KRISTI BRIDGEMAN CURRICULUM VITAE
GALLERIES AND EXHIBITIONS
2018 Forget-me-not, Métis Rose II Collaborative Exhibit with Lisa Shepherd, Musee Heritage, St. Albert. AB
2013 through 2018. Walking with our Sisters Commemorative Art Installation, (Canada and U.S)
2017-2018 Memory.History.Story AFK Teaching Exhibition, Gordon Smith Gallery, North Vancouver B.C.
2003 through 2017 Annual Juried Sidney Fine Arts, Sidney B.C.
2017 Rooted in History: Celebrating the Garry Oak Ecosystem, Bateman Centre,
2017 Forget-me-not, Métis Rose Collaborative Exhibit with Lisa Shepherd, Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives,
2011 - 2017 Annual Travelling Illustration Exhibit, Island Illustrators Society, G.V.P.L. Venues, Victoria and Saanich BC (Exhibit coordinator)
2016 Offices of Elizabeth May and Frances Litman, Green Party of Canada, Saanich BC
2015-2016 Childrens Book Illustration Exhibit by Kristi Bridgeman- Central Branch GVPL.
2016 Illustrating Emily Carr, Island Illustrators Society Groups Exhibit, Carr House, Victoria BC
2004 through 2015 Biennual Juried Small Paintings Exhibit, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC.
2013 through 2020. Walking with our Sisters, Commemorative Art Installations in Canada and the U.S.
2004 through 2017 Annual Juried T.D. Moss Street Paint-In, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria B.C.
2015 Green Party of Canada Office, Frances Litman and Elizabeth May
2015 Captured Flight, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria B.C.
2014 10th Annual Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art, Duncan B.C.
2003 through 2014 Annual Juried Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter Spring and Autumn Exhibits, (Brentwood, Lighthouse, Dales, Morris, Goward House and others, Victoria B.C.
2001 through 2014 Annual New Years Exhibits, Island Illustrators Society
2013 Mandalas, Rockets and Mooncakes, Solo Exhibit and Book launch (Oolichan) Sun Yat Sen Gardens, Vancouver 2002 through 2013 Annual Juried Sooke Fine Arts, Sooke B.C.
2010 and 2011 Victoria International Airport Exhibit CACGV, FCA and Group Exhibit
2007 through 2011 Annual Gordon Head Studio Tour, Studio Open Saanich BC
2010 Launch and Exhibit of Uirapuru, Winchester Galleries Modern on Humboldt, Victoria B.C.
2010 Federation of Canadian Artists at Butchart Gardens Summer Show, Brentwood Bay, B.C.
2010 New Year Exhibit, MacPherson Playhouse, Island Illustrators Society, Victoria B.C.
2010 Solo Show She Said Gallery, Victoria, B.C.
2007 through 2010, Annual LOOK Show, C.A.C.G.V, Bay Center, Victoria, BC.
2009 PLAY Group Show, Cedar Hill Recreation, Victoria, B.C.
2009 The Illustrated Garden, Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, B.C.
2009 Full Circle Contemporary Mandala Exhibit, Four Mandala Artists, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria,
2009 Garry Oak Habit, Island Illustrators Society Group Exhibit, Cedar Hill Gallery
2007 through 2009 Solo Exhibit, Summer Feature Artist, Sooke Harbour House Gallery, Sooke, B.C.
2009 Launch and Exhibit- There once was a Camel, Winchester Gallery on Broad Street, Victoria, B.C.
2009 through 2012 CANSCAIP Collection, Travelling Illustration Exhibit, Various cities throughout Canada.
2009 Feature Demonstration Artist Art in Bloom, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria B.C.
2009 A Climate of Change, Island Illustrators Group Exhibition, C.A.C. Gallery, Victoria B.C.
2009 Pacific Festival of the Book, Victoria Arts Connection, Victoria B.C.
2009 Federation of Canadian Artists Island Chapters Group Exhibit, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo, B.C.
2009 Island Illustrators Recent Works, Group Exhibit, Victoria Arts Connection, Capital Arts Festival, Victoria BC
2001 through 2007 Nature of Island Artists, Goldstream Nature House. Malahat, B.C.
2007 On Canvas Gallery In-House Artists, Victoria, B.C.
2007 Island Illustrators Group Exhibit, Maltwood Gallery University of Victoria, Saanich, B.C.
2007 Artists of Conscience – ‘In our lifetime’, Island Illustrators Society Group Show, On Canvas Gallery, Victoria B.C.
2003 through 2007 Night of Artists, Winspear Centre, Sidney, B.C.
2007 Illustrators at the Castle, Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria B.C.
2001 through 2005 Solo Exhibits: Saanich Municipal Hall, Saanich, B.C.
2001 through 2005 Illustrators at the Hall, Saanich Municipal Hall, Saanich, B.C.
2005 Slow Food: Slow Art, Island Illustrators Group Exhibit, CAC Gallery,
2005 Illustrating Saint Ann's, St Ann's Historic Site, Victoria, B.C .
2002 Illustrating Illustration, Campbell River District Art Gallery, Campbell River, B.C.
2001 Illustrating Emily, Emily Carr Exhibit, Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, B.C.
1999 Garry Oak Symposium: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
PUBLISHED BOOKS AND IMAGES
2016 Lex and the dinosaur dance by Rachel Wyatt. Wyatt and Sons
2016 Jimmy goes home by Joan Dobbie, Fort Langley, Parks Canada
2016 A Parade of Puppies, Board book by Charles Ghigna, Orca Books.
2015 Watershed Map District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 EDPA Brochure Images, District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 Naturescape Gardening, Brochure and Poster Image, District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 A Carnival of Cats Board book by Charles Ghigna, Orca Books.
2013 The Rainbow Rocket Childrens Book by Fiona Tinwei Lam, Oolichan Books.
2012 One True Jackson Childrens Book by Rachel Wyatt, Wyatt and Sons.
2011 Framing the Garden Poetry and Fine Art of Victoria (1 image) Ekstasis Editions.
2010 Uirapuru, Children’s Book, by P.K Page, Oolichan Books (Shortlist- Governor Generals Award, Book Illustration, and Winner of the Bolen Books Children’s Book Award.
2010 Salmon Cycle Interpretive sign/educational poster, District of Saanich/Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society.
2009 Tree Sweet Tree. West coast bird identification poster and card. Pierre Belvedere and Rogers Chocolates-
2009 The Sky Tree Childrens Book Trilogy, by P.K Page, Oolichan Books
2009 You, me and my O.T. by Paulette Bourgeois, C.O.A.T. (Winner C.A.O.T Award)
2009 Dream Fish Mandala Stream of Dreams Society, Focus Magazine- Cover and article
2008 There Once was a Camel Childrens Book by P.K. Page, Ekstasis Editions/Cherubim Press.
2008 The Sock Fairy by Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore.
2008 HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Family Resource, V. Temple/A. Preece, University of Victoria
2008 Food Flair: Healthy Eating for Early Learning Settings, Ministry of Health
2008 Move: Healthy Opportunities for 0-2 yrs, Ministry of Health. R. Milne-Frechette, University of British Columbia
2008 HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Practitioners Resource V.Temple/A. Preece, University of Victoria
2007 The Knot Fairy, Childrens Book, Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore.
2007 Catching Snowflakes Rogers Chocolates
2006 Happy Birthday Roberta ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
Lets Go Magic School ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
On Saturday ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski / A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
What are you doing? ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski / A. Bryce, Oxford
University Press
2003 Cassidy's Adventures - My First Day of School, by Gina Graham, Dunham Publishing, Victoria B.C.
OTHER ILLUSTRATION AND COMMISSION WORK
2005-2017 Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society/District of Saanich Interpretive sign and Newsletter artwork, Saanich, B.C.
2013 George Jay Elementary School, Mural, Victoria B.C.
2007 Stream of Dreams Society, Watershed mandala colouring sheet, Burnaby B.C.
2004-2005 2 Orcas in the City/ 1 Bears in the City, Lions Society Fundraiser, Victoria B.C.
2000 Gordon Head Elementry School, Landscape Commission, Saanich B.C.
2000-2004 Oldfield Orchard: 8 Octoberfest Children’s Murals, Saanich B.C.
1990-2003 Calgary Auto Mall, Smith House, Annual Outdoor Light Display, Designer, Calgary A.B.
2001 Storm Drain Marking Program Pamphlet artwork, Saanich B.C.
1996 Fine Art Commission: Bank Of Nova Scotia, Edmonton A.B.
1993 Clown Colouring Book, Victoria B.C.
1991 Work Book and flash card set, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Speech-Language Therapy Clinic, Saanich, B.C.
FINE ART AND ILLUSTRATION AWARDS
2017 Canadian Childrens Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens
2017 Moonbeam GOLD Knot Fairy and Sock Fairy,
2015 Kirkus Star nomination, A Carnival of Cats
2011 Winner, Bolen Books Childrens Book Award for Uirapuru, PK Page, Oolichan Books
2010 Shortlisted, Governer General Award for Book Illustration for Uirapuru, (1 of top 5 Canadian Illustrated books)
2010 Uirapuru, Shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily Award
2009 Award of Merit, Occupational Therapists of Canada for You, me and my O.T, by Paulette Bourgeois
2009 Honoured One of 150 Significant BC Women Artists, Past and Present,CACGV,
2009 Mom’s Choice Award – The Knot Fairy, and The SockFairy
2008 Dragon Pencil Book of the Year Award - Best Overall Book.
2014 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2012 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2008 Finalist - USA Book News National Best Books Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Foreword Magazine Book-of-the-Year Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Benjamin Franklin Book Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Best Preschool Picture Book, The Knot Fairy.
2008 USA National Best Book Awards, Finalist - Children's Picture Book,The Knot Fairy.
2007 Independent Publishers (IPPY) Bronze Award for Best Picture Book,The Knot Fairy.
2007 Book Sense Children’s Pick List, The Knot Fairy.
2006 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2003 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
CHARITIES, DONATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
2017 Green Party of Canada
2017 Garry Oak Ecosytems Recovery Project.
2017 Metis Nation British Columbia
2017 Ancient Forest Alliance
2010 through 2014 Stream of Dreams Society, Burnaby, B.C.
2007 through 2015 Foundaton Fighting Blindness, Canada.
1990 through 2017 C.N.I.B’s Eye for a Cure, Victoria, B.C.
2010 C.C.F.F. Painting 65 Red Roses , Honouring Eva Markvoort. Vancouver, B.C.
2005 Restorative Justice, Art Event, Victoria, B.C.
2005 Crohnes/Ileitis Foundation Art Auction, Vancouver, B.C.
2000 through 2004 Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, Saanich, B.C
2004 through 2014 Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society. Saanich, B.C.
TEACHING/GUEST SPEAKER
2017 Giant Metis Mandala Workshop, Jasper Junior Senior High School, Jasper AB
2016 Giant hands on Peace Mandala, World Refugee Day, GVPL Victoria BC
2015-2017 M is for Mandala, GVPL locations Victoria and Saanich BC
2011 Guest Panel, David Lam Documentary ”Library of the Early Mind”:
Art and Impact of Children’s Literature.
2001 through 2009 Collab-Art: L’ecole Brodeur, Victoria BC
1999 through 2006, Presentations and workshops for Youth Groups
School District 63 and 69: K to Grade 10, Victoria, Saanich & Sooke B.C.
EDUCATION
- Picture Book Illustration, Mavis Andrews, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Pen & Ink Illustration with Brian Grisson, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Kids Writes with Linda Rogers, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Workshops with Phillip Mix, Ken Campbell, Donna Baspally, Kiff Holland, Robert Genn
-1980 Emily Carr College of Art, Vancouver, B.C.
MEDIA FEATURES
2017 The Jasper Local, by Bob Covey. May 15, 2017, Pg 8 https://issuu.com/thejasperlocal/docs/the-jasper-local-issue97-may15-2017/8
2017 The Fitzhugh, Jasper Alberta, Forget-me-not, Metis Rose
2015 Kirkus Star, Kirkus Review, A Carnival of Cats.
2015 49th Shelf Illustrator Review, A Carnival of Cats.
2012 May, Senior Living Magazine, Camels, Fairies and Mandalas by Judee Fong.
2011 Coverage by Exhibit V with Efren Quiroz. Winchester Gallery, Uirapuru, book launch and exhibit
2008 November Issue FOCUS Magazine Cover and Feature “Painting for Peace and Light” by Linda Rogers
2008 The New VI Television, Studio interview with Adam Sawatsky
2008 Literary Photographer, Don Denton
2008 Feature, Monday Magazine, Carol Mathews.
2008 Sharan Tiffen, Saanich News, Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine, Midwest Book Review, and The Pacific Rim Review
2007 Times Colonist Book Review Liz Pogue,
2007 Book reviews: Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine, Midwest Book Review, Children’s Book Sense, Independent Publishers Book Review.
2007 CHEK T.V. Artists Studio Interview with Jenny Manichuck.
2007 Saanich News, Thomas Winterhoff Local Artist Draws on the Child Within
2001 Volume 15, Issue 3, The Illustrator: Flowers, Fairies and Fine Art
REFERENCES
Karel Doryuter SFCA, Past President, Island Illustrators Society, Penticton B.C. (250)-658-2432
Marney Ward SFCA, Past President, Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter (250)-595-0220
Randal McNair, Owner, Oolichan Books, Fernie, B.C. (250) 423-6113
Steve Ziolkowski, Transpac Education/ Oxford University Press. Victoria B.C.
MEMBERSHIPS
Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Island Illustrators Society, Victoria B.C.
Past Editor The Grapevine Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter, Victoria B.C.
Active Member The Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter, Victoria B.C.
Member: AGGV, CACGV, CARFAC/CARCC, ACCESS, SCBWI-BC, CANSCAIP, FFB.
RETAIL REPRESENTATION
Kristi’s fine art work can be found at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Jasper Region Museum as well as local shows such as Sidney Fine Art, Sooke Fine Art, Moss Street Paint-In. Prints, books and cards available at Picture Perfect Gallery, Instinct Gifts, Full Circle Arts, Munros and Bolen Books, as well as various local venues and exhibits. Please feel free to contact the artist directly.
Website: www.kristibridgeman.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/public/Kristi-Bridgeman-Artist
2018 Forget-me-not, Métis Rose II Collaborative Exhibit with Lisa Shepherd, Musee Heritage, St. Albert. AB
2013 through 2018. Walking with our Sisters Commemorative Art Installation, (Canada and U.S)
2017-2018 Memory.History.Story AFK Teaching Exhibition, Gordon Smith Gallery, North Vancouver B.C.
2003 through 2017 Annual Juried Sidney Fine Arts, Sidney B.C.
2017 Rooted in History: Celebrating the Garry Oak Ecosystem, Bateman Centre,
2017 Forget-me-not, Métis Rose Collaborative Exhibit with Lisa Shepherd, Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives,
2011 - 2017 Annual Travelling Illustration Exhibit, Island Illustrators Society, G.V.P.L. Venues, Victoria and Saanich BC (Exhibit coordinator)
2016 Offices of Elizabeth May and Frances Litman, Green Party of Canada, Saanich BC
2015-2016 Childrens Book Illustration Exhibit by Kristi Bridgeman- Central Branch GVPL.
2016 Illustrating Emily Carr, Island Illustrators Society Groups Exhibit, Carr House, Victoria BC
2004 through 2015 Biennual Juried Small Paintings Exhibit, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC.
2013 through 2020. Walking with our Sisters, Commemorative Art Installations in Canada and the U.S.
2004 through 2017 Annual Juried T.D. Moss Street Paint-In, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria B.C.
2015 Green Party of Canada Office, Frances Litman and Elizabeth May
2015 Captured Flight, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria B.C.
2014 10th Annual Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art, Duncan B.C.
2003 through 2014 Annual Juried Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter Spring and Autumn Exhibits, (Brentwood, Lighthouse, Dales, Morris, Goward House and others, Victoria B.C.
2001 through 2014 Annual New Years Exhibits, Island Illustrators Society
2013 Mandalas, Rockets and Mooncakes, Solo Exhibit and Book launch (Oolichan) Sun Yat Sen Gardens, Vancouver 2002 through 2013 Annual Juried Sooke Fine Arts, Sooke B.C.
2010 and 2011 Victoria International Airport Exhibit CACGV, FCA and Group Exhibit
2007 through 2011 Annual Gordon Head Studio Tour, Studio Open Saanich BC
2010 Launch and Exhibit of Uirapuru, Winchester Galleries Modern on Humboldt, Victoria B.C.
2010 Federation of Canadian Artists at Butchart Gardens Summer Show, Brentwood Bay, B.C.
2010 New Year Exhibit, MacPherson Playhouse, Island Illustrators Society, Victoria B.C.
2010 Solo Show She Said Gallery, Victoria, B.C.
2007 through 2010, Annual LOOK Show, C.A.C.G.V, Bay Center, Victoria, BC.
2009 PLAY Group Show, Cedar Hill Recreation, Victoria, B.C.
2009 The Illustrated Garden, Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, B.C.
2009 Full Circle Contemporary Mandala Exhibit, Four Mandala Artists, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria,
2009 Garry Oak Habit, Island Illustrators Society Group Exhibit, Cedar Hill Gallery
2007 through 2009 Solo Exhibit, Summer Feature Artist, Sooke Harbour House Gallery, Sooke, B.C.
2009 Launch and Exhibit- There once was a Camel, Winchester Gallery on Broad Street, Victoria, B.C.
2009 through 2012 CANSCAIP Collection, Travelling Illustration Exhibit, Various cities throughout Canada.
2009 Feature Demonstration Artist Art in Bloom, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria B.C.
2009 A Climate of Change, Island Illustrators Group Exhibition, C.A.C. Gallery, Victoria B.C.
2009 Pacific Festival of the Book, Victoria Arts Connection, Victoria B.C.
2009 Federation of Canadian Artists Island Chapters Group Exhibit, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo, B.C.
2009 Island Illustrators Recent Works, Group Exhibit, Victoria Arts Connection, Capital Arts Festival, Victoria BC
2001 through 2007 Nature of Island Artists, Goldstream Nature House. Malahat, B.C.
2007 On Canvas Gallery In-House Artists, Victoria, B.C.
2007 Island Illustrators Group Exhibit, Maltwood Gallery University of Victoria, Saanich, B.C.
2007 Artists of Conscience – ‘In our lifetime’, Island Illustrators Society Group Show, On Canvas Gallery, Victoria B.C.
2003 through 2007 Night of Artists, Winspear Centre, Sidney, B.C.
2007 Illustrators at the Castle, Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria B.C.
2001 through 2005 Solo Exhibits: Saanich Municipal Hall, Saanich, B.C.
2001 through 2005 Illustrators at the Hall, Saanich Municipal Hall, Saanich, B.C.
2005 Slow Food: Slow Art, Island Illustrators Group Exhibit, CAC Gallery,
2005 Illustrating Saint Ann's, St Ann's Historic Site, Victoria, B.C .
2002 Illustrating Illustration, Campbell River District Art Gallery, Campbell River, B.C.
2001 Illustrating Emily, Emily Carr Exhibit, Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, B.C.
1999 Garry Oak Symposium: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
PUBLISHED BOOKS AND IMAGES
2016 Lex and the dinosaur dance by Rachel Wyatt. Wyatt and Sons
2016 Jimmy goes home by Joan Dobbie, Fort Langley, Parks Canada
2016 A Parade of Puppies, Board book by Charles Ghigna, Orca Books.
2015 Watershed Map District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 EDPA Brochure Images, District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 Naturescape Gardening, Brochure and Poster Image, District of Saanich, Environmental
2015 A Carnival of Cats Board book by Charles Ghigna, Orca Books.
2013 The Rainbow Rocket Childrens Book by Fiona Tinwei Lam, Oolichan Books.
2012 One True Jackson Childrens Book by Rachel Wyatt, Wyatt and Sons.
2011 Framing the Garden Poetry and Fine Art of Victoria (1 image) Ekstasis Editions.
2010 Uirapuru, Children’s Book, by P.K Page, Oolichan Books (Shortlist- Governor Generals Award, Book Illustration, and Winner of the Bolen Books Children’s Book Award.
2010 Salmon Cycle Interpretive sign/educational poster, District of Saanich/Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society.
2009 Tree Sweet Tree. West coast bird identification poster and card. Pierre Belvedere and Rogers Chocolates-
2009 The Sky Tree Childrens Book Trilogy, by P.K Page, Oolichan Books
2009 You, me and my O.T. by Paulette Bourgeois, C.O.A.T. (Winner C.A.O.T Award)
2009 Dream Fish Mandala Stream of Dreams Society, Focus Magazine- Cover and article
2008 There Once was a Camel Childrens Book by P.K. Page, Ekstasis Editions/Cherubim Press.
2008 The Sock Fairy by Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore.
2008 HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Family Resource, V. Temple/A. Preece, University of Victoria
2008 Food Flair: Healthy Eating for Early Learning Settings, Ministry of Health
2008 Move: Healthy Opportunities for 0-2 yrs, Ministry of Health. R. Milne-Frechette, University of British Columbia
2008 HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Practitioners Resource V.Temple/A. Preece, University of Victoria
2007 The Knot Fairy, Childrens Book, Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore.
2007 Catching Snowflakes Rogers Chocolates
2006 Happy Birthday Roberta ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
Lets Go Magic School ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
On Saturday ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski / A. Bryce, Oxford University Press
What are you doing? ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski / A. Bryce, Oxford
University Press
2003 Cassidy's Adventures - My First Day of School, by Gina Graham, Dunham Publishing, Victoria B.C.
OTHER ILLUSTRATION AND COMMISSION WORK
2005-2017 Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society/District of Saanich Interpretive sign and Newsletter artwork, Saanich, B.C.
2013 George Jay Elementary School, Mural, Victoria B.C.
2007 Stream of Dreams Society, Watershed mandala colouring sheet, Burnaby B.C.
2004-2005 2 Orcas in the City/ 1 Bears in the City, Lions Society Fundraiser, Victoria B.C.
2000 Gordon Head Elementry School, Landscape Commission, Saanich B.C.
2000-2004 Oldfield Orchard: 8 Octoberfest Children’s Murals, Saanich B.C.
1990-2003 Calgary Auto Mall, Smith House, Annual Outdoor Light Display, Designer, Calgary A.B.
2001 Storm Drain Marking Program Pamphlet artwork, Saanich B.C.
1996 Fine Art Commission: Bank Of Nova Scotia, Edmonton A.B.
1993 Clown Colouring Book, Victoria B.C.
1991 Work Book and flash card set, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Speech-Language Therapy Clinic, Saanich, B.C.
FINE ART AND ILLUSTRATION AWARDS
2017 Canadian Childrens Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens
2017 Moonbeam GOLD Knot Fairy and Sock Fairy,
2015 Kirkus Star nomination, A Carnival of Cats
2011 Winner, Bolen Books Childrens Book Award for Uirapuru, PK Page, Oolichan Books
2010 Shortlisted, Governer General Award for Book Illustration for Uirapuru, (1 of top 5 Canadian Illustrated books)
2010 Uirapuru, Shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily Award
2009 Award of Merit, Occupational Therapists of Canada for You, me and my O.T, by Paulette Bourgeois
2009 Honoured One of 150 Significant BC Women Artists, Past and Present,CACGV,
2009 Mom’s Choice Award – The Knot Fairy, and The SockFairy
2008 Dragon Pencil Book of the Year Award - Best Overall Book.
2014 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2012 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2008 Finalist - USA Book News National Best Books Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Foreword Magazine Book-of-the-Year Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Benjamin Franklin Book Award, The Knot Fairy.
2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Best Preschool Picture Book, The Knot Fairy.
2008 USA National Best Book Awards, Finalist - Children's Picture Book,The Knot Fairy.
2007 Independent Publishers (IPPY) Bronze Award for Best Picture Book,The Knot Fairy.
2007 Book Sense Children’s Pick List, The Knot Fairy.
2006 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
2003 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
CHARITIES, DONATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
2017 Green Party of Canada
2017 Garry Oak Ecosytems Recovery Project.
2017 Metis Nation British Columbia
2017 Ancient Forest Alliance
2010 through 2014 Stream of Dreams Society, Burnaby, B.C.
2007 through 2015 Foundaton Fighting Blindness, Canada.
1990 through 2017 C.N.I.B’s Eye for a Cure, Victoria, B.C.
2010 C.C.F.F. Painting 65 Red Roses , Honouring Eva Markvoort. Vancouver, B.C.
2005 Restorative Justice, Art Event, Victoria, B.C.
2005 Crohnes/Ileitis Foundation Art Auction, Vancouver, B.C.
2000 through 2004 Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, Saanich, B.C
2004 through 2014 Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society. Saanich, B.C.
TEACHING/GUEST SPEAKER
2017 Giant Metis Mandala Workshop, Jasper Junior Senior High School, Jasper AB
2016 Giant hands on Peace Mandala, World Refugee Day, GVPL Victoria BC
2015-2017 M is for Mandala, GVPL locations Victoria and Saanich BC
2011 Guest Panel, David Lam Documentary ”Library of the Early Mind”:
Art and Impact of Children’s Literature.
2001 through 2009 Collab-Art: L’ecole Brodeur, Victoria BC
1999 through 2006, Presentations and workshops for Youth Groups
School District 63 and 69: K to Grade 10, Victoria, Saanich & Sooke B.C.
EDUCATION
- Picture Book Illustration, Mavis Andrews, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Pen & Ink Illustration with Brian Grisson, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Kids Writes with Linda Rogers, Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
- Workshops with Phillip Mix, Ken Campbell, Donna Baspally, Kiff Holland, Robert Genn
-1980 Emily Carr College of Art, Vancouver, B.C.
MEDIA FEATURES
2017 The Jasper Local, by Bob Covey. May 15, 2017, Pg 8 https://issuu.com/thejasperlocal/docs/the-jasper-local-issue97-may15-2017/8
2017 The Fitzhugh, Jasper Alberta, Forget-me-not, Metis Rose
2015 Kirkus Star, Kirkus Review, A Carnival of Cats.
2015 49th Shelf Illustrator Review, A Carnival of Cats.
2012 May, Senior Living Magazine, Camels, Fairies and Mandalas by Judee Fong.
2011 Coverage by Exhibit V with Efren Quiroz. Winchester Gallery, Uirapuru, book launch and exhibit
2008 November Issue FOCUS Magazine Cover and Feature “Painting for Peace and Light” by Linda Rogers
2008 The New VI Television, Studio interview with Adam Sawatsky
2008 Literary Photographer, Don Denton
2008 Feature, Monday Magazine, Carol Mathews.
2008 Sharan Tiffen, Saanich News, Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine, Midwest Book Review, and The Pacific Rim Review
2007 Times Colonist Book Review Liz Pogue,
2007 Book reviews: Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine, Midwest Book Review, Children’s Book Sense, Independent Publishers Book Review.
2007 CHEK T.V. Artists Studio Interview with Jenny Manichuck.
2007 Saanich News, Thomas Winterhoff Local Artist Draws on the Child Within
2001 Volume 15, Issue 3, The Illustrator: Flowers, Fairies and Fine Art
REFERENCES
Karel Doryuter SFCA, Past President, Island Illustrators Society, Penticton B.C. (250)-658-2432
Marney Ward SFCA, Past President, Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter (250)-595-0220
Randal McNair, Owner, Oolichan Books, Fernie, B.C. (250) 423-6113
Steve Ziolkowski, Transpac Education/ Oxford University Press. Victoria B.C.
MEMBERSHIPS
Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Island Illustrators Society, Victoria B.C.
Past Editor The Grapevine Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter, Victoria B.C.
Active Member The Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter, Victoria B.C.
Member: AGGV, CACGV, CARFAC/CARCC, ACCESS, SCBWI-BC, CANSCAIP, FFB.
RETAIL REPRESENTATION
Kristi’s fine art work can be found at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Jasper Region Museum as well as local shows such as Sidney Fine Art, Sooke Fine Art, Moss Street Paint-In. Prints, books and cards available at Picture Perfect Gallery, Instinct Gifts, Full Circle Arts, Munros and Bolen Books, as well as various local venues and exhibits. Please feel free to contact the artist directly.
Website: www.kristibridgeman.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/public/Kristi-Bridgeman-Artist