Kristopher R.A. Weinmann

Kristopher.Weinmann@gmail.com

Ph. 403-992-4143

Education

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

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

2013 October – Studio PHI Tattoo Grand Opening Showcase, Calgary, AB, CAN

2013 October 5 – Open Concept, Calgary, AB CAN

2013 August – YYC to YYZ, Norman Felix Gallery, Toronto, ON, CAN

2013 July – Artists of Alternative Currency Documentary at the Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB, CAN

2013 June – Picturing the Canadian Pacific Railway, Whyte Museum on 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 – 9^th 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 – 9^th 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

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

Artist Talks & Panels

• April 2014, Umbrella Visual Arts Conference: How to Make Money and Be An Artist, Kris Weinmann, Punam Gill, Tara Westermann & Lane Shordee
• July 2013, Art For Lunch: Kris Weinmann, The Art Gallery of Calgary, Calgary, AB
• July 2012, “Everything in It’s Right Place”: Kris Weinmann & Tyler Los Jones, esker Foundation, Calgary, AB

Awards

• 2012 Barbra and John Poole Family Scholarship Fund
• 2011 Laurence Decore Award
• 2011 Painting Fourth Year Award
• 2011 Laura Mae Stillings Scholarship

Workshops

2009 June – Assistant to artist Iain Baxter& and participated in Green Corridor project for two weeks, 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

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

Associations/Volunteer Activity

• 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
• 2^nd Year Bachelor of Fine Arts Representative, Alberta College of Art + Design Student Legislative Council, 2008-2009
• Truck Gallery, Calgary, Alberta, Volunteer, 2008-2011

Committees

• 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

Juries

• Telus Spark Science Centre Calgary, Water from Multiple Perspectives Jury, 2012
• Telus Spark Science Centre Calgary, Art As Energy, 2011

Work Experience

2012-Current            Project Coordinator, Illingworth Kerr Gallery

• Co-Curator, Sled Island Festival 2012: Art Component
• Nuit Blanche Calgary 2012: Research and Artist Liason
• Illingworth Kerr Gallery: Visiting Artist Liason/Assistant

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

• Founder and Director the Root Cellar Gallery Project, November 2011 – March 2012
• Board of Governors of the Alberta College of Art and Design: Student Representative, 2010-2012
• Board Chair: ACADSA Executive Committee & ACADSA Student Legislative Council
• Oversaw a budget of apprx. $230,000. Lead association from deficit to surplus

2009-2011                         Art Gallery of Calgary: Preparatory

Performinstallation and handling of artwork and routine maintenance of the      gallery.

2008-Ongoing            Photographer

Photography experience in the fields of fashion, weddings and automotive photography.

1996-2006                        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.

1999-Present              Tradesman

Skills in carpentry/woodworking, drywall, house painting and landscaping.

Technical Abilities

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

Travel

• New Zealand, 12 months
• Australia, 9 months
• Indonesia, 1 month
• Portugal, 1 month
• Canada, Coast to Coast (x2 road trips)
• U.S.A.- Ohio, New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Washington State, Buffalo, San Francisco
• England
• Paris, France