “Dreamscapes” Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK, Sept 14-Oct 6

2018    Group show and auction, “Art on the Block” Art Gallery of Alberta, May 11

2018    Commission projects for Anna Stuffco, Brandon Kot, Bradley Tutschek, private clients in Regina SK, Sarah Ramsey

2017    Commissioned projects for Hailey Poole, Craig Boa, Keith Martial

2017    Group show and sale, “Disruptor”, Timbre Workshop, Edmonton AB, curated by Robert Sleight, Dec 8

2017    Custom piece, “Breath in this Chaos” commissioned by the University of Alberta Alumni Association to be reproduced and distributed to the 2017 graduating students

2017    Saskatchewan Fine Art and Craft Fair, hosted by Sask Galleries, Regina SK, Sept

2017    Solo show, “Neither Here nor There” new works produced during my studio practice in Cape Town, SA- Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK, April 7-28

2017    Group show and auction, “Art on the Block” Art Gallery of Alberta, May 8

2017    Self-led studio practice, Cape Town, SA, Jan-March

2016    Commissioned projects for Robert Leurer, Nicole Dressler, Luke Manca, Sherry Antonucci, Ashley Parks, Danielle Mousseau

2016    Created an original body of work purchased and sold by the online curated space, Gather Sacred

2016    Saskatchewan Fine Art and Craft Fair, hosted by Sask Galleries, Regina SK, Sept

2016    Work purchased for auction, “The Works” Gala, Edmonton AB, June 25

2016/2015    Group show, Parade Gallery, Edmonton AB, curated by Dana Holst and Jill Davies-Shaw, Nov 27-Jan 3

2015    2 commissioned pieces for the Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina SK

2015    Piece purchased for Time Raisers, curated by Anya Tonkonogy, Nov 5, Edmonton AB

2015    Group show, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK, Dec 16-Jan 20

2015    Work purchased for auction, “The Works” Gala, Edmonton AB, June 26

2015    Solo show, “What is Left Behind” Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert AB, June 28-Aug 4

2015    Group show and auction, “Art on the Block” Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton AB, May 8

2015    Donated a piece for auction, HIV Community Links “In the Know” fundraising event, Calgary AB, May 2

2015    Solo show, “Hold Steady”, Assiniboia Art gallery, Regina SK, March 27- April 17

2014    Piece purchased for auction, North of Lipsky, Edmonton AB, Jan 28

2014    Group show and auction, “The Fine Art of Schmoozy” Latitude 53, Edmonton AB, Nov 24

2014    Work purchased for auction, “The Works” Gala, Edmonton AB, June 26

2014    Licensed image for album cover, musician Evan Quirk, Oct

2014    Collaborative show with Jesse Sherburne, community gallery, Latitude 53, Edmonton AB, Aug 6- Aug 20

2014    Group show, “A Record of events”, Harcourt House, Edmonton AB, July 10-Aug 8 (exhibition based on performance)

2014    Group show, “A Record of events”, Harcourt House, Edmonton AB, July 10-Aug 8 (exhibition based on performance)

2014    Edmonton Art Council public art project, Millwoods Park Pavillion art panels, Edmonton AB, installed June

2014    Group show and auction, “Art on the Block”, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton AB, May 2

2014    Commissioned projects “Hart’s Table and Bar” Edmonton AB, Joe Reid

2013    Group show and auction, “The Fine Art of Schmoozy”, Lattitude 53, Edmonton AB, Nov 24

2013    Donated a piece for auction for the “Fashion With Compassion” annual fundraising gala, with proceeds going to the Compassion House Foundation, Edmonton AB

2013    Displayed and sold a collection of work, Elm Café. Edmonton AB, Oct

2013    Displayed and sold a collection of work, 29 Armstrong, Edmonton AB, Aug-Oct

2013    Group show, Unit B, curated by Mazi Javidiani, Edmonton AB, June 7-14,

2013    Donated a piece for “The Works” Gala and fundraising auction, Edmonton AB, June 25

2013    Donated 4 pieces to the WIN House golf tournament fundraiser, with proceeds going to Edmonton Women’s Shelter Ltd

2013    Group show, “Recent Works”, Assiniboia Gallery, May 10- 31

2013    Commissioned painting for our former Premiere, the honorable Ed Stelmach

2013    Large commissioned painting for Novus Energy, Calgary AB

2012    Group show and auction, “The Fine Art of Schmoozy”, Lattitude 53, Edmonton AB, Nov 24

2012    Donated a piece for auction for the “Fashion With Compassion” annual fundraising gala, with proceeds going to the Compassion House Foundation

2012    2 pieces commissioned by restaurant, Corso 32, Edmonton AB, (named one of Macleans 50 best restaurants in Canada)

2012    “Take Shelter”, a collection of work, Thomas Moser showroom, Freeport, Maine, Sept 12- Dec 21

2012    Licensed two images for band “Scenic Route to Alaska” for their album artwork

2012    Donated a painting to Luekemia and Lymphoma society of Canada’s “Team in Training” fundraiser, Edmonton AB

2012    Group Show, “Views from a Country Road”, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK, May 9-June 26

2011    Group Show and auction, “The Fine Art of Schmoozy”, Latitude 53, Edmonton AB, Dec 3

2011    “This is What.” solo exhibition and collaboration with local photographer, 29 Armstrong, Edmonton AB, Nov 17- Dec 1

2011    Group show in the Great West Saddlery Building (including work from Gordana Zivkovic and Ruby Mah) Edmonton AB, July-August.

2011    “Remainder” solo exhibition and feature artist, Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB, July 22- Aug 8

2011    Group show, Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB, May 9-19

2011    Private Commission for Conroy Ross, Edmonton AB (3 pieces)

2011    Group show, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK, Nov 15- Dec 23

2011    Private commission for Maggnum Ventures, Calgary AB

2011    Group show and sale, “Hope at the Epicentre- Haiti Benefit Group Show” Enterprise Square, Edmonton AB, March 4

2010    Group show, “An Evening of Art” 29 Armstrong, Edmonton AB, Nov 18

2010    “The Weathering” solo show and feature artist, Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB, May-June

2010    Private commission for Jessica Fern Facette Photography, Edmonton AB

2010    Group Show, “Outside In” Gibson Fine Art, Calgary AB, Feb 7- March 8

2009    4 large paintings purchased by United Farmers Association for head offices in Calgary AB

2009    Private commission for IXL Brick of Medicine Hat AB

2006    Graduation show, FAB Gallery, Edmonton AB

2006    Illustrated River City Shakespeare Festival posters for Vision Creative Inc. Edmonton AB

2008 to present          
Gibson Fine Art Gallery, Calgary, AB.

2018 to present       
Mortar & Brick, Lethbridge, AB.

2010 to 2022

Assiniboia Gallery, Regina SK

Publicity & Awards

2018 Galleries West, “Beauty and Melancholy”, by Portia Priegert http://

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2018 University of Alberta New Trails magazine, “How To Draw a Barn (on Fire)” segment,

edited by Lisa Cook, December issue

2018 University of Alberta New Trails magazine, “How To See Like An Artist” article,

written by Scott Rollans, December issue

2017    Sask Galleries, “Buy Art you Love” Nov 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kELTqNYExro&feature=player_embedded

2016    
YEGPeople feature article, January 29http://yegpeople.com/erin-ross/ 

2016     
Alberta Primetime segment, January 13 http://alberta.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=784289

2015    
Exhibit, “What Is Left Behind” write up, T8N Magazine, July issue, pg.18

2015    
Exhibit, “What Is Left Behind” write up, Scott Hayes, St. Albert Gazette, June 3, pg. 31

2015    
In studio interview with Heidi Johanason for Shaw TV Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk4ht-1D-gg

2015    
Art Gallery of St Albert, “What is Left Behind” write up, http://artgalleryofstalbert.ca/exhibitions-events/current-upcoming/what-is-left-behind/

2015    
Piece featured and profiled by the Art Gallery of Alberta’s social media platforms as a contributing artist to the “Art on the Block” fundraiser http://artontheblock.youraga.ca/artists/erin-elizabeth-ross/

2014    
Creative mornings speaker, On Color, Edmonton AB, September 19, https://creativemornings.com/talks/erin-ross/1

2014    
Vue Weekly Edmonton, Back Words, “Storm Painter” by Chelsea Boos, June 4th http://foolscapstudio.squarespace.com/words/2014/6/4/storm-painter.html

2014    
Article in Edmonton Journal, Weekend Edition, “Hit the Galleries” Feb 15-16 

2013    
Received an Urban Design Award of Excellence for Community-Based Projects for LivingBridge, Edmonton AB, http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/2013-urban-design-awards-winners.aspx

2013    
Drawing showcased in “Cool Hunter” section of Avenue Magazine, September issue, Edmonton AB http://www.avenueedmonton.com/September-2013/Cool-Hunter-Shapes-of-Things-to-Come/

2013      
Short-listed for Artist in Residence with the City of Edmonton Urban Forestry Department

2013    
Feature in Avenue Magazine, August issue, Edmonton AB http://www.avenueedmonton.com/August-2013/Style-Q-A-A-Fashion-Chameleon2013    

2013      
Nominated by Michael Dub in the Emerging Artist Category for the 26th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards, Edmonton, AB. http://www.pacedmonton.com/?p=1166

2013    
Painting, “I’ll Believe in Anytihing” featured in Arabella magazine Spring 2013 issue

2012    
Painting, “Close your Eyes” won the CSCE Art Awards’ “Peoples Choice”.

2012    
Painting, “Close your Eyes” was short-listed for the CSCE Art Award, judged by a panel including SAAG curator Ryan Doherty

2012    
Nominated for the Eldon and Anne Foote award by 29 Armstrong

2012    
Nominated by Todd Janes in the Emerging Artist Category for the 25th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards, Edmonton, AB.

2011    
Work featured in Parlour Life magazines “The Twelve Gifts of Christmas”

2011    
Featured on vitamindaily.com, Calgary edition, for “This is What.” art show

2011    
Interview for Telus TV with Kari Skelton

2011      
Interview on CBC Radio ONE with Isabelle Gallant, aired January 21.

2010    
Feature on Alberta Primetime, 10 minute documentary segment entitled “Hidden Gems”.

2010    
Featured on the cover of SEE magazine, Edmonton, “Edmonton Art on TV” issue.

2010    
Article in SEE magazine profiling art in the media.

2010    
Feature article in SEE magazine, “Art for Herself and Others”

2010    
Featured in Edmonton’s Profile magazine, September edition, in the Art and Design section.

2010    
Work chosen for pieces in the set design of the Lifetime movie, “The 19th Wife”.

2009    
Wine label illustrations featured on design blog, www.thedieline.com

2006     
ACE award for outstanding product packaging

2005     
Communication Arts design annual, award of excellence in illustration

2005      
ACE award for outstanding product packaging

Professional
Organizations

Public Service