CURRICULUM VITAE

Billie Rae Busby

Lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada (Billie Rae Sparrow)

Phone: (403) 282-6221    Email: billie.busby@mail.com

EDUCATION

Extended Studies 2008-Present Abstract Painting            Alberta College of Art and Design

Extended Studies 2004-2007         Painting                      Alberta College of Art and Design

Extended Studies 2005                Silkscreening on Fabric Alberta College of Art and Design

Extended Studies 2004                Mixed Media             Alberta College of Art and Design

Extended Studies 1999                Marketing Your Art            Alberta College of Art and Design

B.A.                       1998                Fine Arts (Studio Art)         University of Saskatchewan

B.S.P.E.                1998                Phys. Ed (Distinction)         University of Saskatchewan

EXHIBITION RECORD

2010 U8, Sopa Fine Arts, Kelowna, British Columbia

2010  Seasonal Affective, The New Gallery, Calgary, Alberta 

2010   Art-O-Rama Exhibition & Sale, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta 

2010   Open Spaces: Window to A View, City of Calgary Public Art Program, Calgary, Alberta 

2010    Inhabiting Spaces Exhibition Fundraiser, Calgary, Alberta

2010   Extended Abstract Group Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta

2009    Art for the Holidays, Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, Alberta

2009     The Studio, Show/Sale Fundraiser, Triangle Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta

2009     Abstract Painting Group Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta

2009    Outside In: Group Show -February-March, '09 @ Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, Alberta

2009    Holiday Show of Small Works -Dec. 6, '08-Jan.10, '09 @ Gibson Fine Art, Calgary, Alberta

2008     Odyssey Show & Sale, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, Alberta

2008      Landscape & Memory: Portraits group show, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, Sask.

2008     Timeraiser Art Auction, Flames Central, Calgary, Alberta

2008     Member's Showcase group show, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2005     MEOWArt Fundraiser, Artspace, Calgary, Alberta

2000    S.S.E.A. Select: The Alumni Show, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

1998    History of Art group show, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan

1997    Drawing and Related Materials group show, Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan

1994    Canada Day Poster Challenge group show, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario

1993    Canada Day Poster Challenge group show, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario

1993    Solo exhibition, Yorkton Regional High School, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

AWARDS/HONORS

1994    Canada Day Poster Challenge Finalist (Saskatchewan)

1993    Canada Day Youth Award

1993    Canada Day Poster Challenge Finalist (Saskatchewan)

1993    Art Award, Yorkton Regional High School, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

COLLECTIONS

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame

Yorkton Terriers Hockey Club

Private collections across Western Canada

PRESS

2008      The Weal, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, Alberta

2008      Alumni Link, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, Alberta

2000      Yorkton This Week, Godfrey Dean Art show participation

1993     Yorkton This Week, Canada Day Poster Challenge Finalist

1993    "The Provincial" news television program  -Billie Rae Sparrow 5 minute segment

ART LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

1994    Yorkton Regional High School, Yorkton, Sask.

1994    St. Paul's Elementary School, Yorkton, Sask.

1994   Fairview Elementary School, Yorkton, Sask.

COMMISSIONS

1999    Hockey Canada Royal Bank Cup drawing and volunteer gift, commissioned by Yorkton Co-op

1994    Cover art for 1994-95 Yorkton Terriers Hockey Team souvenir program

1994    Home Team, Limited edition reprints for the Yorkton Terriers Junior A Hockey Club

1993    Induction portraits (2), Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame