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Education (selected)
2005             BFA - Thompson Rivers University (TRU), BC, Canada
2005             Certificate - Printmaking and Photography, TRU, BC, Canada
2004             Diploma - Fine Arts, University College of the Cariboo (UCC), BC, Canada
2004             Certificate - Drawing and Painting, UCC, BC, Canada
2004             Certificate - Literature and Art History, UCC, BC, Canada

 

Continuing Education (selected)

2015             Book binding workshop, Dark Whimsy Studio, BC, Canada

2013             Screen Printing workshop, Kamloops Printmaker’s Studio (KPS), BC, Canada
2012             Polyester Plate Lithography workshop, KPS, BC, Canada
2011             Silk Aquatint workshop, KPS, BC, Canada
2010             4 Colour Etching workshop, KPS, BC, Canada

 

Exhibition Record (selected)
2015             Mail Me Art: Open All Hours, group show and book publication, Stamford, UK
2012-2015   The Sketchbook Project, travelling show, Brooklyn Art Library, NY, USA
2011, 2015   3rd&7th International Print Exchange, group show, Green Door Printmaking Studio, Derby, UK
2011-2015   31st-35th Mini Print International Cadaques, group shows: Spain, France, UK
                     10th-14th Lessedra Miniprint Annual 2012, group show, Lessedra Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria
2011, 2014   11th&14th Annual Postcard Print Exchange, group show, Gallery 181, IA, USA
2014             Prints Un/limited, KPS collection group show, TRU Gallery, BC, Canada
                     The Illustrated Accordion, group show, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, MI, USA
                     Just a Second, group show, 7Dunham Gallery, NY, USA
2010-2014   Kamloops Printmakers’ Society Annual Show and Sale, member show, BC, Canada
2013             Cyborgs and Post human Culture, Arnica Artist Run Centre, group show, BC, Canada
                     Barely They're III, Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, group show, BC, Canada
                     3rd Biennial International Footprint Exhibition, Center for Contemporary Printmaking, group show,  
                          CT, USA
                     Postcards From Home, print exchange and group show, QC, Canada
2012-2013   Cascade Print V&VI, group show, Fairbanks Gallery, OR, USA
                     Annual Art Exposed, group show, Old Courthouse Gallery, BC, Canada
2011-2012   Kamloops Art in the Park, Canada Day Art Festival participating Artist, BC, Canada
2011             Roots & Wings, solo show, Wilson House Gallery, BC, Canada
                     Alberta Printmakers’ 4th Annual Postcard Exhibition and Exchange, group show, Artist Proof
                          Gallery, AB, Canada
2010             The Bookmark Project 2010: Amulet, group show, Koffler Gallery, ON, Canada
                     Looking Inside Out, solo show, The Smorgasbord, BC, Canada
                     BIMPE VI, group shows: Federation Gallery, BC; SNAP Gallery, AB, Canada

 

Awards/Grants (selected)
2012             Honours Tent - selected artist at Kamloops Art in the Park Festival, BC, Canada
2004             Community and University Research Alliance (CURA) Grant

 

Professional Experience (selected)

  • 2014-present   Soarshare Studios, LA, California, USA

Owner/Artist

Founded Soarshare Studios with accompanying store, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. The studio showcases the art and practice of SJ May.

 

  • 2013                 YMCA/YWCA Mural Kamloops, BC, Canada

Mural Artist

YWCA Women’s shelter: designed and created indoor mural in upstairs hallway of the residence.

 

  • 2012-2013       North Shore & Downtown Artwalk Kamloops, BC, Canada

Demonstration Instructor

Provided demonstration of linocut carving and printing for Artwalk visitors.

 

  • 2012                 KCBIA Kamloops, BC, Canada

Mural Artist Lead Hand

Worked collaboratively with Mural Artists and fellow Assistant to create three outdoor murals in the downtown of Kamloops for the Back Alley Art Gallery.

 

  • 2012                  Kamloops Art Gallery Kamloops, BC, Canada

Workshop Instructor

Instructor for Printmaking Workshop hosted at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Participants created an image carved a linocut and pulled a print during the evening course.

 

  • 2010-2013     Kamloops Printmakers’ Society Kamloops, BC, Canada

President

Initiated restructuring of membership schedule, designed membership brochure, and created a website for the Kamloops Printmakers.
 

Collections
Green Door Printmaking Studio, Derby, UK
Iowa State University, College of Design, IA, USA
Oregon State University, OR, USA
Alberta Printmakers’ Society, AB, Canada
Kamloops Printmakers’ Society, BC, Canada
Brooklyn Art Library, NY, USA
 

Bibliography (selected)
2011-2015     Lessedra Miniprint Annual, Exhibition Catalogue
2011-2015     Mini Print International Cadaques, Exhibition Catalogue
2012               Downtown Echo and North Shore Echo (Kamloops publication, included in 4 articles)
2011-2012     Cascades Print Exchange V & VI, Exhibition Catalogue
 

Professional Affiliation (selected)
Friend of Kamloops Printmakers’ Society, BC, Canada

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