​In addition to her artistic practice, Christina is a dedicated educator and consultant, specializing in arts-based wellness and community outreach initiatives. She has curated countless exhibitions for other artists and developed art outreach programs for the Department of National Defense and various community organizations.

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EXHIBITIONS (2015-PRESENT)​

Group Exhibitions

2025 | Society of Canadian Artists 57th Juried Exhibition, Online

2025 | Proof of Life, SLC Annual Juried Exhibition, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville ON

2025 | Ontario Society of Artists Annual Juried Exhibition, Online & Donna Child Fine Art Gallery, Toronto ON

2025 | Take a Stand, Spencerville Mill & Museum, Spencerville ON

2025 | Take a Stand, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville, ON

2025 | Take a Stand, Cline House Gallery, Cornwall, ON

2025 | Annual Juried Exhibition, Cline House Gallery, Cornwall, ON

2024 | Renewal, Melt Studio, Picton, ON

2024 | Teapot, Monsky Creations Gallery, Merrickville, ON

2024 | 1000 Islands Life, Fulford Place Museum, Brockville, ON

2019 | Abstracts of the 1000 Islands, The Galleries, Brockville, ON

2018 | Away From Here - Faculty Exhibition, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville, ON

2018 | Biggies, Cailuan Gallery, Ingleside, ON

2017 | Healing Tiles, Brockville General Hospital, Brockville, ON

2016 | Refugee Welcome, Brockville Country Club, Brockville, ON

2016 | Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition, SLC Library Exhibition Space, Brockville, ON

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Solo Exhibitions

2021 | Floral Explorations, On the Wall Gallery, Medium Effort, Brockville, ON

2019 | Mixed Media Reflections, Medium Effort—On the Wall Gallery, Brockville, ON

2019 | Great Escapes II, The Galleries, Brockville, ON

2017 | Great Escapes, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville, ON

2015 | Paint by Number, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville, ON

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Duo Exhibitions

2022 | I'm Fine and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves (with F. Radford), The Galleries, Brockville, ON

2021 | Pixels and Paint (with B. Fawcett), Spencerville Mill and Museum, Spencerville, ON

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ARTS AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2025 | Marianne van Silfhout Gallery— Art As Witness Award: Fragile Resistance

2025 | Cline House Gallery—Juror's Choice: Phoenix Rising

2019 | Royal Canadian Navy Commendation for Arts Leadership

2018 | Student Administrative Council Faculty Award 

2017 | Student Administrative Council Faculty Award 

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PROFESSIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

2014–Present | Faculty, Visual & Creative Arts—Fine Arts, St. Lawrence College

2007–Present | Creative Consultant & Custom Creative Services, Arts Think Creative, TCC

2018–2020 | Art Outreach Consultant, Department of National Defense, CFB Kingston

2016–2022 | Program Coordinator, 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts, SLC

2015–2022 | Program Coordinator, Visual & Creative Arts—Fine Arts, SLC

2015–2018 | Community Outreach, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, SLC

2013–2018 | Curator, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery (MVS), SLC

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Additional Curatorial Experience

2022 | I'm Fine and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves (Co-curated with Fraser Radford), The Galleries, Brockville, ON

2021 | Creativity Through Crisis: Works from a Global Pandemic, Spencerville Mill, Spencerville, ON

2021 | 2021 Celebrating Ten Years of Brockville Pride Virtual Exhibition, Brockville Public Library, Brockville, ON

2021 | Pixels and Paint, (Co-curated with Barry Fawcett) Spencerville Mill and Museum, Spencerville, ON

2018 | Kitchens Past, Spencerville Mill and Museum, Spencerville, ON

2016 | The Work of Photo Artisan Mike Laking, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville, ON

 

Skills & Specializations

• Multi-Media Art Creation (Painting, Sculpture, Assemblage)

• Feminist Perspectives in Art

• Arts-Based Wellness & Community Outreach

• Exhibition Planning & Curating

• Marketing, Business Development, & Arts Leadership

• Art Education & Mentorship

 

TEACHING, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

​Visual & Creative Arts- Fine Arts, St. Lawrence College, Brockville, ON

• Creative Practice 1 & 2: Concept development, project planning, exhibition preparation

• Drawing & Design 1 & 2: Observational & interpretive techniques

• Introduction to Paint Mediums & Techniques

• Professional Practice 1 & 2: Marketing, business development, arts leadership, exhibition, portfolio

• Painting (Oils & Advanced Oils)

• Experimental Media: 2D & 3D Design

• Experimental Media: Digital Media

• Mixed Media

• Photography

• Business of Art

• Studio I & II

Musical Theatre Performance, St. Lawrence College, Brockville ON

• Wellness

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Workshops & Conferences

2024 | Demystifying Universal Design for Learning (Co-presented) Learning Connections Conference, Kingston, ON

2018 | Visualizing Anatomy with Innovative Group Learning (Co-presented), Learning Connections Conference, Kingston, ON

2016 | Art Mapping for Improved Memory, Learning Connections Conference, Kingston, ON

2015| Using Creative Arts to Manage Stress, Learning Connections Conference, Kingston, ON

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ARTS ADJUDICATION

2022 | Sole Juror | Kemptville Writer's Festival Photography Contest, Kemptville ON

2021 | Co-Juror | Creativity Through Crisis, Spencerville ON

2019 | Sole Juror | Focus Art Association Annual Exhibition, Cornwall, ON

2018 | Co-Juror | Brockville Area Photo Club, Brockville ON

2016 | Co-Juror | Every Angle Photography Club, Brockville ON

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PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA

2021 | Guest, Podcast: Talking Shit with Dr. Jackie

2020 | Published Illustrations: Cover art—Sally's Closet

2018 | Published Illustrations: Mindful Journey Oracle Deck

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ARTS LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER ROLES

2022–Present | Board of Directors, Spencerville Mill and Museum

2018–2024 | Provincial Communications Committee Member, inSol, OPSEU/SEFPO

2016–2017 | Board of Directors, Chair—Fundraising Sub-Committee, Arts Council of the Thousand Islands

2013–2015 | Affiliate Member, Arts Council of the Thousand Islands

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ARTS EDUCATION

2013 | Creative & Visual Arts- Fine Arts, St. Lawrence College, Brockville ON