Born in Wiarton, Ontario, Laura J Carter studied at the University of Western Ontario and taught for a number of years before beginning a full time career as a painter in 1983. She is a member of the Ontario Society of Artists, the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour and the Society of Canadian Artists.
Primarily her media are watercolour and graphite, although much of her work over the last few years is in oils. She takes her inspiration from her travels by canoe along Georgian Bay and Lakes Superior and Huron, from studio grant time spent in Newfoundland and from journeys into the Canadian Arctic. Her work celebrates the haunting beauty of these isolated places, borders between the known and the mysterious.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2008: Coldwater Gallery, Coldwater, On:. “Montage”
2006: Coldwater Gallery, Coldwater, On: ”Degrees of North”
2002: The Wall Gallery, Orillia City Hall, Orillia, On.: 20 Year Retrospective
1995: Dreamer’s Rock, Barrie, On.: “Newfoundland Dreaming”
1988: Whitman Gallery, Toronto, On.: “Moments of Mystery”
1987: Kaspar Gallery, Toronto, On.: Current Work
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2017: Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour, Muskoka, On.
2016: Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour, Muskoka, On.
2014: Up The Garden Path Gallery, Rosseau, On.
2013: Streets Alive Exhibition, Orillia. On.
2012: Streets Alive Exhibition, Orillia. On.
2012: Carmichael Landscape Juried show, Orillia Museum of Art and History, Orillia, On.
2011: SCA National Juried Exhibition, Papermill Gallery, Toronto, On.
2011: SCA “On The Scene,” Leighton Centre, Calgary, Alta.
2010: Annual Juried Art Sale, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, On.
2010: “Reflections,” CSPWC show, Robert’s Gallery, Toronto, On.
2010: “Cause and Effect” OSA Contemporary Art, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On.
2009: Village of The Arts: ODAC Gallery, Orillia, On.
2008: “OSA in the GTA,” Cannington House Gallery, Oakville, On.
2007: SCA “Diversity,”Joseph D Carrier Art Gallery, Toronto, On.
2006: OSA Group Show, Magic Door Gallery, Sunderland, On.
2006: Orillia Fine Arts Association Saving The Planet multi-gallery show, Orillia and Coldwater, On.
2005: CSPWC Group Show, Robert’s Gallery, Toronto, On.
2005: OSA Contemporary Art Show, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On.
2004: OSA Show, Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park, Toronto, On.
2003: OSA Contemporary Art Show, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On.
2003: Toronto Art Expo, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, On.
2003: SCA Show, Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, On.
2003: Images: Twenty-Year Retrospective, McLaren Art Centre, Barrie, On.
2003: OSA “Water,” Varley Gallery, Markham, On.
2002: Circle Arts Gallery, Tobermory, On.
2001: “Counter Point,” Acadia Gallery, Toronto, On.
2001: “Two Views,” Tamarack Gallery, Gravenhurst, On.
2001: Simcoe County Museum, Midhurst, On.
2000: CSPWC “Open Water,” John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On.
2000: “Deus ex Machina,” Lewis Hindle Gallery, Orillia, On.
2000: “Winter Wiles,” Canadian Art Partners, Midland, On.
1999: “Deck The Halls,” Trinity College, University of Toronto, Toronto, On.
1999: “The Eye Of Experience,” Life Institute, BCE Place, Toronto, On.
1999: CSPWC “Open Water,” John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, On.
1999: “Images,” Sam Steele Public Gallery, Orillia, On.
1998: “Transformation,” In Concert Gallery, Orillia, On.
1996: “Blooming Art,” Sam Steele Gallery, Orillia, On.
1995: “Four and Friends” Art Show, Bruce Mines, On.
1994: Kempenfest Art Show, Barrie, On.
1993 – 1994: “Blue Mountain Art Show,” Blue Mountain Arts, Collingwood, On.
1992 -1999: Images Studio Tour, Simcoe County, On.
1990: Ontario North Now, Ontario Place, Toronto, On.
1989: Feature Artist, Massey Museum Art Show, Massey, On.
1986 – 2006: Art Rental Exhibition (recent work), Art Gallery Of Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie, On.
1986 – 1991: Recent Work, Manna Gallery, Kleinberg, On.
1985: “Two Artists,” Artisan’s Gallery, St. Joseph Island, On.
1985: Art in the Park, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
1984 – 1990: Recent Work, LaCloche Country Art Show, Willisville, On.
1984 – 1990: Fall Festival Art Show, Sault Ste. Marie, On.
PRIVATE GALLERIES
2017: Perivale Gallery, Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island, On.
2017: Dabbling Duck Gallery, Port Carling, On.
2014: Up The Garden Path, Rosseau, On.
2001- 2013: Circle Arts Gallery, Tobermory, On.
2001 – 2013: Denison Gallery, Toronto, On.
1999 – 2000: Lewis Hindle Gallery, Orillia, On.
1998 – 1999: The Art Market, Toronto, On
1997 – 2000: Artemis Gallery, Parry Sound, On.
1993 – 1998: Greenaway Gallery, Dorset, On.
1994 – 2007 : James Baird Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland.
1992 – 1997: Dreamer’s Rock, Barrie, On
1987 – 1990: Whitman Gallery, Toronto, On.
1987 – 1991: Manna Gallery, Kleinberg, On.
1985 – 1986: Kaspar Gallery, Toronto On.
1984 – 1986: Brennan Gallery, Markham, On.
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Arts Degree
Ontario College of Education, University of Toronto
Georgian College School of Visual and Design Arts, Barrie, On.: Acrylics, Abstract Painting
Trillium Art School: Watercolour Technique with Zolton Szabo
Trillium Art School: Figurative Painting with Alex Powers
AFFILIATIONS
Elected Member, Ontario Society of Artists
Elected Member, Society of Canadian Artists
Elected Member, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour
President and Board Member, Orillia & District Arts Council, 2007-2010
AWARDS & GRANTS
2014: Artist in the Park Grant, Parks Canada, Georgian Bay National Park
2012: Streets Alive Juried Exhibition, Best In Show award.
2011: SCA Open National Juried Exhibition, Best Painting In Show award.
2004: Pouch Cove Foundation Working Studio Grant, Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.
2000: Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour: Hobein Award for Innovation.
1995: Pouch Cove Foundation Working Studio Grant, Pouch Cove, Newfoundland.
1990: ‘Artist in the Schools’ Grant, North Shore School District, Elliot Lake, On.
1987: Study Grant, Elliot Lake Arts Council, Elliot Lake, On.
1986: Award, LaCloche Country Art Show, Willisville, On.
1985: Award, Fall Festival Art Show, Sault Ste. Marie, On.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
2007 – 2010: Board Member, Orillia and District Arts Council
2009 – 2010: President, Orillia and District Arts Council
2009: Chair, Village of The Arts Festival of the Arts
2008: Co-Chair, Village of The Arts Festival of the Arts
2006: Curator, “Saving The Planet” Seven Gallery Art Show
1999 – 2001: Chair, Orillia Fine Arts Association
CORPORATE COMMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS
2013: GStar Mines Ltd., Toronto, On.
1998: Dimensions West, Ltd., Phoenix, Arizona
1997: Pouch Cove Foundation, St. John’s, Newfoundland
1996: Trade Winds Resources Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia
1989: Rio Algom, Elliot Lake, On.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
City Hall, City of Orillia, On.
Laura Carter’s work is represented in corporate and private collections across Canada and in Europe and Asia.
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