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Maureen Da Silva, B.F.A, M.A

CURRICULUM VITAE

Artist Residencies
July 2022 Art Print Residence - Mokulito Arenys de Munt, Spain (Artist)
June to November 2019 Poetry inPrint Toronto, On (Facilitator and Program Manager, Artist)
August 2017 De Liceiras 18 Porto, Portugal (Artist)
April 2014 Graven Feather Studio Toronto, On (Artist)

Awards
October 2018 Ontario Arts Council
Exhibition Assistance Grant for “TEN” at #Hashtag Gallery
March 2015 Ontario Arts Council
Exhibition Assistance Grant for “You’re Not Here” at Daniels Spectrum
March 2008 York University Toronto, On
David Gardner Wilkinson Scholarship
Women’s Studies award for students enrolled in both fine arts and women’s studies.

Jury Committees
June 2020 Pandemic: A Feminist Response, FAC, Toronto, On
Co-juried with Ilene Sova and Justine Abigail Yu, Online Exhibition.
November 2019 PRINT 2019, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On
Co-juried with Barbara Klunder. Curated by Carla Garnet.

Professional Experience:
2008—present        The InPrint Collective Toronto, On
Artist, Instructor and Studio Manager; inprintcollective.com
Project Manager for Culture Days demonstrations (2010-2018).
Project Manager, Curator and participating artist for “Impressions of Scarborough” at Scarborough Museum (2012).
Participating printmaker for Exquisite Multiple, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche with Graven Feather Studio (2012).
Project Manager and Instructor for inPrint’s participation in “Scarborough Fever” project at Scarborough Museum. In partnership with Keystone Theatre and funded by TAC’s “Animating Historical Sites” Grant (2014).
Project Manager for “Chrometaphors” exhibition at Graven Feather Studio & Gallery (2015).
Project Manager and instructor for “Community Print Pop Up” with East End Arts and funded by TAC’s Community Arts Grant (2016).
Project Manager and instructor for “InterMuseum Print Exchange” with First Story Toronto and funded by Cultural Hotspot Spark Initiative, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council (2016-2018).
Project Coordinator and participating artist for “Poetry inPrint Residency” in partnership with Jacqueline Valencia and supported by Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council and Speedball Arts (2019).
Project Manager and participating printmaker for "Poetry inPrint: In the Streets" in partnership with Arts Etobicoke, Jacqueline Valencia and supported by City of Toronto Arts and Culture SPARK grant and Speedball Arts (2021).
Project Manager, Curator and participating artist for “Spectre of Print”, international group showing (2021)
Project Manager, Curator and participating artist for “Exposed: Self-Portraits in Blue”, A CONTACT Festival Open Call Exhibit (2022).
Project Manager and support for “Poetry inPrint: Mackenzie House” in partnership with Mackenzie House, Jacqueline Valencia and supported by the Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council (2022).

2019–present        Speedball Art Products GTA, On
Demo Artist

2018 (Summer)     The Aga Khan Museum Toronto, On
Summer Camp Instructor
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2013—present       Feminist Art Collective (FAC; formerly Feminist Art Conference) Toronto, On
Committee Member
Grant Writing, and Curatorial sub committees, formerly on Outreach committee
Administrative Assistance and guest instructor for Women’s Kit Youth Education project (2017) funded by Ontario Arts Council

2012—present        Independent Art Instructor Toronto, On
Workshops for youth and adults in drawing, bookbinding, printmaking amongst other art projects
Contracted by various organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Gladstone Hotel, Beaux-Arts Brampton, Lakeshore Arts, Graven Feather Studio, ROM c/o Creative Twist, Station Gallery (Whitby), Arts Etobicoke, Etobicoke Arts Fest and the inPrint Collective
Current Established Artist for VIBE Arts, leading mural projects and art programs (elementary), engaging in Arts for Social Justice program (secondary school) and online workshops for youth and young adults

Former instructor for Blank Canvases including in-school workshops and the Toronto Biennial of Art (2019) elementary school workshops

2011—present           Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto, On
Production & Studio Coordinator (2022 - present)
Curatorial Assistant, Schools and Early Learning Programs (2020—2022)
Art Educator, Child and Youth (2016—2020)
Art Educator, Adult (2011—2020)
Program Assistant, Special Events and Access (Temporary Contract Jan to Mar 2020)
Silkscreen Instructor (2013)
Administrative Assistant, Prints and Drawing Study Centre (2014-2016)
Summer Camp Instructor (2017-2019)

Summer 2010        Vtape Toronto, On
Research Intern
Non-profit video art gallery

2009-2013             Theatre Local Toronto, On
Research Assistant/Associate Artist

Sept 2008—April 2009           University of Toronto Toronto, On
Teaching Assistant
Class: WGS 271Y Race, Class and Gender in Popular Culture, Professor Dina Georgis

Summer 2007/2008                WARC Gallery Toronto, On
Volunteer Workshop Facilitator
“Youth Leaders Through the Arts: WARC ‘ZINE Project”

November 6 2009                     Art Off The Lot Toronto, On
Exhibition volunteer, Cryptic Canvas

March 7 2009                              University of Toronto Toronto, On
Conference Volunteer
“Interdisciplinarity in Feminist State Theory”

Sept 2007 - April 2008            Winters Gallery, York University, Toronto, On
Gallery Monitor

Sept 2006 — Mar 2007             AGYU Toronto, On
Volunteer Gallery Monitor

Jan—Mar 2004                             Pathway Productions Toronto, On
Volunteer Stage Manager, Poor Alex Theatre
Independent Staging of "Four Dogs and a Bone" by John Patrick Shanley

Publications
April 2022         Wayzgoose Anthology, Grimsby, On
Co-produced anthology submission with members of the inPrint Collective.

April 2020         Wayzgoose Anthology Grimsby, On
Co-produced anthology submission with members of the inPrint Collective.

Nov 2019           Poetry inPrint Toronto, On
“A Great Thunder”
Poem by Arma Malik, images by Maureen Da Silva.
Produced as part of Poetry inPrint Artist Residency
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Dec 2017           International Journal of LifeLong Education
“The Transformative-learning potential of feminist-inspired guided art gallery visits for people diagnosed with mental illness and addiction.”
37. 1-18. Lauren Spring, Melissa Smith, Maureen Da Silva.

April 2015         Wayzgoose Anthology Grimsby, On
Co-produced anthology submission with Shannon Moynagh on behalf of the inPrint Collective.

Spring 2012       Incendies Toronto, On
“Auntie-Heroines”
Issue 2 of York University Feminist Arts and Culture Magazine focus on Bodies and Feminism. Art spread featuring student body of work entitled “Auntie-Heroines” with artist statement.

Feb 6, 2008        Excalibur Toronto, On
“Eating Disorders Affect the Gendered Self”
Vol. 42:23 of York’s community paper, discussing gendered sites of analysis of eating disorders.

Nov 2007            Winters Free Press Toronto, On
“Video Art Installation Review”
Review of student video art exhibition at Winters Gallery in college monthly paper.

Conferences/Presentations
December 12, 2022       Centennial College, Online
“Web and Social Media Marketing” (Arts & Culture)
Guest speaker, Fireside Chat-style
Instructor: Pailagi Pandya

November 29th, 2020   Online
“Small Press and the Craft of Bookmaking”
Meet the Presses Indie Lit Symposium
Presented on panel on behalf of The inPrint Collective/Poetry inPrint

September 1st, 2020     Online
"Virtual Studio Tour"
Arts Etobicoke
Instagram Live presentation of inPrint's studio

January 31st, 2020         Brock University, St Catherines, On
"Introduction to Soft-Cover Binding" (Workshop)
Creative Writes and the Community
Prof. Natalie Caple

April 22, 2017                   Woodlands School Mississauga, On
Social Artistry: Art For Change
Ontario Art Education Association
Co-presented workshop on “Appealing to Diverse Learning through Creative Engagement” with Joey Suriano

January 31, 2017            University of Toronto, Scarborough Toronto, On
“Intersectionality within the Feminist Art Conference”
Guest Lecturer, Sociology of Gender
Prof. Lauren Spring

May 2, 2014                       Cultural Hotspot Toronto, On
Dare to Create (Cultural Hotspot East Launch)
Silkscreen demonstration at conference hosted by the TDSB to introduce high school students to careers in the arts. Held at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre.

February 13, 2013           Theatre Local Toronto, On
Workspace, Artist Panel Discussion
Panelist for festival of art produced by Theatre Local on working in the arts. Held at Artscape Wychwood Barns.

October 2010                      Open Studio Toronto, On
Printopolis
Curated group exhibition “InPrint @ Haus: A Small Print Show” as conference partner.

March 2009                           OISE, University of Toronto Toronto, On
Sociology and Equities Studies Class Conference
“Race and the Production of Knowledge”, Professor Sherene Razack
Presented paper on race and feminist practices of inclusion in art in Toronto

May 2007                                University of Windsor Windsor, On
Feminist Research Group Conference
“Emerging Voices <->Transforming Visions”
Presentation of art project entitled “Electric Furr”

Education:
2013 Ontario Museum Association Toronto, On
Certificate in Museum Studies

2009 University of Toronto Toronto, On
Masters in Women and Gender Studies

2008 York University Toronto, On
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Double Major in Visual Arts (Studio) and Women Studies




Upcoming Shows

The Cut-Up: Conversations in Collage
Group exhibition survey of local collage works
July 5th to August 31st, 2023
The inPrint Collective Studio and online
8A-58 Wade Ave, Toronto, ON

ABSTRACTS 2023
September to October TBC, 2023
John B. Aird Gallery
Toronto, ON
Online Exhibition and Publication

Awagami International Mini-Print Exhibition 2023 (AIMPE)
International juried exhibition of washi works
October 7 - November 12, 2023
The Hall Awa Japanese Handmade Paper

Kawahigashi 141, Yamakawa-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima 779-3401
Japan


Upcoming Markets

TBD.

Upcoming Workshops

Intro to Silkscreen (One Day Intensive)
Sunday, August 20, 2023
OR
Sunday, October 1, 2023
11am to 4pm
inPrint Studio, 8a-58 Wade Ave, Toronto, On
FEE: $75 plus tax
REGISTER HERE​

Interested in screen but intimidated by the process? In this workshop, you'll receive an intensive introduction to emulsion-based silkscreen and demystify the practice so you can do it at home. Learn what you need to know about the basic set-up and supplies, coating and exposing screens, as well as pulling a basic one-layer print. All supplies, including screens to use in class are provided. Students can bring their own drawings ready to expose, or use provided templates to just get the hang of the process. Drawings should not have an image size bigger than 7" x 10" and should be black and white only, no tones or shadows. ​
Perfect for beginners or printmakers who need a refresher. Suitable for older teens and adults.

Studio Series @ Art Etobicoke
Saturdays, Sept 30th, (Skip Thanksgiving Weekend), Oct 14, 21, 28, 2023
12pm to 2:30pm
$220 plus tax for all four classes, materials included
Arts Etobicoke, 4893A Dundas Street West
Toronto
REGISTER HERE.


Relief Print Collage is a 4 week course facilitated by artist Maureen Da Silva where students will learn and refine carving techniques in relief printmaking, and work to create up to two types of collages, inspired by still-life objects. Students will consider two approaches to collage composition, using blocks developed in the first session. They will use professional grade ink for printing, and spend time working on both modular and organic designs. Paper as a material will also be closely explored for the impact it has on the artmaking process, with an emphasis on joyful composition.

Maureen will be at the AboveGround Back to School event for OCADU students on Tuesday, September 5th, on behalf of Speedball. Stop by and say hello!


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Maureen Da Silva is a Speedball Demo Artist, demonstrating both relief and screen print methods. Book her here for workshop at your store!
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