Jason
Abma
Art
Bio
Jason Abma is an artist born and raised in Leduc, Alberta. He now resides in Edmonton, Alberta where he works in the media of painting, printmaking, and video art.
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Exhibitions
2021
"Fresh Perspectives Part 2" Online Group Exhibition featured February 4- March 4. London Paint Club. London, UK.
*(Prospective Group Exhibition) Ignite Gallery. Toronto, Ontario.*
*(Prospective Solo Exhibition) SNAP Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta.*
2020
"Synced" SNAP Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta.
"Dyscorpia 2.0" Online Exhibition and Catalogue Launch. https://www.dyscorpia.com/home-2
"Community Heroes" Southgate Mall. Edmonton, Alberta.
"Lorem Ipsum Part Two" Online Virtual Group Exhibition. Ignite Gallery. https://www.ocadu.ca/gallery/ignite-gallery
2019
"Nice to Meet You" FAB Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta.
"Dyscorpia" Enterprise Square Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta.
"Faulty Poetics" SNAP Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta.
2018
"Community Canvas" Pop-Up Exhibition at SHAW Conference Centre. Edmonton, Alberta.
2017
"Hope and Fear" Rutherford Library. Edmonton, Alberta.
Education and Awards
2020
"Creator's Reserve" Grant Recipient. Edmonton Arts Council. Edmonton, Alberta.
2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Alberta.
BMO 1st Art Competition Nominee in Painting and Printmaking.
Golden Key Society Offer for Academic Excellence
2018
Golden Key Society Offer for Academic Excellence
U Sport Scholar Athlete Award
2016
CCAA Scholar Athlete Award
ACAC Academic Athletic Award
2015
Jason Lang Academic Scholarship
2014
Rutherford Academic Scholarship
Professional Experience
2019
Oil Painting Workshop Leader at Gateway Family Church. Leduc, Alberta.
Visual Arts Student Association- Catalogue Liaison
2018
"Going Once" Art Auction- Art Runner
2017
"Cold Cuts" Art Auction- Art Runner
Publications
2019
"Nice To Meet You" Catalogue Feature
"Dyscorpia: Out on Our Limbs" Feature: https://www.dyscorpia.com/filter-eng-page-1