Holly Hildebrand [email protected]
I am a professional artist who works primarily in mixed media - fabric, print, paint and drawing; often exploring concepts related to the earth, identity, history and spirit. Always learning and trying new methodology, I adapt and change as ideas and materials are explored. I am a champion of the creative spirit and believe it integral to a healthy and holistic life and encourage others to join me in play. Whether organizing gatherings and workshops, exhibiting my work in public spaces, collaborating with other artists or working in schools, I share my love of creative play with everyone and embrace intentional creativity.
Arts Based Practice:
2014 – present: The B.E.A.T.S. Encounter, Visual Arts Facilitator (B.E.A.T.S. – Building Expression & Awareness through Theatre & Sound)
2014 Certified Colour of Woman Teacher & Certified Intentional Creativity Coach
2010 Cut Knife School Visual Arts Residency
2009 - 2010 Creative Partnership Mentorship Program, SAB
1992 – present: Women’s Craft Annual Retreat Co-organizer &Facilitator
1999 – present: NB Artist Retreat Organizer & Facilitator
Exhibition History:
Solo:
2009-2010 OSAC Arts on the Move Touring, Mixed Messages, Fragmented Stories
2008 Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, Sk. Mixed Messages: Fragmented Stories
2007 Handmade House, Saskatoon, Sk. Flotsam & Jetsam
2003 Indigo Gallery, The Centre East Galleries, Saskatoon, Sk.
2002 Mane Concern Salon, Saskatoon, Sk.
Group:
2021-2022 Confluent Dreams, The Dreamers (Oriol Dancer, Sherron Burns, Birgit Lessing, Holly Hildebrand), Chapel Gallery, North Battleford
2019-2022 World Wide Whispers Collaborative Fibre Art Project, Team Canada, International Touring Exhibition, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands, USA, Canada
2017-2019 Botanical Reflections, FAN, touring exhibition beginning at Van Dusen Gardens, Vancouver
2016-2019 Ekphrastic, FAN, touring exhibition beginning at LaConner Quilt and Textile Museum in LaConner, Washington
2017 Chapel Gallery Members' Open Exhibition, North Battleford
2016 Diamond Revealed, Gallery Member Exhibition, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford
2015 Our Prairie in Fibre, Affinity Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2013-2019 All Beings Confluence, international touring Installation Collective
2013 - current, touring various venues, FAN, Abstraction, La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum, La Conner, Washington, USA.
2012 FAN, WATERWORKS, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, Sk., University of Alberta Extension Gallery, Edmonton, AB (exhibition co-curated by Holly Hildebrand & Kathy Dill)
2012 FAN, From Away, Quilt Canada Conference, St. John's, NFLD
2011 FAN, Pathways, Spencer Gallery, Univ. of Western Ontario, London, ON
2011 FAN, Canadian Content, Remarkable Symposium, Queenstown, New Zealand
2006 Traditions Handcraft Gallery, Regina, Sk Nesting, Rosemarie Stadnyk & Holly Hildebrand
2006 Studio Gallery, North Battleford, Sk. 2005 Lakeland Gallery, Christopher Lake, Sk.
2005 Crimson Gallery, The Centre East Galleries, Saskatoon
2004 Indigo Gallery, The Centre East Galleries, Saskatoon Selected Memories, Rosemare Stadnyk & Holly Hildebrand
1996-2007 Chapel Gallery Artist Membership Exhibitions, North Battleford
1999-2007 Third Floor Studio Artists Show & Sale, North Battleford
2003 SmallWONDERs Exhibition, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon B.C.
2003-2007 14th Annual Bonaventure Lions Art Auction, Chapel Gallery
2000 Rivers Art Fest Juried Exhibition, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford
2000 OSAC Regional Adjudication - Biggar
1999,1994 OSAC Regional Adjudication - North Battleford
1995 SCC Market Showcase Exhibition, Regina
1993 Dimensions 1993 -SCC Juried Touring Exhibition
1988 Collaborations - SCC Touring Exhibition
Related Experience:
OSAC Board of Directors 2003-2004
Curator, Chapel Gallery, City of North Battleford, 1994-2006
Gallery Assistant, Education Programs, Allen Sapp and Chapel Galleries, North Battleford , 1989-1994
Workshop Instructor, 1982-present, various art and education techniques and subjects
Publications:
Ekphrastic, October 2016, ISBN: softcover: 9781367060173, Blurb
e-Artella, Issue #e-7, January 2005,
“Bits & Pieces” and “Change” Artella 8, May 2005, The Dreamworld: Night Sees Day, “Sunflowers”
Markets and Commercial Sights:
Marigold Market, North Battleford, SK
Traditions Handcraft Gallery, Regina Handmade House, Saskatoon, Sk.
Lakeland Gallery, Christopher Lake, Sk.
Ness Creek Music Festival Craft Village, Big River, Sk.
Winnipeg Folk Festival - Handmade Village Regina Folk Festival Artist Market
Saskatchewan Craft Council -Battlefords Handcraft Festival, Wintergreen (Regina)
