Sarah E. Xmith is an Identity that was developed and cultivated by Sarah E. Smith of Beaverlodge, AB. SEX holds a Bachelors of Visual Studies specializing in Plastics Manufacturing, Sculpture, Art History, Gender Studies, and Slavery. She holds 3 certificates in engineering technology, Business Administration, and Bookkeeping. She has 15 years dedicated to being an artist who has displayed photography in the Louvre, Exposure Awards 2015, Represented Canada at the Florence Biennale X, She has performed for Mayor Naheed Nenshi at the Calgary Center for the Performing Arts with the Burlesque Cabinet of Mysteries Concept in 2011 with the High Performance Rodeo 25 Anniversary. SEX has won best hydro-kinetic technology of the year at her day job 2 years in a row with build-review.
SEX — Bound to be the reference work, best in the west. 2024
SARAH E. XMITH Contact: Sarahe.smithbfa@gmail.com
Phone: 1-780-228-1776
CURRICULUM VITEA SARAH E. XMITH
Education
(September 2016 – June 2017) – Certificate in Business Administration, GPRC, Alberta.
(September 2015 – April 2016) – Certificate in Bookkeeping Office Administration, GPRC, Alberta.
(September 2009 – April 2011) – Mechanical Engineering Technology, First Year, SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 2009) – BFA in Specialty Painting, Sculpture, and Art History, University of Calgary, Alberta.
(June 2006) – Diploma in Visual Arts, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(June 2003) – High School Diploma, Beaverlodge, Alberta.
Educational Seminars and Residencies
(June 1, 2014-February 30, 2015) -Autodesk Engineering Software Residency, GEM Holdings LTD. Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(September-November 2012) -SolidWorks 2012, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(August 22, 2009) -Urban Burn Animation Workshop, EM Media, Calgary, Alberta.
Work History
(2009-2010) -Director on the board, promoted gallery, decision maker on direction of gallery, motions on gallery functions, artist liaison, developed art programming, looked after volunteers, The New Gallery, Calgary, AB.
(2014-Present) -Vice President of GEM Investments Holdings Ltd., Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Awards and Grants
(June of 2016). -City of Grande Prairie Artists Grant, City of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(September 11, 2009) -First Prize for Sculpture, Allied Arts Society Open Arts Competition, Spruce Grove, Alberta.
(April 30, 2009) -What Not to Wear to Work Competition, University of Calgary, Alberta.
(2008-2009) -Disability Access Grant, Advanced Education and Technology, Government of Alberta.
(April 17, 2008) -IT (Independent Thought) Award. University of Calgary, Alberta.
(August 18, 2006) -Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Award for second place in Art competition.
(April 15, 2005) -Euphemia Mc Naught Award for Art. Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
Solo Exhibition Record
(October 15 – 27, 2015) -Florence Biennale X 2015, Florence, Italy.
(March 1-30, 2015) -Sarah E. Smith: Eat and Eat Again!!!, Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(February 1-28, 2015) -Sarah E. Smith, Meet My Meat!!! LIKE MY FOOD!!!, Beaverlodge Art Gallery, Alberta.
(August 29-October 27, 2014) -Sarah E. Smith: From Brownies to Meat and Back Again, Visual Arts Alberta Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta.
(July 24-August 27, 2014) -Sarah E. Smith (C20H11N2NA3010S3) Amaranth (Dye), Multi-Cultural Public Art Gallery, Stony Plain, Alberta.
(August 3- August 31, 2012) -The Hub on Ross, Red Deer, Alberta.
(October,31 – November 25, 2010) -Beaverlodge Art Gallery, Beaverlodge, Alberta.
(April 1 – June 30, 2009) -Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Foundation Art Exhibition of Sarah E. Smith, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(April 14- April 17, 2009) -Exhibition of Sarah E. Smith, “The World is a Pageant”, Sculpture Gallery, University of Calgary Art Department, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 2 –March 7, 2008) -Solo Exhibition Sarah E. Smith, Abandoning Femininity, Little Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. 160 people attended the opening.
(November 12 -November 24, 2007) -Delicate Acts of Femininity, Sculpture Gallery Show, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(January 5 – January 27, 2007) -Beaverlodge Art Gallery, Beaverlodge, Alberta.
Group Exhibition Record
(August 1-31, 2017) -CFCA Group Show, Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(July 13, 2015) -Exposure Awards, Louvre, Paris, France.
(May 9-June 19, 2015) -Loose Leaves, CASA Gallery Lethbridge, Alberta.
(August 1-29, 2014) -We Love Grande Prairie, Celebrating 100 Years, Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(August 2 – 30, 2013) -Black and white, Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(July 6 – 27, 2012) -Yellow, Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(April 9 – 27, 2012) -The Itty-Bitty Art Show, Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(November 12- January 30, 2012) -South Peace Annual Christmas Show, Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
(January 14-15, 2011) -High Performance Rodeo: Midway, EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, Calgary, Alberta.
(December 7 – December 10, 2010) -Sliver – 25th Anniversary Auction Fundraiser, Stride Gallery Association, Calgary, Alberta.
(December 3 – 17, 2010) -The Centre for the Creative Arts Christmas Show and Sale, The Centre for the Creative Arts, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(November 30 – December 3, 2010) -Truck Contemporary Art in Calgary Live Auction Fundraiser, Truck Contemporary Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
(November 13, 2010–January 14, 2011)-South Peace Annual Christmas Show and Sale, Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
(March 6 –April 2, 2010) -Calgary Clay Arts Association Show and Sale, “Outside the Box”, Centennial Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
(December 12 – 18, 2009) -Art Spot, Second Annual, “Under $100 Art Show”, Calgary, Alberta.
(September 4 – 26, 2009) -Art Point Members Show, Art Point Gallery and Studios, Calgary, Alberta.
(September 5 – 29, 2009) -Allied Arts Society Open Arts Competition, Spruce Grove, Alberta.
(August 12-14, 2009) -Beaverlodge Area Agricultural Society Art Show and Sale, Beaverlodge, Alberta.
(August 2, 2009) -Sunfest Show and Sale, Art Point Gallery and Studios, Calgary, Alberta.
(August 1, 2009) -Art Point Show and Sale, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 28, 2009) -Park Sale, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 6 – August 9, 2009) -Dawson Creek Members Show, Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
(April 24 – June 13, 2009) -Graduation Art Exhibition 2009, Nickel Arts Museum, Calgary, Alberta.
(April 13 – April 17, 2009) -Visual Studies Undergraduate Society, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 14, 2009) -Park Sale Fundraiser and Exhibition, Art Life, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 14, 2009) -BFA Grad Show Fundraiser, Art Spot, Calgary Alberta.
(December 14, 08-January 25, 2009) -Members Showcase, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, California, USA.
(November 10 –November 14, 2008) -Post Miniature Auction, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(October 8, 2008) -Faculty of Fine Arts Annual Associates Dinner, Art Auction & Sale, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(September 1 – September 30, 2008) -Burst and Bloom Gallery (Art Central), Calgary, Alberta.
(August 15- August 30, 2008) -The Fifth Annual Unseen Art Project, Art Point Gallery and Studios Society, Calgary, Alberta.
(August 1- August 30, 2008) -Burst and Bloom Gallery (Art Central), Calgary, Alberta.
(June 20 – July 11, 2008) -The Works Art & Design Festival 2008, “Smaller Than a Bread Box” Exhibit, Edmonton, Alberta.
(June 1 – June 30, 2008) -Burst and Bloom Gallery (Art Central), Featuring Artist, Calgary, Alberta.
(April 17, 2008) -Open House, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 9 – March 16, 2008) -VSUS Year End Exhibition, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 2-March 7, 2008) -First Annual Art Exhibition of Feminist Art, Women’s Centre University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(October 27, 2007-November 2, 2007) -Post Miniature Auction, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(April 12, 2007) -Open House, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(November 6 – November 10, 2006) -Miniature Show and Sale, Little Gallery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 12 – July 31, 2006) -In the Summertime Members Show, Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
(April 17 – April 22, 2006) -Year End Exhibition, Grande Prairie Regional College Visual Arts Building, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(April 7 – May 14, 2006) -The Button Project, Grande Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
(January 29-February 30, 2006) -Student Show, Beaverlodge Art Gallery, Beaverlodge, Alberta.
(January 20 –April 12, 2006) -Sculpture Show, Visual Arts Building, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(October 1-November 2, 2005) -Glass Gallery, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(April 15 – May 15, 2005) -Year College End Art Show, Grande Prairie Art Gallery, Alberta.
(April 1 – April 15, 2005) -Year End Art Show, Department of Fine Arts, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(January 5 – January 31, 2005) -Glass Gallery, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
(October 1 – October 29, 2004) -Glass Gallery, Grande Prairie Regional College, Alberta.
Group Performances and Screenings
(August 22, 2009) -Urban Burn Animation Film Workshop Production, EM Media, Calgary, Alberta.
(August 22, 2009) -Art in the Yard Performance Show and Sale, Calgary, Alberta.
(April 16, 2009) -Open House, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(April 10, 2009) -The Dreadful Gestalt, Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(February 26, 2009) -Papa Wheelie Fundraiser and Auction, Calgary, Alberta.
(January 11, 2009) -One 111, Largest Art Show in Alberta, Calgary, Alberta.
Professional Memberships
(December 2009 – December 2012) -Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta.
(December 2009 –December 2010) -Calgary Clay Arts Association, Calgary, Alberta.
(August 6, 2009 –August 6, 2010) -Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta.
(June 9 – September 30, 2011) -Art Point Gallery and Studios (Juried Membership), Calgary, Alberta.
(June 2, 2009 – December 30, 2012) -Dawson Creek Art Gallery, Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
(March 2009 – December 2011) -The New Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
(January 2007 – August 2009) -Visual Studies Undergraduate Society, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 11, 2008 – June 11, 2009) -Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, California, USA.
(March 2008 – March 2009) -Truck Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
(December 1, 2011-December 1, 2012) -Visual Arts Alberta Association, Edmonton, Alberta.
(December 1, 2011-December 1, 2016) CARFAC Alberta, Edmonton.
Bibliography
(August 16, 2013) -The Silo: Lifestyle. Culture. Sci. – Tech+, Ceramic “Hyper Real Food” artist Sarah Smith. (Feature Artist)
(December 18, 2010) -Issue #2, WAX: Poetry and Art Magazine, Calgary, Alberta.
(Fall 2009) -Alberta Craft: Culture in the Making, Glass 2009, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta.
(July 2009) -Alumni Association, “What Not to Wear to Work Photo Contest”, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(July 2009) -Student Life, “What Not to Wear to Work Contest”, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 9, 2009) -Art Point News, “Art Point Proudly Welcomes Three New Members”, Calgary, Alberta.
(Spring-Summer, 2009) -Issue #12, Art of the Peace Magazine, “QEII Foundation Exhibition Advertisement”, pg. 23.
(Spring 2009) -Galleries West, “Sylvain Voyer: Stacks Up Five Decades at the Art Gallery of Alberta”, Art Point Advertisement, pg. 70.
(June 13, 2008) -Calgary Herald, “Going Out”, Calgary, Alberta.
(June 1- June 30, 2008) -Department of Art, “Burst and Bloom Student and Alumni Show”, Featured Event on the University of Calgary Website, 2008.
(May 30, 2008) -Calgary Herald, “Going Out”, Calgary, Alberta.
(March 4, 2008) -Metro Calgary, “Women’s Day: A Colorful Kick Off”, Calgary, Alberta.
Presentations and Lectures
(October 21, 2008) -Sarah E. Smith: Artist Lecture Series 2008, Studio C (Art Central), Calgary, Alberta.
Collections and Archives
National Gallery Archives (Library Documentation Centre), Ottawa, Ontario.
Bank of Montreal (transit 3181) 813-11 Ave. S.W. Calgary, private collection, Alberta.
Ted and Linda Maddix private collection. Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
Beaverlodge Art Gallery public collection. Beaverlodge, Alberta.
Commissions
(September 30, 2006) -Robert Britton. Bank of Montreal Downtown Safeway. Private Collection. (Stolen from Bank)
(July 17, 2006) -Ted and Linda Maddix. Private Collection.
(June 2002) -Beaverlodge Pool. High School Mural project. Public Collection.
(April 2001) -Beaverlodge Art Gallery Mural with Tim Hiemdal. Public Collection.
Stolen and Missing Art
(2009) The Three Women Sculptures.
(2011) 347 Pieces Stolen by South Bend Storage Calgary Alberta.
(2015) The Shoes of Lovers
Travel
Rome
Venice
Florence
Lecce
San Foca
Martignano
Hawaii
San Francisco
Berkeley
Western Canada
Mexico
Mazatlán
Puerto Vallarta
Huatulco
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