KRISTI BRIDGEMAN, ARTIST
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CURRENT NEWS and EVENTS

Kristi Bridgeman's award-winning artwork is regularly featured in exhibits in B.C. and Alberta, and was recently shortlisted for Governor Generals Award as well as several dozen fine arts and book awards.
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​The following is a selection of articles and features from the artists recent events. 


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NEW! ONLINE STORE
​For your convenience we now offer online ordering, categorized either by design or product type. All works are created with earth friendly materials and printed on FSC certified paper. We ship worldwide via Canada Post (calculated at checkout) or coordinate for local physically distanced pick up.
Please note. Due to high volumes of shipments this year, please allow extra time for your purchase to arrive. 
We invite you to take a look around!


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Detail, Meadow Camas, Garry Oak Ecosystem, Saanich Field Guide,
​February 2021- Saanich, BC, Saanich Parks launches New Field Guide 
Saanich Parks released a beautiful new field guide to inspire a passion for nature discoveries in parks close to home. This illustrated field guide highlights some of the plants and animals found in Saanich parks and the different types of ecosystems where they live. It is a visual learning tool aimed at youth, but the intent is to encourage learning and enjoyment for all park visitors.​
“We hope our new guide will enhance the experience of our park visitors and encourage them to be curious about their natural surroundings,” said Manager Community Development and Business Systems Nathalie Dechaine. “The guide is part of our Natural Intelligence initiative that aims to improve citizens’ knowledge about our natural world and how we connect with it. In deepening that connection with nature, we tend to be happier, healthier and motivated to protect it. ”
The field guide was developed to have the look and feel of an artist’s nature notes highlighting some of the plants and animals that live in our local ecosystems. Illustrated by local artist Kristi Bridgeman, her artwork captures the spirit and beauty of the unique nature that exists around us. Saanich Parks will develop resources for families and educators to use with the field guide so they can broaden their learning while experiencing these lovely places.
The field guide is being featured as part of the “Saanich Parks Awesome Art Adventure” activity during the upcoming Family Arts “Family Bubble” Festival. The festival shifted this year to provide “COVID-friendly” ways to celebrate your family through the arts. There are many fun activities to enjoy within your household bubble. We encourage everyone to participate—there is no age limit for submitting your creations either by email or by tagging us on social media.
Saanich parks provide vital habitat for plants and animals. Please help us protect these special places by treading carefully, taking only memories and leaving nothing but footprints. ​
The field guide is available at  Saanich-Plants-Animals-Field-Guide.pdf ​​
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Illustrated field guide highlights some of the plants and animals found in Saanich parks and the different types of ecosystems where they live.

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The 'BREATHE'  Travelling Exhibit

2020 Exhibit,  Whyte Museum, Banff. ​

CBC:  
Indigenous artists
Facebook: BREATHE Group
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Globe and Mail:   COVID 19 Masks ​
Article: APTN
Article: LOCAL NEWS
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​The artists tiny mask creation will be travelling with a large body of  work throughout North America.
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​For more on Kristi's breathe mask



RECENT and  PAST EVENTS
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ARRANGEMENTS
​August 20 – October 25, 2020

​Over a dozen artists delve into the multiple significances held by cut flowers, ornamental 
gardens and wild plants to reveal how flowers act as surrogates for all kinds of ideas. Drawing on the personal, the political and the cultural meanings of flowers, the artworks in the exhibition go beyond notions of beauty to take an unexpected look at this familiar floral subject matter.  


RECENT ARTICLE Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose: The Far West  
 https://www.mapleridgenews.com/entertainment/slideshow-artists-give-talk-at-mtis-art-exhibition-in-maple-ridge/ 

Forget me not, Metis Rose- Recent Exhibits
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​Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose, The Far West. 2019  The ACT Arts Centre, Maple Ridge B.C. ​
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https://www.mapleridgenews.com/entertainment/slideshow-artists-give-talk-at-mtis-art-exhibition-in-maple-ridge/
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​Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose 2018 at Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert, Alberta                         https://www.stalberttoday.ca/entertainment-news/metis-family-stories-design-1298344
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​Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose 2017 Jasper Region Museum and Archives, Jasper, Alberta             
issuu.com/thejasperlocal/docs/the-jasper-local-issue97-may15-2017/8


​The Island Illustrators Society GO-7

GO 7~ Group exhibit paying homage to Group of Seven artists Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J. E. H. MacDonald and Frederick Varley.
The Group of Seven had their first show in 1920 using the name Group of Seven. The Group’s Canadian landscape paintings propelled the Canadian wilderness onto the world stage and paved the way for generations of Canadian artists to follow in their footsteps" 
TC GO Dec 24 2019

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Outlook at twilight, Haro Strait, GO-7. Kristi Bridgeman 8 x 10 Acrylic on canvas
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Chaba Imne, Beaver/Maligne Lake, Jasper AB. GO-7. Kristi Bridgeman 8 x 10 Acrylic on Canvas, SOLD

DUE TO COVID-19 ISLAND ILLUSTRATORS SOCIETY, GALLERY EXHIBIT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Check this website for further updates:
​https://www.islandillustrators.org/single-post/2019/12/29/We-Are-Blowing-Our-Own-Horn-Because
 



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Reviews and Interviews

2019
 Article featuring Kristi's painting, GO Section, Times Colonist 

https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/group-of-seven-inspires-island-illustrators-1.24041505

2018 Feature Article, St. Albert Gazette
www.stalbertgazette.com/article/metis-family-stories-design-20180405

2017 Feature Article, The Jasper Local 
https://issuu.com/thejasperlocal/docs/the-jasper-local-issue97-may15-2017/8

2016 Island Parent Magazine, Book Nook with Sara Cassidy 
https://islandparent.ca/index.php?kic_article_action=display&kic_article_id=1478

2015 Kirkus Star, "A Carnival of Cats" 
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/charles-ghigna/a-carnival-of-cats/

2015 49th Shelf, Kerry Clare, Illustrator Review "A Carnival of Cats"
 
https://49thshelf.com/Blog/2015/10/29/Illustrator-Gallery-Kristi-Bridgeman-and-A-Carnival-of-Cats  

2012 Feature article by Judee Fong, Senior Living Magazine  p 31-33
https://issuu.com/barbara.risto/docs/senior_living_may12_web/30   

2010, Exhibit V with Efren Quiroz 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy5fa0wGJ1
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2008  "Painting for Peace and Light" by Poet Linda Rogers, Focus Magazine ( PDF Download  here Pgs 18-21 ) ​​2007 Times Colonist - Book Review by Liz Pogue,

2003 Saanich News, Thomas Winterhoff "Local Artist Draws on the Child Within"

2003 Jenny Manichuck, ‘Artist Studio Interview’ CHEK T.V, Victoria BC ,

2001 Volume 15, Issue 3, The Illustrator: "Flowers, Fairies and Fine Art"   

Also features and articles in Baltimore Sun, Faerie Magazine, Midwest Book Review, Children's Book Sense, Independent Publishers book review, Bronze IPPY Award. 

​PAST EVENTS and PROJECTS
2019 North by Northwest Interview with Sheryl Mackay
(at 1:46:32)

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-43-north-by-northwest/clip/15669534-saturday-february-9

Works referred to in the CBC interview: "Meadow Amethyst" & "Tahlequahs Message"
AWARDS in the NEWS

2015 Kirkus Star, "A Carnival of Cats"

2010 Governour Generals Illustration Shortlist for "Uirapuru"

2010 Bolen Books Childrens Book Prize,

C.O.A.T.  Award of Excellence,

Monday Magazine Peoples Choice,

Community Arts Coucil of Greater Victoria's '150 Top Women Artists past and present'
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Several awards through the Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter.


If you'd like to work with Kristi Bridgeman, CONTACT HER HERE.
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