Biography

Carrie Schurig is a Calgary-based artist. who is known for her ability to make things, respond to her environment and rejoice in creativity.  She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing a Master of  Education for Change Degree focusing on Indigenous Studies. Carrie is a Visual Arts Teacher and Fine Arts Learning Leader at Willow Park Arts Centred Learning School with the Calgary Board of Education.  

 

CV/BIO

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

Carrie Schurig
Lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (nee Weiss)
Phone: (403) 397-2424   
Email: [email protected]

Website: carrieschurig.com/home

Instagram: @carrieschurig_arts

 

CURRICULUM VITAE


EDUCATION
2023-             Masters of Education for Change: Indigenous Studies,  Lakehead University

2013-2019 Visual Arts Continuing Education Certificate, Alberta University of the Arts

2018 Abstract Painting, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies.

2018 Watercolour Workshop, Brittney Tough-Neon Milkshake Art Studio.

2017 Lincoln Centre Summer Forum Aesthetic Education Intensive, NYC.

2017 Drawing II, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies.

2016 Colour Fundamentals, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies.

2016 Cartooning, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies

2014 Acrylic Painting 1, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies

2014 Mixed Media Workshop, Danielle Bartlette, Calgary School of Art

2014 Drawing 1, Alberta College of Art and Design Extended Studies

2014 Fearless Abstract Workshop, Samantha Da Silva, Calgary School of Art

2013 Painting With Acrylics, Wildflower Arts Centre

2013 Fall Colours Workshop, Michelle Hoogeveld, Calgary School of Art

1998-1999 Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior(Math, Science and Technology), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

1992-1997 Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto.
Major: Biomedical Ethics, Minor: Sociology and Philosophy

 


EXHIBITION RECORDS

22nd Annual Juried Members Exhibition - The Leighton Centre, 2024

Art From the Unknown by Rachel Notley - November 2023

Hats Off Calgary
Group Exhibit, cSapce King Edward, July- August 2019

Viva La Cultura Group Exhibit, Paula Timm Artist Studio (cSpace King Edward), May 2019

Beacon Original Arts Exhibition, Tenth Anniversary Show. April 27, 2019

Women’s Show- Group Exhibit, Sought and Found Coffee Roasters. March 2019.

The Small, Small, Small Show. Group Exhibit, Sought and Found Coffee Roasters. December 8, 2018 - January 15, 2019.

Neon Milkshake Christmas Art Show. Dec 7- 16, 2018.

Beacon Original Arts Exhibition and ShowOctober 13. 2018

The Abfractionalists, Group Exhibit,  Vendome Restaurant. August 28- October 1, 2018.

Coventry Hills Longest Mural in Canada. August 2018 (Lead Artist – One day)

Neon Milkshake Splash Art Show. June 2018

 
Workshops/Engagements for Professional Development

2024-  Calgary Teachers Convention 

2023-  Workshop for Aesthetic Education -Mount Royal University Teacher Candidates

2018 -  Workshop for Aesthetic Education -Mount Royal University Teacher Candidates 

Additional Experience

2017- Present  Fine Arts Learning Leader, Visual Arts Specialist, Willow Park Arts Centred Learning School.

2017- Present, Curator-Fill the Well Art Space, Willow Park Arts Centred Learning School

2017 Lincoln Centre Summer Forum Aesthetic Education Intensive, New York City.

2007- Present, Calgary Board of Education.  Visual Arts Teacher, Calgary, Alberta.

1999-2007 Toronto Catholic District School Board. Toronto, Ontario

2009 -2010  CBE Encore Junior High Drama Festival, Planning Committee.

2004  TCDSB Drama Council, Member of the Planning Sessions for board-wide professional development workshops.

2006
Elementary Drama Representative:  TCDSB Focus Group for the Ministry of Education Arts Curriculum Review.

2002 Dramatic Arts Specialist - Additional Qualification,  OISE, Toronto, ON.

2000 Dramatic Arts Part 2 - Additional Qualification,  OISE, Toronto, ON.

2000 Dramatic Arts Part 1 - Additional Qualification, Brock University, St. Catherine’s, ON