Xenia Vakova

Education

2027 Concordia University, Undergraduate Certificate in Arts and Science. Montreal, QC

2014 NSCAD University Certificate of Completion in Digital Media. Halifax, NS

2013 Humber Polytechnic, Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing. Toronto, ON

2012 OCAD University, BFA in Printmaking. Toronto, ON

2007 NSCAD University, Foundation Studies. Halifax, NS

2005 Etobicoke School of the Arts, OSSD. Toronto, ON

Special Projects and Solo Exhibitions

2019 Steps to Action, solo walking trek to raise climate crisis awareness. Toronto to Ottawa, ON

2015 Seeking a Stand-Up Fellow, solo exhibition at Charles Street Video. Toronto, ON

Teaching

2013-14 Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, Hamilton, ON -- Artist-Educator

2010 Toronto Music Camp, Toronto, ON -- Visual Arts Support Staff

Group Exhibitions

2013 SWARM, Hamilton Artists Inc., curated by Caitlin Sutherland. Hamilton, ON

2012 97th Annual OCAD University Graduate Exhibition, OCAD University. Toronto, ON

2012 Black Sheep, Gladstone Hotel. Toronto, ON

2009 GHOST HOLE, White House Studio Project, curated by Vanessa Rieger. Toronto, ON

2009 Whoa, Nano!, Heartbeat 960, curated by Shannon Gerard. Toronto, ON

2008 Touched by Fire, Gladstone Hotel, curated by the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Toronto, ON

2008 Blink, Wallace Studios Gallery, Centennial College, curated by David McClyment. CONTACT Photography Festival, Toronto, ON

2005 377 Years, Gallery 401, curated by Heather Raymont and Matthew Varey. Toronto, ON

2004 Digest This, Mitzi's Sister, curated by Heather Raymont. Toronto, ON

2003 Through the Eyes of Youth, LAMP Community Health Centre, curated by Jeanne McRight. CONTACT Photography Festival, Toronto, ON

2003 Camera Links: Identity, Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography, curated by Danielle Bleackley. Toronto, ON