Renée Gagnon
104, rue Principale
Ripon, Quebec
J0V 1V0 Canada
(819) 983-2286
reneecera@msn.com
Exhibitions
ExpositionsA Matter of Clay III Jonathon Bancroft Snell Gallery, London, Ontario
1001 Pots, Val David, Québec. (2011,2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 1992)
4th Edition of the Internationale d’art miniature, Louise-Carrier Gallery, Lévis, Québec. (2007)
Les Bienfaits de la Terre, Gaïa Ceramics Gallery and Boutique, Montréal, Québec. (2006)
Faculty Exhibition, McClure Gallery, Visual Arts Centre, Montréal, Québec. (2006, 2005, 2004, 1998)
Group Exhibition, Gaïa Ceramics Gallery and Boutique, Montréal, Québec. (2003)
L’art qu’on fait ensemble fait un village, St-André-Avellin, Québec. (2002)
Permanent exhibition, Gaïa Ceramics Gallery and Boutique, Montréal, Québec. (2000-2008)
Permanent exhibition, L’Atelier, Fine Crafts Gallery, Montebello, Québec. (1991-1993)
Vases and Orchids, Hull, Québec. (1985)
L’Envol, St-André-Avellin, Québec. (1985)
Salon des métiers d'art de l'Outaouais, Hull, Québec. (1981-1987)
Christmas Craft Show, Ottawa, Ontario. (1981-1987)
Professional Experience
PRODUCTION
Research and production in my studio: in Montréal (2005-present) ; in St-André-Avellin, Québec (2000-2003) ; in Montebello, Québec (1991-1993) ; in Hull, Québec (1987-1993) ; in Ripon, Québec (1981-1987)
Professional potter for various pottery studios in Québec. (1981-1987)
Opening of my studio "Au fil de l’eau" in Ripon, Québec. (1978)
TEACHINGPrivate instruction in my studio, Montreal, Québec (2005-present)
personnalised courses for students of all levelsPottery instructor, Visual Arts Centre, Montréal, Québec (1998-2008)
courses for beginner and intermediate students: porcelain, earthenware; pottery/wheel, surface decoration, glazingPottery instructor, Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts, Montréal, Québec (2006)
courses for beginner students: pottery/wheel, surface decoration, glazingPottery instructor, Jo Gora Studio, Westmount, Québec (1995)
courses for beginner students
Professional Education
Coaching in marketing, with Réjane Mercier in collaboration with the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. (2005)
Molding and glazing techniques, Atelier Marc Hébert, Montréal, Québec. (1987)
Design course, Institut des métiers d’art de Montréal, Montréal, Québec. (1985-1987)
Advanced throwing techniques, Atelier Pierre Legault, Port-au-Persil, Québec. (1978)
Grants and Awards
Grant for professional fine crafts artists and businesses; SODEC - Société de développement des entreprises culturelles du Québec. (2002) Grant for equipment purchase.
Research grant for professional artists: Category 1 grant, short-term (3 months); Ministère des affaires culturelles de l’Outaouais. (1991) Research on the symbols and symbolism of ancient ceramics, part III.
Research grant for professional artists: Category 1 grant, short-term (3 months); Ministère des affaires culturelles de l’Outaouais. (1990) Research on the symbols and symbolism of ancient ceramics, parts I and II.
Research grant for professional artists: Category 1 grant, short-term (3 months); Ministère des affaires culturelles de l’Outaouais. (1988) Research on lamp prototypes: ceramics and bronze.
Community Involvement and Associations
Member of the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec. (2002-present)
Invited Artist (St-André-Avellin): to encourage cultural activities for handicapped people in the Petite-Nation region. (2002)
Member of the administrative council for the Gare de Montebello, a visual arts and fine crafts special events space in Montebello, Québec. (1991-1993)
Member of the administrative council for L’Axe No-7, a contemporary arts exhibition space in Hull, Québec. (1987-1990)
Coordinator of the 9x9 event at Café les quatre jeudis in Hull, Québec. (annual exhibition; 1985-1990).
Member of the la Corporation des métiers d’art de l’Outaouais. (1981-87)
Coordinator of the Festival Soleil in Hull, Québec, in collaboration with the Café les quatre jeudis and the municipality of Hull. (1981)