Jennifer Lorraine Fraser, MFA, BA. Hons, BA
London, On (willing to travel for work)
[email protected]
NEW: PhD Philosophy, Art and Social Thought, European Graduate School, Start Summer 2023; I will be studying online June-August, and available to work most days after 3pm.
PROFILE
Dedicated to education, Able to relate to a diverse population with enthusiasm
Proven ability to build rapport, trust and motivate people of all levels
Committed employee with excellent attendance
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience with working with the media
Aspire to remain competitive in the workplace through education and skills training
Superior motivational, leadership and management skills Proficient in social media, writing and press releases
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MFA Criticism & Curatorial Practice, OCAD University, Thesis Exhibition: Awards (March 4-12, 2016), http://awardsjlf.weebly.com
BA. Honors Specialization in Art History & Criticism, Western University
BA. Museum & Curatorial Studies, Philosophy Minor, Western University Dean’s List 2011-12, Undergraduate Exhibition: Women, Freedom & Hosiery, on display at the DB. Weldon Library, (May 4, 2013-June 29, 2013) http://womenfreedomhosiery.weebly.com/index.html
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fanshawe College; Part-time Professor; Fanshawe College; 2018 - present
School of Creative Industries, Interior Design Degree Program, (partial load over COVID)
Course Design and Delivery:
Accommodated Examinations Proctor 2018 – present
OCAD University,
DB Weldon Library, London, ON Casual Assistant Contract 2012 to 2013
Western University, Work Study Research Assistant, Dr. John Hatch, London, ON 2012 to 2013
Museum of Ontario Archaeology, Front Desk & Gift Shop London, ON 2010 to 2012
Jason McLean Artist/Personal Assistant 2013 to 2019
Red Bubble Project For products featuring my photography and art. 2019
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AWARDS
Recipient of support by the London Arts Council through the City of London's Community Arts Investment Program 2019 Recipient of a Fanshawe College Research and Innovation Grant 2019
Recipient of the Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grant for a literary project 2019
The Ivy Foundation for Continuing Awards in the Arts for outstanding academic achievement during the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Alumni Award for Outstanding academic achievement during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Internships:
Virtual internship with Francesca Gavin, Curator/Editor, London, UK 2016
The Art Gallery of Ontario, First Thursdays Events, Guest co-curator: Image Stories: Comix Otherwise, Toronto 2015 Western University, The Artlab Gallery, with Susan Edelstein 2012 The Forest City Gallery, with Director Julia Beltrano, London, Ontario 2011
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Skawennati: From Skyworld to Cyberspace, Exhibition Review, First American Art Magazine Winter 2019
Recontextualizing Beauty, Interview with Angie Quick, Good Trouble Magazine, print copy 2, Summer 2018
Defying Colapse: Post-Industry Art in Detroit, Good Trouble Magazine, March, 17, 2017 Profile piece, Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #16, Spring/Summer 2017
Behind the Curtain: Jeff Bierk and The Art of Empathy. Good Trouble Magazine, February, 13,2017
sights vs. sites: women and their role in the art world. Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #15, Fall/Winter 2016
Mike Kelly: The Alienation of the Popular, Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #13, December, 2015
Interview with Dickson Bou, Volta Magazine Spring/Summer 2013
My Childhood Worship in A Winter Coat. Volta Magazine, Spring/Summer 2013
CREATIVE/MANAGEMENT/PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Wenches and Rogues, Manager, four locations in Toronto, Many duties; Buying, fashion styling for television shows, award shows, charity fashion shows, local publications, human resources, merchandising, and sales forecasting. Response By Glynis Dupuis, Fashion retail sales clerk
Co-coordinator, co-organizer and promoter of Whipped Sundaes, a monthly event, held at The Rivoli in Toronto to promote Toronto artists in all fields of our creative landscape
I am smart serve certified, with over twenty years of food service experience.
I have my G driver’s license.
Curated Exhibitions:
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Awards, on Display in the Graduate Gallery OCAD University, http://awardsjlf.weebly.com Toronto, Ontario March 4-12, 2016
The Art Gallery of Ontario, First Thursdays Events, Guest co-curator: Image Stories: Comix Otherwise, Toronto, ON 2015
Undergraduate Exhibition: Women, Freedom & Hosiery, on display at the DB. Weldon Library, http://womenfreedomhosiery.weebly.com/index.html London, Ontario May 4, 2013-June 29, 2013
Whipped Sundaes, Curated vendors and artists, once a month for a year, Rivoli, Toronto, Ontario 2004-2005
PROFILE
Dedicated to education, Able to relate to a diverse population with enthusiasm
Proven ability to build rapport, trust and motivate people of all levels
Committed employee with excellent attendance
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience with working with the media
Aspire to remain competitive in the workplace through education and skills training
Superior motivational, leadership and management skills Proficient in social media, writing and press releases
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MFA Criticism & Curatorial Practice, OCAD University, Thesis Exhibition: Awards (March 4-12, 2016), http://awardsjlf.weebly.com
BA. Honors Specialization in Art History & Criticism, Western University
BA. Museum & Curatorial Studies, Philosophy Minor, Western University Dean’s List 2011-12, Undergraduate Exhibition: Women, Freedom & Hosiery, on display at the DB. Weldon Library, (May 4, 2013-June 29, 2013) http://womenfreedomhosiery.weebly.com/index.html
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fanshawe College; Part-time Professor; Fanshawe College; 2018 - present
School of Creative Industries, Interior Design Degree Program, (partial load over COVID)
Course Design and Delivery:
- History of Design and Material Culture
- Contemporary Design-Origins & Issues
- Design Theory 1 - Adapted for online delivery during COVID
- Design Theory 2 - Adapted for online delivery during COVID
- Ecampus Ontario OER - https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/artcultures/
Accommodated Examinations Proctor 2018 – present
OCAD University,
- Sessional Instructor, History and Theory of Interiors Fall 2022
- Cultural Anthropology Professor Maria-Belen Ordonez,
- History of Modern Art, Professor Ananda Shankar Chakrabarty
- Global Visual & Material Culture: Beginnings to 1800, Professor Heather Coffey; Professor Julian Haladyn
- Introduction to Film Studies, Professor Katie Model
- History of Typography, Two sections
- History of Graphic Design of the 20th Century, Professor Sarah McLean-Knapp
- Global Visual & Mature Culture: 1800-Present, Professor Rebekah Carson; Professor Claudette Lauzon; Professor Gabrielle Moser
DB Weldon Library, London, ON Casual Assistant Contract 2012 to 2013
Western University, Work Study Research Assistant, Dr. John Hatch, London, ON 2012 to 2013
Museum of Ontario Archaeology, Front Desk & Gift Shop London, ON 2010 to 2012
Jason McLean Artist/Personal Assistant 2013 to 2019
Red Bubble Project For products featuring my photography and art. 2019
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- SXSW; Interactive, Film and Music Conference, Austin, Texas (volunteer) May, 2021
- Volunteer, Member of the CDIS – Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the City of London Ontario – priorities 1 & 2; 1: Take concrete steps towards healing and reconciliation. 2: Have zero tolerance for oppression, discrimination and ignorance; (2020 – present)
- Volunteer, Historical House Sign Program Volunteer, Architectural Conservancy Ontario - London Region, 2021
- I have recently joined the Board of Directors for LOMAA - London Ontario Media Arts Association, Summer 2018
- Parking/Toll Booth/Camping Supervisor Burl’s Creek Events; Wayhome Festival, Boots & Hearts Festival (paid work), July 20-24, August 4-7 2016
- SXSW; Interactive, Film and Music Conference, Austin, Texas (volunteer) May, 2014
- Greenbelt Harvest Picnic, Dundas, ON, Volunteer Manager, (paid work- 2014) Vendor assistant (volunteer- 2013), Vendor (2012)
- The Lab Cab Festival, Toronto, ON Venue Coordinator (paid work- 2014)
- Forest City Gallery, Secretary for The Board of Directors, Social Media Marketing, (2012-2014)
- Art Gallery Of Ontario, Gallery Guide (Volunteer); Supervisor: Doris Van Den Brekel (2008-2010)
AWARDS
Recipient of support by the London Arts Council through the City of London's Community Arts Investment Program 2019 Recipient of a Fanshawe College Research and Innovation Grant 2019
Recipient of the Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grant for a literary project 2019
The Ivy Foundation for Continuing Awards in the Arts for outstanding academic achievement during the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Alumni Award for Outstanding academic achievement during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Internships:
Virtual internship with Francesca Gavin, Curator/Editor, London, UK 2016
The Art Gallery of Ontario, First Thursdays Events, Guest co-curator: Image Stories: Comix Otherwise, Toronto 2015 Western University, The Artlab Gallery, with Susan Edelstein 2012 The Forest City Gallery, with Director Julia Beltrano, London, Ontario 2011
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Skawennati: From Skyworld to Cyberspace, Exhibition Review, First American Art Magazine Winter 2019
Recontextualizing Beauty, Interview with Angie Quick, Good Trouble Magazine, print copy 2, Summer 2018
Defying Colapse: Post-Industry Art in Detroit, Good Trouble Magazine, March, 17, 2017 Profile piece, Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #16, Spring/Summer 2017
Behind the Curtain: Jeff Bierk and The Art of Empathy. Good Trouble Magazine, February, 13,2017
sights vs. sites: women and their role in the art world. Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #15, Fall/Winter 2016
Mike Kelly: The Alienation of the Popular, Twin Magazine, Hardcover Book #13, December, 2015
Interview with Dickson Bou, Volta Magazine Spring/Summer 2013
My Childhood Worship in A Winter Coat. Volta Magazine, Spring/Summer 2013
CREATIVE/MANAGEMENT/PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Wenches and Rogues, Manager, four locations in Toronto, Many duties; Buying, fashion styling for television shows, award shows, charity fashion shows, local publications, human resources, merchandising, and sales forecasting. Response By Glynis Dupuis, Fashion retail sales clerk
Co-coordinator, co-organizer and promoter of Whipped Sundaes, a monthly event, held at The Rivoli in Toronto to promote Toronto artists in all fields of our creative landscape
I am smart serve certified, with over twenty years of food service experience.
I have my G driver’s license.
Curated Exhibitions:
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Awards, on Display in the Graduate Gallery OCAD University, http://awardsjlf.weebly.com Toronto, Ontario March 4-12, 2016
The Art Gallery of Ontario, First Thursdays Events, Guest co-curator: Image Stories: Comix Otherwise, Toronto, ON 2015
Undergraduate Exhibition: Women, Freedom & Hosiery, on display at the DB. Weldon Library, http://womenfreedomhosiery.weebly.com/index.html London, Ontario May 4, 2013-June 29, 2013
Whipped Sundaes, Curated vendors and artists, once a month for a year, Rivoli, Toronto, Ontario 2004-2005
Currently working on a research project concerning early film practitioners from London Ontario
Thank you to my funders
Thank you to my funders