CURRICULUM VITAE
Artist Residencies
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 (2010-2017).
Project Manager and Curator for “Impressions of Scarborough” at Scarborough Museum (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” supported by Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council and Speedball Arts (2019).
Project Manager and participating artist for "Poetry inPrint: In the Streets" supported by Cultural Hotspots and part of ArtworxTO (Year of Public Art).
2019–present Speedball Art Products GTA, On
Demo Artist
2018 The Aga Khan Museum Toronto, On
Summer Camp Instructor
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
Hired 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 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
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
Curatorial Assistant, Schools and Early Learning Programs (2020—present)
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
March 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.
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.
March 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
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
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 ó Transforming Visions”
Presentation of art project entitled “Electric Furr”
Education:
2013 Ontario Museum Association Toronto, On
Certificate in Museum Studies
Member of the Ontario Museum Association
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
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 (2010-2017).
Project Manager and Curator for “Impressions of Scarborough” at Scarborough Museum (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” supported by Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council and Speedball Arts (2019).
Project Manager and participating artist for "Poetry inPrint: In the Streets" supported by Cultural Hotspots and part of ArtworxTO (Year of Public Art).
2019–present Speedball Art Products GTA, On
Demo Artist
2018 The Aga Khan Museum Toronto, On
Summer Camp Instructor
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
Hired 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 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
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
Curatorial Assistant, Schools and Early Learning Programs (2020—present)
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
March 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.
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.
March 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
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
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 ó Transforming Visions”
Presentation of art project entitled “Electric Furr”
Education:
2013 Ontario Museum Association Toronto, On
Certificate in Museum Studies
Member of the Ontario Museum Association
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