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NEWS!!
"EX ARTE EQUINUS II"
INTERNATIONAL EQUINE ART COMPETITION
presented by Art Horse Magazine
"GOOD GIRL"
By Michelle Grant
"The Best of 2007"
the fourth in a series of virtual Art Shows by the members of the
Equine Art Guild
www.equineartguild.com/gallery/index.php
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Participant in the
"Le Cadeau Du Cheval - The Horse Gift" Mural Mosaic
www.muralmosaic.com
Third panel #110 is up on the Active Grid!
http://muralmosaic.com/Horse/Panels/110.html
Second panel #162 is up on the Active Grid!
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Horse/Panels/162.html
First panel #73 is up on the Active Grid!
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Horse/Panels/073.html
Michelle has the great honour of being one of only two invited artists to paint three panels for this epic project!
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Education
Alberta College of Art (ACAD),
Diploma Visual Arts, 1987, Drawing,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Awards
"Honourable Mention, 2008 Horses In Art Magazine Cover Contest"
Jamul, California, 2008
"First Place, 2006 Horses In Art Magazine Cover Contest"
Jamul, California, 2006
"Second Place Painting"
Arts Council of Surrey and Fraser Downs Racetrack 11th Annual Art Exhibition,
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
"Jean Bowman Memorial Award for Painting"
2003 American Academy of Equine Art Fall Open Juried Exhibit,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2003
"First Place Drawing, Advanced Level"
Equine Art Guild Annual Exhibition
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2001
"2000 ARTessential Artist's Choice Reserve Winner"
ARTessential Art Show
Calgary, Alberta, 2000
"Honourable Mention"
Trout Unlimited Canada Artist Of The Year
Calgary, Alberta, 1999
"First Place Pencil Drawing and First Place Overall Drawing"
Agrium Country Fair, 1st Annual Red Ribbon Contest
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, 1998
"1997 Black & White Award"
American Academy Of Equine Artists Fall Exhibition
Lexington, Kentucky, 1997
"Equine Images Publication Award"
American Academy Of Equine Artists Fall Exhibition
Lexington, Kentucky, 1995
"First & Second Place Drawings"
Canadian Association Of Equine Artists
Newcastle, Ontario, 1994
"First Place - Painting"
Harness Tracks Of America Annual Art Auction
Lexington, Kentucky, 1994
"Best In Division and Best In Section"
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Creative Living Show
Calgary, Alberta, 1981
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Affiliations
American Academy of Equine Art (AAEA),
Full Member, Lexington, Kentucky
Equine Art Guild (EAG),
Senior Member, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Upcoming Shows
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Western Art Showcase Auction
Calgary, Alberta, 2008
"Wild Horses: Equine Art at Home on the Range"
Phippen Museum,
Prescott, Arizona 2008
(Invitational)
"Spruce Meadows, Equi-Fair"
Spruce Meadows EquiPlex,
Calgary, Alberta, 2008
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Shows
"The Horse In Fine Art",
A Special Exhibition of The American Academy of Equine Art, Inc.
at the Columbia Art League,
Columbia, Missouri,
and
The Wildlife Experience,
Parker (Denver), Colorado, USA, 2008
(Invitational)
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Western Showcase Sales Salon
Calgary, Alberta, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Western Art Showcase Auction
Calgary, Alberta, 1994 - 1999, 2001 - 2008
Moose Horn Gallery First Annual Christmas Show,
Moose Horn Gallery,
Livingston, Montana, 2006
(Invitational)
The Printed Horse - An Equine Portfolio
Central Gallery, Lexington Public Library,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2002
(Invitational)
24th American Academy of Equine Art Annual Spring Members Exhibition
Lexington, Kentucky, 2004
(Invitational)
Fall Open Juried Exhibition, William G Kenton Gallery
Kentucky Horse Park,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2003
New Millenium Western Art and Cowboy Trappings Show
Canadian Finals Rodeo,
Edmonton, Alberta, 2001, 2002
(Invitational)
American Academy of Equine Arts Featured Artist's Show
Lexington Public Library,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2001
(Invitational)
American Academy of Equine Arts 2001 Annual Invitational Exhibition
William G. Kenton Gallery of the Kentucky Horse Park,
Lexington, Kentucky, 2001
(Invitational)
Fall Barn Burner Art Show & Sale
Shongweni Stables,
Calgary, Alberta, 2000
2000 ARTessential Ultimate Art Show
Calgary, Alberta, 2000
Spruce Meadows, Equi-Fair
Calgary, Alberta, 1996 - 1998, 2000, 2004 - 2008
Spruce Meadows, Cowboy Gear and Art Show
Calgary, Alberta, 1997 - 2000
The First Ladies of Equine Art Invitational Show
Alberta Fall Classic Invitational Art Auction,
Edmonton, Alberta, 1999
(Invitational)
American Academy Of Equine Artists Fall Exhibition
Lexington, Kentucky, 1995 - 1998, 2003, 2004
Northlands Racetrack, Alberta Fall Classic Stakes Races
Edmonton, Alberta, 1997, 1998
Group Show - Christine Dix, Michelle Grant, Agnes Kokot, Sherry Taylor
The Station Cultural Centre,
Okotoks, Alberta, 1998
Canada's Cowboy Festival
Calgary Convention Centre,
Calgary, Alberta, 1996, 1998
Horse & Country Canada's Equine Art Harvest Silent Auction & Exhibit
Royal Winter Fair,
Toronto, Ontario, 1997
Porcupine Moon Annual Western Art Exposition & Sale
The Station Cultural Centre,
Okotoks, Alberta, 1996, 1997
Miniatures - Art Show
The Station Cultural Centre,
Okotoks, Alberta, 1996
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club Featured Artist Exhibit
Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club,
Priddis, Alberta, 1996
Heritage Art Show & Sale
Remington Carriage Centre,
Cardston, Alberta, 1996
Canadian Association Of Equine Artists Annual Show
Newcastle, Ontario, 1994, 1996
Alberta Standardbred Horse Association Yearling Sale & Art Auction
Stampede Park,
Calgary, Alberta, 1996
Nat Christie Stakes Race -Solo Exhibition of Standardbred Paintings,
Stampede Park,
Calgary, Alberta, 1995
Harness Tracks Of America Annual Art Auction
Lexington, Kentucky, 1994, 1995
Wintershow '88
Olympic Arts Festival
Calgary, Alberta, 1988
1987 Alberta College of Art Graduation Show
Alberta College Of Art Gallery
Calgary, Alberta, 1987
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Alberta College Of Art Drawing Department, Student Exhibition
Petro-Canada Exhibition Gallery, Petro-Canada Centre
Calgary, Alberta, 1987
Figure Drawings, Drawing Major Students Show
Alberta College Of Art
Student Gallery,
Calgary, Alberta, 1987
Drumheller Public Library Featured Exhibit Artist
Drumheller Public Library Gallery,
Drumheller, Alberta, 1987
Creative Living Handicrafts Show
Calgary Exhibiton & Stampede,
Calgary, Alberta, 1981
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