C.V.

Kristopher R.A. Weinmann (he/him)

E: Kristopher.Weinmann@gmail.com

P: 403-992-4143

Education

2007-2012  – Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

Awards

  • 2014 Alberta College of Design, Board of Governors Aumni Horizon Award
  • 2012 Barbra and John Poole Family Scholarship Fund
  • 2011 Laurence Decore Award
  • 2011 Painting Fourth Year Award
  • 2011 Laura Mae Stillings Scholarship

Work Experience

2007-Ongoing Artist

  • Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Music

2024 Business Administration: The RAUM Project

  • Management support and data entry for business related computer platforms ie. Bolster, ASANA.
  • Project development and research.
  • Project tracking and site support.
  • Product research, purchasing and logistics.
  • Sub-Trade research, booking and support.

2015-2022 Contractor

  • Owner and operator of Kristopher Weinmann Design & Build
    • Hired to execute and supervise minor to large scale home renovations and upgrades.
    • Contracted and managed subtrades.
    • Provided consultation services to clients to support design objectives and troubleshooting.
    • Exercised and enforced health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and respectful project site.

1999-2024             Tradesperson 

  • 10+ Years residential and commercial painting
  • Skills in carpentry/woodworking, framing, drywall & taping, millwork, tiling, house painting and landscaping.
  • Extensive experience with the safe operation of a broad range of tools, power tools, materials and processes.

2012-2014            Event Manager / Project Coordinator

  • Nuit Blanche Calgary, Event Manager (2014)
    • The Nuit Blanche Calgary event in 2014 hosted an audience of over 15,000 people.
    • Oversaw a management staff of three
    • Developed and managed human/volunteer resources for the event
    • Logistics
      • Research, planning and scheduling
    • Event Infrastructure
      • Research, design, planning and on site set-up 
      • Collaborated with Event Site Director
    • Planned and implement the communications and marketing strategy
  • Nuit Blanche Calgary, Project Coordinator & Community Liaison (2012-2013)
    • The Nuit Blanche Calgary event in 2012 hosted an audience of over 10,000 people.
    • Managed logistics, scheduling, research, communications development and fundraising as it was related to my portfolio
    • Coordinated video and photographic documentation of the event
    • Coordinated volunteer resources
    • Developed strategic implementation of communications and social media
    • Developed and maintained organizational database
  • Co-Curator, Sled Island Music & Art Festival 2012: Art Component
    • Collaborated with Co-Curator 
    • Artist support and resource management
    • Managed multiple exhibition venue logistics
  • Illingworth Kerr Gallery: Visiting Artist Liaison/Assistant
    • Managed logistics, scheduling, research and communications
    • Liaised with community members and organizations for each project

2008-Ongoing Art Exhibition Production/Technician

  • Display infrastructure design and installation
  • Lighting design and installation
  • Art installation (2D, 3D, textile and multi-media)
  • Marketing and communications
  • Human resource management
  • Budget development and management

2012-2014 ACAD Ambassador and Student Recruitment

  • Conducted “Front-line” promotional & prospective student recruitment presentations at Secondary Schools throughout Alberta, Toronto and Winnipeg
  • Assisted in target demographic research & analysis
  • Assisted in marketing and communications material development

2010-2012                  President, Alberta College of Art + Design Students Association

  • Elected for two consecutive terms
  • Developed and maintained three year strategic plan for the association
  • Board of Governors of the Alberta College of Art and Design: Student Representative, 2010-2012
  • Board Chair: ACADSA Executive Committee & ACADSA Student Legislative Council
  • Represented the ACAD student body at municipal, provincial and national levels.
  • Oversaw a budget of apprx. $230,000. Lead association from deficit to surplus
  • Founder and Director the Root Cellar Gallery Project, November 2011 – March 2012

2009-2011                         Art Gallery of Calgary: Preparatory

  • Executed and supported installation and maintenance of artwork and routine maintenance of the gallery.

2008-Ongoing            Photographer

  • Experience in fine art, abstract, conceptual, fashion, landscape and automotive photography.

1996-Ongoing                     DJ

  • Performed at several local (when based in Toronto), national and international venues, catering to a vast variety of music cultures with a vibrant & eclectic mix of largely electronic music genres.
  • 2003-2005 embarked on independent tour performing in cities throughout New Zealand & Australia

Technical Abilities

  • Art installation (installation design, installation and lighting)
  • Basic P.A./Loudspeaker set-up and operation
  • Commercial/House Painting & Staining
  • Carpentry/Woodworking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Completed automotive undercoats and topcoats training (18 hrs), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, March 2012

Committees

  • Alberta Junior Achievement Advisory Committee, 2013-2014
  • ACAD Board of Governors: Events Committee, 2013-2014
  • ACAD Board of Governors: Development Committee, 2010-2014
  • ACAD Board of Governors: Governance Committee, 2010-2012
  • ACAD Health and Safety Committee, Alberta College of Art and Design, 2010-2012
  • Hiring Committee: Executive Assistant to the President of ACAD, Alberta College of Art and Design
  • Hiring Committee: Director of Recruitment and Retention, Alberta College of Art and Design, 2011
  • Budget Sub-Committee, Alberta College of Art + Design Student Association, 2009
  • Emergency Bursary Sub-Committee, Alberta College of Art + Design Student Association, 2009-2010

Associations/Volunteer Activity

  • Artefact Creative, Stage Lighting Apprenticeship, 2023, 2024
  • Shambhala Music Festival, Farm Dec Crew, Salmo, British Columbia, July 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (1 week each year)
  • Nuit Blanche Calgary Board, Director, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 2011-May 2012.
  • Painting Department Student Representative, Alberta College of Art and Design Student Legislative Council, 2009-2010
  • 2nd Year Bachelor of Fine Arts Representative, Alberta College of Art + Design Student Legislative Council, 2008-2009
  • Truck Gallery, Calgary, Alberta, Volunteer, 2008-2011

Workshops

2009 June – Assistant to artist Iain Baxter& and participated in Green Corridor project for two weeks, conducted artwork construction and installation.

2009 June – Assistant to IAIN BAXTER& Eco Van Project Proposal in association with the Art Gallery of Ontario and No.9 Contemporary Art & the Environment.

2009 Jan – Assistant to artist Iain Baxter& for 2-week installation at the Art Gallery of Calgary, Jan 2009

Solo Exhibitions

2010 November  –  The Lines Between Us V.1.2.,The Wall Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2010  November  –  The Lines Between Us V.1.1., This Is Nation (Art Central), Calgary, AB, CAN

2010 Sept-Dec  –  Kristopher R.A. Weinmann, Roomy Interiors, Toronto, ON, CAN

2008-09 (Dec-Jan)  –  Method to Madness V.2.0, This Is Nation (Art Central), Calgary, AB, CAN

Group Exhibitions

2017 (June 30-Oct 1) – I AM Western, MEDALTA 713 Medalta  Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB, and cSPACE King Edward, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

2013 Oct 5 – Open Concept, 1543 – 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, CAN

2013 Aug 8-15 – Alternative Currency: Toronto, Norman Felix Gallery 627 Queen West, Toronto Ontario

2013 (July 4-Aug30) – Alternative Currency: Calgary, The Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB, CAN

2013 (June 8 – Oct 13) – Picturing the Canadian Pacific Railway, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, AB, CAN

2012 May  –  Louder Than Words: ACAD Grad Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2012 April  –  HYPE, Tower Centre East, 115 – 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, CAN

2011 November  –  Terrible Disappointments, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2011 April  –  Systems & Surface, Tower Centre East, 115 – 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, CAN

2010 November  –  Painting and Whatever, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2010 September  –  What I Did on My Summer Vacation, Marion Nicoll Gallery (Main Space), Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2010 August  –  RE:MIX, Steam Whistle Gallery, Toronto, ON, CAN

2009 November  –  Painters that make Sculptures, Gallery 371, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2009 (Oct 12-16)  –  Sojourner, Gallery 371, Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, AB, CAN

2009 (Sept 2-Oct2)  –  Infiltrated:Toronto V2.0, Steam Whistle Gallery, Toronto, ON, CAN

2009 (Aug 19)  –  Infiltrated:Toronto, Steam Whistle, Toronto, ON, CAN

2009 (Mar-Apr)  –  Drop, Art Central, Calgary, AB, CAN

2009 March  –  Gallery 13, Calgary, AB, CAN

2009 (Mar 14)  –  EmergeX, Calgary, AB, CAN

2009 (Jan 11)  –  1111 (Onefest), Calgary, AB, CAN

2008 (June 7)  –  Group Show, Private Residence, Calgary, AB, CAN

Residencies

Aug 2012 – June 2013, Resident Studio Artist at Ted Harrison Middle School, Supported by the Calgary Board of Education and the Alberta College of Art and Design.

Collections

  • Katie Ohe & Harry Kiyooka, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Enbridge, Corporate Collection, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • ENCANA, Bow Tower, Calgary, Alberta Canada
  • Steam Whistle Private Collection, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bibliography

  • Weinmann, Kris. “A Crude and Crucial Conversation.” IMPACT STATEMENTS: CRASH! Anthology of Critical Texts. Ed. David Garneau. Calgary: empress, EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society, 2010. 42-45. Print

Travel

  • New Zealand, 12 months
  • Australia, 9 months
  • Indonesia, 1 month
  • Portugal, 1 month
  • Canada, Coast to Coast 
  • U.S.A.- Ohio, New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Washington State, Buffalo, San Francisco
  • England
  • Paris, France
  • Jamaica

References available upon request