Kristi Bridgeman Ink and Watercolour Design Curriculum Vitae 2025
Métis artist with ancestral ties to Red River and Alberta, living in the traditional lands of the Songhees, Xwsepsum and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations., Vancouver Island, BC.
EXHIBITIONS, SOLO and BOOK LAUNCHES 2025 Honouring our Metis Mothers, Winnipeg Art Gallery. 2024-2025 Fashion and Function: Metis Expression in Fashion and Art, Cedar Hill Gallery, Victoria BC (Curator) 2004- 2025 Small Paintings Winter/Spring, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC. 2018-2025 T.D. Moss Street Paint-In, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria BC 2002-2024 Sooke Fine Arts, T'Sooke BC (Award of Excellence 2024), (Jurors Choice 2023) 2021-2020 BREATHE Textile Museum, Toronto, Ontario and Whyte Museum, Banff, Alberta. 2017 Rooted in History: Celebrating the Garry Oak Ecosystem, Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria BC 2023 Forget-me-not, Metis Rose, The Far West, Kristi Bridgeman/Lisa Shepherd, ACT , 2022 Forget-me-not, Metis Rose, Musee Heritage, St Albert, Kristi Bridgeman/Lisa Shepherd 2021 Forget-me-not, Metis Rose Jasper Yellow Head Museum, Kristi Bridgeman/Lisa Shepherd 2003- 2019 Federation of Canadian Artists Spring/Fall Group Exhibits, Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo. 2003 -2019 Sidney Fine Arts, Sidney BC 2013 through 2019. Walking with our Sisters Commemorative Art Installation, (Canada and U.S) 2001-2019 Island Illustrators Society Group Annual Exhibits, Victoria and Saanich BC (Curator) 2015- 2016 Kristi Bridgeman Illustration, Solo Exhibit, Central Branch GVPL. Victoria 2015 Captured Flight, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria B.C. 2001-2015 Sooke Harbour House Gallery, (Past Representation) Sooke BC 2014 10th Annual Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art, Duncan BC 2013 Mandalas, Rockets and Mooncakes, Solo Exhibit, Sun Yat Sen Gardens, Vancouver, BC. 2013-2019 Walking with our Sisters, Commemorative Art Installation (Canada and U.S) 2009 -2012 CANSCAIP Collection, Canadian Travelling Illustration Exhibit. 2010 Uirapuru, Launch- Solo Exhibit, Winchester Galleries Modern, Victoria, BC 2010- 2011 Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, Various exhibits and venues, Victoria BC 2010 CCFF 65 Red Roses, Vancouver, B.C 2009 -2010 LOOK Show, CACGV, Bay Center, Victoria, BC 2009 There once was a Camel, Launch/ Solo Exhibit- Winchester on Broad, Victoria, BC 2009 Full Circle Contemporary Mandala Exhibit (Participant/Coordinator) Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria 2001-2005 Kristi Bridgeman Solo Exhibit, Saanich Municipal Hall, Saanich, BC 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- The Rainbow Rocket, (Oolichan Books), Sun Yat Sen Gardens, Vancouver B.C. 2003 through 2014 Annual Juried Sidney Fine Arts, Sidney B.C. 2011 and 2015 Annual Illustrated Travelling Alphabet, G.V.P.L. Venues, Island Illustrators Society. 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 Forest and Ocean Group Exhibit, Sooke Harbour House Gallery. Sooke, B.C. 2010 Kristi Bridgeman Solo, Childrens Illustration 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, Massey Gallery, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, B.C. 2009 Garry Oak Habit, Island Illustrators Society Group Exhibit, Cedar Hill Gallery 2007 through 2009 Kristi Bridgeman, 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 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 Exhibit, 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, Sooke Harbour House Gallery, Sooke, B.C. 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 Artist: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
FINE ART AWARDS 2025, Award of Excellence, Sooke Fine Arts, 2024, Jurors Choice, Sooke Fine Arts, 2006 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention 2003 Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter: Honourable Mention
PUBLISHED BOOKS
2024 (Cover illustration), Francophone Victoria 2017 Ethans big Adventure, Rachel Wyatt, Wyatt and sons 2016 A Parade of Puppies, Charleis Ghigna, Orca Books 2015 A Carnival of Cats Board book by Charles Ghigna, Orca Books. 2015 Charlie and the new friend, Rachel Wyatt, Wyatt and sons 2014 Lex and Dinosaur dance, Rachel Wyatt, Whyatt and sons 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. 2009 The Sky Tree, 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) 2008 There Once was a Camel, by P.K. Page, Ekstasis Editions/Cherubim Press. 2008 HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Family Resource, V. Temple and A. Preece, University of Victoria. 2008 Food Flair: Healthy Eating for Early Learning Settings B.C. Ministry of Health. 2008 MOVE: Healthy Opportunities for 0-2 yrs B.C. Ministry of Health. R. Milne-Frechette, UBC 2008 LEAP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers Practitioners Resource V. Temple and A. Preece, UVIC 2008 The Sock Fairy by Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore. 2007 The Knot Fairy Childrens Book, Bobbie Hinman, Best Fairy Books, Baltimore. 2006Happy Birthday Roberta ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press 2006 Lets Go Magic School, ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski/ A. Bryce, Oxford University Press 2006 On Saturday ‘Let's Go’ - Step Series. S. Ziolkowski / A. Bryce, Oxford University Press 2006 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 1991 Clown colouring book, Lions Society.. 1991 Speech-Language Work Book and flash card set, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Saanich BC
OTHER ILLUSTRATION PROJECTS 2024 Indigenous representation brochure images, Ombudsperson BC2024 Metis Nation Greater Victoria, logo and social media illustration images 2024 Victoria Conservatory of Music poster, ‘All my Relations’ 2024 Cobble Hill Puzzles, ‘Garry lii Shenn’ and ‘Kîwitin ̂tin’, 1000 piece puzzles ' 2023 Metis Trade route Map Kristi Bridgeman/Lisa Shepherd. 2015 Watershed Map District of Saanich, Environmental 2015 EDPA Brochure Images, District of Saanich, Environmenta
ILLUSTRATION AWARDS
2017 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, A Parade of Puppies, Charles Ghigna, Orca Books 2016 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, A Carnival of Cats, Charles Ghigna, Orca Books 2010 Governor Generals Award shortlist- Book Illustration, Uirapuru, by P.K Page, Oolichan Books 2010 Winner, Bolen Books Children’s Book Illustration award. Uirapuru by P.K Page, Oolichan Books 2015 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.
CHARITIES, DONATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
2017-2025 Metis Nation British Columbia 2017- 2025 Metis Nation Greater Victoria 2022 through 2025 Habitat Acquisition Trust 2010 through 2025 Stream of Dreams Society 2007 through 2025 Fighting Blindness Canada 1990 through 2013 C.N.I.B’s Eye for a Cure. 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 1999 through 2025 Various art workshops through various groups including: Various BC and Alberta School districts Island Metis, Metis Nation British Columbia, Metis Nation Greater Victoria, Ministry of Health and various business clients. 2023, 2024 Opus Art Supply, Guest demonstration artist 1999 through 2025, School District 61,61 63 and 69: K to 12. 2013 through Talk and demonstration, Greater Victoria Public Library 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
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 1980-1981 Emily Carr College of Art, Vancouver,
MEDIA FEATURES 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
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 Metis Nation British Columbia Metis Nation Greater Victoria Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Island Illustrators Society, Victoria B.C. Past Editor The Grapevine Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter, Victoria B.C. The Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver and Victoria B.C. Member: AGGV, CACGV, CARFAC/CARCC, ACCESS, SCBWI-BC, CANSCAIP, FFB.
RETAIL and ART REPRESENTAION Kristi’s fine art can be found at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Point Ellice House, Metis Nation British Columbia, Jasper Region Museum, as well as local fine art exhibits such as Sooke Fine Art, Moss Street Paint-In.