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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 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
Artist for VIBE Arts, leading mural projects (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 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 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

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




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Upcoming Workshops

Soft-Cover Bookbinding for Beginners
Sunday, March 12, 2023
11am to 2pm
inPrint Studio, 8a-58 Wade Ave, Toronto, On

$60 plus tax
REGISTER HERE​

Calling all writers, hobbyists, and artists alike! Interested in learning some basic bookbinding methods to put together your poetry or loose drawings? Would you like to make your own sketchbook or journal? This class serves as a gateway to bookbinding and introduces you to three basic methods in which you can make a simple but effective book. Focusing on soft covers, we'll cover zine folds, pamphlet stitches and stab bindings, with participants going home with at least 3 new books to fill. These skills are easily replicated at home, and will set you up to learn more complicated bindings (because you're gonna fall in love with bookbinding!)​
All materials provided. Suitable for older teens and adults.

Art Nights @ Arts Etobicoke!

Thursday, March 30th
6:30pm to 8:30pm
FEE: $45
4893a Dundas St W, Etobicoke

Click here to register for the Thursday Art Night 

Art Nights are held monthly and feature guided arts instruction by a professional artist, along with light snacks and refreshments.  This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to try a new creative hobby or just want to spend an evening surrounded by art, friends, and creativity. Check out more information about this month’s workshop below! 

Tickets are $45 per participant. Refreshments and art supplies included in the price. Proceeds from the event tickets go directly back to the community, so we can continue to offer free and accessible arts programs to all Etobians. 

Spaces are limited. Art Nights will be held at Arts Etobicoke’s Storefront Gallery. No prior experience necessary. 

In this workshop, participants will get a gentle introduction into the magic that is relief printmaking! The artist will share her ideas from her own practice in repetitive motifs and collaging within print, demonstrating carving and printing skills that are easy to replicate in a home studio. Participants will learn about tools and materials, as well image transfer, registration and printing techniques using soft-lino. Themed around Spring, participants will be encouraged to create a modular composition while experimenting with various decorative papers in a simple, not-quite-chine-colle trick of the artist’s trade! .


Mini-Books of Failure Workshop
Sunday, April 16th, 2023
11am to 2pm
inPrint Studio, 8a-58 Wade Ave, Toronto, On

$60 plus tax
REGISTER HERE

inPrint artist Maureen Da Silva has long cultivated a practice of turning her failed works on paper into adorable and miniature hard-cover books, developing various mini-libraries to go alongside with them!
​Done in German-style covers, collect any works on paper you *think* failed - whether a drawing, a print, or even maybe some writing! - and give it a new life as an abstracted miniature book. We'll supply paper for text blocks even if you don't have a failure at hand. Books can be left as is OR turned into a necklace or hanging ornament at participants' desire. 
​No bookbinding experience required, feel free to fail at making these books too, there's no judgement here as you are learning!!​
Bookbinding tools and materials supplied, just BYOF (Bring Your Own Failures)!

Intro to Silkscreen (One Day Intensive)
Sunday, April 23, 2023
OR 
Sunday, May 28, 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.

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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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